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Sikhs Seethe Over a Snub by Clintons

Submitted by Don, Nov 19, 2007 08:18

Now if it had been a large group of Communist Chinese at the event, Bill and Hill would be there with purse open for more questionable contributions, wouldn't they?


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Matthias Singh 

Feb 6, 2008 22:12

The Indian community is religiously conservative, economically successful, and family-oriented. Why then do we continue to support the DNC by... [MORE]

Viraaj 

Nov 30, 2007 15:35

Yes, lets feed into the fear and ignorance that has been so prevelant since 9/11! Way to go Clinton Camp! OBAMA... [MORE]

Jennifer 

Nov 21, 2007 12:25

Obama was the one who supported the Sikhs in their petition against TSA's discriminatory turban policy, [MORE]

John 

Nov 20, 2007 19:32

Never mind if she did not attend. Politicians are same everywhere. But a close look is required at the kind of... [MORE]

Ronen Craft 

Nov 20, 2007 03:07

Hillary could not come to California again and still win this state hands down. Why then would she waste her... [MORE]

David 

Nov 20, 2007 01:39

Here in India we have been criticizing political Parties specially Shromani Akal Dal for politizing the religious functions. Even most... [MORE]

Ravinder Singh Robin 

Nov 20, 2007 01:20

San Joaquin County is fortunate to have many Sikhs. They are honorable people who respect our laws and participate in... [MORE]

Nancy 

Nov 19, 2007 21:45

Hillary's lockstep voting block of entitlement government as a whole would not know a Sikh from a Hindu from a... [MORE]

ron miller 

Nov 19, 2007 21:34

It seems a little early for a Sister Souljah moment — but it will serve her well with voters who... [MORE]

kjoe 

Nov 19, 2007 18:46

I think the fundamental problem with donating to a political candidate (that perhaps isn't supportive of Sikhs in the first... [MORE]

FoianZ 

Nov 19, 2007 18:38

The Clintons play the blame game w/ everything that goes awry in their life!! Can you imagine 4 years of... [MORE]

Rushay 

Nov 19, 2007 18:08

In the last paragraph alone this author shows his utmost ignorance and insensitivity towards other's beliefs. First he talks about... [MORE]

Prabhu Singh Khalsa 

Nov 19, 2007 17:48

Remember Hillary's Gandhi at the Gas station joke in St. Louis a few years ago? She doesn't care about Ethnic... [MORE]

Steve 

Nov 19, 2007 16:37

I say it's cause the communist party is traditionally big in India, and that translates into supporting more left of... [MORE]

Aaron 

Nov 19, 2007 19:08

Sikhs have been historically hardworking, entrepreneurial and patriotic people. So, why are they bent on supporting a political party that... [MORE]

Sri 

Nov 19, 2007 16:36

Hillary is the big thing now, and Bush is evil, Obama was big with my mom, and other 60, 70s... [MORE]

Aaron 

Nov 19, 2007 19:12

How can Republicans reach the Sikhs? If they are emotionally wedded to the Dems, what can we do or say... [MORE]

MargoWest 

Nov 20, 2007 00:22

It's so good to know there are Sikhs who vote based on Sikh values!!! [MORE]

Matthias Singh 

Feb 6, 2008 22:41

Hillary Clinton is my last choice to be president and I do think Bill's and her Chinese connection is scary... [MORE]

flyoverman 

Nov 19, 2007 15:41

Stunts like this one, not wanting to be seen with folks wearing turbans or frightened by swords, by the... [MORE]

Dave Livingston 

Nov 19, 2007 15:24

Having Sikhs behind you is a blessing; having then before you is a curse. I can't imagine canceling something of such... [MORE]

David 

Nov 19, 2007 14:57

Sen. Clinton follows her husband's campaign methods by useing whatever method or ethnic group is immediately useful. She has no... [MORE]

John McLaughlin 

Nov 19, 2007 14:47

One guy in this article hit it on the head. Hillary can no longer afford to be photographed with someone... [MORE]

Dick Sicario 

Nov 19, 2007 14:25

C'mon people. I'm no supporter of Hillary but, if warned by the secret service that here is danger in appearing,... [MORE]

uncle milty 

Nov 19, 2007 14:15

What would anyone expect. She just didn't want to go.....They are not the "Pretty People" [MORE]

Terry 

Nov 19, 2007 14:12

Someone in her campaign did a quick poll of 6 uninformed voters and this decision was made. This encapsulates everything... [MORE]

Bee 

Nov 19, 2007 14:11

There is a large Sikh community in California. I hope that this is illustrative to that community that Hillary will... [MORE]

ani 

Nov 19, 2007 14:04

Take a number, membe's of the California Sikh community! Now you find yourselves at the back of a very long... [MORE]

Warren Hughes Ret. 

Nov 19, 2007 13:44

I am the least politically correct person you could imagine. But this snubbing reeks of ignorance and stupidity. Sikhs wear... [MORE]

Don Mei 

Nov 19, 2007 13:39

It looks like she got a call from her Chinese handlers! [MORE]

J. Alejandro 

Nov 19, 2007 13:37

The Clinton clique need not explain anything, not only to the Sikhs, but to ultra-various segments of society, they are,... [MORE]

Warren Hughes 

Nov 19, 2007 13:24

But why in this day and age would ANY presidential candidate want to appear with men wearing TURBANS? [MORE]

Jay 

Nov 19, 2007 13:13

Because why shouldn't someone be seen with men wearing turbans... more Sikhs wear turbans than muslims and it's about time... [MORE]

Matthias Singh 

Feb 6, 2008 22:38

Bill and his boys tell her every move to make. If they think it may cause puplic controversy they won"t... [MORE]

Del 

Nov 19, 2007 13:03

Hillary and the Clinton's realized that this would be a waste of time - and using security as an excuse... [MORE]

Andron 

Nov 19, 2007 13:02

Yah she has real good support of the Sikh's. She couldn't even tell you one facet of their religion, it's... [MORE]

Aaron 

Nov 19, 2007 12:47

Look what she did to the Sikhs. You can bet your life she'll do it to our country too. It's... [MORE]

M Scully 

Nov 19, 2007 15:36

Obama will listen to anyone. He is not Muslim, nor a terrorist sympathizer, but he would be fair in his... [MORE]

Just jean 

Nov 19, 2007 17:01

Posted by: Jesse, Sydney, Australia, on Thu Dec 06 08:48:32 2007 How absurd! Here we are securing our airports terminals forbidding... [MORE]

Jesse F. Troutman 

Dec 5, 2007 17:15

This didn't take place in The land of OZ. This took place in California, and you are allowed open carry... [MORE]

Aaron 

Dec 5, 2007 18:01

I just can not see what the 'Sikh ' community finds in common with the Clintons' or the Democratic party. My... [MORE]

s.sridhar 

Nov 19, 2007 12:46

Maybe they should Sikh another candidate. [MORE]

Captain Midnight 

Nov 19, 2007 14:15

I indeed have Sikh friends who are patriotic Americans. Morally and religiously they have little or nothing in common with... [MORE]

Michael W 

Nov 19, 2007 14:55

You don't think, for a second, that HRC got some from calls from her Moslem supporters that is she was... [MORE]

Ted Baar 

Nov 19, 2007 12:28

As a supplier to the retail industry, I have sold to the Sikh community for dozens of years. I enjoy... [MORE]

Mike 

Nov 19, 2007 12:19

This would be a great opportunity for the Republicans to step in and grab this vote. [MORE]

Rick 

Nov 19, 2007 12:16

she was worried you had something hidden under your hat [MORE]

d t 

Nov 19, 2007 12:03

I worked for a electronics company in the bay area, which is owned by a Sikh gentleman. He is a... [MORE]

Bryce 

Nov 19, 2007 11:52

Every observant Sikh carries a dagger called a kirpan. It can be a serious weapon. Take a look. http://religion.info/artman/uploads/0114_kirpan.jpg Now, imagine... [MORE]

Bill 

Nov 19, 2007 11:39

Much ado about nothing. The Sun should at least try to have an appearance of fairness. FOXNews, The Weekly Standard,... [MORE]

Joe Scaccia 

Nov 19, 2007 10:59

I cannot believe the absolute ignorance of the Clinton Campaign. Sikhs, are a minority group not only here, but also... [MORE]

Nellie 

Nov 19, 2007 10:51

I appreciate your views but you have no knowledge of Sikhism. go to google.com and type in Sikhism and take... [MORE]

Bhagat 

Dec 19, 2007 13:59

It's par for the course, folks. Hillary doesn't care about you. She cares only about her political career. [MORE]

Patrick C. 

Nov 19, 2007 10:36

You can except anything from these Clintons. They are amoral, unethical, opportunist, liars, cheats and power mongers. A magnificient religion... [MORE]

T. Singh 

Nov 19, 2007 14:06

That's because when Democrats like Hillary spout their BS about "respect for third world cultures" (tm) they mean only Islam.... [MORE]

Cappy 

Nov 19, 2007 18:27

Most of the Sikhs who live in the Bakersfield Area are Farmers and Businessmen as they come from a traditional... [MORE]

Jatt Sikh 

Nov 26, 2007 20:28

I agree with you completely brother! I'm an American convert to Sikhism (a few years ago I had never even... [MORE]

Matthias Singh 

Feb 6, 2008 21:38

It's obvious that Clinton cancelled because she did not want to be seen with any group that might look like... [MORE]

David Iseman 

Nov 19, 2007 10:34

Sikhs are known to be a proud, hardworking people--and one is led to wonder why they want any truck with... [MORE]

chris vaz 

Nov 19, 2007 13:31

Chill out - I'm sure Hillary wants your cash. [MORE]

Dave 

Nov 19, 2007 13:45

Shame on her. But Sikhs — I applaud you for waving the flag and weighing in on the political scene.... [MORE]

Bonnie 

Nov 21, 2007 12:54

It would be an insult to her selfish pride to address a small group. She writes off those she considers... [MORE]

awhigham 

Nov 19, 2007 10:31

Goodness gracious ! Did the event's organizers really expect Hillary to visit a group that has a member who recently... [MORE]

Ed Ryan 

Nov 19, 2007 10:28

Hillary doesn't want to be seen with men in turbans? I haven't seen Muslims wearing turbans since the 40's. What's... [MORE]

InfidelMan 

Nov 19, 2007 10:27

Why does this surprise anyone ? This woman is simply a self centered ambitious political animal. She either got a... [MORE]

Ruckus 

Nov 19, 2007 10:13

They'll STILL pull the (D) handle reflexively. Liberals are like Pavlov's dogs. Trot out a libstain and ding! ding! ding!... [MORE]

GunnyG 

Nov 19, 2007 09:57

As an American citizen I resent any and all political candidates and those holding offices to be involved in ANY... [MORE]

Lamar Carnes 

Nov 19, 2007 09:45

Sikhs must stand behind Ron Paul. It is simple. Clinton is a NWO stooge. She isa going to be worse... [MORE]

paramjit Singh 

Nov 19, 2007 09:32

I suspect that the Sikhs fell victim to the Clintons' paying favor to those who made a significant contribution to... [MORE]

Schratboy 

Nov 19, 2007 09:31

The Sikhs are upset. Why? Do they have an ouststanding agenda which they hoped to lobby for during Ms. Clintons... [MORE]

Sir Rodney Stiffington 

Nov 19, 2007 09:27

Mrs. Clinton's aides did not respond to specific questions about whether donations would be refunded or about what the senator... [MORE]

Lee Warner 

Nov 19, 2007 09:24

Apparently the Sikh's are too obvious with their donations. Perhaps they should be more covert (like the Chinese with Mr.... [MORE]

Walt Rowsy 

Nov 19, 2007 09:22

Interesting. The Clintons have never turned down campaign money before: from Saudis, from crooked financiers they've pardoned, and especially the... [MORE]

Steve I. 

Nov 19, 2007 09:18

Just another example of the clinton machine doing as they please and not accountable to anyone. The Sikh comunity would... [MORE]

Walt 

Nov 19, 2007 09:13

The "Mr Bills" seem to be asking folks to send money even if they don't want to meet you or... [MORE]

john smith 

Nov 19, 2007 09:12

I am disappointed that any Sikh would not only support this women but also raise money. They are a smart... [MORE]

Cory 

Nov 19, 2007 09:10

I imagine the Secret Service might regularly recommend cancelation of numerous appearances, here or there. What is it, really, about... [MORE]

bluecollarbytes 

Nov 19, 2007 09:09

We ran away from socialism. What makes you idiots think this woman want to be seen with us? [MORE]

roy singh 

Nov 19, 2007 09:06

The Sikhs ought to learn form this episode of Hillary's cancellation that the liberals are really racist bigots. So Sikhs, it's... [MORE]

hunthorse 

Nov 19, 2007 09:02

Giuliani's pro-war, why not support him? He'll wear a turban. [MORE]

Charleston Voice 

Nov 19, 2007 08:59

She's a fake of the worst kind and is nothing but power hungry. Both her and her husband have never... [MORE]

J.D.M 

Nov 19, 2007 08:57

With sword fighting, and thousands of people, it sounds like a Secret Service nightmare! The Secret Service is suppose to... [MORE]

Carol 

Nov 19, 2007 08:56

To the people who waited for Mrs Clinton: Since she is a no-show at your function, you should be a... [MORE]

Thos Wagner 

Nov 19, 2007 08:48

Why do Sikhs care for the Clintons? Clintons are the biggest exploiters of Indian & Sikh votes. [MORE]

Parvinder SIngh 

Nov 19, 2007 08:41

Never one to put substance before symbolism, it is no surprise that Mrs. Clinton changed her plans. That she claims... [MORE]

John E. Smith 

Nov 19, 2007 08:30

Most U. S. citizens know little or nothing regarding Sikhs. What I found during traveling on business in Northern California,... [MORE]

Neal Mc Cauley 

Nov 19, 2007 08:30

This woman won't be President. Don't waste your $$$. She's not a serious person. She's an average intellect. All she... [MORE]

Fezziwig 

Nov 19, 2007 08:26

Tolerance and diversity once again take a hit for the sake of appearances. All BS and no Backbone. Running scared... [MORE]

Don 

Nov 19, 2007 08:26

I guess she has enough money now or she didnt want to be associated with the Sikh group. the clinton... [MORE]

Don 

Nov 19, 2007 08:24

Right after 9-11, many Sikhs were targeted as Muslims because they wear a Turban. The truth is far from that.... [MORE]

Chris Knox 

Nov 19, 2007 08:19

Now if it had been a large group of Communist Chinese at the event, Bill and Hill would be there...

Don 

Nov 19, 2007 08:18

If I had to guess, somebody in the HRC camp focus group tested a picture of a turban wearing Sikh... [MORE]

Florida Bill 

Nov 19, 2007 08:17

The Sikhs must be ardent lovers of abortion, too; I didn't know that. [MORE]

Jon 

Nov 19, 2007 08:04

maybe the campaign workers got the sikhs mixed up w/sunnis and shiites? ironic, since sikhs are quite peace-loving, they don't... [MORE]

anne 

Nov 19, 2007 08:03

No news here. Billary has to be micro managed every step of the way from planted questions at fund raisers... [MORE]

Joseph J Vialonga 

Nov 19, 2007 07:57

Just shows the backwardness and idiocy of the Americans in general [MORE]

Amigo 

Nov 19, 2007 07:56

The Secret Service probably just feared she'd get sick just being in Bakersfield, which should have one of those cinderblock... [MORE]

Raoul Sierra 

Nov 19, 2007 07:56

Why would anyone vote for another Clinton? Remember the first one? Well she's the smarter of the two so think... [MORE]

Paul 

Nov 19, 2007 07:55

... is that when you slice and dice things beyond recognition, there are always messy scrapes to be swept away.... [MORE]

2centsworth 

Nov 19, 2007 07:54

Even her curent supporters are beginning to see what we former supporters have learned; she flip-flops as much as John... [MORE]

Robert 

Nov 19, 2007 07:51

She is a master at changing her mind. Nothing she says or agrees to can be counted on. Hasn't she... [MORE]

ty 

Nov 19, 2007 07:45

Obviously somebody told the Clintons that Hillary's plan to appear at the Sikh function wasn't polling well. The Clintons have... [MORE]

Bob 

Nov 19, 2007 07:42

Far more surprising than Hillary's no-show is why the Sikhs would support a candidate who shares absolutely none of their... [MORE]

Ernest 

Nov 19, 2007 07:38

That woman is a scandal. The chinese bought her and her husband in 1996, and now they are making sure... [MORE]

Peter Gardner 

Nov 19, 2007 07:34

So they were expecting an experienced politician to make a committment and actually sitck to it? Has politics suddenly become... [MORE]

Tony Facade 

Nov 19, 2007 07:29

Maybe they are finally seeing the folly of diversity; of having to 'work' for sikhs, muslims, whatever. It would be... [MORE]

abbey 

Nov 19, 2007 07:27

Misguided support of Hillary and her liberal friends. Liberals who mock belief in the notion that God created everything. Who... [MORE]

Dennis D 

Nov 19, 2007 07:19

Clinton distancing herself from fundraising??? Come on...she is the most corrupt, manipulating politician of the 21st century. Bill and Hill... [MORE]

Cleveland Steamer 

Nov 19, 2007 07:11

Hillary is such a piece of work, she stands for nothing but getting back into the White House. You are... [MORE]

Jeff in Miami Beach 

Nov 19, 2007 07:01

There probably was a security threat. In fact, the threat could have been bogus or real. The clintons are too... [MORE]

fred folder 

Nov 19, 2007 06:48

He has stated nearly a dozen reasons why Hillary didn't attend, without hearing any word from her people! That alone... [MORE]

Pog Mahone 

Nov 19, 2007 06:45

IMHO: Two things would have caused the Clintoos to duck this. First being a fear of giving red meat to her... [MORE]

Willy 

Nov 19, 2007 06:37

I think Mrs. Clinton was right to avoid being seen with turban headed, intransigent Asian religious zealots with daggers often... [MORE]

Support Hillary 

Nov 19, 2007 06:34

Although I found the one comment rather strange "I'm a clean slate. … I have a liquor license and a... [MORE]

Matthias Singh 

Feb 6, 2008 22:35

I guess the Clinton team couldn't find anyone in the audience to read her planted questions [MORE]

Bob 

Nov 19, 2007 06:23

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