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DaschleNative Voice, July 29-August 12, 2005: NATIVE VOICE: Do you think you will run again? DASCHLE: I haven't decided what my future political plans are. These are matters that can only become clearer as time goes on. Life has a...SD Supremes Boost Property RIghts
And Now For Something Completely RidiculousPublic vote on feedlots prohibited, court says
In a case originating in Moody County the SD Supreme Court upheld the permitting of large dairy operations in the face of opposition from activists, therreby jabbing a finger in the eyes of Dakota Rural Action et al. The decision effectively upholds a rational and orderly oexercise of property rights, without activists'having veto powers.
The case began when the Moody County Commission, acting as the board of adjustment, granted permits for two dairies - Britannia Dairy just west of Flandreau and the Rex Nederend Family Trust southwest of Elkton. Opponents of large feedlots pressed for a vote, and the commission denied their petitions.The Supreme Court ruled unanimously that the county was correct: Because the commission was acting as a board of adjustment, a referendum is not allowed. The decision applies across much of eastern South Dakota because boards of adjustment grant permits in most counties, said Todd Kays of the First District Association of Local Governments in Watertown.Unfortunately we haven't heard the last out of the DRA crew yet:
In March, lawyer Jim Abourezk argued that feedlot permits are legislative decisions. But on Thursday, the court ruled that the distinction applies only to decisions made by the state, or by cities or county commissions.Wouldn't you know that former Donk (appointed) Senator Abourezk is involved here. At times he makes McGovern look like a conservative.
"In once sense, it's a big loss," Abourezk said. "In the other sense, it gives great urgency to that initiative to plug the loophole that the court wouldn't plug."
Oh no! A LOOPHOLE that allows property owners to develop something on their property without the activists approval! Horrors!
He was referring to a petition that would change state law to subject all feedlot permits to a public vote. A vote could come in November 2006 if enough people sign on. "I think the public is very much for it," Abourezk said.The libDonks, envirowackos, NIMBYs (Not In My BackYard) will unfortunately probably get enough signatures to get thsi onto the ballot, but the Chief still hopes not. This whole concept needs to be shot down in flames, and then fed through a dairy's manure processing system, where it belongs.
Here's an alternate take on Ellsworth from Tokola Resistance:Attention government bureaucraps: some South Dakotans support your plan to shut down domestic military installations. Close Ellsworth. We don't need that terrorist camp in our backyard. It makes me sick to think...Daschle on Ellsworth: It was no big deal
Of course the former Senator his happy and whatever efforts he did make are appreciated. And he also says the issue was not that big of a deal in the 2004 election. [Daschle] said Friday that he has helped the...Bi-Partisanship
Joel at South Dakota Straight Talk has a post on the bi-partisanship displayed by our delegation, in particular Sen. Thune and Sen. Johnson. Hat tip SD Blogwatchman...Sibby helps out Limbaugh again
Rush Limbaugh takes on those who say President Bush is causing global warming, which in turn caused Hurricane Katrina:CALLER: Rush, you called it on global warming. NBC last night. (pause) Rush? RUSH: We have the sound bite of that, too....Ryne McClaren and Daily Kos
Ryne is talking about how Daily Kos viewed the Thune/Ellsworth situation and of course has many important things to say:Ellsworth Saved Note to our friends on the left: John Thune refused to take any sort of sole credit for the...Memo to News Desks Everywhere
To: Journalists Everywhere From: Me Let's either a.) stop talking about "looting," or b.) at least note that there are probably significant numbers of citizens right now who are scrambling for food and water. Looting is bad. But looting is...
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