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JohnnyRingo

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1. Local story for me.

Reply to limpyhobbler (Original post)

Wed Feb 6, 2013, 05:46 PM

Feb 2013

My ex-wife had great reservations about selling out to BP by accepting royalties last year, but knew she wasn't about to stop them through a symbolic protest. She desperately needs the money, and sadly, I believe she's right. BP (and others) will find a way to drill anywhere they want, regardless of how we feel.

I don't even know what to do about this anymore. The oil & gas companies own the US Congress and local governments now. Protests are ineffective and boycotts are impossible. All we have is to shine daylight on their activities as you're doing.

Thanx for posting for those who don't live the gas belt. K&R

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State investigates fracking waste spill [View all] limpyhobbler Feb 2013 OP

Local story for me. JohnnyRingo Feb 2013 #1

What's a little cancer, compared to Big Profit? blkmusclmachine Feb 2013 #2

Local story for me too. "Spill" in your subject line is misleading. Curmudgeoness Feb 2013 #3

Right limpyhobbler Feb 2013 #4

ODNR revokes permits for D&L Energy Group limpyhobbler Feb 2013 #5

I just heard this too. Curmudgeoness Feb 2013 #6