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35. Rand Paul says danger is overstated.

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Sun Oct 13, 2013, 12:06 PM

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Fukushima Is a Disaster - No Question about It. [View all] MineralMan Oct 2013 OP

no one cares maindawg Oct 2013 #1

And if they don't remove the material? MineralMan Oct 2013 #2

It's a major disaster either way malaise Oct 2013 #50

It has been a major disaster since the earthquake and tsunami. MineralMan Oct 2013 #51

Hopefully they'll stop building them malaise Oct 2013 #52

That would be excellent! MineralMan Oct 2013 #53

+1 to this, but I'd say also, people are stupid generally. closeupready Oct 2013 #59

Excuse me? 99Forever Oct 2013 #3

No, that isn't my premise. MineralMan Oct 2013 #4

Sure sounds like it is. 99Forever Oct 2013 #5

Nope. Read it again. MineralMan Oct 2013 #7

K&R nt Bonobo Oct 2013 #6

Thanks. I appreciate that. MineralMan Oct 2013 #8

I think the genuine concern is that Tepco is in charge of the operation muriel_volestrangler Oct 2013 #9

Perhaps so. However, I've not heard of any proposals that do not involve Tepco. MineralMan Oct 2013 #11

^^This^^ 99Forever Oct 2013 #12

And who would you recommend to be in charge? MineralMan Oct 2013 #14

That's a whole bunch of assuming there. 99Forever Oct 2013 #15

Again, who would you suggest to be in charge of this process? MineralMan Oct 2013 #16

Where have I claimed... 99Forever Oct 2013 #19

No, I don't want anyone to shut up. MineralMan Oct 2013 #24

IAEA oversight might make some more assured. GeorgeGist Oct 2013 #54

That organization is already involved with the Fukushima disaster. MineralMan Oct 2013 #55

No one in Japan wants anything but success and I, for one, greatly appreciate Bonobo Oct 2013 #10

It is my sincere hope that the planning involved in this MineralMan Oct 2013 #13

yes they do need to get the stored stuff off the beach. I suggest storage deep in their mountians Sunlei Oct 2013 #17

My own belief is that no nuclear power plants should have been built anywhere. MineralMan Oct 2013 #20

I agree. They should not have built next to the sea & where it is a fact Tsunamis will come. Sunlei Oct 2013 #26

Yes. But they WERE built. MineralMan Oct 2013 #27

yes it's a clean-up now. They already have dumped enough into the sea to have effect on seafood. Sunlei Oct 2013 #28

Why not shoot for the Moon? randome Oct 2013 #21

Far too much backseat driving on this subject. randome Oct 2013 #18

Yes. I've always opposed nuclear power generation. MineralMan Oct 2013 #22

I was not against it. But I am now. randome Oct 2013 #23

I've been opposed to it since the late 1950s. MineralMan Oct 2013 #25

I'm sorry but I've been here a long time madokie Oct 2013 #47

Building a nuclear plant on a beach in a tsunami/earthquake area Rosa Luxemburg Oct 2013 #29

You are absolutely right. Fukushima should never have been built. MineralMan Oct 2013 #30

But an accupuncturist who thinks that baking soda cures cancer... SidDithers Oct 2013 #31

Yes, well... MineralMan Oct 2013 #32

For Those Who Wonder Why I Oppose Nuclear Power Generation: MineralMan Oct 2013 #33

Arnie Gundersen was asked what he would do if he were in charge: Junkdrawer Oct 2013 #34

Which large engineering company? MineralMan Oct 2013 #36

Arnie says there are 4 or 5 firms capable of the job... Junkdrawer Oct 2013 #38

Ah. OK. Well, if you find his list, let me know. MineralMan Oct 2013 #41

I just emailed Arnie. I'll let you know.... Junkdrawer Oct 2013 #56

Arnie Gundersen interview on TheRealNews... Junkdrawer Oct 2013 #43

I agree with Arne about the need for an international effort. pa28 Oct 2013 #44

The three points he keeps emphasizing: Junkdrawer Oct 2013 #45

Rand Paul says danger is overstated. BootinUp Oct 2013 #35

Does he? MineralMan Oct 2013 #37

Ok, not yet but he probably will, lol. BootinUp Oct 2013 #39

Never mind, then. MineralMan Oct 2013 #40

I had humor though. BootinUp Oct 2013 #42

What is the risk? FreeJoe Oct 2013 #46

The risk is that the fuel rods will break as they're being removed. MineralMan Oct 2013 #48

Good question. Honest answer is No One Knows for Sure..... Junkdrawer Oct 2013 #49

The experts are doing the best that is humanly possible to do. What else need be said? nt Demo_Chris Oct 2013 #57

Not all that long ago I learned on DU that it wasnt really a big deal. bunnies Oct 2013 #58

Another important point: there's a bunny with a pancake on its head. closeupready Oct 2013 #60

And let us not foget... bunnies Oct 2013 #61