UPDATED. Update 2: the panorama viewer now works correctly for FireFox users. I wondered whether I’d encounter pitchforks and howling mobs. Instead, the 200 or so who gathered in Depot Park yesterday — I suspect most voted for Ron Paul — comprised an often grim-faced, but subdued, crowd, various members of which gladly smiled for my camera. President Obama’s name was conspicuous on many signs, Scott Moore’s request, “A sign that is non partisan but makes your point clear (please no Obama or Bush Bashing),” not withstanding. The award for the most mind arresting slogan goes to the fellow wearing the sweatshirt on which Prepare the Horse for Battle is scrawled.
Local global warming denier Edwin Berry (see Eric Grimsrud's rebuttal on page C-10 of today’s Daily InterLake), insulated in his 2003 PanPac Masters Games sweatshirt, was one of the featured speakers. One of the party’s organizers is Bigfork based Susan Taylor. The InterLake published a story on the event; a story that’s generating a number of online comments.
Below, click on any image to see an enlargement. Click on the panorama to enlarge, click and drag to scroll. All images are copyrighted by James R. Conner.
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