What a ^%$#%$^ speech!

Yesterday I was about half way through writing a post when I took a break and turned to my TV. I soon deleted what I had written, in order  to write this post and here’s why. When I turned my TV to C-SPAN there bigger than life was Donald Trump, he was giving a speech in New York. I have to admit that I became mesmerized by his speech, foul language and all. I now better understand why so many people believe we need him or someone like him as president. There he was calling the Chinese “bastards” and “son of bitches” while telling the audience how he would deal with those “fuckers”. After watching him for several minutes, I found myself getting animated and energized, I too wanted to “kick some ass” and turn things around in this country, I too was angry with the Obama soft spoken policies. Then it occurred to me, I had seen such a speech before, somewhere, the crowd cheered in approval and we all agreed that we had the right to “kick their ass”. Iran Mr. Trump said, will take control of the whole Middle East unless we stop them or wipe them out. As his rhetoric became more and more inflammatory, this feeling that I had seen this before, that this was a kind of déjà-vus of something I’d seen or read. Then it hit me, it was speeches made in the 30’s by Adolf Hitler while he was organizing the Third Reich in Germany. In Hitler’s case it wasn’t those “fu%$#@ Arabs”, it was the Jews. The Jews were at the root of Germany’s entire problems and they needed to be eliminated. Now I’m not saying that Donald Trump is Hitler or is the evil madman that Hitler was, but for the first time I understood why the people of Germany followed him and believed in his rhetoric. It’s exciting listening to someone using street language in depicting people or countries that seem to be making your life miserable and screwing up your country. Mr. Trump still using his colorful language told of how he would level the playing field with those “Chinese bastards”, I would impose a 25% tariff on all Chinese imports and if they complained I’d tell them I’ll bring it up to 50% if they don’t shut up. Of course nowhere in his speech did Mr. Trump talk about the consequences of his suggestions, but it felt good to hear that we were going to be “respected again by those bastards”. Also advocated was seizing the oil fields in Iraq, Saudi Arabia or anywhere else there’s oil. Now it’s just too easy to make Mr. Trump into boogie man and say that nobody takes him seriously, wrong! In some polls Mr. Trump is in first place as a Republican candidate for president. Now I don’t know about you, but that scares the hell out of me! I’m sure that there were people in Germany that at first thought that Hitler and the Nazi’s were not to be taken seriously, but as the effects of the Great Depression decimated the people and economy of Germany the rhetoric became more acceptable and the atrocities soon followed. My friends, the process of going from political rhetoric to insane behavior is a slippery and steep slope. If we can hear those things on TV from the mouth of someone like Donald Trump over the price of gas at $4.00/gal and 8% unemployment, what’s going to be said and done if/when it hits $6.00/gal and unemployment is 25%? If you think I’m exaggerating the situation, then I ask that you look at history and see what led to some of the worst atrocities known to man.

Comments

[toonist]

he's a fuckin' joke!!!

[Rocky]

Said like Donald himself

[Antonio Andolini]

Oh well, we could be living in Maine.
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/may/1/state-officials-insults-lead-to-loss-of-job/?page=1

[Antonio Andolini]

Never a dull moment. Shall we send them to Berlin?
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/may/1/bloomberg-us-should-invite-illegals-to-live-work-i/

[Timothy M. Gordon]

It is not bad enough that some idiot gave him a TV show, or they are reinforcing their ratings by giving him free commercial time, but now in the far reaches of this country, you waste time and letters on this village idiot! I am guessing there have been for many weeks now, teams of doctors that are just waiting for you to pop your head out of whatever rock YOUR hiding under to grab and try to treat you for your numerious mental illnesses that you have!
"Now I’m not saying that Donald Trump is Hitler or is the evil madman that Hitler was," yes yes you did, go back and read what you posted.
That is sad, oh so many levels. Why not spend your time trying to cure the potential closure of Isaacson Structural Steel that so many of us have been hearing about? Save the jobs and potentially homes of those people, you profess to be the seer of all things that are good and right.
Spend time where it is best, it is spring time and there are alot of gardens that will need manure spread!

[warren,]

The H.Ross Perot of 2012?...Maybe. But,... Hitler?!!! Rocky, You're the joke. Do You perceive the Donald to be THAT much of a Threat to Obama that You would compare Him to Hitler? wtf!!!

[Wing Nut]

Rocky,

A few comments;

1.) That was a really bad post. Donald trump is a lot of things but Hitler he is not.

2.) Donald Trump is a side show in Presidential Politics. He's interesting to listen to (as you alluded) but he'll never win. The good thing about Donald is he puts a new and interesting light on the very serious and pressing issues facing this country. That being said, he'll never win the Republican nomination. You can take that to the bank.

3.) Finally (and I know this will hurt you the most), whoever wins the Republican nomination will beat Barack Hussein Obama next fall. Obama is way too far left to win back the Independents that he needed to win the last election. Since the last election he's really shown his true colors and he's not going to convince the middle of the road voter that he's changed. I, for one, will be very glad to see him go.

Take care and don't forget that 2012 is the year that we finally get to "correct an error".

See ya around,
WN

[jon]

http://www.nhsec.nh.gov/2011-01/index.htm

[warren,]

....yada, yada, yada...

[Antonio Andolini]

Meanwhile, the Governor says:
http://supportnhbiomass.wordpress.com/2011/05/02/letter-from-governors-office/

[warren,]

Yes, the IPP's are doomed due to changed market forces and are no longer Financially viable...

"Thank you again for sharing your thoughts on this important matter with our office."

Not even Signed by Gov. Lynch Himself, just a Form reply.

[wood burner]

Jon going down that same road again? Man your a glutton for punishment! Well gives them something to laugh at at break time.

[wood burner]

I truly think it's there way of sutting you up for the last time!!! Although we all know that will never happen..

[warren,]

BTW!!! Donald Trump Speech in Las Vegas at Treasure Island

4-28-2011

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoBJLEJnXzY

Hitler??? Not unless You're a Blind Supporter/Admirer of Obama.

[warren,]

It can't be done in America no more. Industry is Dead and not comin' back. Tourism's our only hope dude....

http://www.wilcoxind.com/

....Right Here in New Hampshire!!!

[warren,]

Rocky, Time for a New Post? Osama Bin Laden was Killed by "Seal Team Six"...not sure if they even exist or not, haha! And it happened under the watch of Obama & Leon Panetta! Didn't Bush say Osama was no longer a Priority? Are We Done in Afghanistan Now? ( Yes, I know OBL was in Pakistan ). What about Libya? If Obama, Flush with a Victory, was to Wack a Top 9th Century throwback every month now until November 2012....would He Win another 4 Years? OBL Dead n Gone is worth more than a $Billion worth of Day to Day Operations. Again, Obama has a Victory/Success under His Belt now! He Did something Bush didn't.

[Wing Nut]

I have to give Obama credit. He got something right. I guess there is a first time for everything.

Take care,
WN

[warren,]

Hey Rocky, How did the Elections in Quebec Go ? I hear the BQ did not do so Well. Does this portend a seismic shift in upcoming Elections elsewhere? You can call it Reactionary if you will.

[toonist]

...and Warren bitch slaps Rocky silly!

[Rocky]

Other than the fact that I know a bit about their health-care system (sinful socialized medicine) and the fact that they have a Parliamentary type government (and that my mother was born there) I know nothing about Canadian politics.

[warren,]

The Guess Who were from Canada...I'm sure You know the Tune "American Woman" very well. And then there is "Old Neil" Young...

[Rocky]

Neil Young? When was he Prime Minister?

[warren,]

-Right after Burton Cummings and Randy Bachman!!! Don't tell me you've forgotten..lol

[jon]

THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
SITE EVALUATION COMMITTEE
Berlin Station, LLC
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RE: No. 2011-01
DATA REQUESTS OF COUNSEL FOR THE PUBLIC
Counsel For The Public, K. Allen Brooks, ("Counsel") hereby requests the following
1. Please state the number of tons of ashes that the facility with higher efficiency
information from the applicant:
will produce on a monthly basis. Describe in detail the procedures that the facility will
employ to manage and dispose of those ashes with the facility operating at greater output.
Include in your description maps and diagrams showing the location and design of any ash
holding structures or locations. Provide copies of any documents relating to your plans to
sell any such ashes for reuse.
2. Please provide copies of all power purchase agreements ("PPA") with respect
to any energy to be produced by the Project, including any drafts under discussion
subsequent to the PUC's recent determination of conditional approval.
3. Please provide financial statements for each of the entities identified on pages
4-5 of the Joint Motion dated March 9, 2011.
4. Please provide forecasts for earnings/losses of the Project through 2011.
5. Identify the source of funds now on hand and previously expended for costs of
the Project.
6. State the amount of cash on hand for the Project. State the amount of cash
needed in the next 36 months, by quarter, for the development of the Project. State the
amount of income, including loan proceeds or equity, projected for the Project in the next 36
months, by quarter, and the sources of such. State the complete basis for such projections.
7. Identify any loan applications, requests, or proposals for financing made by
the Applicant for this project and provide copies. Identify and provide copies of any term
sheets or commitment letters for such loans. Provide copies of any loan documents
associated with such loans.
8. Please specify the amounts of debt and equity that the Project will need.
Describe all material terms with respect to the debt and the equity, respectively. Identify the
sources of such debt and equity.
9. How much capital for the Project does the Applicant have committed through
financing or equity as of the hearing date?
10. Please provide legal organization charts for each entity that will own any
interest in or operate the facility, the Applicant or the land on which the project will be
constructed.
II. Please provide an updated copy of the Project's financial model showing the
Applicant's financial assumptions and projections on a going forward basis through to
complete amortization of all debt.
12. Please state from where the labor used for construction of the Project will be
obtained.
13. Does the Applicant plan on maximizing the use of New Hampshire labor to
construct the Project? If so, please describe what steps the Applicant will take to ensure that
use of New Hampshire labor will be maximized.
14. Does the Applicant plan on maximizing the use of New Hampshire citizens to
operate, manage, and maintain the Project? If so, please describe what steps the Applicant
will take to ensure that employment of New Hampshire citizens to operate, manage and
maintain the Project will be maximized.
15. Does Richard Carrier Trucking ("RCT") own land suitable for timber
harvesting or any other property or businesses from which bio-fuel suitable for burning at the
Berlin biopower facility could be obtained?'
16. If the answer to question # 15 is yes, please identify the land, property, or
business as well as its location and estimated available biomass volume for the period of the
fuel supply contract.
17. How many individuals does RCT currently employ?
18. How many of the individuals currently employed by RCT are New Hampshire
residents?
I Questions illS and # 16 pertain to any land whether located within or outside of the United States.
19. Does RCT have existing contractual obligations related to the receipt of timber
or other material suitable for use as fuel at the facility?
20. If the answer to question # 19 is yes, please identify the entities or individuals
with whom RCT has a contractual obligation.
21. If the answer to question # 19 was yes, please identify how many of the entities
22. Please provide a copy of the fuel supply agreement with RCT.
or individuals identified in the answer to question #20 are New Hampshire companies or
New Hampshire residents.i
23. Provide copies of the Facility Lease and Right of Use Agreement, referenced
on page 5 of the Joint Motion.
24. Provide copies of any agreements, term sheets or letters of intent with
Waldron Engineering, Delta Power Services, Black & Veatch, and Shaw Group.
25. Please identify all members of the Laidlaw Advisory Board, including their
contact information and biographical information. Do you expect the membership of the
Board to change prior to the commencement of commercial operations? If so, why?
26. Please specify each condition of the Certificate that you ask the Committee to
amend and provide specific terms that you ask to see instead.
27. Please explain all the reasons why Homeland Renewable Energy and
Fibrowatt Operations, LLC are being replaced. Provide copies of any correspondence
relating to these reasons.
28. Provide copies of all documents that relate in any way to any of the questions
stated above and your responses thereto.
1 At the previous hearings, the representative frorn the applicant's previous fuel supplier, Cousineau Forest Products
("Cousineau"') testified at great length. The questions above are not intended to be exhaustive and the State expects
that the applicant will ensure that RTC answers all questions previously posed to Cousineau either through
testimony at the hearing or through pre-filed testimony subject to cross-examination.
29. Please identify the person responding to each of the foregoing data requests,
include their name, address, title, and experience and qualification for answering the data
request.
COUNSEL FOR THE PUBLIC
By his attorneys
MICHAEL A. DELANEY
ATTORNEY GENERAL
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K. Allen Brooks
Senior Assistant Attorney General
Environmental Protection Bureau
33 Capitol Street
Concord, New Hampshire 03301-6397
Tel. (603) 271-3679
Peter c.r. Roth
Senior Assistant Attorney General
Environmental Protection Bureau
33 Capitol Street
Concord, New Hampshire 03301-6397
Tel. (603) 271-3679

[Antonio Andolini]

Good to see the Counsel for the Public thoroughly vetting this Berlin Station application. There is more to this than just restructuring the company to satisfy potential lenders.