tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11266150.post113992762001467771..comments2024-02-19T00:14:24.293-08:00Comments on Daniel's political musings: Kulongoski: No new jobs if it means actually doing thingsDanielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14946233454014389006noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11266150.post-1140025466421209182006-02-15T09:44:00.000-08:002006-02-15T09:44:00.000-08:00I didn't see enviro-whackos protesting the Zidell ...I didn't see enviro-whackos protesting the Zidell plant in Portland ... you know, that shipbreaking firm south of the Ross Island bridge?<BR/><BR/>Just more spew from the voluntary human extinction crowd.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11266150.post-1139963334169546722006-02-14T16:28:00.000-08:002006-02-14T16:28:00.000-08:00"Did you read that this is an environmentally disa..."Did you read that this is an environmentally disasterous form of shipbreaking. Why should we risk Newport's harbor for a few jobs? He offerred to let them do it if they bought a dry dock but not all jobs, even all well-paying jobs, are worth the risk of so much environmental damage."<BR/><BR/>The greater query here is, did <B>you</B> read?<BR/><BR/>Had you done so, then you would know (a) that the company has a "green" rating for their environmentally sound practices, that (b) Portland's industrial district was the strongest contender for the business, and (c) Portland had a huge drydock that they practically gave away. That drydock is now in the Bahamas, where it was towed after shortsighted Oregon politicians couldn't see any immediate use for the thing. Sure would be nice to have now.MAX Redlinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12040240474444763721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11266150.post-1139963042834801902006-02-14T16:24:00.000-08:002006-02-14T16:24:00.000-08:00sure they are. what kind of environmental damage,...sure they are. what kind of environmental damage, and how long lasting are the effects? Who cares if some of those fat-assed, dock-sinking sea lions suck up some petrolium products? I know that I don't.<BR/><BR/>Now, if they are going to cut open a ship and spill tens of thousands of gallons of fuel, then maybe we should be concerned. It is a big ocean, with lots and lots of water in it. Look at what places like China are doing to pollute. a little chemicals in the air and water never hurt anyone.Gunslingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07954431264355780241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11266150.post-1139956025225614182006-02-14T14:27:00.000-08:002006-02-14T14:27:00.000-08:00Did you read that this is an environmentally disas...Did you read that this is an environmentally disasterous form of shipbreaking. Why should we risk Newport's harbor for a few jobs? He offerred to let them do it if they bought a dry dock but not all jobs, even all well-paying jobs, are worth the risk of so much environmental damage.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11266150.post-1139940174193576362006-02-14T10:02:00.000-08:002006-02-14T10:02:00.000-08:00Yup.And they bitch about PNW gas prices, but make ...Yup.<BR/><BR/>And they bitch about PNW gas prices, but make threats if anyone broaches the subject of off-shore drilling in OR or WA.<BR/><BR/>( there is petroleum out on the shelf; a couple of wells as far inshore as Mist, OR produced methane. )Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com