tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329279.post5174479432340093093..comments2023-08-25T05:18:29.312-06:00Comments on Madville Times: Olson and Bjorklund Quislings for TransCanadacaheidelbergerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03261598066395322681noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329279.post-39850408297187714502010-10-18T19:54:19.608-06:002010-10-18T19:54:19.608-06:00"Admittedly I'm not entirely up on TransC..."Admittedly I'm not entirely up on TransCanada. I haven't been in the Legislature obvioulsy, so I'm not privy to all the information they've had..." Come On Jason! That's a cop-out answer! <br />I've not been in the legislature either, but as a candidate for state house, with something this important, I have made it a priority to be "privy" to what is going on across our state. Just last month a family in Miner Co.<br />( part of District 8, Jason) reported how the pipeline was on a portion of their land and had developed leaks. TransCanada neglected to inform them what had occured, when they inquired with TransCanda after learning of the leaks, they were told the leaks were small and not a threat so didn't think it was important enough to report. Personally, I don't care if it's a teaspoon! It's important. It's important to lives, it's important to environment. If they are going to be irresponsible with a small leak, how responsible will they be if a larger leak should occur? We can do better than this South Dakota! We do not need to buy a company to come to our state, i.e. Lowes in Brookings County or TransCanda. Our state has a lot to offer businesses with out trying to lure them in by dangling the dollars in front of their noses!<br />Since we're discussing TransCanda, lets continue with Hyperion. A huge thorn in my side! I don't care what they have to offer as far as economic development goes, jobs, or additional taxable income for our state. We DO NOT need this. There are other options to look into to create jobs,etc. I am speaking from my own experience of living in a city that has a oil refinery, and I just don't think this is what's best for South Dakota.It just gives me a sinking feeling thinking about it. I am not trying to prevent jobs from coming to our state, I realize the importance of job creation. I just don't want jobs that can be dangerous to our citizens. I'm looking out for the best interest of our citizens. As I stated in my KJAM interview, I'd like to take a closer look at a rendering plant. Besides benefiting our farmers and ranchers, the possibilities are numerous. We are looking at 500 jobs just for the rendering plant alone. Then when we start looking into using the product that comes from there we have bone meal that is used in pet foods, cosmetics, personal hygiene items, etc. The fats can be used for bio-diesel. There's concern about Iowa's casino/Resort being built, and what that means for South Dakota. Instead of counter-acting by building a casino/resort in South Dakota I'd like to look into bringing a family based resort to our state like Great Wolf Lodge. There are safer more practical options that we can consider. <br />Patricia StricherzAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329279.post-7331665038270906762010-10-18T13:50:31.056-06:002010-10-18T13:50:31.056-06:00Troy, I appreciate both your comment and your lack...Troy, I appreciate both your comment and your lack of hypersensitivity. :-)<br /><br />For what it's worth, I really didn't have any Nazi comparson or conscious subtextual intent when I wrote that headline. "<a href="http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=quisling" rel="nofollow">Someone who collaborates with an enemy occupying force</a>" is all the definition I need to make my point. <i>Occupying force</i>... I know some landowners who will appreciate that comparison.caheidelbergerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03261598066395322681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329279.post-28890899597412769042010-10-18T08:29:26.690-06:002010-10-18T08:29:26.690-06:00Quizlings? Isn't that code for "Nazi sym...Quizlings? Isn't that code for "Nazi sympathizers?" LOL<br /><br />That is what was said about the Minnesota GOP chairman who used the word. <br /><br />Actually, I think it ok for you to use the word and don't think it should be inferred as being a pro-Nazi accusation. <br /><br />Just a comment on the hyper-sensitivity with regard the use of so many analogies that end up creating faux controversies.Troy Jonesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329279.post-64190265216697087092010-10-17T15:43:03.076-06:002010-10-17T15:43:03.076-06:00Thanks, Barry! Someday I'll get a Mac so I can...Thanks, Barry! Someday I'll get a Mac so I can do more graphics <i>faster</i>. :-)caheidelbergerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03261598066395322681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329279.post-87060610642561800472010-10-17T11:53:31.070-06:002010-10-17T11:53:31.070-06:00"Oily-lujah!" Too funny Cory. like somet..."Oily-lujah!" Too funny Cory. like something you would find on Stephen Colbert's "The Word" segment.:-)Barry Smithnoreply@blogger.com