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I don't think anyone here is giving the Gov any more credit than anyone else involved in this rescue. They all did a fantastic, methodical, safe and successful job. Each did his own part.

The Gov is getting accolades because he did what he was supposed to do, and was the most visible.

In fact I think he showed a lot of class when he insisted on keeping a lid on developments until after the families of the trapped miners got word first. Of course in some cases video from the scene taht was privy only to the families insured they were first in line. But if you watched last night, The Gov wouldn't divuldge information until he was POSITIVE the families were the first to know.

Pretty classy for a politico.

I didn't see any angels moving rock or the governor ever break into a sweat.

You must have been watching a different channel! LOL!

These people got out because of muscle and brains, nothing else.

Of course there was LOTS more involved. The Gov certainly did what he could to get emergency equipment on the scene. He did what he was supposed to do, ie expidite things the governemtn was responsible for. That would include the waving of permits for moving equipment and such.

The bottom line. No one is taking anything away from the miners who worked tirelessly to rescue their brethren. But from the word go this was team work, and unusual co-operation between government, private industry, and workers. They ALL done good!

And it was refreshing to have a politico who IS NOT running for office, get so involved. If you listened he didn't give prepared speeeches. In fact most times you could tell he was tired and speaking from his heart.

For FReepers to acknowledge that isn't taking away from the men who worked with hand and heart and brain for a successful outcome. Rather it was an unusual coming together for a common goal. How refreshing!

BTW going back a bit....

I didn't see any angels moving rock

What channel were YOU watching...the SciFi channel?

I watched nearly the entire thing (For one thing I had to because I work in news and radio and was on duty at the time passing reports along to our listeners). Anyway I watched nearly te entire thing from start to finish and I saw LOTS of angels. I guess it's all in the eye of te beholder.

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That would include the waving of permits for moving equipment and such.

I forgot all about that. And it can't be over emphasized.

THey were taking the water from the mine and discharging it directly into Quecreek, which runs only a couple miles until it empties into the Quemahoning Reservoir.

They acknowledged the problem, but then said that there was nothing else that could be done, and that men's lives were at stake. I guess a few dead fish, and the whining of enviros don't frighten these guys. Good for them.

Does anybody know why the Gov isn't running for reelection?