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2006-08-29 Fifth Column

Moonbat SLC Mayor Deluged With Phone Calls

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Posted by Anonymoose 2006-08-29 10:53|| || Front Page|| [2 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 As for the idea that he is abetting terrorists, he added "that characterization is despicable. I do what I do out of love for this nation and the values on which this nation was founded."

Well definitions are important, Rocky. Just how do you define love for this Nation? And what exactly are the 'values' you think this nation was founded on? I guaran-frickin-tee you they aren't the same values you hold. Read a history book you flaming dumb-ass.

Posted by mcsegeek1 2006-08-29 11:13|| 2006-08-29 11:13|| Front Page Top

#2 Rocky's looking for nutroots support in his next big job - expect a run for congress and a crushing defeat in his future

Posted by Frank G">Frank G 2006-08-29 11:16|| 2006-08-29 11:16|| Front Page Top

#3 It goes back to the only poll that counts is on election day. The mayor has already conceded the battlefield he currently holds, by not running again. It remains to be seen whether this stunt will pursuade his future constituents to elect him to represent them. I know the state of Utah is pretty conservative, but what about Salt Lake City and environs?

Posted by trailing wife 2006-08-29 11:31|| 2006-08-29 11:31|| Front Page Top

#4 TW, Although I now live in Texas (not from here, but got here as fast as I could), I was born and raised in the SLC area. I can only speak to how it was back in the 60's and 70's. I've been back several times as an adult, but not long enough to really get a feel for how the politics are now. Back then it was indeed conservative, and staunchly mormon.

My Dad still lives there, and he tells me it began to change in the mid to late 80's. The biggest change, according to him, was the massive influx of Californians, lured by the low cost of living, low taxes, clean air, mountains, cheap real estate and a tech sector that was taking off. Also, the coming of the Olympics brought in people from all over the political spectrum, many of which stayed there.

I'd still say the area is generally conservative, but the moonbats do have a few footholds. I'm sure there are alot of other factors that have caused the shift, but I don't spend enough time there to have an educated opinion as to why.

Posted by mcsegeek1 2006-08-29 11:52|| 2006-08-29 11:52|| Front Page Top

#5 SLC is like Austin; it sees itself as an island of liberalism in a sea of benighted reaction and feels that it must constantly show its difference or be lumped in with the rest of the "reddest of red states." Most Mormons I know can't stand Anderson and wouldn't have elected him to anything. However, SLC, which is actually a fairly small part of the Salt Lake basin, doesn't have many Mormons living there now; the moonbats have taken over. If Anderson is stupid enough to try running for statewide office, he'll get his head handed to him.

Posted by mac 2006-08-29 18:30|| 2006-08-29 18:30|| Front Page Top

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