Maine says no to wind power

[bruce MN]

As the man said…You don’t know anything and then manage to get that mixed up. 

[sdholloway56]

Actually a veritable mensch in understanding the minds of the credulous and cupiditous.

[r3020]

I know science. I know dems. Hypocrat.

[sdholloway56]

Yes, just the other day someone was saying that you have the biggest brain and know way more than the durn sine-tiss.

[ACX66895171]

It's more about the fisheries. Although scenic views are also a concern; Maine is called Vacationland for a reason. It's a primary source of income for many in the state, and something the legislative bodies are sensitive to.

Western Kansas certainly isn't a mecca for tourists. At least with the windmills you have something to look at between Salina and Colby on your way to Denver.

[sdholloway56]

I'm not convinced that it is a large threat to fisheries. Even offshore drilling isn't except for...er.....the spills.

But God made farmers just for practice and then he made fishermen. Lobstermen being the ultimate works.

[r3020]

Exactly. Scenic views are more important than stopping man made global warming. The biggest threat to man kind. Something that will bring an end to civilization is less then 6-8 years. Hypocrats.

[bruce MN]

Somebody call Ismael and ask him to get us that Kudo button back.

[rickgthf]

Up to 3 miles only, that seems like a reasonable compromise.  Maine's economy depends on tourism so why risk that? It's just 3 miles when offshore wind farms want to be out 15 miles anyway.  Besides, it gets really foggy there, who wants to run their lobster boat into a tower anyways.

  Sounds like they're being practical.

[bruce MN]

Just as some people who have experienced or witnessed, or …GASP…even studied up on something there is a recognition factor that kicks in.

As someone said about Molly Irvin’s “hearing jackboots around the corner” someone might also be able to spot a Carpetbagger, having read a description.

The proposal might even have been totally unserious… RW learners knowing that they could get starry eyed half informed Greenies rilled up.  It’s an art form.