Drilling BAN Protest

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Is something going on at the Cajun Dome on Wednesday?

[zephyr]

_ Is something going on at the Cajun Dome on Wednesday? _

Good one...LOL

[CAJUN_LXA685]

I don't know all the details, but there is supposed to be an "economic survial" rally to protest the moritorium.

[Hammer58]

A think there will also be a second event of people in favor of the moratorium protesting the evil oil companies. But don't let that keep you away for fear of parking because I'm sure those anti-oil company protesters will be walking or arriving by mule. Since they hate oil you know they will not be burning any fossil fuels to travel there.

[zephyr]

I was assuming it was a joke on his part. If not, the economic survival rally is supposed to attract 15,000-20,000 people to the cajundome and event center for a mass rally to support drilling and show those on a national level the impact it is/will have on the entire state's economy. Media outlets such as CNN and Fox are supposed to be there with live feeds during the event to try to attract as much attention as possible.

[Cajunsmike]

_ I was assuming it was a joke on his part. If not, the economic survival rally is supposed to attract 15,000-20,000 people to the cajundome and event center for a mass rally to support drilling and show those on a national level the impact it is/will have on the entire state's economy. Media outlets such as CNN and Fox are supposed to be there with live feeds during the event to try to attract as much attention as possible. _

Some of the media will be sure to announce that not everyone supports lifting the ban. They will probably highlight the 5 people outside with that view and not focus on the thousands that will be in the Dome. Beyond lifting the moratorium in Deep Water, a focus should be on resolving the permitting process that is causing rigs to leave in the shallower waters. The latest government rules for these permits are so confusing that the agency in charge of enforcement is having trouble interpreting them.

[Zeebart21]

Some of the media will be sure to announce that not everyone supports lifting the ban. They will probably highlight the 5 people outside with that view and not focus on the thousands that will be in the Dome. Beyond lifting the moratorium in Deep Water, a focus should be on resolving the permitting process that is causing rigs to leave in the shallower waters. The latest government rules for these permits are so confusing that the agency in charge of enforcement is having trouble interpreting them.

Of course they will Mike. Fortunately there will be many in attdce with camera phones, etc... they will let the US know what really is taking place in Lafayette, LA!

Z

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_ Of course they will Mike. Fortunately there will be many in attdce with camera phones, etc... they will let the US know what really is taking place in Lafayette, LA!

Z _

I saw this years ago during the Marcos-Aquino election in the Phillippines. There were 15 US observers sent over to monitor the election process, all of which observed cheating. As they reported in, 7 of the 15 reported that the Aquino side (NAMFREL) cheated the most, 5 reported that they both cheated about the same, and 3 reported that the Marcos camp (COMELEC) cheated the most during the election.

All were interviewed by CNN, only 3 interviews were aired...guess which 3?

[geo_cajun]

So who else is going to be there? I am planning on going.

[Zeebart21]

_ So who else is going to be there? I am planning on going. _

If I can swing it, I'll be there.

[cajunhawk]

_ Some of the media will be sure to announce that not everyone supports lifting the ban. They will probably highlight the 5 people outside with that view and not focus on the thousands that will be in the Dome. Beyond lifting the moratorium in Deep Water, a focus should be on resolving the permitting process that is causing rigs to leave in the shallower waters. The latest government rules for these permits are so confusing that the agency in charge of enforcement is having trouble interpreting them. _

You must not watch Fox News there comrade.

[cajunhawk]

It is interesting to me why this rally even exists. The moratorium was in response to the oil spill that is destroying the coastline and the entire ecosystem of the Gulf of Mexico. So it seems like some people here need to be reminded of cause and effect here. The rally at the Cajundome should be about the people telling corporate giants were tired of their carelessness. What? This is about the government? The government didn't cause the oil spill? Oh I get it, we like the corporate rigmarole. As long as it keeps money in our pockets. This is futility at it's finest. Kudos to the talking heads in Washington keeping the heat off of BP. Clutch!! No one really cares what BP is doing these days, the government is the big bad wolf and they are coming for your brick house. I have heard that "oil is a way of life" from so many people who work in the oil industry. No. Oil is a way of dependence for South Louisiana.

If the oil industry dies in South Louisiana, South Louisiana dies with it. This is unacceptable. The moratorium is a perfect opportunity for Louisiana to step back and say what can we do to move forward here. You can't be a one trick pony when your pony isn't the best stallion in the stable. OPEC rules the international oil trade. Isn't that funny? Everyone that works in the oil industry in South Louisiana is dependent on guys in Saudi Arabia to keep them in work. Strange bedfellows? I say yes. I can talk until I am blue in the face and no one will listen. Louisiana's dependence on the black gold is going to ruin this state. Ask Detroit. So show up at the rally, rah rah against the big bad government but remember who you should be mad at. BP. They have singlehandedly destroyed the Gulf of Mexico. The government hasn't spilled a drop of oil.