Longleaf Pine article

[DanG]

Here's a link to an interesting editorial, written for the Tallahassee Democrat(our local rag), by U.S. Senator Bob Graham.  I find it refreshing to hear a politician speak of something useful and positive, rather than bashing another politician, especially in an election year.
Could it be that these folks have actually done something good?

http://www.tallahassee.com/mld/democrat/news/opinion/7663872.htm

[DanG]

Here's another article from the same paper. I'm a little confused about this one. It seems a bit too sketchy to form a good opinion from, but it don't sound too good to me.  Wetlands have been a real bone of contention around here, to the point where you can hardly fill a mud hole in your driveway, now the largest landowner and developer in Florida gets permission to do this?  ???  

http://www.tallahassee.com/mld/democrat/news/local/7666691.htm

[Stan]

Musta' been an "EXPERT" on the Senator's staff, as opposed to a family member at exorbitant pay.  8)

[DanG]

I dunno, Stan. Graham is a "regular guy" type that gets out among the people. He made his money as a land developer, so he knows a bit about it. When he was Governor, he had "work days" on a regular basis, where he would take a job somewhere for one day, doing whatever the regular employees did. It was a real popular program, made a lot of folks feel good, and he probably learned a thing or two, as well.

[Stan]

Reminds me of LA''s Mayor Riordan, came to the Energy Contol Center one day to have his picture took with the workers. He hadda wait about 5 minutes while I bought, sold and scheduled 'lectricity. I had two computers  and a calculator, Ol' Bill asked me how high I could count. I told him up to 21 if I drop trou.  ;D It were a mistake though, the next week and MBA sat down beside me to learn how to do my job.  :-[