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carroll wrote on Jul 23, 2008 7:25 AM:

" This is soooo funny. It's hilarious to see Democrats say, "what have Republicans done for..." and "Republicans are racists..." and "Say no to xenophobia." THEN, talking out of the other side of their face say things like, "Republicans and Democrats CAN work together in peace and harmony." Mr. Obama's platform of "Let's all work together" is absolutely no different than Mr. Bush's rhetoric, "I'm a uniter not a divider." None. Zip. Zilch. Obama is a typical politician and has yet to offer anything tangible. His only claim to fame is being a well-educated black man. His tag line of "working together" was either stolen from Rodney King (Can't we all just get a long?) and/or George Bush (I'm a uniter not a divider). Maybe whe should have Rodney King for president, he actually put some skin in the game and not just rhetoric. I reiterate that anyone who voted for Bush has evidenced a level of stupidity that disqualifies them from participating (especially if they voted for him both times - no one can be that stupid). IF you voted for Bush THEN perhaps you want to be a LOT more thoughtful this time around and NOT just jump on the next "can't we all just get along" bandwagon... "

lrigettub wrote on Jul 9, 2008 8:38 PM:

" Zena,

Thank you for the letter of truth. People in Butte are so afraid of change. Change is not scary. Change is good. Change is an awesome experience. Change causes personal, emotional and social growth. Change is about moving on and getting out of stuck in the old days mode. There are so many irrational beliefs about change that are not true and until one experiences change, these irrational beliefs are going to stay. We need to accept change with an open mind rather than live in a delusional fantasy that things are not changing and fighting for the changes we do not want. In order to be successful in life one needs to accept change and know that it exists and it happens with or without us. C.G. Jung wrote, "We cannot live the afternoon of life according to the program of
life's morning; for what in the morning was true will in evening become a lie."

I also feel that the people in this town that are racist and judgmental as well as those who are afraid of change get out of here and experience life outside Butte, MT. There are many cultures, different beliefs, different morals, different ideas and different ways of life all together. Just because they are different then your own does not make them wrong. People need to educate themselves on what diversity is as well as ethics. What is Butte going to do if we continue down the path of ignorance and raise our children believing that only Butte is right and only what Butte believes is right? What is going to happen the children of the future if they are afraid of change? "

Shelley W. wrote on Jul 9, 2008 5:22 PM:

" I knew John Eyde. John Eyde was a friend. John Eyde is no longer the friend I knew.

I knew Zena Beth also. We were acquaintences--not friends. Her letter proves that we are actually are friends.

There is no room in America for xenophobia. "

Lorraine wrote on Jul 9, 2008 4:10 PM:

" Mr. Eyde should apologize to all the decent Republicans who can, and do, articulate reasoned arguements backing up their particular political positions. Unfortunately, Mr. Eyde is not one of them.

Mr. Geach is an old political buffoon, who sees fasicists, bolsheviks, and Hitler in every nook and cranny of his being.

Republicans and Democrats CAN work together in peace and harmony, AND maintain their differences with dignity; compromise is always on the table. Too bad Eyde and Geach cannot see the possibilities that a good effort at bipartianship can accomplish. "

ostinmontana wrote on Jul 9, 2008 11:00 AM:

" Zena Beth's letter is right on point and very well written. What have Republicans done for small businesses, besides putting a float in a parade "claiming" their support for small businesses? "

ostinmontana wrote on Jul 9, 2008 10:58 AM:

" In response to Geach's comment that "Wall Street's consensus is that Obama would not be good for the economy," I wonder if Geach has considered that Wall Street banks have given much more to Obama than McCain. In fact, Wall Street investment and security firms have given twice as much to Obama as McCain. Mr. Geach: Wall street talks with money--and the consensus is that Obama is better than McCain for the economy. "

CJR wrote on Jul 9, 2008 10:06 AM:

" Guys like Eyde & Geach are scared little foolish nobodies, who never have anything of intelligence to offer. They're shaking in their boots because life has past them by. On the other hand the specter of an intelligent new face with new ideas and incredible skills to unite us, is our best chance to retire the failed disasterous policies of the worst president in history and a chance to retire the right-wing extremist Republicans for at least a decade. And the whole world can rejoice in that. Just think we may once again become the country of hope and progress in the world. We can prove that Americans are capable of picking someone with character & integrity to lead us. "

dgsma wrote on Jul 9, 2008 9:31 AM:

" To compare Obama to Hitler is proving the writer's point- fear of change produces hysterical responses, especially when it comes from people who are unable or unwilling to view reality from the standpoint of other human beings. The heart of Fascism is really fear of change- exactly the things you espouse... "

Robert D. Geach Sr. wrote on Jul 9, 2008 6:44 AM:

" Obama is at heart a Marxist-Fascist and a Democrat taxer. He is no more for small business than Hitler----If you know your history, Hitler said he was for small business....He fooled the German people too---Your labor, savings, property belong to you---not to Obama and Democrat taxers....Wall Street's consensus is that Obama would not be good for the economy. "

you called someone an idiot, a racist, a dope, a moron, etc. Please, no name-calling or profanity (or veiled profanity -- #$%^&*).

you rambled, failed to stay on topic or exhibited troll-like behavior intended to hijack the discussion at hand.

YOU SHOUTED YOUR COMMENT IN ALL CAPS. This is hard to read and annoys readers.

you have issues with a business. Have a bad meal? Feel you were overcharged at the store? New car is a lemon? Contact the business directly with your customer service concerns.

you believe the newspaper's coverage is unfair. It would be better to write the editor at editor@mtstandard.com, or call Editor Gerry O'Brien at 496-5513 or Opinion Editor Roberta Stauffer at 496-5514. This is a forum for community discussion, not for media criticism. We'd rather address your concerns directly.

you included an e-mail address or phone number, pretended to be someone you aren't or offered a comment that makes no sense.

you accused someone of a crime or assigned guilt or punishment to someone suspected of a crime.

your comment is in really poor taste.
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Letter:Change scares some folks

By Zena Beth McGlashan - 07/08/2008

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