"Well folks, I just received the following via
email from my cousin's wife. She sent it to all on her mail list.
They live in Bozeman, Montana. The only thing I've changed in the
email is my cousin's name, for the sake of privacy. My cousin was a
Navy pilot. He then flew commercial jets until his retirement. He
still flies his own plane and is very involved with the airport
operations near their home. He is one of the most patriotic people I
know, AND both he and his wife hold themselves to the highest
standards of integrity. The following email describes their
experience at Obama's "town hall" meeting in Montana."
Hello All,
By now you have probably heard that President
Obama came to Montana last Friday. However, there are many things
that the major news has not covered. I feel that since Joe and I
live here and we were at the airport on Friday I should share some
facts with you. Whatever you decide to do with the information is up
to you. If you chose to share this email with others I do ask that
you DELETE my email address before you forward this on.
On Wednesday, August 5th it was announced locally
that the President would be coming here. There are many groups here
that are against his healthcare and huge spending so those groups
began talking and deciding on what they were going to do. The White
House would not release ANY details other than the date.
On about Tuesday Joe found out that they would be
holding the "Town Hall" at the airport. (This is only because Joe
knows EVERYONE at the airport) Our airport is actually located
outside of Belgrade (tiny town) in a very remote location. Nothing
is around there. They chose to use a hangar that is the most
remotely located hangar. You could not pick a more remote location,
and you can not get to it easily. It is totally secluded from the
public.
FYI: We have many areas in Belgrade and Bozeman
which could have held a large amount of folks with sufficient
parking. (gymnasiums/auditoriums). All of which have chairs and
tables, and would not have to be SHIPPED IN!! $$$$$
During the week, cargo by the TONS was being
shipped in constantly. Airport employees could not believe how it
just kept coming. Though it was our President coming several
expressed how excessive it was, especially during a recession. $$$$$
Late Tuesday/early Wednesday the 12th, they said
that tickets would be handed out on Thursday 9am at two locations
and the president would be arriving around 12:30 Friday.
Thursday morning about 600 tickets were passed
out. However, 1500 were printed at a Local printing shop per White
House request. Hmmmm......900 tickets just DISAPPEARED.
This same morning someone called into the radio
from the local UPS branch and said that THOUSANDS of Dollars of
Lobster were shipped in for Obama. Montana has some of the best beef
in the nation!!! And it would have been really wonderful to help out
the local economy. Anyone heard of the Recession?? Just think...with
all of the traveling the White House is doing. $$$$$ One can only
imagine what else we are paying for.
On Friday Joe and I got out to the airport about
10:45am. The groups that wanted to protest Obama's spending and
healthcare had gotten a permit to protest and that area was roped
off. But that was not to be. A large bus carrying SEIU (Service
Employees International Union) members drove up onto the area
(illegal)and unloaded right there. It was quite a commotion and
there were specifically 2 SEIU men trying to make trouble and start
a fight. Police did get involved and arrested the one man but they
said they did not have the manpower to remove the SEIU crowd.
The SEIU crowd was very organized and young.
About 99% were under the age of 30 and they were not locals! They
had bullhorns and PROFESSIONALLY made signs. Some even wore
preprinted T-shirts. Oh, and Planned Parenthood folks were with
them.....professing abortion rights with their T-shirts and
preprinted signs. (BTW, all these folks did have a permit to protest
in ANOTHER area)
Those against healthcare/spending moved away from
the SEIU crowd to avoid confrontation. They were orderly and
respectful. Even though SEIU kept coming over and walking through,
continuing to be very intimidating and aggressive at the direction
of the one SEIU man.
So we had Montana folks from ALL OVER the state
with their homemade signs and their DOGS with homemade signs. We had
cowboys, nurses, doctors you name it. There was even a guy from
Texas who had been driving through. He found out about the occasion,
went to the store, made a sign, and came to protest.
If you are wondering about the press.....Well,
all of the major networks were over by that remote hangar I
mentioned. They were conveniently parked on the other side of the
buildings FAR away. None of these crowds were even visible to them.
I have my doubts that they knew anything about the crowds.
We did have some local news media around us from
this state and Idaho. Speaking of the local media...they were
invited. However, all questions were to be turned into the White
House in advance of the event. Wouldn't want anyone to have to think
off the top of their head.
It was very obvious that it was meant to be
totally controlled by the White House. Everything was orchestrated
down to the last detail to make it appear that Montana is just crazy
for Obama and government healthcare. Even those people that talked
about their insurance woes........the White House called our local
HRDC (Human Resource and Development Committee) and asked for names.
Then the White House asked those folks to come. Smoke and
mirrors...EVERYTHING was staged!
I am very dismayed about what I learned about our
current White House. The amount of control and manipulation was
unbelievable. I felt I was not living in the United States of
America, more like the USSR!! I was physically nauseous. Joe and I
have been around when Presidents or Heads of State visit. It has
NEVER been like this. I am truly very frightened for our country.
America needs your prayers and your voices. If you care about our
country please get involved. Know the issues. And let Congress hear
your voices again and again!! If they are willing to put forth so
much effort to BULLY a small town one can only imagine what is going
on in Washington DC. Scary!!
