2016 Postmortem

H2O Man

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15. Interesting.

Sat Apr 30, 2016, 05:56 PM

Apr 2016

There are two gentlemen who run a large energy corporation in the northeast. I was friends with these two cousins while we were in school. But their family business put us on different sides when it came to fracking. They offered me a comfortable position as their "environmental spokesperson." I asked him not to embarrass either of us.And I was quite active with the pro-environment movement -- including doing the hunger strike per a state senator who served them. Neither speaks to me since.

They host the golf that many in our class feel obligated to attend. It'll be good to have another option for people.

https://waterman999.wordpress.com/2016/04/30/principles/

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A most excellent essay. Zorra Apr 2016 #1

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The honor is all mine, H2O Man. Zorra May 2016 #41

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This is what drives our passion. Integrity, compassion, justice, generosity, wisdom snowy owl Apr 2016 #19

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Sometimes, people with principles can no longer yield. mmonk Apr 2016 #2

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I love what Oren's quote speaks to me. Self-policing. I believe strongly in this concept Gregorian Apr 2016 #5

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I would very much like to read your blog. Gregorian Apr 2016 #13

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Wonderful reading Kittycat Apr 2016 #22

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Thank you for this. Another great essay. PotatoChip Apr 2016 #6

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That's how it is for me. Wilms Apr 2016 #20

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Good to see a thoughtful post on here -- and I agree Armstead Apr 2016 #21

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As always, interesting and to the heart.. AuntPatsy Apr 2016 #32

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Principles? How quaint. Scuba May 2016 #35

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Kick for perfection. cherokeeprogressive May 2016 #42

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