Comments on: McCain’s Colorado River Gaffe Might Cost Him Key Western States http://redgreenandblue.org/2008/08/21/mccain-colorado-river-gaff-could-cost-him-in-key-western-states/ Patriotism that loves our country, our land, and our planet Wed, 23 May 2012 01:08:04 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: From Solar Panels to Sarah Palins: The Top 10 Green Politics Stories of 2008 : Red, Green, and Blue http://redgreenandblue.org/2008/08/21/mccain-colorado-river-gaff-could-cost-him-in-key-western-states/comment-page-1/#comment-24480 From Solar Panels to Sarah Palins: The Top 10 Green Politics Stories of 2008 : Red, Green, and Blue Tue, 27 Jan 2009 20:27:29 +0000 http://redgreenandblue.org/?p=738#comment-24480 [...] 3. Did McCain’s Colorado River Gaffe Cost Him in the West? [...] [...] 3. Did McCain’s Colorado River Gaffe Cost Him in the West? [...]

]]> By: Obama will Tap Colorado Sen. Salazar for Interior Secretary : Red, Green, and Blue http://redgreenandblue.org/2008/08/21/mccain-colorado-river-gaff-could-cost-him-in-key-western-states/comment-page-1/#comment-18061 Obama will Tap Colorado Sen. Salazar for Interior Secretary : Red, Green, and Blue Tue, 16 Dec 2008 02:19:41 +0000 http://redgreenandblue.org/?p=738#comment-18061 [...] in a private practice. And that familiarity with water politics was no more evident than when he called out John McCain back in August, saying the Arizona senator’s remark about wanting to renegotiate the Colorado River Compact [...] [...] in a private practice. And that familiarity with water politics was no more evident than when he called out John McCain back in August, saying the Arizona senator’s remark about wanting to renegotiate the Colorado River Compact [...]

]]> By: brian http://redgreenandblue.org/2008/08/21/mccain-colorado-river-gaff-could-cost-him-in-key-western-states/comment-page-1/#comment-6149 brian Tue, 02 Sep 2008 17:34:18 +0000 http://redgreenandblue.org/?p=738#comment-6149 Well said Karl, that was a relevant and coherent statement, and not at all opinionated. I agree that the fed should stay out of affairs of states (at least for the most part), and if Mccain's statement had been that 'as his first act of presidency' he would do something about this issue, than that would be one thing. but simply stating that something needs to be done is no faux pa. anyway, I do agree that colorado should not be screwed out of their water in favor of Arizona, but the two factions should realize that they are all human beings, divided only by an imaginary border. We all need water, share. Well said Karl, that was a relevant and coherent statement, and not at all opinionated. I agree that the fed should stay out of affairs of states (at least for the most part), and if Mccain's statement had been that 'as his first act of presidency' he would do something about this issue, than that would be one thing. but simply stating that something needs to be done is no faux pa. anyway, I do agree that colorado should not be screwed out of their water in favor of Arizona, but the two factions should realize that they are all human beings, divided only by an imaginary border. We all need water, share.

]]> By: WaterDiva http://redgreenandblue.org/2008/08/21/mccain-colorado-river-gaff-could-cost-him-in-key-western-states/comment-page-1/#comment-5786 WaterDiva Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:28:44 +0000 http://redgreenandblue.org/?p=738#comment-5786 Water issues are always simmering, especially in the West. A similar gaffe by Bill Richardson lost my support for his bid. Peak water is just around the corner, and unless we have solid, serious and proactive discussions and policies, water rich states will have politically powerful states putting big straws. This is already happening between Las Vegas and Utah. Look for more to come. Making this even more urgent is the idea of "selling" and privatizing water, recently mentioned by Mr. Pickens in Texas, and in a recent ludicous article in the Oregonian. It is time to stop off the cuff remarks, and put water at the top of the priority list. Water issues are always simmering, especially in the West. A similar gaffe by Bill Richardson lost my support for his bid. Peak water is just around the corner, and unless we have solid, serious and proactive discussions and policies, water rich states will have politically powerful states putting big straws.

This is already happening between Las Vegas and Utah. Look for more to come.

Making this even more urgent is the idea of "selling" and privatizing water, recently mentioned by Mr. Pickens in Texas, and in a recent ludicous article in the Oregonian.

It is time to stop off the cuff remarks, and put water at the top of the priority list.

]]> By: Johnnie http://redgreenandblue.org/2008/08/21/mccain-colorado-river-gaff-could-cost-him-in-key-western-states/comment-page-1/#comment-5685 Johnnie Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:21:33 +0000 http://redgreenandblue.org/?p=738#comment-5685 These issues will only increase over time...News of a tough choice being faced on climate change decision making in Australia’s Murray-Darling River right now <a href="http://www.climatechangetriage.net/node/20" rel="nofollow">ToughChoices</a> These issues will only increase over time…News of a tough choice being faced on climate change decision making in Australia’s Murray-Darling River right now

ToughChoices

]]> By: brian http://redgreenandblue.org/2008/08/21/mccain-colorado-river-gaff-could-cost-him-in-key-western-states/comment-page-1/#comment-5563 brian Mon, 25 Aug 2008 19:03:53 +0000 http://redgreenandblue.org/?p=738#comment-5563 I stated I was voting for Ron Paul because I feared that if I only stated my opinion I would be mislabeled as a McCain Supporter. Also, Tennessee and Georgia are currently in talks to renegotiate the rights to the water flowing through the Tennessee river. So this is not a solitary case by any means. I stated I was voting for Ron Paul because I feared that if I only stated my opinion I would be mislabeled as a McCain Supporter. Also, Tennessee and Georgia are currently in talks to renegotiate the rights to the water flowing through the Tennessee river. So this is not a solitary case by any means.

]]> By: Megan http://redgreenandblue.org/2008/08/21/mccain-colorado-river-gaff-could-cost-him-in-key-western-states/comment-page-1/#comment-5549 Megan Mon, 25 Aug 2008 09:02:03 +0000 http://redgreenandblue.org/?p=738#comment-5549 Petch Petch took the words out of my mouth. Maybe Arizona wouldn't need so much water if there weren't so many dumbasses building water-hogging golf courses in the desert. Petch Petch took the words out of my mouth. Maybe Arizona wouldn't need so much water if there weren't so many dumbasses building water-hogging golf courses in the desert.

]]> By: JimS http://redgreenandblue.org/2008/08/21/mccain-colorado-river-gaff-could-cost-him-in-key-western-states/comment-page-1/#comment-5471 JimS Sun, 24 Aug 2008 05:20:23 +0000 http://redgreenandblue.org/?p=738#comment-5471 This illustrates for you all just how "Good ol' boy" McBush is. And just so we're clear, that means that he will owe some biiiig favors to the guys that helped him get elected (should we be so stupid). Guys like Karl Rove, and George Bush, Dick Cheney, not to mention a litany of CORPORATE LOBBYISTS. THAT is what we mean when we call him "McBush". He is going to get into office and have soooo many people we don't want running our country ANY MORE insisting it's "payback time". Then he'll have to deal with a heavily Democratic Senate and House...He'll be crippled to do anything and what he does do won't even be his agenda. It will be his Cronies agenda!! So, Go McBush!! Can't wait for more McRove!! This illustrates for you all just how "Good ol' boy" McBush is.

And just so we're clear, that means that he will owe some biiiig favors to the guys that helped him get elected (should we be so stupid).

Guys like Karl Rove, and George Bush, Dick Cheney, not to mention a litany of CORPORATE LOBBYISTS.

THAT is what we mean when we call him "McBush".

He is going to get into office and have soooo many people we don't want running our country ANY MORE insisting it's "payback time".

Then he'll have to deal with a heavily Democratic Senate and House…He'll be crippled to do anything and what he does do won't even be his agenda.

It will be his Cronies agenda!!

So, Go McBush!! Can't wait for more McRove!!

]]> By: allan http://redgreenandblue.org/2008/08/21/mccain-colorado-river-gaff-could-cost-him-in-key-western-states/comment-page-1/#comment-5448 allan Sat, 23 Aug 2008 16:00:11 +0000 http://redgreenandblue.org/?p=738#comment-5448 So, how are they going to develop oil shale in western CO if they want to send more water downstream to AZ and CA? How much gals/day of Colorado River water is diverted to Phoenix, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles? McSame sounds more communist than Obama if he think he can take water that isn't his. So, how are they going to develop oil shale in western

CO if they want to send more water downstream to AZ and CA? How much gals/day of Colorado River water is diverted to Phoenix, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles?

McSame sounds more communist than Obama if he think he can take water that isn't his.

]]> By: Kipload http://redgreenandblue.org/2008/08/21/mccain-colorado-river-gaff-could-cost-him-in-key-western-states/comment-page-1/#comment-5405 Kipload Sat, 23 Aug 2008 07:29:00 +0000 http://redgreenandblue.org/?p=738#comment-5405 Its stupid and idiotic comments, such as these, are the reason I cannot and will not vote for John McCain. If this is what Conservatism has become (a.k.a. Neo-Conservatism,) I want no part. My votes going to Bob Barr, and the Libertarian Party this year. Its stupid and idiotic comments, such as these, are the reason I cannot and will not vote for John McCain. If this is what Conservatism has become (a.k.a. Neo-Conservatism,) I want no part.

My votes going to Bob Barr, and the Libertarian Party this year.

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