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The Straight Story
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Fri May-13-11 03:04 PM Original message |
California officials announce closure of 70 state parks |
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FiveGoodMen
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Fri May-13-11 03:06 PM Response to Original message |
1. But the rich keep getting richer. That's what matters. |
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fascisthunter
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Fri May-13-11 03:06 PM Response to Original message |
2. sad |
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Hannah Bell
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Fri May-13-11 03:06 PM Response to Original message |
3. soon to be sold to developers |
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villager
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Fri May-13-11 03:09 PM Response to Reply #3 |
4. *that's* what we really have to watch out for... |
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abelenkpe
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Fri May-13-11 03:14 PM Response to Reply #3 |
5. What? Really? |
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Hannah Bell
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Fri May-13-11 03:19 PM Response to Reply #5 |
7. i don't know, but i would expect moves in that direction. happening in chicago & elsewhere, |
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slackmaster
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Fri May-13-11 03:22 PM Response to Reply #5 |
10. State law doesn't allow it, with a few exceptions for slant-drilling for oil and gas in some areas |
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Sirveri
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Fri May-13-11 04:11 PM Response to Reply #5 |
25. No, not really. Jerry won't allow it and already stopped what Ahnold tried to sell. |
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slackmaster
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Fri May-13-11 03:19 PM Response to Original message |
6. Standard scare tactic they've been using for decades when they can't agree on a budget |
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Hannah Bell
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Fri May-13-11 03:20 PM Response to Reply #6 |
8. yeah, no worries. all is well, quit paying attention. |
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slackmaster
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Fri May-13-11 03:23 PM Response to Reply #8 |
11. Most of the parks won't actually be closed. They may cut staff, but people will still be able to go. |
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Luminous Animal
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Fri May-13-11 03:32 PM Response to Reply #11 |
15. Where did you get this info? |
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slackmaster
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Fri May-13-11 04:09 PM Response to Reply #15 |
24. This is the SAME SHIT they've pulled almost every year for a long, long time |
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Luminous Animal
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Fri May-13-11 04:13 PM Response to Reply #24 |
27. Actually, many parks have reduced their seasons significantly. Armstrong Woods |
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Luminous Animal
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Fri May-13-11 04:49 PM Response to Reply #24 |
30. I found a better article and these closures are based on the budget already in effect. |
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slackmaster
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Sat May-14-11 08:56 AM Response to Reply #30 |
42. "...(State Parks Director Ruth) Coleman said she expects to retain about 92 percent of current... |
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Hannah Bell
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Sat May-14-11 12:38 AM Response to Reply #11 |
36. According to the news, it's a done deal on July 2. |
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slackmaster
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Sat May-14-11 11:31 AM Response to Reply #36 |
43. "Despite 70 closures, 94 percent of existing revenue will be preserved." |
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Brother Buzz
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Fri May-13-11 03:41 PM Response to Reply #6 |
20. Maybe standard scare tactic two years ago, but.... |
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RT Atlanta
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Fri May-13-11 03:22 PM Response to Original message |
9. Ignorant questions |
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Codeine
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Fri May-13-11 03:26 PM Response to Reply #9 |
12. Hopefully extra apostrophes are on the chopping block. nt |
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RebelOne
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Fri May-13-11 03:35 PM Response to Reply #12 |
16. Hopefully, libraries are not on the chopping block. n/t |
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Hassin Bin Sober
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Fri May-13-11 04:54 PM Response to Reply #12 |
31. Hopefully, commas are safe. |
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Luminous Animal
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Fri May-13-11 03:30 PM Response to Reply #9 |
14. Unfortunately, our state requires 2/3rds vote to raise taxes. The Republicans have blocked |
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4_TN_TITANS
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Fri May-13-11 03:39 PM Response to Reply #14 |
18. The parks are about the only vacation / recreation people can |
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Sirveri
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Fri May-13-11 04:20 PM Response to Reply #14 |
29. It's not a tax increase, it's an extension of existing taxes. |
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Luminous Animal
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Fri May-13-11 04:56 PM Response to Reply #29 |
32. While that is true to the letter of the law... Jerry and the Dems want that 2/3rds |
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Sirveri
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Fri May-13-11 04:19 PM Response to Reply #9 |
28. Brown wanted to put a tax extension on the ballot and the GOP blocked it. |
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cally
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Fri May-13-11 05:30 PM Response to Reply #9 |
34. The state Republicans are blocking any tax increase |
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lolly
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Sat May-14-11 12:44 AM Response to Reply #9 |
38. Not without a 2/3 vote |
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Luminous Animal
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Fri May-13-11 03:27 PM Response to Original message |
13. Most of those parks are in Northern California. Many are near small towns that |
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MineralMan
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Fri May-13-11 03:36 PM Response to Original message |
17. I've been to a few of those parks. |
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Codeine
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Fri May-13-11 03:40 PM Response to Reply #17 |
19. I was surprised to see McGrath Sb closed. |
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MineralMan
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Fri May-13-11 03:46 PM Response to Reply #19 |
22. I imagine you can still use the beach. Camping may be |
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Luminous Animal
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Fri May-13-11 04:08 PM Response to Reply #17 |
23. Most of the proposed closures are in Northern California which has far less |
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MineralMan
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Sat May-14-11 08:09 AM Response to Reply #23 |
41. Could be. It's been many years since I camped there. |
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Hannah Bell
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Sat May-14-11 12:40 AM Response to Reply #17 |
37. yeah, no big deal, thanks for the apologetics. |
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MineralMan
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Sat May-14-11 08:08 AM Response to Reply #37 |
40. No apologetics. Just information. |
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madrchsod
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Fri May-13-11 03:44 PM Response to Original message |
21. what is the percentage of savings? |
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liberal N proud
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Fri May-13-11 04:11 PM Response to Original message |
26. They could always do what Ohio Governor proposes - Drill for OIL |
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cally
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Fri May-13-11 05:22 PM Response to Original message |
33. The two state parks near me will be closed |
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defendandprotect
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Fri May-13-11 05:34 PM Response to Original message |
35. Love Jerry Brown -- but the rightwing has forced us into a downward spriral and . . . |
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NV Whino
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Sat May-14-11 01:35 AM Response to Original message |
39. 2 of those parks are in the Napa Valley |
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WillyT
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Sat May-14-11 02:03 PM Response to Original message |
44. K & R !!! |
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