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Clayton Haapala

Minnetonka, MN
Commenter for
3 years 33 weeks

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Posted on 10/17/11 at 10:06 pm in response to Mining controversy in Wisconsin puts spotlight on Minnesota taconite

Actually, $700k of fines over seven years spread over, what, a half-dozen taconite mining operations does NOT sound like enough of a big deal on which to base the premise of this article. Is there an egregious actor? A particular practice that found to be in violation at several sites? You need some details.

Your point on safe sulphide mining not yet having been demonstrated is consistent with what I have read.

Posted on 10/11/11 at 04:33 pm in response to The inside dope on Bachmann's decline

But none of those unnamed sources said, "Well, you never thought the GOP would let a woman be remain their front-runner, did you? But, she was good at revving up our base."

Odd, that.

Posted on 09/28/11 at 04:32 pm in response to Sen. James Inhofe and his demands to probe the EPA

Good grief, Swift! The very next two sentences in the article you reference (rawstory.com) say:

"But relatively little of this extra carbon is likely to be stored permanently in the plant, say the researchers. Instead, it is likely to re-enter the atmosphere through plant respiration.

This will be a disappointment for those looking for some good news in the fight against climate change."

No fraud here but your selective quoting.

Posted on 09/27/11 at 04:09 pm in response to Michele Bachmann: Hezbollah missile-sites in Cuba

Either she has breached her Intelligence (sic) Committee responsibilities, or she is ....

Posted on 09/16/11 at 02:52 pm in response to Cheering dying: Psychology behind ghoulish outbursts at GOP debates

Oh RonG, "buh buh but they do it too!".
The sentence prior to Hoffa's much-touted line contained the words "With [y]our votes...".

Posted on 09/05/11 at 05:16 pm in response to A very alienated Republican professional tells all

This is one of those articles you want to send to "that idiot ". Unfortunately, as Lofgren himself laments, what remains of his party are the kool-aid drinkers, and those cynically mixing the brew.

Posted on 08/30/11 at 10:27 pm in response to Ramsey County and Dayton talk voter input on Vikes stadium

How could it not be appropriate for Ramsey County citizens to vote on a taxing themselves? And, shouldn't it require a 67% majority to pass? Right, Republicans? Right?

Posted on 09/01/11 at 03:10 pm in response to Republicans want supermajority for tax increases, but Dayton calls it millionaire protection

How about, then, a supermajority in Ramsey county to levy that stadium sales tax? Sounds good to me.

Posted on 08/16/11 at 10:21 am in response to Franken delivers meals on wheels, then launches broadband network

I believe Sen. Franken does take to heart the state of our nation and the world quite seriously.

Either our representatives are criticized for being "in Washington, out of touch" or they are criticized for spending time in their states or districts.

Applause for Carver county for making good use of stimulus money for a good infrastructure project.

Posted on 08/10/11 at 03:02 pm in response to Jon Stewart has fun with Newsweek's Bachmann photo

And some say that Jon never sticks it to the "liberal" media.