Posted on 01/31/2021 4:07:41 PM PST by AnthonySoprano
Roger that. I’ve lived in coal country ever since I was a pre-teen. My Dad was involved in research on improved methods of strip mine reclamation — biological means of soil stabilization, neutralization of toxic soils and waste, and so on. The end result of his and many other people’s work was places like this, the largest State Park in Illinois: Pyramid State Recreation Area
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyramid_State_Recreation_Area
Maybe that’s what she thought she was doing while on her knees. Seriously
"what are you doing putting that dirt in Boss Kean's ditch?
“What we have is morons running the show.”
Even far worse, we have malicious criminal morons.
Imagine the media coverage if a Republican said this.
I wish she would accidentally sit on one.
I remember reading, years go, that Appalachian strip mines were to be reclaimed into hillsides but the locals wanted the flattened areas to remain for growing crops.
I thought the same thing when I read this. Proper term is “Strip Mine.”
Kommie and Joseph Stolen should show the relocated employees how to handle these land mines very carefully.
I have a pretty good idea what Kommie’s shovels are shoveling.
One. Use both sides!
I suggest they detonate the land mines. Reclaiming them is very dangerous.
Damn! Maybe Commie is onto something.
Well, that’s sexist! You know she’ll use everything in the book. This person is indescribable. She is a frickin’ nut job! Heaven help us!
LOL, LOL, I was waiting for someone to get what she was trying to say, much as I hate to give her any credit for being intelligent. Yes, I believe she is referring to the strip mines mountain tops where the land has to be reclaimed with trees, etc. She has no clue how different are the skills required between strip mining and underground mining.
I may be one of the few here who has actually been a mile down in a working mine. Those guys are a breed apart. I talked to them and understood why they love mining. Turns out it’s a bit like the military. They said that down there are no enemies, they are all “brothers”. Upside they may hate one another, but down there it’s a different world. I will never forget the way all those I interviewed Pretty much said the same things about mining. They are proud men and tough as nails. Above ground reclamation of the land is a totally different skill set. There are not enough strip sights to train and employ all those miners for more than a couple of years, maybe less.
My word!
The heights to which one can be propelled by laboring on Willie Brown’s staff!
Ha haaaaa!!! Even the dead are regretting their vote.
I am not afraid of much BUT idiots who actually think they are smart and are making very important decisions.
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