The second worst thing to ever happen to Interior (second only to Stephen Griles) is stepping down at the end of the month.

 

link to her resignation letter (pdf): http://www.doi.gov/secretary/resignation.pdf

The second worst thing to ever happen to Interior (second only to Stephen Griles) is stepping down at the end of the month.

 

link to her resignation letter (pdf): http://www.doi.gov/secretary/resignation.pdf

Excellent. Finally some good news today. Unfortunately though, I suspect the next one in there might be just as bad, considering Bush's stance on the environment (what's an environment?).

Excellent.  Finally some good news today.  Unfortunately though, I suspect the next one in there might be just as bad, considering Bush's stance on the environment (what's an environment?).

Well, hopefully the next one won't have gotten as much money from Jack Abramoff.

I know. Let's have all the politicians and their staffs who have gotten money from questionable places, have some type of immorality in their background, presses flesh just to get the votes and could give a s*** less about anyone, all resign effective immediately.

 

Oh wait. There wouldn't be a government left.

I know.  Let's have all the politicians and their staffs who have gotten money from questionable places, have some type of immorality in their background, presses flesh just to get the votes and could give a s*** less about anyone, all resign effective immediately.

 

Oh wait.  There wouldn't be a government left.

I appreciate what you are saying, nobody in the beltway is anything close to squeaky clean. But in this case I don't particularly care that it is the Abramoff tie that is bringing her down, I just care that she will be gone soon.

I appreciate what you are saying, nobody in the beltway is anything close to squeaky clean.  But in this case I don't particularly care that it is the Abramoff tie that is bringing her down, I just care that she will be gone soon.

I can live with that.

Bush announced his replacement for Norton today: Idaho Gov. Dirk Kempthorne.

 

As usual, his environmental record is, shall we say, pro-business (Knight-Ridder piece hosted by Common Dreams)

 

During Kempthorne’s four-and-a-half-year tenure as governor, Idaho’s pristine air has gotten dirtier, more rivers have been polluted, fewer polluters have been inspected and more toxins have contaminated the air, water and land, according to a Knight Ridder analysis of Idaho pollution data from EPA and state records.

 

Interesting press release from the League of Conservation Voters.

 

WASHINGTON, DC - League of Conservation Voters (LCV) Senior Vice President for Political Affairs and Public Education Tony Massaro today issued the following statement after President Bush nominated Idaho Governor Dirk Kempthorne to be his Secretary of Interior.

 

"During his career in Congress, Governor Kempthorne earned a paltry 1% lifetime LCV score. Enough said."

Bush announced his replacement for Norton today:  Idaho Gov. Dirk Kempthorne.

 

As usual, his environmental record is, shall we say, pro-business (Knight-Ridder piece hosted by Common Dreams)

Interesting press release from the League of Conservation Voters.

Yeah, I wasn't hoping for much. And of course, not much is exactly what we are getting. . . :banghead

Bush announced his replacement for Norton today:  Idaho Gov. Dirk Kempthorne.

 

As usual, his environmental record is, shall we say, pro-business (Knight-Ridder piece hosted by Common Dreams)

Interesting press release from the League of Conservation Voters.

http://www.soxtalk.com/forums/index.php?sh...ic=47451&st=0

 

No surprise there.

man, you guys are so right! what bush really should have done is to reanimate rachel carson and appoint her.

man, you guys are so right! what bush really should have done is to reanimate rachel carson and appoint her.

 

I'd happily settle for Bruce Babbit.

I'd happily settle for Bruce Babbit.

I'd like to ressurect Aldo Leopold. Anyone have a Ouija Board?

I'd like to ressurect Aldo Leopold.  Anyone have a Ouija Board?

Aldo!

 

Aldo! 

 

When I get cabin fever, or get too bogged down in urbanity... I break out Sand County Almanac, and put either Peter Gabriel's Passion or Mahler 1 ("The Titan") in the CD player.

 

Sigurd Olson also works wonders, in that vein.

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So, it seems that this guy also last year bounced a $111 check for a haircut.

Anyone here read Wilderness and the American Mind by Roderick Nash?

Anyone here read Wilderness and the American Mind by Roderick Nash?

Nope - and I have done a fair amount of reading on wilderness. Would you recommend it?

I had to read it in college. It was a difficult read but in the end very satisfying.

So, it seems that this guy also last year bounced a $111 check for a haircut.

This is just a guess, but... I'm thinking that the people of Idaho would probably not think too highly of a guy getting a $111 haircut. Just a feeling.

So, it seems that this guy also last year bounced a $111 check for a haircut.

 

and for this reason, he should not have been appointed. WHO CARES??