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Not A Wasted DayI haven't been anywhere near a computer today, so I hope everyone was keeping an eye on Instapundit's blogstorm and lining up a good relief effort or three to donate a little dough to. Or, you could have picked either...Mark Shields: Thune "the biggest man in American politics today"
Long-running liberal columnist Mark Shields is really promoting Senator Thune:MARK SHIELDS: No, the commission turned it around, and the biggest man in American politics today whether you want to admit it or not is John Thune, freshman Republican candidate -...George Bush and His Magical Nuclear Generated Tsunami
TigerHawk examines yesterday's award winning moonbat artwork in detail. The "art" hits several lows that are difficult for the rational mind to fathom. [Via LGF]...Washington Post on Thune
In today's Washington Post:washingtonpost.com Thune Delivers on Campaign VowSenator's Future Brightens as S.D. Base Survives the Cut By Mike AllenWashington Post Staff WriterSaturday, August 27, 2005; A06 Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) sat tense, crouched and glowering as the base-closing commission...SD Supremes Boost Property RIghts
You Could Drive A Prius From LA to NYC For, Like, $75Public 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.
I agree with Glenn. Make 'em all fly commercial....Sibby Writing About Hildebrand and Daschle
Sibby is noting how Steve Hildebrand, who is still be paid by Tom Daschle to attack Senator Thune, was enjoying how Ellsworth Air Force Base [was] biting John Thune in the butt:In my earlier post I showed how Tom Daschle...More Funny Caption Entries
If you are anware of what this is about, see here and here. Here are two more entries in the funny caption contest. I must say I never thought anyone would respond. Thanks to all of those willing to engage...
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