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Friday, November 25, 2011

From Shame to Shambles

Alaskan Congressman Don Young 
 (ADN Newswire Photo)

Drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) proponent Don Young may have further disgraced his political office and appointed position on the House Natural Resources Committee.  Some, if not many, Alaskan constituents are embarrassed by their Congressman's continued grizzled temperament when representing the State they love.    -  Doug

Read more: http://www.adn.com/2011/11/24/2187684/dustup-involving-young-historian.html#ixzz1ekevU8Dw

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Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Thanks to Give !

A Duckling Dilemma
(Photo by Doug)
 
Sometimes we depend on the love of another during our greatest need.  Be thankful !
HAPPY  THANKSGIVING

Sunday, November 6, 2011

We The People (Native Alaskans)

Pebble Mine vs Bristol Bay Native People
 (Photo by Doug)
 
In consideration of “We the People”, by a 280-246 vote, borough voters last month approved a ban on large-scale resource extraction, including mining, that would “destroy or degrade” salmon habitat. (However,) The Alaska attorney general’s office sued, claiming the initiative usurps and conflicts with the state’s authority to govern management and development of mineral resources. Refer below:   - Doug  

http://www.adn.com/2011/11/04/2154012/northern-dynasty-ceo-blasts-anti.html#storylink=misearch#ixzz1csZVtP2m