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snappyturtle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-06-07 02:26 PM Original message |
WIND POWER TO BE MADE ILLEGAL IN USA? |
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dysfunctional press (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-06-07 02:29 PM Response to Original message |
1. i think that you're reading more into this than there is. |
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HereSince1628 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-06-07 02:34 PM Response to Reply #1 |
2. Representative from major COAL producing state pushes wind regulation |
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truedelphi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-06-07 02:40 PM Response to Reply #2 |
6. I mean, in W Virginnie,they don't even care about |
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leftchick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-06-07 02:47 PM Response to Reply #6 |
14. exactly |
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snappyturtle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-06-07 02:36 PM Response to Reply #1 |
3. Read it. |
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leftchick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-06-07 02:36 PM Response to Reply #1 |
4. I suspect worse |
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Skidmore (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-06-07 02:38 PM Response to Reply #4 |
5. It's also called coporate lobbying. |
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cascadiance (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-06-07 02:40 PM Response to Reply #4 |
9. It's the same crowd that are pushing Obama and Gephardt in supporting coal liquification |
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leftchick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-06-07 02:45 PM Response to Reply #9 |
12. Obama hardly needed pushing |
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cascadiance (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-06-07 03:19 PM Response to Reply #12 |
27. Not to mention let's let strip mining destroy more of our Appalachians! |
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leftchick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-06-07 03:34 PM Response to Reply #27 |
37. it is Always about their "interests" |
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snappyturtle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-06-07 02:49 PM Response to Reply #4 |
15. Absolutely...THAT too....but what pissess me off is that it will |
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cui bono (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-06-07 02:41 PM Response to Reply #1 |
10. No, I think it's about making sure you have to pay a big company |
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cascadiance (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-06-07 02:43 PM Response to Reply #10 |
11. Yup, pretty soon they'll try to stop solar panels for "burning bird toes"... |
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Shallah Kali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-06-07 03:06 PM Response to Reply #11 |
19. or call them an eyesore and ban them like clothslines like some communities do |
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snappyturtle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-06-07 06:52 PM Response to Reply #10 |
55. Isn't is sad? I don't know if you're old enough to remember the tax |
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gatorboy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-06-07 02:40 PM Response to Original message |
7. Pffft! They can pry the paper airplanes out of my cold dead hands! |
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sam sarrha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-06-07 02:40 PM Response to Original message |
8. i read a while back a farmer wanted to build a big mill, the courts said he could not use the power |
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TheWatcher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-06-07 02:46 PM Response to Original message |
13. There may come a time when anything helpful, useful, or practical |
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undergroundpanther (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-06-07 02:58 PM Response to Reply #13 |
16. The assholes will |
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ComerPerro (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-06-07 03:00 PM Response to Original message |
17. here's my question: Why are you spinning this bill to say that it makes wind power illegal? |
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undergroundpanther (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-06-07 03:10 PM Response to Reply #17 |
22. If this bill can be construed this way |
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ComerPerro (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-06-07 03:12 PM Response to Reply #22 |
23. The idea of completely self-sufficient people is libertarian, Ayn Rand fantasy |
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undergroundpanther (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-06-07 03:27 PM Response to Reply #23 |
31. I didn't say totally self sufficient individuals |
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ComerPerro (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-06-07 03:32 PM Response to Reply #31 |
35. again, libertarian nonsense |
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undergroundpanther (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-06-07 09:19 PM Response to Reply #35 |
61. You disagree whatever? |
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snappyturtle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-06-07 03:16 PM Response to Reply #17 |
25. I'm not spinning it. Notice the question mark and it is not MY |
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snappyturtle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-06-07 03:44 PM Response to Original message |
41. I'm not taking your bait. nt |
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ComerPerro (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-06-07 03:46 PM Response to Reply #41 |
42. well, after all, you did post it here with ALL CAPS!!!! !OMG THIS IS HUGH!!!!!!!!11! |
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nashville_brook (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-06-07 04:28 PM Response to Reply #42 |
47. bill would "criminalize operation of wind energy facilities not formally certified by USFWS." |
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snappyturtle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-06-07 06:45 PM Response to Reply #47 |
52. Thank you....I've read other explanations but I like the bicycle |
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RaleighNCDUer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-06-07 03:30 PM Response to Reply #25 |
33. Besides, while windmills of a generation ago were very hazardous |
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TheMadMonk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-07-07 03:01 AM Response to Reply #17 |
65. Look at the figures before you go slapping faces. |
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nealmhughes (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-06-07 03:01 PM Response to Original message |
18. Next thing you know, they will be pushing for patent restrictions on Dihydrous oxide. Water. |
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TheMadMonk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-07-07 03:29 AM Response to Reply #18 |
66. As a matter of fact, water wheels, dams, pumps, etc. |
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MistressOverdone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-06-07 03:06 PM Response to Original message |
20. I didn't muddle through the links |
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snappyturtle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-06-07 03:18 PM Response to Reply #20 |
26. This is being done under the auspices of saving wildlife but why |
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MistressOverdone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-06-07 03:22 PM Response to Reply #26 |
30. Yeah, what about the heat that is produced |
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texastoast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-06-07 03:36 PM Response to Reply #20 |
38. The unsightly issue came up west of Fort Worth |
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snappyturtle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-06-07 03:47 PM Response to Reply #38 |
43. The unsightly issue is not part of this bill.......nt |
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texastoast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-06-07 05:10 PM Response to Reply #43 |
50. Well, we can only hope |
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snappyturtle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-06-07 06:48 PM Response to Reply #50 |
53. I do too! In traveling back and forth between Tx and MN we |
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sandnsea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-06-07 03:09 PM Response to Original message |
21. Just like water or septic |
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undergroundpanther (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-06-07 03:14 PM Response to Reply #21 |
24. That would be fine |
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snappyturtle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-06-07 03:21 PM Response to Reply #21 |
29. Everywhere I've lived development of property has been a |
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Xithras (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-06-07 03:31 PM Response to Reply #29 |
34. Try to infill a wetland without ACOE approval. |
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RB TexLa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-06-07 03:20 PM Response to Original message |
28. I wish everyone would defend my land rights against all the regulations of my oil and gas wells |
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Xithras (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-06-07 03:29 PM Response to Original message |
32. Before anyone knee-jerk reacts, this is a good thing. |
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cascadiance (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-06-07 03:42 PM Response to Reply #32 |
40. This is like prosecuting Jefferson and no Republicans for corruption... |
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snappyturtle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-06-07 04:05 PM Response to Reply #40 |
44. Thank you. I have already said I love birds and I do not want to |
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nashville_brook (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-06-07 04:44 PM Response to Reply #32 |
48. wind turbine deaths compared to utility wires, windows, cats, pesticides and communication towers |
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MadHound (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-07-07 05:57 AM Response to Reply #32 |
67. Do you really know a damn thing about wind energy? |
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alfredo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-06-07 03:33 PM Response to Original message |
36. Let's see, what is WV's big industry? |
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roamer65 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-06-07 03:38 PM Response to Original message |
39. This is disgusting. |
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snappyturtle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-06-07 04:08 PM Response to Reply #39 |
45. Good for you....we try hard too and it has helped. nt |
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Igel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-06-07 04:26 PM Response to Original message |
46. How it applies to individuals seems to be a question. |
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nashville_brook (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-06-07 04:56 PM Response to Original message |
49. in addition to opposing this legislation -- here's some bills to SUPPORT! |
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snappyturtle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-06-07 07:10 PM Response to Reply #49 |
57. This is great! NT |
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Duppers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-06-07 05:26 PM Response to Original message |
51. only 348 signatures on the petition |
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snappyturtle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-06-07 07:08 PM Response to Reply #51 |
56. Thank you! There are seven more than when I signed.....it should |
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lonestarnot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-06-07 06:52 PM Response to Original message |
54. SHOWERS TOO! |
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snappyturtle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-06-07 07:18 PM Response to Reply #54 |
58. This is something we can all do.......shorter showers and water |
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Pacifist Patriot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-07-07 08:51 AM Response to Reply #54 |
70. Not to gross anyone out, but I've been known to go a few days without a shower. |
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Wednesdays (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-07-07 10:16 AM Response to Reply #70 |
74. In between those showers, do "sponge baths" |
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Junkdrawer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-06-07 07:22 PM Response to Original message |
59. I think you're seeing the first steps to insure wind remains a oh-maybe-someday solution. |
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snappyturtle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-06-07 08:59 PM Response to Reply #59 |
60. Sad but true. nt |
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Kansas Wyatt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-06-07 09:26 PM Response to Original message |
62. Someone in Europe has developed a whole new smaller design |
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snappyturtle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-07-07 09:25 AM Response to Reply #62 |
73. Interesting. Do you know what is looks like or where we |
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Kansas Wyatt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-07-07 04:35 PM Response to Reply #73 |
78. I seen it on the Science or Discovery channel last month. |
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nashville_brook (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-07-07 12:29 AM Response to Original message |
63. CHECK IT OUT! == Lawmaker Backs off Rules for Wind Energy - AP |
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truedelphi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-07-07 12:59 AM Response to Reply #63 |
64. Ah Goddess is back in her heaven and all is again right with the |
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snappyturtle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-07-07 08:41 AM Response to Reply #63 |
68. THANK YOU! Wow......we had company who dropped in last |
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nashville_brook (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-07-07 10:59 AM Response to Reply #68 |
76. ain't it GREAT to see something positive happen -- just once in a while! |
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snappyturtle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-07-07 05:49 PM Response to Reply #76 |
79. I actually had to read it twice looking for what I was missing, thinking |
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MadHound (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-07-07 08:50 AM Response to Reply #63 |
69. Thank goodness, |
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Pacifist Patriot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-07-07 08:53 AM Response to Reply #63 |
71. LOL! You have to love the irony and hypocrisy of someone... |
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snappyturtle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-07-07 09:24 AM Response to Reply #63 |
72. My e-mail to Rep. Markey: |
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madokie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-07-07 10:20 AM Response to Original message |
75. if the powers to be could figure out a way to charge us for energy |
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november3rd (653 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-07-07 11:08 AM Response to Original message |
77. Thanks for snagging this |
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snappyturtle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-07-07 07:03 PM Response to Reply #77 |
80. We've got some good news...about eight or nine up from the |
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