Let’s be civil. The Flathead Beacon encourages vigorous discussion and lively debate, but we will delete comments that attack other readers, make accusations we can’t verify, stray too far off topic, criticize local businesses (call them if you have a problem), convict someone of a crime, use profanity or are simply judged to be in bad taste. We don’t always have someone moderating comments, so we ask for your help: If you see a comment that violates these ground rules, or you simply deem it offensive, please e-mail editor [at] flatheadbeacon.com. The views expressed in the comments section do not reflect those of the Beacon.
By Wizard101 on 05-25-08
As an 85 year young senior from Helena I look to the voting of the President of the United States as an honor and up until a few days ago have been undecided in my vote.
Recently visited family in Portland and had the opportunity to hear both Senators at a rally and this is my viewpoint:
Senator Obama is an excellent orator - could probably get people worked up from reading the phone book - in fact some of the younger first time voters looked at him like a rock star - little scary - his main two words were HOPE and CHANGE - at the end of the day when recalling what was said I came up with NOTHING - CHANGE - Washington politics - how can he do that - especially when he accepts the endorsements of the Washington polticans - it doesn’t come for free - and I personally thought he did not even want to be at the rally think he was looking towards the general election and dismissing the rest of the primary voters - sorry I am from Montana you do NOT dismiss my vote - and you do NOT take it for granted that you will receive it - you have to WORK for it -
Senator Clinton on the other hand was WARM, sincere, genuine and seemed happy to be there with us and had solid solutions to all our questions from healthcare to student loans to family owned farms to the economy - just to name a few on the list - as you probably can tell I have decided on Hillary R. Clinton - although these polls here show her trailing -
HOPE - that was what Bill Clinton and Brad Pitt was doing in New Orleans a little while ago giving Hope to the reconstruction of that wonderful city - Hillary Clinton also attended a rally there for the same purpose EVEN THOUGH SHE HAD NOT RECEIVED THEIR VOTES - Obama did not attend as he was too busy with his campaign - guess he got what he wanted already - just another Washington politican.
Then there is the problem with The Pastor, The Church, The Wedding, and The Baptism of the children - how on earth can you be unaware of somone’s viewpoints for 20 years - I do not want anyone in the White House that just might be unaware of Iran, Russia, China or N. Korea - let alone the company kept with the likes of Ayers, Rezko, and Pastor Wright - THAT WE KNOW ABOUT.
I want the most experienced candidate for President with the fight, the vision, the plans and the ability to lead us forward into the future -
Please fellow citizens of Montana and especially Kalispell give her the popular vote so that she can go to the convention to help us help ourselves - that is all we want - not a hand out - but a fair chance for the future.
GOD BLESS OUR AMERICA
Beacon Readers Rated This Comment:
By Roark on 05-25-08
Obama’s popularity is proof of the DNC’s implosion into carte blanch socialism, subjectivism, and political correctness.
Beacon Readers Rated This Comment:
In order to post comments you must register once with the Beacon and be logged in. Log in below or register now.
Ushering History Into the Digital Age
Montana Republicans, Democrats Race to File for Legislature
A Brew With a View
Fallen Hungry Horse Soldier Returns Home
Flathead Schools Struggle at State Basketball
Comments on: Poll: Obama Leads Clinton in Montana as Primary Nears
Let’s be civil. The Flathead Beacon encourages vigorous discussion and lively debate, but we will delete comments that attack other readers, make accusations we can’t verify, stray too far off topic, criticize local businesses (call them if you have a problem), convict someone of a crime, use profanity or are simply judged to be in bad taste. We don’t always have someone moderating comments, so we ask for your help: If you see a comment that violates these ground rules, or you simply deem it offensive, please e-mail editor [at] flatheadbeacon.com. The views expressed in the comments section do not reflect those of the Beacon.
By Wizard101 on 05-25-08
As an 85 year young senior from Helena I look to the voting of the President of the United States as an honor and up until a few days ago have been undecided in my vote.
Recently visited family in Portland and had the opportunity to hear both Senators at a rally and this is my viewpoint:
Senator Obama is an excellent orator - could probably get people worked up from reading the phone book - in fact some of the younger first time voters looked at him like a rock star - little scary - his main two words were HOPE and CHANGE - at the end of the day when recalling what was said I came up with NOTHING - CHANGE - Washington politics - how can he do that - especially when he accepts the endorsements of the Washington polticans - it doesn’t come for free - and I personally thought he did not even want to be at the rally think he was looking towards the general election and dismissing the rest of the primary voters - sorry I am from Montana you do NOT dismiss my vote - and you do NOT take it for granted that you will receive it - you have to WORK for it -
Senator Clinton on the other hand was WARM, sincere, genuine and seemed happy to be there with us and had solid solutions to all our questions from healthcare to student loans to family owned farms to the economy - just to name a few on the list - as you probably can tell I have decided on Hillary R. Clinton - although these polls here show her trailing -
HOPE - that was what Bill Clinton and Brad Pitt was doing in New Orleans a little while ago giving Hope to the reconstruction of that wonderful city - Hillary Clinton also attended a rally there for the same purpose EVEN THOUGH SHE HAD NOT RECEIVED THEIR VOTES - Obama did not attend as he was too busy with his campaign - guess he got what he wanted already - just another Washington politican.
Then there is the problem with The Pastor, The Church, The Wedding, and The Baptism of the children - how on earth can you be unaware of somone’s viewpoints for 20 years - I do not want anyone in the White House that just might be unaware of Iran, Russia, China or N. Korea - let alone the company kept with the likes of Ayers, Rezko, and Pastor Wright - THAT WE KNOW ABOUT.
I want the most experienced candidate for President with the fight, the vision, the plans and the ability to lead us forward into the future -
Please fellow citizens of Montana and especially Kalispell give her the popular vote so that she can go to the convention to help us help ourselves - that is all we want - not a hand out - but a fair chance for the future.
GOD BLESS OUR AMERICA
By Roark on 05-25-08
Obama’s popularity is proof of the DNC’s implosion into carte blanch socialism, subjectivism, and political correctness.