Dirty Side of Development In Fargo ND
How can freedom exist, when capitalism relies on socialism to do its dirty work?
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Defending Richland and Wilkin counties July 25th, 2013
Mayor Dennis Walaker: “It’s the Federal Government’s problem, and they are as dysfunctional as you can imagine.” ~ Maybe it”s high time that Mayor Walaker takes a long hard look at high own city government and Diversion Authority.
Continue ReadingDefending Richland and Wilkin counties July 11th, 2013
Commissioner Vanyo has said retention will never be part of the project. The U.S. Army Corps says that basin-wide protection is the solution to protecting Minot, so it must be part of the solution for the Red River Valley as well.
Continue ReadingDefending Richland and Wilkin counties April 18th, 2013
The FM Diversion is just one more un-achievable, un-fund-able development plan. The FM Diversion Project is just another unfunded government mandate or subsidy that is simply not feasible.
Continue ReadingDefending Richland and Wilkin counties March 1st, 2013
“The Corps and sponsors have invested approximately $60 million in the project through the end of fiscal year 2013,” according to Diversion Authority publicist Daron Selvig.
Continue ReadingDefending Richland and Wilkin counties January 24th, 2013
We must look at the ethics of using tax payer dollars to hire a federal agency to do the bidding of cities for economic development. It tramples on the right of all citizen rights. It asks for local, state and federal tax dollars to promote growth of the city of Fargo.
Continue ReadingA Message from Brandy Pyle, Cass County Commission District #5 Candidate
Brandy Pyle: I am not a candidate with an agenda; I know that it takes a lot of planning, research, and discussion when proposing change in any level of government.
Continue ReadingDo they think before they speak?
There is no reason for the communities of Bakke, Hickson and Oxbow, ND to cower behind an earthen ring dike when the removal of the 3 dam components would resolve the problems.
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Hundreds of thousands of dollars are spent on public relations to convince area residents that the diversion, as well as an unneeded dam and reservoir, are a “done deal.” Nothing could be further from the truth. The ethics of the decision to place these communities in personal and financial limbo needs to be questioned. It has become virtually impossible for residents to get appraisals on their homes, let alone sell them.
Continue ReadingWallace Tintes Comments to the USACE re: Fargo Moorhead Dam and Diversion
I am not in favor of this project as it has been written about to date; my reasons are listed below. The damage to cities, farms, roads etc due to such a large wide project. The cost of this project when the federal government is worse than broke. I have no idea on how you expect to find the funds to pay for such a large project.
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