Comments on: Michele Bachmann would “welcome” a new nuclear power plant in the 6th CD http://minnesotaindependent.com/5170/michele-bachmann-would-%e2%80%9cwelcome%e2%80%9d-a-new-nuclear-power-plant-in-the-6th-cd News. Politics. Media. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:39:39 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Brian http://minnesotaindependent.com/5170/michele-bachmann-would-%e2%80%9cwelcome%e2%80%9d-a-new-nuclear-power-plant-in-the-6th-cd/comment-page-1#comment-10463 Brian Fri, 29 Aug 2008 16:09:12 +0000 http://www.minnesotaindependent.com/?p=5170#comment-10463 Nuclear power is the cleanest and most effective power available. I would welcome a plant "in my backyard".<br><br>We need to quit pretending that our way of life can do without power. Where will the power come from for all of the electric cars that some want us all to drive. The power doesn't magically appear from the wall outlet. It is produced in power plants which are mostly coal fired.<br><br>We need to drill, build refineries, build nuclear, and coal power plants. Our technologies today are much advanced to the point that we can do all of these safely, cleanly, and efficiently. If we don't act, we will continue to be ruled by the oil producing counties who all seem to hate us and love our money. Nuclear power is the cleanest and most effective power available. I would welcome a plant “in my backyard”.

We need to quit pretending that our way of life can do without power. Where will the power come from for all of the electric cars that some want us all to drive. The power doesn't magically appear from the wall outlet. It is produced in power plants which are mostly coal fired.

We need to drill, build refineries, build nuclear, and coal power plants. Our technologies today are much advanced to the point that we can do all of these safely, cleanly, and efficiently. If we don't act, we will continue to be ruled by the oil producing counties who all seem to hate us and love our money.

]]> By: Gary http://minnesotaindependent.com/5170/michele-bachmann-would-%e2%80%9cwelcome%e2%80%9d-a-new-nuclear-power-plant-in-the-6th-cd/comment-page-1#comment-10086 Gary Mon, 25 Aug 2008 18:04:11 +0000 http://www.minnesotaindependent.com/?p=5170#comment-10086 I wonder if she knows what side of the bed she gets out on she has her head the same place George Bush has his and not on their shoulders I wonder if she knows what side of the bed she gets out on she has her head the same place George Bush has his and not on their shoulders

]]> By: Bob http://minnesotaindependent.com/5170/michele-bachmann-would-%e2%80%9cwelcome%e2%80%9d-a-new-nuclear-power-plant-in-the-6th-cd/comment-page-1#comment-10085 Bob Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:47:46 +0000 http://www.minnesotaindependent.com/?p=5170#comment-10085 Most of you "twits" make me want to puke, don't drill, don't build just keep making foreign countries rich beyond their wildest dreams and for the rest of us working folks the dems are already licking their lips because they just can't wait to raise any tax they can dream up. Also I would like to see both sides of the aisle go on social security instead of the lavish plan they voted themselves on our backs!! Be very careful what you wish for because it can come back and bite you in the butt. Most of you “twits” make me want to puke, don't drill, don't build just keep making foreign countries rich beyond their wildest dreams and for the rest of us working folks the dems are already licking their lips because they just can't wait to raise any tax they can dream up. Also I would like to see both sides of the aisle go on social security instead of the lavish plan they voted themselves on our backs!! Be very careful what you wish for because it can come back and bite you in the butt.

]]> By: John K http://minnesotaindependent.com/5170/michele-bachmann-would-%e2%80%9cwelcome%e2%80%9d-a-new-nuclear-power-plant-in-the-6th-cd/comment-page-1#comment-10072 John K Sun, 24 Aug 2008 20:58:52 +0000 http://www.minnesotaindependent.com/?p=5170#comment-10072 The world has gone though countless ice ages and intermittent periods of warming. The last ice age was about then thousand years ago. This is a natural phenomenon outside the control of humankind. The earth is not melting. The world has gone though countless ice ages and intermittent periods of warming. The last ice age was about then thousand years ago. This is a natural phenomenon outside the control of humankind. The earth is not melting.

]]> By: John K http://minnesotaindependent.com/5170/michele-bachmann-would-%e2%80%9cwelcome%e2%80%9d-a-new-nuclear-power-plant-in-the-6th-cd/comment-page-1#comment-10071 John K Sun, 24 Aug 2008 20:52:35 +0000 http://www.minnesotaindependent.com/?p=5170#comment-10071 AS NATION SAYS 'DRILL,' NANCY SAYS 'STALL'<br><br><a href="http://www.nypost.com/seven/08212008/postopinion/opedcolumnists/as_nation_says_drill__nancy_says_stall_125389.htm">http://www.nypost.com/seven/08212008/postopinio...</a> AS NATION SAYS 'DRILL,' NANCY SAYS 'STALL'

http://www.nypost.com/seven/08212008/postopinio...

]]> By: Charley http://minnesotaindependent.com/5170/michele-bachmann-would-%e2%80%9cwelcome%e2%80%9d-a-new-nuclear-power-plant-in-the-6th-cd/comment-page-1#comment-9870 Charley Sun, 24 Aug 2008 05:03:26 +0000 http://www.minnesotaindependent.com/?p=5170#comment-9870 I think it's a fine idea, as long as she promises to store the spent rods in her basement and as long as her basement is on Mars. I think it's a fine idea, as long as she promises to store the spent rods in her basement and as long as her basement is on Mars.

]]> By: ob_one http://minnesotaindependent.com/5170/michele-bachmann-would-%e2%80%9cwelcome%e2%80%9d-a-new-nuclear-power-plant-in-the-6th-cd/comment-page-1#comment-9843 ob_one Sat, 23 Aug 2008 19:53:36 +0000 http://www.minnesotaindependent.com/?p=5170#comment-9843 You don't sound like an attorney. Give me a break. Regarding Chernobyl; that plant was built in the 50's. How much technology from the 50's is relevant now? Apples and oranges Dan. And one other thing. That was Soviet blok for one. Can you honestly tell me with a straight face that the Soviets, Chinese and many other countries give a rats ass about the environment? Chinas environmetal record sucks. I'd like to see Karl or some of the other writers at MNind. write about the socialists demanding we power this country with windmills but don't say a peep about Chinas filth they're putting in the air. Or better yet, go through their house and see how much of the crap they own is made in China. You don't sound like an attorney. Give me a break. Regarding Chernobyl; that plant was built in the 50's. How much technology from the 50's is relevant now? Apples and oranges Dan. And one other thing. That was Soviet blok for one. Can you honestly tell me with a straight face that the Soviets, Chinese and many other countries give a rats ass about the environment? Chinas environmetal record sucks. I'd like to see Karl or some of the other writers at MNind. write about the socialists demanding we power this country with windmills but don't say a peep about Chinas filth they're putting in the air. Or better yet, go through their house and see how much of the crap they own is made in China.

]]> By: Dan http://minnesotaindependent.com/5170/michele-bachmann-would-%e2%80%9cwelcome%e2%80%9d-a-new-nuclear-power-plant-in-the-6th-cd/comment-page-1#comment-9842 Dan Sat, 23 Aug 2008 16:27:27 +0000 http://www.minnesotaindependent.com/?p=5170#comment-9842 Tell the people of Chernobyl of the "wonderful benefits of nuclear energy to the enviroment." That is when they can return to that city in about 2075.<br><br>I am an attorney who works in the insurance industry and am well aware of the specifics of the Price-Anderson Act, and Karl's point regarding liability in the case of an accident is a very legitimate concern.<br><br>I am not opposed to nuclear energy as long as there are no disruptions of regulations in controling their operation. <br><br>But don't sugar coat nuclear energy. Tell the people of Chernobyl of the “wonderful benefits of nuclear energy to the enviroment.” That is when they can return to that city in about 2075.

I am an attorney who works in the insurance industry and am well aware of the specifics of the Price-Anderson Act, and Karl's point regarding liability in the case of an accident is a very legitimate concern.

I am not opposed to nuclear energy as long as there are no disruptions of regulations in controling their operation.

But don't sugar coat nuclear energy.

]]> By: ob_one http://minnesotaindependent.com/5170/michele-bachmann-would-%e2%80%9cwelcome%e2%80%9d-a-new-nuclear-power-plant-in-the-6th-cd/comment-page-1#comment-9839 ob_one Sat, 23 Aug 2008 11:55:34 +0000 http://www.minnesotaindependent.com/?p=5170#comment-9839 "In either case, it’s not likely that her neighbors will be joining her in rolling out the welcome mat for a nuke on the street."<br>I will be. Sadly your article is nothing but fear mongering. I'd take a nuclear plant over coal any day of the week. And for the record... the Monti plant is in my backyard. Do some research before you opine. The design of nuclear power plants is radically different then the TMI days. Smaller, reliability extremely high, and generate less radioactive waste than their predecessors. “In either case, it’s not likely that her neighbors will be joining her in rolling out the welcome mat for a nuke on the street.”
I will be. Sadly your article is nothing but fear mongering. I'd take a nuclear plant over coal any day of the week. And for the record… the Monti plant is in my backyard. Do some research before you opine. The design of nuclear power plants is radically different then the TMI days. Smaller, reliability extremely high, and generate less radioactive waste than their predecessors.

]]> By: Avidor http://minnesotaindependent.com/5170/michele-bachmann-would-%e2%80%9cwelcome%e2%80%9d-a-new-nuclear-power-plant-in-the-6th-cd/comment-page-1#comment-9825 Avidor Fri, 22 Aug 2008 20:28:38 +0000 http://www.minnesotaindependent.com/?p=5170#comment-9825 Discussion on DU... with pictures:<br><br><a href="http://tinyurl.com/67u58m">http://tinyurl.com/67u58m</a> Discussion on DU… with pictures:

http://tinyurl.com/67u58m

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