Cure_Ewan wrote:
> "Xan" <nospam@att.net> wrote in message
> news:N35qj.3826$uE.3488@newssvr22.news.prodigy.net...
>
>> Well, first of all, the rally was at 7:45 am, when many people are on
>> their way to work or just don't want to get out in the cold that early in
>> the morning. Secondly, it was held at a branch of a larger university
>> and, while an excellent school, not too well known nationally. Also, I
>> can't see anyone driving over from St. Louis (20 miles away) to
>> Edwardsville just to hear another stump speech that we've all heard
>> portions of on TV for the past few months. And, lastly, this town is like
>> 90% Democratic, and overwhelmingly for Obama,
>
> Unless things have changed in the last 15 years, there is also a HUGE
> constituent of Middle Eastern students at the university. I can recall
> fears of Islamic terrorist cells at SIUE as far back as the 1980s. Now, I'm
> not saying the town is heavily in favor of Obama because of the large AA
> population or because of the Muslim rumors surrounding Obama, but those are
> two factors worth considering. I wouldn't go so far as to say Eville is 90%
> Dem (probably more like 65%), but much of the greater St. Louis area is
> left-leaning and entitlement driven as is evidenced by Madison County, IL
> being first in the nation for medical malpractice lawsuits.
>
>
Oh, Karrde, please! I've been here nearly three years and have seen
only a handful of Middle Eastern students. Hell, Suzanne's best friend
in college was Middle Eastern! There is no talk of terrorist cells now,
at least none that I've heard. The E'ville I've come to know is 90%
Dem, but I don't know for sure. Obama is very popular around here,
though. As for the medical situation, unfortunately, that is partially
true. My two visits to the local hospital left me frustrated and
determined never to go back! But my doctor is a gem and I wouldn't
trade him for anything.
Xan
Xan
Xan
