RFK, Jr., to meet with H2O Man et al

[H2O Man]

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February 16, 2012


I spoke at length today with environmental attorney Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. We discussed a wide range of issues involving the controversy over hydrofracking.

There has been a growing divide between the large, nationally well-known environmental organizations, and the grass roots groups. I believe that a major factor has been the lack of communication between the different levels.

I believe that Robert and I are going to build that bridge between groups. We have set up a meeting, at Pace University, between representatives of the large organizations, and the grass roots groups.

There has been a lot of stress and tension in recent months. The gas industry is a very powerful, dark force. So we need to shine a bright light on that dark and destructive entity.

Peace,
Patrick aka H2O Man

[elleng]

1. VERY exciting, H20!

I'm sure you'll keep us informed!

[spanone]

2. k&r...

[bullwinkle428]

3. This is fantastic news. K&R.

[lunatica]

4. I'm so proud of you!

Wow! Just wow!

[Luminous Animal]

5. I am glad to read this! Thanks for all you do!

[sabrina 1]

6. Excellent!

Good work on your part H2O Man

[immoderate]

7. Good! It seemed like RFK,J had dropped out.

And great job H₂O!

Thank you!

--imm

[Tx4obama]

8. Great news! :) n/t

[redqueen]

9. Awesome.

Thank you for all you're doing.

[blm]

10. ^^^^

(( ))

[mmonk]

11. So happy for you and for the fight to take care of our environment.

You're not just a DU'er, you're a doer.

[H2O Man]

23. It's been a

mighty tense and strange few weeks around this part of the state.

[mmonk]

31. I know.

I consider what you've done as a breakthrough. We're getting ready in my area for a similar fight. The words seem to fly freely.

[H2O Man]

12. Thanks to all

who read/responded to this.

Things are coming together here. More soon.

[AnotherDreamWeaver]

16. We look forward to hearing more....

"More Power to you" and "May the Force be With You" as they say.

[WilliamPitt]

13. OUTSTANDING

[H2O Man]

19. Thanks, Will!

I think we'll have something outstanding for you very soon.

[WilliamPitt]

20. You know where to find me.

[Spazito]

14. Well done, H20 Man!

I look forward to your updates and am keeping you in my thoughts. Stay well!

[AtomicKitten]

15. K&R

[suffragette]

17. This is a very powerful development

Bravo to you both for bringing the people together.

[librechik]

18. great news, H2O Man

keep us in the loop!

[EFerrari]

21. This is very encouraging.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

22. I"m really happy to read this!

Building bridges is such an important and difficult thing to do.

Best of luck to you!

I look forward to reading more of your posts on this and any topic you deem worthy.

[wovenpaint]

24. Best of luck!

I see wonderful things happening on this bridge!!!

[annabanana]

25. This is some of the best news I've heard lately

about the fracking menace. I remember being surprised that you hadn't heard from RFK Jr earlier. This represents progress already. I hope you all have a very productive meeting.

[raouldukelives]

26. K&R nt

[SalmonChantedEvening]

27. K&R for my friend. Say hello. ;)

[Little Star]

28. k&r

[Gregorian]

29. RFK Jr. is one of the very very few who has an entire perspective on these issues.

You couldn't have found a better partner.

[Liberal_in_LA]

30. k&r

[malaise]

32. Excellent

You Rock Waterman!!

[KoKo]

33. Good News! n/t

[sarcasmo]

34. Kick!

[H2O Man]

35. Long day .....

My wonderful wife was finally discharge from a hospital in one section of the state, and after bringing her home -- and being surprised by an unexpected visit from two retired university professors from another part of the state, who came to offer me any assistance I need on the hydrofracking conflict -- I then attended an anti-hydrofracking board meeting in a distant city.

This Old Man is tired! But we are on the move.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

36. Hang in there!

Do get some rest...

[Dead_Parrot]

37. Well, sleep well tonight. You've earned it. :) nt

[Octafish]

38. Thank you, infinitely!

Good luck on the next step, H20 Man!

[ellisonz]

39. woot

[hootinholler]

40. I'm so happy you were able to accomplish this

There have been more than a few WTF moments lately.

[horseshoecrab]

41. Wonderful news!

Best wishes for a most productive meeting Patrick.

Looking forward to hearing about it!


horseshoecrab

[limpyhobbler]

42. Thanks H2O Man. Do you have a website or blog people can follow ?

I'm really interested in these updates but I don't always catch every post on DU.

Is there a way to follow your updates ?

[burrowowl]

43. Bravo! H20 Man! Bravo!

[jsmirman]

44. Great news

need to put it up on the FB - sorry for not being more diligent - sick the last few weeks and was obsessing over a piece I had to write to speak up for animals in the school weekly.

Sounds promising.

[Art_from_Ark]

45. That Kennedy '64 pin is soooo cool!

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I'm a big RFK fan! If I had the chance to meet RFK, Jr., I'd be doing this:

[H2O Man]

49. RFK was

handing them out while campaigning at the Courthouse in Norwich, NY. While I can't be sure, I suspect that I may be the only one who continues to wear his unto this day.

[Blue in Red State]

46. K&R

[PotatoChip]

47. This is wonderful news.

Thank you for all you do! K&R

[Bluenorthwest]

48. Good news, I'm glad that he agreed to meet with you.

Well done. Let us know what happens, and if there is any way to keep NYers informed of these things without dragging them to DU....is there a site or something for them to check in with what you and the grass roots are doing?