Snow 11-16 thru 11-17 so far!

Howdy, this is snow! We are in a lull as it is only lightly snowing right now, but we are in a winter storm watch, which means it's happening. Expect another 6-10 inches. It looks so pretty outside, so serene, peaceful and cold.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Best wishes always,
Bill Harasym

"Washing one's hands of the conflict between the powerful and the powerless
means to side with the powerful, not to be neutral." -Paolo Friere-

Email from Senator Michael Enzi about being a Wolf Hater and Murderer!

Mike Enzi, just another low-information senator against wolves! It's a shame our elected officials are so ignorant and uninformed about serious issues, but then again ranchers who are leading and pushing this meme are part of agribusiness in this state. Agribusiness represents less then 5% of the states GDP, but there are a disproportionate amount in our state legislature and senate, and are kowtowed too at every corner. Mike Enzi is no different, disregarding the facts in favor of fantasy. SHAME on Mike Enzi, John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis! SHAME on them!

 

Here is a letter I received from Mikey about his stance on wolves. The states plan is to shoot them on sight, as a predator in 95% of the state. We only have about 300 in the entire state, so what the hell is wrong with these wolf slaughterers'?

---

September 13, 2011

 

Mr. William Harasym

200 Smith Street

Apt 410

Sheridan, WY 82801-3842

 

Dear William:

 

I strongly support removing the gray wolf from the endangered species list.  Wolves are predators, and allowing wolf numbers to grow unchecked endangers our big game herds and the livelihoods of ranchers and livestock owners.  The Endangered Species Act (ESA) should be about making endangered and threatened wildlife populations healthy again.  I am disappointed that it has become a tool to perpetually protect a species that has already met recovery goals and now poses a threat to our state's wildlife and agricultural producers.

 

On April 15, President Obama signed legislation that included measures to delist the gray wolf in Montana and Idaho and parts of Washington, Oregon, and Utah.  Wyoming was not included because of how our state's management plan differentiates between wolves in Yellowstone National Park, their traditional range outside of Yellowstone, and the rest of the state.  Governor Mead subsequently worked to reach an agreement with the Fish and Wildlife Service on a plan to move forward.  I support the outline of that plan and commend Governor Mead's efforts. 

 

Wyoming must be able to manage wolves at the state level, and I will do all I can to help make that happen.  While I understand your concerns about Governor Mead's three zone plan for wolf management, wolves have met their recovery goals and keeping them on the endangered species list is not necessary.

 

Sincerely,

Michael B. Enzi

United States Senator

 

P.S. You can get a more complete view of all my activities in the Senate by visiting my web page and also signing up for my e-newsletter. Visit enzi.senate.gov for more information.

 

MBE:AE

Sen. Johnny "TV" Barrasso on FOXNEWS Thursday, 8:00 pm MT w/Greta Van Susteren

Dear America,

Another E-Mail from Johnny "TV" Barrasso as this dude really likes being on TV. But if you have ever watched him, he is like a pre-programmed bot-sockpuppet, and he just regurgitates whatever has been pre-programmed into him by his masters, like the Koch Brothers. If there is ever a poster-child of why we should get stricter campaign financing rules, it's Johnny "TV" Barrasso. He comes from the smallest state, representing 1/600 of the American population, and even a smaller percentage have actually voted for him, yet he has received the largest campaign donations from big energy and oil. What is wrong with that picture? And he was elected in 2008 to fill in the remainder of the term of the previous senator who died, Sen. Thomas yet already holds a leadership position in the republican caucus in the senate. Why? His face being constantly on TV and Wyoming and the nations big energy and oil connections. The old quid pro quo. On top of all this, he appears to repeat himself a lot, always saying the people in Wyoming know what's better for Wyoming then Washington does, yet excepts millions from Washington lobbyist/corporations to do their bidding, and screw Wyoming. The man is a living contradiction.

November 10, 2011 Unsubscribe Update My Profile About Senator Barrasso Wyoming Constituent Services Legislation Press Office Contact Information    Senator Barrasso tonight on FOX! Thursday, 8:00 p.m. (MT) hour "On the Record with Greta Van Susteren." Rebroadcast: 11:00 p.m. (MT). OFFICE LOCATIONS Casper Office: 100 East B Street Suite 2201 Casper, WY 82602 Main: 307-261-6413 Cheyenne Office: 2120 Capitol Avenue Suite 2013 Cheyenne, WY 82001 Main: 307-772-2451 Riverton Office: 324 East Washington Avenue Riverton, WY 82501 Main: 307-856-6642 Rock Springs Office: 1575 Dewar Drive (Commerce Bank) Suite 218 Rock Springs, WY 82901 Main: 307-362-5012 Sheridan Office: 2 North Main Street Suite 206 Sheridan, WY 82801 Main: 307-672-6456 Washington, DC Office: 307 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 Main: 202-224-6441 Tollfree: 866-235-9553

Hi or as we say here in Wyoming, Howdy!

HOWDY YOU ALL!

- Enjoy Life -   It Has An Expiration Date Give this heart to everyone you don't   want to lose in 2011including me if you care.   Try to  collect 6, it's not easy!           YOU HAVE 20 MINUTES Or 20 HOURS,   (or Even 20 Days FOR PROCRASTINATORS @ The Maximum!)   TO TELL 6 FRIENDS OR 7 OR EVEN MORE,   THAT THEY ARE IMPORTANT TO YOU!   (INCLUDING ME IF I'M A FRIEND.).   BECAUSE TOMORROW IS NOT PROMISED.  EVER!   SO, cherish your friends!   GO!

"This country will not be a permanently good place for any of us to live in unless we make it a reasonably good place for all of us to live in."  -Teddy Roosevelt- Chicago, IL, June 17, 1912

Lummis Tells Super committee to "Cowboy Up" as she reverts to same ole- same ole' BS

Lummis justifies her being part of the group of 100 and the idea of revenue generation is not tax increases to her troglodyte sheeple. How sad and pathetic this is.

District Update | November 6, 2011 Dear Friends, On Wednesday, I joined a group of 100 Members of Congress, comprised of Democrats and Republicans, that called on the Super committee to give America a solution that is so big, so comprehensive, and so inclusive, that it makes the meaningful reforms necessary to far surpass the Super committee's goal of cutting $1.2 trillion from the deficit. I want to see Washington cutting $4 trillion, $8 trillion, or even $10 trillion over the next 10 years. The point of this gathering was not to suggest to the committee how to come up with a solution; rather, it was a bipartisan showing of our support from 100 of the House's 435 members and almost half of the Senate. Along with the bipartisan group, I told the committee to "cowboy up," forgo the toxic political atmosphere in Washington, and focus on discussing all options on the table, including addressing entitlements and revenue generation. Some people confuse the concept of revenue generation with tax increases; those ideas are not interchangeable. Revenue comes in many forms. I support producing more American oil and gas, both onshore and off-shore, thereby raising revenues by increasing royalty income. Increased energy production will not only benefit the nation's fiscal situation, it will also free up the budgets of families who are struggling to make ends meet as energy prices continue to remain high. I also believe reforming the tax code – broadening the base by limiting loopholes, deduction and credits, while simultaneously reducing the tax rate – is a viable solution to getting control of America's runaway debt.  A tax plan that promotes economic growth leads to increased government revenues. Sincerely,   Representative Cynthia Lummis Congressman Cynthia Lummis points to  90,000+ pages of new government regulations placed on businesses so far in 2011. Although they don't come close to how many the previous Republican Admin enacted, it was good P.R. to her flock of anti-intellectual sheep.

Mayor Jean Quan's Statement about Day of Action on November 2, 2011

News from: The Office of Mayor Jean Quan

November 1, 2011

Mayor Jean Quan's Statement Concerning

Day of Action on November 2, 2011

It is my expectation that tomorrow's general strike is peaceful and places the issues of the 99% front and center. I am working with the police chief to

make sure that the pro-99% activists – whose cause I support – will have the freedom to get their message across without the conflict that marred

last week's events. Although getting the balance right is never an easy task, in Oakland we are committed to honoring free speech and protecting

public safety.

The protestors are raising important issues that we must confront. Oakland is a city struggling with high levels of unemployment,

underemployment, foreclosure, and budget cuts. We all have to work together to solve these problems.

Tomorrow  morning, Chief Jordan and Administrator Santana and I will open the Emergency Operations Center early in the morning and work together to monitor the situation and maintain peace. I call on everyone to lift up important issues and to lift up peace.

In the short term, I want to encourage everyone to support our small businesses, especially those in the downtown core who have experienced

declining patronage. They are a part of the 99%, and they are essential to our local economy.

Two shades of gray!

Howdy You All,

 

See if you know the answer-

Are the two boxes below the same exact shade of gray?
It's a NO right?

 

 

 

Now cover the middle area where the two boxes meet with your hand or fingers.

Watch closely.

Are you Surprised? :P

 

Remember, things in life may not be as they appear, and that covers all aspects of one's life, including one's vision.

 

 

 

Best wishes always,
Bill Harasym

"Washing one's hands of the conflict between the powerful and the powerless means to side with the powerful, not to be neutral." -Paolo Friere-