(see ThinkProgress for story and video). This would help him keep our troops in Iraq forever.
* OMG! John McCain apparently wants to take water from Colorado and divert it to the state of Arizona. Apparently, people in Colorado are not happy with McCain's planned water grab. Here is a news story from Marketwatch:
McCain Suggests Renegotiating Colorado River Compact at Expense of Western States
The following was released today by the Democratic National Committee:
Today in Las Cruces, John McCain will face more questions about his out-of-touch comments in favor of renegotiating the 1922 Colorado River Compact, which set water-sharing guidelines among Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming. McCain's comments are the latest example of how out of touch he is -- and reflect a profound disconnect with New Mexicans over the delicate nature of the compromise and its vital importance to the millions of Americans whose lives and livelihoods are affected by the compact.
In Colorado, McCain's proposal to renegotiate the water compact provoked heated opposition from Sen. Ken Salazar (D-CO) and both Senate candidates, Republican Bob Schaffer and Democrat Mark Udall. Sen. Salazar's response to McCain's comments, "Over my dead body," was topped only by Schaffer's answer: "Over my cold, dead, political carcass." The Denver Post called McCain's statements "politically suicidal ramblings.".....
People in Colorado are shocked that McCain would dare to make a play for their water. The Colorado River Compact has been in force since 1922 and yet McCain dares to suggest a move that would devastate at least 7 states. If he went through with his plans, it could completely destroy the economy in the western states. What other plans does McCain have up his sleeve?
People in Colorado are shocked that McCain would dare to make a play for their water. The Colorado River Compact has been in force since 1922 and yet McCain dares to suggest a move that would devastate at least 7 states. If he went through with his plans, it could completely destroy the economy in the western states. What other plans does McCain have up his sleeve?
