How come Obama isn't standing up for the hundred thousand the GOP is poisoning in Flint?

[Jackson]

Obama visits Michigan amid Flint, Detroit crises - CNNPolitics.com

Seems the president is meeting with the mayor of Flint the state's GOP governor has illegally bypassed. We call a dictatorship unconstitutional.

Gov. Snyder has known about this since LAST YEAR when he was notified in September.

He said he activated the National Guard to pass out water. Turns out it was 7. That's right, 7.
As in 1,2,3,4,5,6,SEVEN National Guard members serving 100,000.

And he bought in researchers to check the water house by house. 5. That's it, just five. As in
1,2,3,4, FIVE.
Five to check the water for 100,000 people. That's one hundred thousand people. As in 1,2,3,4,5,6..............................98,000, 99,000, ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND.

This is just one more typical right wing policy that is letting Americans suffer. Not by nature, but by Republicans.

Someone has some 'splainin' to do. Can't wait for the spin.

This has nothing to do with the Republican party, but Snyder is certainly culpable.

 

[rdean]

The Flint water system was built a long time ago under a Democrat led community. Flint is bankrupt from Democratic leadership. It was thought using the Flint River as a water source would save money. The water reacted with the lead joints and caused the problem. This was missed by expert EPA and DEQ bureaucrats, who approved the change.

The GOP leadership appointed by the GOP gov broke the law. I pointed that out in a previous link on another thread. They were supposed to add specified chemicals that protect the integrity of the lead pipes and didn't to save money. Those chemicals are mandated by federal law. The same safety laws Republicans want to get rid of for being too expensive. This isn't Benghazi. This is a GOP made disaster. Not trying to profit off the deaths of Americans. This is a prime example of what happens when you follow GOP policies.

What federal law mandates phosphoric acid be injected into all drinking water?

Probably the one listed in this CNN report:

How Flint, Michigan's tap water became toxic - CNN.com

The U.S. Attorney and the federal Environmental Protection Agency are also investigating why the state chose to ignore federal law and go without the anti-corrosive agent, as the lawsuit contends. "Nobody has answered that question," Weaver said.

Here is the lawsuit:
http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2016/i...int.for.injunctive.and.declaratory.relief.pdf

 

[LordBrownTrout]

Its funny watching libs screaming about a water supply they built and a detroit in the gutter that has been under lib control since the 70's.

 

[rdean]

Obama visits Michigan amid Flint, Detroit crises - CNNPolitics.com

Seems the president is meeting with the mayor of Flint the state's GOP governor has illegally bypassed. We call a dictatorship unconstitutional.

Gov. Snyder has known about this since LAST YEAR when he was notified in September.

He said he activated the National Guard to pass out water. Turns out it was 7. That's right, 7.
As in 1,2,3,4,5,6,SEVEN National Guard members serving 100,000.

And he bought in researchers to check the water house by house. 5. That's it, just five. As in
1,2,3,4, FIVE.
Five to check the water for 100,000 people. That's one hundred thousand people. As in 1,2,3,4,5,6..............................98,000, 99,000, ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND.

This is just one more typical right wing policy that is letting Americans suffer. Not by nature, but by Republicans.

Someone has some 'splainin' to do. Can't wait for the spin.

Tgis has nothing to do with the Republican party, but Snyder is certainly culpable.

I believe Snyder is just following typical GOP policy. Just like Bush did.

 

[Jackson]

Obama visits Michigan amid Flint, Detroit crises - CNNPolitics.com

Seems the president is meeting with the mayor of Flint the state's GOP governor has illegally bypassed. We call a dictatorship unconstitutional.

Gov. Snyder has known about this since LAST YEAR when he was notified in September.

He said he activated the National Guard to pass out water. Turns out it was 7. That's right, 7.
As in 1,2,3,4,5,6,SEVEN National Guard members serving 100,000.

And he bought in researchers to check the water house by house. 5. That's it, just five. As in
1,2,3,4, FIVE.
Five to check the water for 100,000 people. That's one hundred thousand people. As in 1,2,3,4,5,6..............................98,000, 99,000, ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND.

This is just one more typical right wing policy that is letting Americans suffer. Not by nature, but by Republicans.

Someone has some 'splainin' to do. Can't wait for the spin.

Tgis has nothing to do with the Republican party, but Snyder is certainly culpable.

I believe Snyder is just following typical GOP policy. Just like Bush did.

You just can't get anything right, can you?

 

[Weatherman2020]

Obama visits Michigan amid Flint, Detroit crises - CNNPolitics.com

Seems the president is meeting with the mayor of Flint the state's GOP governor has illegally bypassed. We call a dictatorship unconstitutional.

Gov. Snyder has known about this since LAST YEAR when he was notified in September.

He said he activated the National Guard to pass out water. Turns out it was 7. That's right, 7.
As in 1,2,3,4,5,6,SEVEN National Guard members serving 100,000.

And he bought in researchers to check the water house by house. 5. That's it, just five. As in
1,2,3,4, FIVE.
Five to check the water for 100,000 people. That's one hundred thousand people. As in 1,2,3,4,5,6..............................98,000, 99,000, ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND.

This is just one more typical right wing policy that is letting Americans suffer. Not by nature, but by Republicans.

Someone has some 'splainin' to do. Can't wait for the spin.

Flint mayor is responsible for his town.

 

[rdean]

Its funny watching libs screaming about a water supply they built and a detroit in the gutter that has been under lib control since the 70's.

In Michigan? You sure about that?

Emergency for Democracy: Unelected Manager Who Caused Flint Water Crisis Now Runs Detroit Schools

You guys keep repeating bullshit. Then those dern facts pop up and all of a sudden, you look ridiculous.

If Obama had let the auto industry go bankrupt the way Republicans wanted, all of America would look like Detroit. But we know the GOP haven't given up their dream. They want to drag this country down into the gutter and won't stop until they are stopped.

 

[rdean]

Obama visits Michigan amid Flint, Detroit crises - CNNPolitics.com

Seems the president is meeting with the mayor of Flint the state's GOP governor has illegally bypassed. We call a dictatorship unconstitutional.

Gov. Snyder has known about this since LAST YEAR when he was notified in September.

He said he activated the National Guard to pass out water. Turns out it was 7. That's right, 7.
As in 1,2,3,4,5,6,SEVEN National Guard members serving 100,000.

And he bought in researchers to check the water house by house. 5. That's it, just five. As in
1,2,3,4, FIVE.
Five to check the water for 100,000 people. That's one hundred thousand people. As in 1,2,3,4,5,6..............................98,000, 99,000, ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND.

This is just one more typical right wing policy that is letting Americans suffer. Not by nature, but by Republicans.

Someone has some 'splainin' to do. Can't wait for the spin.

Flint mayor is responsible for his town.

Typical Republican. The mayor is usurped from his job by the GOP gov who installs an unelected city manager leaving the mayor powerless and then some fucking ignorant Republican who doesn't know anything says "Flint mayor is responsible for his town". It reminds me of Republicans who say the Katrina mismanagement was Obama's fault. Dumb fuck nitwits, I swear.

 

[Uncensored2008]

There is the federal EPA and the state office that supposedly protects the environment. Quit trying to blame one for the other. The state office of the environment reports to the gov. It's not an elected position, it's appointed.

Yes, but it has already been shown that you are blatantly lying, repeating demagoguery form Josef Goebbels (AKA Rachel Madcow).

Snyder is a bureaucrat, but at least accepts his part in the situation. Not so for Weaver and Walling, the two democrats (out of 5) who made the decision to split from Detroit water.

 

[martybegan]

The Flint water system was built a long time ago under a Democrat led community. Flint is bankrupt from Democratic leadership. It was thought using the Flint River as a water source would save money. The water reacted with the lead joints and caused the problem. This was missed by expert EPA and DEQ bureaucrats, who approved the change.

The GOP leadership appointed by the GOP gov broke the law. I pointed that out in a previous link on another thread. They were supposed to add specified chemicals that protect the integrity of the lead pipes and didn't to save money. Those chemicals are mandated by federal law. The same safety laws Republicans want to get rid of for being too expensive. This isn't Benghazi. This is a GOP made disaster. Not trying to profit off the deaths of Americans. This is a prime example of what happens when you follow GOP policies.

What federal law mandates phosphoric acid be injected into all drinking water?

Probably the one listed in this CNN report:

How Flint, Michigan's tap water became toxic - CNN.com

The U.S. Attorney and the federal Environmental Protection Agency are also investigating why the state chose to ignore federal law and go without the anti-corrosive agent, as the lawsuit contends. "Nobody has answered that question," Weaver said.

Here is the lawsuit:
http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2016/i...int.for.injunctive.and.declaratory.relief.pdf

Yeah, the pleadings of a class action suit are always assumed to be "fact.". My particular favorite is the lawyers going for a 14th amendment violation, just so they can say Snyder et al violated the US constitution.

 

[Weatherman2020]

Obama visits Michigan amid Flint, Detroit crises - CNNPolitics.com

Seems the president is meeting with the mayor of Flint the state's GOP governor has illegally bypassed. We call a dictatorship unconstitutional.

Gov. Snyder has known about this since LAST YEAR when he was notified in September.

He said he activated the National Guard to pass out water. Turns out it was 7. That's right, 7.
As in 1,2,3,4,5,6,SEVEN National Guard members serving 100,000.

And he bought in researchers to check the water house by house. 5. That's it, just five. As in
1,2,3,4, FIVE.
Five to check the water for 100,000 people. That's one hundred thousand people. As in 1,2,3,4,5,6..............................98,000, 99,000, ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND.

This is just one more typical right wing policy that is letting Americans suffer. Not by nature, but by Republicans.

Someone has some 'splainin' to do. Can't wait for the spin.

Flint mayor is responsible for his town.

Typical Republican. The mayor is usurped from his job by the GOP gov who installs an unelected city manager leaving the mayor powerless and then some fucking ignorant Republican who doesn't know anything says "Flint mayor is responsible for his town". It reminds me of Republicans who say the Katrina mismanagement was Obama's fault. Dumb fuck nitwits, I swear.

Flint mayor powerless? Sounds like more money wasted by Democrats then. Cut the position and save a few hundred thousand dollars.

Water testing and changes approved by the EPA. Who do they report to?

 

[Weatherman2020]

 

[LordBrownTrout]

Its funny watching libs screaming about a water supply they built and a detroit in the gutter that has been under lib control since the 70's.

In Michigan? You sure about that?

Emergency for Democracy: Unelected Manager Who Caused Flint Water Crisis Now Runs Detroit Schools

You guys keep repeating bullshit. Then those dern facts pop up and all of a sudden, you look ridiculous.

If Obama had let the auto industry go bankrupt the way Republicans wanted, all of America would look like Detroit. But we know the GOP haven't given up their dream. They want to drag this country down into the gutter and won't stop until they are stopped.

Lol. Both have drug this country to the bottom of the outhouse. Ford didn't take any money and they did fine. GM took billions and didnt even pay it all back. No wonder they did great. You would too if the bank gave you everyones money and you didn't have to pay it back. Oh yeah, plenty of dems and repubs voted for tarp also. I was against that too. You were always for govt handouts though.

 

[healthmyths]

Why isn't the former Democrat Mayor Dayne Walling mayor of Flint, Michigan from 2009-2015. Although the Flint mayor's office is a nonpartisan position, Walling is a member of the Democratic Party.
Why isn't the current mayor Karen Walling, whom she defeated in a November 2015 election.[2] She is the first female mayor of the city.[2] She is a member of the Democratic Party.[3]
What about Woodrow Stanley, a Democratic Party politician, is a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 34th District. He was a former mayor of Flint, until he was recalled from office in 2002.

Notice anything in common? All Democrats!!!

 

[sealybobo]

The Flint water system was built a long time ago under a Democrat led community. Flint is bankrupt from Democratic leadership. It was thought using the Flint River as a water source would save money. The water reacted with the lead joints and caused the problem. This was missed by expert EPA and DEQ bureaucrats, who approved the change.

Then when they went to Snyder over a year ago to get them to switch back to safe drinking water, he didn't do anything for far far far too long.

How much trouble is Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder in over Flint?

After the hardscrabble city of 100,000 switched its water source from Detroit to the Flint River to save money in April 2014, there are real questions about what Snyder and his top aides knew about the residents' complaints. The water, which researchers later found was corrosive to the lead pipes that transported it to much of the city, was smelly, murky and gave their children rashes.

If it were your city would you be defending the Republicans who poisoned your kids with lead? I seriously doubt that.

Snyder said in an interview published Monday with National Journal that he knew last summer that his top aides were concerned that Flint residents were "getting blown off" by the state's environmental department (whose director has since resigned).

And if there's a textbook for how leaders should respond in crises that cast their leadership in doubt, Snyder appears to be following it. He has publicly apologized twice, most recently in Tuesday night's State of the State address.

Do Republicans think a sorry will fix this?

And I think Snyder is a good actor. He plays the nice guy but deep down he's probably just as big a dick as the Koch brothers.

 

[sealybobo]

How come Obama didn't FIRE anyone from the EPA who released waste into our river to poison the fish that will affect the American Indians and gawd know the full damage they have done to us. but you hear of anyone being FIRED for it? rdean is one of these pickers and choosers of who he goes after. take him with

Hey Pot meet kettle.

How come you want to bust Hillary's balls over Benghazi but you gave Bush a free pass?

 

[rdean]

Obama visits Michigan amid Flint, Detroit crises - CNNPolitics.com

Seems the president is meeting with the mayor of Flint the state's GOP governor has illegally bypassed. We call a dictatorship unconstitutional.

Gov. Snyder has known about this since LAST YEAR when he was notified in September.

He said he activated the National Guard to pass out water. Turns out it was 7. That's right, 7.
As in 1,2,3,4,5,6,SEVEN National Guard members serving 100,000.

And he bought in researchers to check the water house by house. 5. That's it, just five. As in
1,2,3,4, FIVE.
Five to check the water for 100,000 people. That's one hundred thousand people. As in 1,2,3,4,5,6..............................98,000, 99,000, ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND.

This is just one more typical right wing policy that is letting Americans suffer. Not by nature, but by Republicans.

Someone has some 'splainin' to do. Can't wait for the spin.

Maybe because he's been president for 7 years and thus head of the EPA.

The EPA isn't based out of Michigan. They have their own. And that one reports to the governor. But you knew that. So why spin something you know is a lie? Unless, could it be, you're a liar?

 

[rdean]

How come Obama didn't FIRE anyone from the EPA who released waste into our river to poison the fish that will affect the American Indians and gawd know the full damage they have done to us. but you hear of anyone being FIRED for it? rdean is one of these pickers and choosers of who he goes after. take him with

Hey Pot meet kettle.

How come you want to bust Hillary's balls over Benghazi but you gave Bush a free pass?

I wondered that myself. They don't even talk about massive GOP cuts to embassy safety. And Hillery even warned them such cuts would lead to, guess.

 

[rdean]

The Flint water system was built a long time ago under a Democrat led community. Flint is bankrupt from Democratic leadership. It was thought using the Flint River as a water source would save money. The water reacted with the lead joints and caused the problem. This was missed by expert EPA and DEQ bureaucrats, who approved the change.

The GOP leadership appointed by the GOP gov broke the law. I pointed that out in a previous link on another thread. They were supposed to add specified chemicals that protect the integrity of the lead pipes and didn't to save money. Those chemicals are mandated by federal law. The same safety laws Republicans want to get rid of for being too expensive. This isn't Benghazi. This is a GOP made disaster. Not trying to profit off the deaths of Americans. This is a prime example of what happens when you follow GOP policies.

What federal law mandates phosphoric acid be injected into all drinking water?

Probably the one listed in this CNN report:

How Flint, Michigan's tap water became toxic - CNN.com

The U.S. Attorney and the federal Environmental Protection Agency are also investigating why the state chose to ignore federal law and go without the anti-corrosive agent, as the lawsuit contends. "Nobody has answered that question," Weaver said.

Here is the lawsuit:
http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2016/i...int.for.injunctive.and.declaratory.relief.pdf

Yeah, the pleadings of a class action suit are always assumed to be "fact.". My particular favorite is the lawyers going for a 14th amendment violation, just so they can say Snyder et al violated the US constitution.

So the buck stops at the top, except for Snyder, Crispie, Bush and other Republicans?

How can right wingers vote for those who take no responsibility for anything?

 

[rdean]

Its funny watching libs screaming about a water supply they built and a detroit in the gutter that has been under lib control since the 70's.

In Michigan? You sure about that?

Emergency for Democracy: Unelected Manager Who Caused Flint Water Crisis Now Runs Detroit Schools

You guys keep repeating bullshit. Then those dern facts pop up and all of a sudden, you look ridiculous.

If Obama had let the auto industry go bankrupt the way Republicans wanted, all of America would look like Detroit. But we know the GOP haven't given up their dream. They want to drag this country down into the gutter and won't stop until they are stopped.

Lol. Both have drug this country to the bottom of the outhouse. Ford didn't take any money and they did fine. GM took billions and didnt even pay it all back. No wonder they did great. You would too if the bank gave you everyones money and you didn't have to pay it back. Oh yeah, plenty of dems and repubs voted for tarp also. I was against that too. You were always for govt handouts though.

Because letting our auto industry go bankrupt was the best idea ever.