A bit of cruel irony in the Flint's debacle

[nat4900]

From the Associated Press....

The state of Michigan can't meet all the needs of Flint residents whose water system has been contaminated by lead, Gov. Rick Snyder .....[a staunch republican who has long derided the "intrusions" imposed by the federal government]....said in a request for a federal disaster declaration and millions of dollars that could pay for clean water, filters and other essentials.

 

[ABikerSailor]

This started late last summer, when they decided to save money and have the water supply switch from being Lake Huron (where the water is clean), to the Flint river (which is polluted). Then, when they started to hear that there may be dangerous levels of lead in the water, they tried to cover it up, as well as discount the doctor that brought the problem up.

It was only when the story leaked out, and the DA decided to start an investigation into this matter that the governor FINALLY (like on the day the investigation was opened) decided to declare a state of emergency for the residents of Flint.

For the past couple of months, volunteers have been getting bottled water and distributing it to residents, all done with donations from the private sector.

It was only this week that the governor decided to start mobilizing the National Guard to distribute water.

This mess has been going on for almost half a year, and they are only getting around to solving it NOW?

 

[CrusaderFrank]

Flint, yet another Progressive success story

 

[CrusaderFrank]

This started late last summer, when they decided to save money and have the water supply switch from being Lake Huron (where the water is clean), to the Flint river (which is polluted). Then, when they started to hear that there may be dangerous levels of lead in the water, they tried to cover it up, as well as discount the doctor that brought the problem up.

It was only when the story leaked out, and the DA decided to start an investigation into this matter that the governor FINALLY (like on the day the investigation was opened) decided to declare a state of emergency for the residents of Flint.

For the past couple of months, volunteers have been getting bottled water and distributing it to residents, all done with donations from the private sector.

It was only this week that the governor decided to start mobilizing the National Guard to distribute water.

This mess has been going on for almost half a year, and they are only getting around to solving it NOW?

And by "they" you meant the victims of Progress policies living in Flint, right

 

[L.K.Eder]

clean water is overrated.

 

[ABikerSailor]

This started late last summer, when they decided to save money and have the water supply switch from being Lake Huron (where the water is clean), to the Flint river (which is polluted). Then, when they started to hear that there may be dangerous levels of lead in the water, they tried to cover it up, as well as discount the doctor that brought the problem up.

It was only when the story leaked out, and the DA decided to start an investigation into this matter that the governor FINALLY (like on the day the investigation was opened) decided to declare a state of emergency for the residents of Flint.

For the past couple of months, volunteers have been getting bottled water and distributing it to residents, all done with donations from the private sector.

It was only this week that the governor decided to start mobilizing the National Guard to distribute water.

This mess has been going on for almost half a year, and they are only getting around to solving it NOW?

And by "they" you meant the victims of Progress policies living in Flint, right

When I said "they decided" I was referring to the Republican and his staff in the MI governor's office. It was their decision to switch the water supply to the Flint river.

 

[ABikerSailor]

Don't believe the governor is being held accountable for this? Here ya go........


As NBC has reported, an aide to Gov. Rick Snyder wrote in an email — which was obtained by researchers as Virginia Tech — that he feared the state was "blowing off" the worried citizens of Flint in July, six months before a state of emergency was finally declared.

Another email from the summer shows that a state epidemiologist identified a spike in lead levels in Flint and warned that more investigation was needed, but no one acted. Michigan's chief medical officer told NBC News the email was a "missed opportunity."

Snyder, who has been under fire for his handling of the situation, has asked President Obama to declare a major disaster in Flint. The Federal Emergency Management Agency said the request is under review and will be considered "expeditiously."

Michigan Prosecutor Opens Probe of Flint Water Crisis

 

[nat4900]

Flint, yet another Progressive success story

I'm worried about you....You're more stupid and uninformed that usual (and that is a very, very low bar).......Hope some cells in your half-brain start working again.

 

[nat4900]

Michigan Prosecutor Opens Probe of Flint Water Crisis

Which should come first....impeachment or prosecution? (both?)

 

[initforme]

I hope their ate a ton of lawyers called down there because toxifying people is only acceptable to the those who kiss corporate rear. I say stick em hard, including Snyder. He is in charge.

 

[initforme]

Notice how this is hush hush in the media. Those people should be making the biggest protest ever. Someone needs to pay for this...and every single person affected should be scresmi g for justice. Only an anti life person would agree.

 

[ABikerSailor]

Notice how this is hush hush in the media. Those people should be making the biggest protest ever. Someone needs to pay for this...and every single person affected should be scresmi g for justice. Only an anti life person would agree.

Hush hush in the media? Apparently you've not been watching The Rachel Maddow show on MSNBC, or even MSNBC for that matter. Rachel has been broadcasting this story since she found out about it (4 or 5 months ago), as well as has had the doctor that blew the whistle on the whole thing on her show a couple of times.

MSNBC has had this story on at least once a day for the past week, and they are running continuing coverage of it.

Nope, it's not "hush hush" for some of the media. Maybe it is for the corporate shills over at FAUX Nooze.

 

[NightFox]

I find it so ironic when gub'mint worshippers bitch about gub'mint fuck ups....

"You reap what you sow"

 

[NoTeaPartyPleez]

From the Associated Press....

The state of Michigan can't meet all the needs of Flint residents whose water system has been contaminated by lead, Gov. Rick Snyder .....[a staunch republican who has long derided the "intrusions" imposed by the federal government]....said in a request for a federal disaster declaration and millions of dollars that could pay for clean water, filters and other essentials.

I can only imagine the lawsuits that have been filed already if not having been formed into a massive class action suit that will end up inevitably being paid by the federal government. I always say "Pay now or pay later". In this case it's an extreme example of how they should have paid a few years ago.

 

[L.K.Eder]

at least on this board, this is flying low. that is why i am tempted to bump this thread despite zero knowledge.

 

[initforme]

OK I would hope its getting press. It should. Notice how no butt kissing corporate jerks are saying a thing.

 

[NoTeaPartyPleez]

I find it so ironic when gub'mint worshippers bitch about gub'mint fuck ups....

"You reap what you sow"

Who is worshiping the government? There are children with lead poisoning. That is a fact. People like you just can't face them

 

[NoTeaPartyPleez]

Notice how this is hush hush in the media. Those people should be making the biggest protest ever. Someone needs to pay for this...and every single person affected should be scresmi g for justice. Only an anti life person would agree.

Hush hush in the media? Apparently you've not been watching The Rachel Maddow show on MSNBC, or even MSNBC for that matter. Rachel has been broadcasting this story since she found out about it (4 or 5 months ago), as well as has had the doctor that blew the whistle on the whole thing on her show a couple of times.

MSNBC has had this story on at least once a day for the past week, and they are running continuing coverage of it.

Nope, it's not "hush hush" for some of the media. Maybe it is for the corporate shills over at FAUX Nooze.

And Koch Industries, Duke Energy, Monsanto et. al

 

[NoTeaPartyPleez]

Michigan Prosecutor Opens Probe of Flint Water Crisis

Which should come first....impeachment or prosecution? (both?)

Prosecution if it is found that he was willfully negligent.

 

[initforme]

Yup Snyder way to save a buck.