The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux)

BarTopDancer · 04-27-2006, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by DreadPirateRoberts

taken from: http://www.stockteam.com/wetlands.html
"PCH Bridge. Before construction can proceed for the bridge that is to allow PCH traffic to pass over the ocean inlet to the restored wetland, detours around the construction site had to be provided. The northbound PCH detour is now completed and in use, the southbound lanes should be completed by the end of February. PCH bicycle lanes have been rerouted through Bolsa Chica State Beach. The bridge, consisting of four traffic lanes, two bicycle lanes, a beach maintenance /emergency lane and an additional oil well maintenance bridge will be completed by October, 2005. "

Thanks!!

October 2005? They're a little late.

It sounds like they are going to start routing traffic into the wetlands? I'm so confused

DreadPirateRoberts · 04-27-2006, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by BarTopDancer

Thanks!!

October 2005? They're a little late.

It sounds like they are going to start routing traffic into the wetlands? I'm so confused

I guess that's old info. The bridge is so the Bolsa Chica wetlands will have a channel that goes underneath PCH to it is linked more closely to the ocean, currently all the sea water goes through Huntington Harbor. It will be interesting to see how that changes the surf around that area. They scooted PCH over a little bit, so they could build the bridge.

BarTopDancer · 04-27-2006, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by DreadPirateRoberts

I guess that's old info. The bridge is so the Bolsa Chica wetlands will have a channel that goes underneath PCH to it is linked more closely to the ocean, currently all the sea water goes through Huntington Harbor. It will be interesting to see how that changes the surf around that area. They scooted PCH over a little bit, so they could build the bridge.

ooo I get it! Do you live in HB?

DreadPirateRoberts · 04-27-2006, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by BarTopDancer

ooo I get it! Do you live in HB?

No, but I cruise by in my pirate ship all the time.

wendybeth · 04-27-2006, 08:49 PM

I think Bush missed an opportunity to turn things around for him by appointing Snow. He already has the conservatives (largely) in his corner- he really needs to reach out to all Americans, not just the conservatives, and he could have chosen a more moderate person to do so. Instead, it sent a message loud and clear: expect more of the same, and the divisions will only continue to grow. I mean, really- did he have to choose someone from Fox? Talk about pouring gas on the fire. Now all the other outlets are going to be pissy and Fox will be even more unsufferable than they already are.

sleepyjeff · 04-27-2006, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by wendybeth

I think Bush missed an opportunity to turn things around for him by appointing Snow. He already has the conservatives (largely) in his corner- he really needs to reach out to all Americans, not just the conservatives, and he could have chosen a more moderate person to do so.

The reason his poll numbers are down so far is not because liberals all the sudden started disliking him.....it's because he was losing support from conservatives. Snow was an excellent choice. Try to hold on to those who are predisposed to like you rather than go after those who never will no matter what.

wendybeth · 04-27-2006, 10:41 PM

HIs support couldn't possibly be eroding due to people actually starting to think for themselves, could it? Do you really believe that everyone is leaving because he's not conservative enough?

And Scaeagles, I made an observation, that's all. He is under no obligation to try and reach out to people like me, but it might have been wise to try- you can bet there will be others who will in the coming elections. And I am under no obligation to watch Fox news- in fact, I don't. I read it on the net- I don't watch tv. I read many sources, and question all of them- not just Fox. I find it interesting that the same people who are so very vocal about the liberal bias in mainstream media have no probs when it's biased to their viewpoint- I disdain any discernable bias, but I know it's inevitable. I get equally cranky at CNN and MSNBC, but at least they don't look like the National Enquirer. (Usually).

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wendybeth Nevermind Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,847	I think Bush missed an opportunity to turn things around for him by appointing Snow. He already has the conservatives (largely) in his corner- he really needs to reach out to all Americans, not just the conservatives, and he could have chosen a more moderate person to do so. Instead, it sent a message loud and clear: expect more of the same, and the divisions will only continue to grow. I mean, really- did he have to choose someone from Fox? Talk about pouring gas on the fire. Now all the other outlets are going to be pissy and Fox will be even more unsufferable than they already are. __________________
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04-27-2006, 10:41 PM	#7
wendybeth Nevermind Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,847	HIs support couldn't possibly be eroding due to people actually starting to think for themselves, could it? Do you really believe that everyone is leaving because he's not conservative enough? And Scaeagles, I made an observation, that's all. He is under no obligation to try and reach out to people like me, but it might have been wise to try- you can bet there will be others who will in the coming elections. And I am under no obligation to watch Fox news- in fact, I don't. I read it on the net- I don't watch tv. I read many sources, and question all of them- not just Fox. I find it interesting that the same people who are so very vocal about the liberal bias in mainstream media have no probs when it's biased to their viewpoint- I disdain any discernable bias, but I know it's inevitable. I get equally cranky at CNN and MSNBC, but at least they don't look like the National Enquirer. (Usually). __________________
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