Comments on: Short Baird Town Hall Report

By: Aneurin

Aneurin — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 20:11:26 +0000

Probably the best reporting on the town hall is over at Ridenbaugh Press:

And this was a crowd, to a big extent, of Baird’s best in-district political friends. Or, those who used to be his friends. A few speakers before Phil, a woman who was a long-time supporter dressed him down by reminding him, We are the ones who hit the ground to get you elected. . . . We were so so proud of you and the work you did.’ Now, she said: I cannot believe your arrogance, Mr. Baird.’
The audience atmosphere was a little Pentacostal: Cries of impeach Bush’ or end the war’ and similar calls punctuated questions, answers and everything else. In the two hours we were there, not one questioner – out of perhaps 20 – expressed anything other than disgust and outrage at Baird’s new take on Iraq. To judge from audience reaction, a portion of the crowd of perhaps 400 to 500 (those that were inside – the room was filled solid and others couldn’t get in) supported him, but that portion was surely less than 10%.

By: bushtool

bushtool — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 17:14:11 +0000

This story is quoted over at Washblog.

By: Austin Shotwell

Austin Shotwell — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 14:49:54 +0000

I am glad I was there. It was obvious we need to start seeking someone to run in his place. Everyone I spoke to said they worked hard to get him elected and are fed up, not just with the Iraq situation but that he no longer represents him. I did not get a chance to speak my peace about his defense of keeping thousands of troops in Korea at the cost of billions each year. When I came home from Korea in 53 many of the troops remained It was 56 when veterans and loved ones of those still there met congressmen that promised all troops would be home as soon as the South Korean Army was equipped and trained to protect their own borders… That was over 50 years ago….and they are still there. It was then I learned not to trust any congressmen. History is repeating its self and with persons like Baird at he helm we will be in Iraq and Korea for another 50 years.

By: arturo

arturo — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 14:15:17 +0000

Nice link Bushtool. The boat captain, Phil, was impressive.Baird used a tactic to diffuse people he thought had powerful points. (Like, the captain) It did not work in this case. He asked the captain if when some loon damages the ship, would you adandon it? Presumably a reference to the admins execution of the war. Phil said “No sir, but you have a choice whether you are going to run it into the rocks or run it into the sand. I want to run it into the sand, and you want to run it into the rocks.” (Thunderous applause)

I am not sure Baird has ever had to face this many who are this angry.

You missed quite a show.

By: bushtool

bushtool — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 13:49:04 +0000

Another report over here.Glad I went home rather than attend and get even more angry. The good people of Vancouver spoke for me.