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bebopredux
of Lovell, ME
People can support whoever they want and indeed, in a free country, I can say what I want to say.
Do I like rich New Yorkers arrogantly pushing Mainers aside and buying up the coastline? No. Do I like the Gucci clad cocktail crowd schmoozing in NY with New Yorkers getting their liberal agenda into Maine? No I don't.
Does that bother you?
I don't care.
I cringe when I see "celebrities" come here and quickly elbow aside the people who have sweat and bled to make a living here. Does Glenn Close personify that? Perhaps. But, why do they need a fundraiser in Manhattan for a Maine candidate? Seems a bit rude to me and arrogant as well.
So, hey, there's what I think. Ayuh, straight shooter...... that's us Mainers.report abuse
Jan 16, 2008 9:28 PM
Hey Uve Benhad,
People can support whoever they want and indeed, in a free country, I can say what I want to say.
Do I like rich New Yorkers arrogantly pushing Mainers aside and buying up the coastline? No. Do I like the Gucci clad cocktail crowd schmoozing in NY with New Yorkers getting their liberal agenda into Maine? No I don't.
Does that bother you?
I don't care.
I cringe when I see "celebrities" come here and quickly elbow aside the people who have sweat and bled to make a living here. Does Glenn Close personify that? Perhaps. But, why do they need a fundraiser in Manhattan for a Maine candidate? Seems a bit rude to me and arrogant as well.
So, hey, there's what I think. Ayuh, straight shooter...... that's us Mainers.report abuse
Uve Benhad
of Gorham, ME
That is a really stupid post. Since when do you need to be a third generation hick to support a candidate? Why dont you move up to "the county" or did you come from there? People can support whoever they want.report abuse
Jan 16, 2008 7:56 PM
bebropredux:
That is a really stupid post. Since when do you need to be a third generation hick to support a candidate? Why dont you move up to "the county" or did you come from there? People can support whoever they want.report abuse
jsmith
of Portland, ME
Jan 16, 2008 7:40 PM
Glenn Close is married to a guy that brings in a lot of money to Maine. But regardless, she is entitled to her opinion and it isn't necessarily stupid; she also has the right to help raise money for a candidate she likes. In America even people like Nonny are allowed to express their opinions. But that doesn't change the fact that the newspaper shouldn't promote a candidate by advertising a celebrity endorsement. Just because a campaign puts out a press release (i.e. advertisement) doesn't mean the press should release it.report abusestpdmrn
of Portland, ME
1. I've met Adam. He's definately not stupid.
2. Who's is for cutting off funding. Everything I have seen calls for fully funding a withdrawel. And there are many Republicans that support the same policy. Nearly all Democrats also support increasing soldiers pay, quality of medical care, and benefits for disabled soldiers.
3. Get a clue.report abuse
Jan 16, 2008 6:57 PM
"And I can't understand why a war vet would want to be seen with a "party" of people who wanted to cut off funding for troops! STUPID."
1. I've met Adam. He's definately not stupid.
2. Who's is for cutting off funding. Everything I have seen calls for fully funding a withdrawel. And there are many Republicans that support the same policy. Nearly all Democrats also support increasing soldiers pay, quality of medical care, and benefits for disabled soldiers.
3. Get a clue.report abuse
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