<![CDATA[Grist - Comment Feed for Land-rich regions’ residents tell hungry politicians to back off]]> Grist Comment Feed en Comment #1 by scott s http://www.grist.org/article/williams4/ Fri, 20 Jan 2006 00:39:19 -0800 http://www.grist.org/article/williams4/1 The power of the Schweitz

First of all, very interesting article. If we want red states to go green, we'll need more leaders like Schweitzer, who realize that you simply cannot use the same approach to environmentalism in Montana that you do in Washington or California.

I'm convinced that residents in red states are just as tired of seeing their resources exploited and dirtied for profit as anyone. But, the solutions need to be presented in a manner that is more collaborative and respectful of local values.

Also, I'm pretty sure that Rick Bass is crushing on the Governor. I wrote about it here in a post titled "The Power of the Schweitz".

]]> The power of the Schweitz

First of all, very interesting article. If we want red states to go green, we'll need more leaders like Schweitzer, who realize that you simply cannot use the same approach to environmentalism in Montana that you do in Washington or California.

I'm convinced that residents in red states are just as tired of seeing their resources exploited and dirtied for profit as anyone. But, the solutions need to be presented in a manner that is more collaborative and respectful of local values.

Also, I'm pretty sure that Rick Bass is crushing on the Governor. I wrote about it here in a post titled "The Power of the Schweitz".

]]> Comment #2 by amazingdrx http://www.grist.org/article/williams4/ Fri, 20 Jan 2006 03:10:54 -0800 http://www.grist.org/article/williams4/2 Brian Schweitzer

Brian Schweitzer is also an old fashioned politician in that he worked community to community to become governor..for four years... after he lost the race on his first try.

And he won in a red state.  US presidents have been mainly former governors in recent times.

Democratic party please take note!  (say no more, say no more...nudge, nudge, wink, wink)

]]> Brian Schweitzer

Brian Schweitzer is also an old fashioned politician in that he worked community to community to become governor..for four years... after he lost the race on his first try.

And he won in a red state.  US presidents have been mainly former governors in recent times.

Democratic party please take note!  (say no more, say no more...nudge, nudge, wink, wink)

]]> Comment #3 by Captain America http://www.grist.org/article/williams4/ Sun, 12 Feb 2006 02:35:27 -0800 http://www.grist.org/article/williams4/3 Open Lands = Afordable Homes


You care about the cost of housing?

You care about "affordable housing" for fellow Americans?

Open up more lands for home development. This will create more housing inventories, which will make homes more affordable (for the "working families" you all claim to care about).

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]]> Open Lands = Afordable Homes


You care about the cost of housing?

You care about "affordable housing" for fellow Americans?

Open up more lands for home development. This will create more housing inventories, which will make homes more affordable (for the "working families" you all claim to care about).

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