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Rhiannon12866

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48. He really has been excellent, but it's not surprising

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Mon Jul 14, 2014, 11:55 PM

Jul 2014

I thought he did a superlative job when he took over for Jon Stewart last year...

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New York Won't Keep Oil Train Details Secret [View all] Rhiannon12866 Jul 2014 OP

Nor should they be secret. The nerve of those companies. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #1

I certainly agree! Rachel did a detailed report about this... Rhiannon12866 Jul 2014 #2

No this is fine. it is important enough for a new thread. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #3

Thanks! I thought this was important... Rhiannon12866 Jul 2014 #4

Yeah you guys have more of an issue in the Capitol region. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #5

Yes, seems like we have a lot of railroad tracks around here. Rhiannon12866 Jul 2014 #6

The Amtrak trains north of Albany have to go slow because the tracks are falling apart. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #7

I'm not surprised. The roads aren't in great shape, either, and don't get me started on the bridges. Rhiannon12866 Jul 2014 #8

I saw a report that said only 14 percent of the bridges in ups4ate ny were structually unsound. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #9

It was a hot issue just a few years ago, bridges I cross were on the unsafe list Rhiannon12866 Jul 2014 #10

this is a shame that our country is not investing in itself. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #11

It's just crazy that not much was done after major bridges collapsed. Rhiannon12866 Jul 2014 #12

And cuomo is No help at all. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #13

He certainly can't hold a candle to his father Rhiannon12866 Jul 2014 #14

Yeah I guess it could be worse but that is not saying much. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #15

No, it's not, but I voted for him. Rhiannon12866 Jul 2014 #16

I worry he will reverse course on fracking next term. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #17

That's a big fear of mine, as well. Rhiannon12866 Jul 2014 #18

I was so glad to see the court ruling that allows municipalities to ban fracking. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #19

latest fracking ruling. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #23

Great find! Took me a second read to figure out what this meant, though, LOL Rhiannon12866 Jul 2014 #24

the rain is moving out now but there wax major flooding here and will get worse tomorrow. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #25

I thought it's been bad here, but there was severe flooding south of Albany, saw it on the news Rhiannon12866 Jul 2014 #26

It is still pouring but the radar said it is ending. At least it is not as hot as it was. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #27

Sounds like what it was like here yesterday, came down incredibly hard, must be moving south Rhiannon12866 Jul 2014 #28

That stinks. I hear the polar votex has come back. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #29

Something very unusual is happening. I can't remember such severe weather all at once Rhiannon12866 Jul 2014 #30

But the gop say no global warming. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #31

Because it still gets cold in the winter! Rhiannon12866 Jul 2014 #32

Inholfe of Ok is the ringleader of the anti-science brigade. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #33

Figures, but unfortunately he's one of many Rhiannon12866 Jul 2014 #34

They are paid to do that. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #35

I keep remembering Chuck Grassley's speech on the "death panels" that are going to kill Grandma... Rhiannon12866 Jul 2014 #36

And Bush when he said the jury is still out on evolution. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #37

ROFL! Well, from his perspective, he may have been left a little behind... Rhiannon12866 Jul 2014 #38

too funny! hrmjustin Jul 2014 #39

That was one of the first Bushisms! Rhiannon12866 Jul 2014 #40

He was comedy gold for the comedians. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #41

I wouldn't be surprised if they were hoping he'd be around for a second term Rhiannon12866 Jul 2014 #42

Bill Maher has gotten less funny over time. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #43

His "New Rules" is usually pretty good Rhiannon12866 Jul 2014 #44

No I haven't yet. is it worth it? hrmjustin Jul 2014 #45

You can always see the best parts on DU: ;) Rhiannon12866 Jul 2014 #46

Thanks I will check it out tomorrow. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #47

He really has been excellent, but it's not surprising Rhiannon12866 Jul 2014 #48

I watched some of it and it was funny. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #49

You're completely right, ran across this in my travels: Rhiannon12866 Jul 2014 #50

Climate deniers will have blood on their hands. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #51

Are you signing up again for mirt? hrmjustin Jul 2014 #52

Yes, I'm planning on it. And I'm sure glad that you are! Rhiannon12866 Jul 2014 #53

Glad to hear it. we will not be on for election day unless they hold our term over for longer. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #54

Yes, LOL, I've been trying to figure out the timing... Rhiannon12866 Jul 2014 #55

I am not sure how I feel about it but I think Sept and Oct should be hectic. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #56

From my experience, the disagreements leading up to the election are the worst. Rhiannon12866 Jul 2014 #57

Yea it will be busy but I am game for it. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #58

Me, too! Rhiannon12866 Jul 2014 #59

I think when the news cycle gets into gear after Labor Day it will get busy. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #60

I agree with you, though it won't be as bad because it's all local. Rhiannon12866 Jul 2014 #61

Christie will be indicted by next summer so he won't run. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #62

Was it Jon Stewart who said that the top three are all going to be under indictment?? Rhiannon12866 Jul 2014 #63

Not sure but Walker will get away with it but Christie is in trouble. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #64

Christie's ego will be his downfall. Rhiannon12866 Jul 2014 #65

Mitt will only run is there is no Christie and Bush. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #66

Like in 2008, I wouldn't be surprised if the nominee is someone we haven't heard of yet Rhiannon12866 Jul 2014 #67

Could be. I tend to think Hillary will be our candidate. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #68

She's not as liberal as most of us would like, but we could do worse Rhiannon12866 Jul 2014 #69

I hope a primary will turn her more to the left. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #70

I remember during the 2008 primaries Rhiannon12866 Jul 2014 #71

Cnn still thinks the 2012 election is too close to call. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #73

LOL! And the last time I tuned in (when I was away last week) Rhiannon12866 Jul 2014 #74

He is in Israel now. I never cared for him because he seems like he is full of himself. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #75

In the old days, I remember DUers calling him Wolf Baxter - or Ted Blitzer. Rhiannon12866 Jul 2014 #76

He was a good reporter but he is just so annoying. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #77

I never turn on CNN. I had an issue with them back in 2005, I think Rhiannon12866 Jul 2014 #78

Is Al Jazeera live in the night. The pause in Gaza should be starting now. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #80

Thanks for the reminder! I should tune in after Seth Meyers, LOL. Rhiannon12866 Jul 2014 #82

Is Al Jazeera live overnight? hrmjustin Jul 2014 #83

I think it is sometimes, live from foreign news bureaus Rhiannon12866 Jul 2014 #84

Well I doubt there will be much news overnight unless someone fires. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #85

They're having a series of reports right now. This one is about the California drought Rhiannon12866 Jul 2014 #86

lol. Well we shall see. praying for peace. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #87

I know. Rhiannon12866 Jul 2014 #88

The story of the 4 kids was just horrible. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #89

Not to mention the young men recently... Rhiannon12866 Jul 2014 #90

I went in there today and I doubt I will go back much. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #91

Somehow, I think it's worse on DU.3. Rhiannon12866 Jul 2014 #92

It makes religion look civil, and the religion room is not civil. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #93

It's probably less stressful on MIRT! Rhiannon12866 Jul 2014 #94

Well at least this term is civil and peaceful. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #95

That's all we can ask for! Rhiannon12866 Jul 2014 #96

And two less visitors. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #97

Well, that, too... Rhiannon12866 Jul 2014 #98

life would be easier. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #99

Government examines railroad safety rules hrmjustin Jul 2014 #20

State won't keep oil train details secret hrmjustin Jul 2014 #21

Good to hear - thanks for posting this!!! Cooley Hurd Jul 2014 #22

CSX: 15-30 oil trains move weekly on Hudson River line Rhiannon12866 Jul 2014 #72

I think the SCOTUS could easily find this violates the corporations' nonexistent merrily Jul 2014 #79

No doubt, but fortunately New York has stood firm on this Rhiannon12866 Jul 2014 #81

Schumer urges administration action on crude oil tank cars hrmjustin Jul 2014 #100

CSX: 15-30 oil trains move weekly on Hudson River line hrmjustin Jul 2014 #101

editorial: Long story short hrmjustin Jul 2014 #102