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kpete (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-28-09 11:28 AM Original message |
Nation’s Largest Utility Leaves U.S. Chamber Of Commerce Over Climate Denial |
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tomm2thumbs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-28-09 11:40 AM Response to Original message |
1. just for that, I'm not renewing either - let's put the US COC out of business |
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boilerbabe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-28-09 02:46 PM Response to Reply #1 |
27. I think that's a good idea |
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glinda (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-28-09 03:56 PM Response to Reply #27 |
38. The COC had changed in the last few years and has become the hand-maiden of |
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timeforpeace (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-28-09 04:12 PM Response to Reply #38 |
41. A Scopes-like trial is needed to put an end to this once and for all! |
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TexasProgresive (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-28-09 07:54 PM Response to Reply #41 |
63. Yeah! Like that worked for evolution. |
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Cha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-28-09 04:26 PM Response to Reply #38 |
45. Yeah, sneaky little shits backed the |
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AlbertCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-29-09 12:44 AM Response to Reply #45 |
72. Really! Dummies. Any energy company that wants to be in business in the future |
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tsuki (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-28-09 05:53 PM Response to Reply #38 |
49. If you are a member of the COC, you cannot shop non-member stores. nt |
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glinda (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-28-09 06:21 PM Response to Reply #49 |
56. How do they know. Tracking device? You are right though and on top of it they |
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redsoxrudy (131 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-28-09 06:28 PM Response to Reply #38 |
60. Word of warning |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-28-09 09:33 PM Response to Reply #38 |
64. Wow . . . |
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jgraz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-29-09 01:34 AM Response to Reply #1 |
73. Let's all become COC-Blockers. |
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MountainLaurel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-28-09 11:40 AM Response to Original message |
2. I had read about PG&E |
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WriteDown (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-28-09 11:43 AM Response to Original message |
3. Interesting considering this.... |
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boilerbabe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-28-09 02:54 PM Response to Reply #3 |
28. That's amazing |
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Wink (497 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-28-09 06:01 PM Response to Reply #3 |
50. It's not as bad as you may think. I know. I work there. |
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Mari333 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-29-09 03:49 AM Response to Reply #50 |
74. My husband welded the containment unit in Braidwood when it was being built |
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Triana (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-28-09 11:51 AM Response to Original message |
4. Great news! Gives me some hope. Our DC politicians need a HARD kick in the a$$ |
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apnu (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-28-09 11:52 AM Response to Original message |
5. Ironice that they'd envoke Scopes... Does the Chamber of Commerce know how it tuned out? |
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boilerbabe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-28-09 03:00 PM Response to Reply #5 |
29. I ronic or irrelevant?? Scopes has nothing to do with the issue, but.. |
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apnu (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-28-09 03:45 PM Response to Reply #29 |
37. I think a "trial" would be a stupid waste of time. |
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Chef Eric (576 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-28-09 06:54 PM Response to Reply #37 |
61. No, the Scopes Trial did NOT backfire on the religious nuts. |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-28-09 04:15 PM Response to Reply #5 |
42. Deleted message |
Chef Eric (576 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-28-09 06:22 PM Response to Reply #5 |
57. What are you talking about? |
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fascisthunter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-28-09 11:56 AM Response to Original message |
6. Rigth On! |
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benld74 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-28-09 11:58 AM Response to Original message |
7. Perhaps they began to dislike the Prosperity Agenda, see below |
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crazylikafox (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-28-09 12:54 PM Response to Reply #7 |
9. you forgot the sarcasm thingy |
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boilerbabe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-28-09 03:05 PM Response to Reply #9 |
31. Oh, now I am embarassed for taking it seriously!!! Blush. n/t |
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boilerbabe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-28-09 03:04 PM Response to Reply #7 |
30. They musta got lost... |
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David Zephyr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-28-09 12:12 PM Response to Original message |
8. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce historically has been an insidious enemy of small businesses. |
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depakid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-28-09 02:17 PM Response to Reply #8 |
16. It's been a Robber Baron front group for many, many years |
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boilerbabe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-28-09 03:09 PM Response to Reply #16 |
33. Unfortunately, it will probably remain so... n/t |
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David Zephyr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-28-09 06:03 PM Response to Reply #16 |
51. Indeed. |
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boilerbabe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-28-09 03:07 PM Response to Reply #8 |
32. That's an eye-opener |
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HughMoran (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-28-09 11:36 PM Response to Reply #8 |
69. It's so true - small business is getting hammered and C of C is behind much of the stuff killing |
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LynnTheDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-28-09 01:13 PM Response to Original message |
10. WELL DONE, John Rowe! |
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robdogbucky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-28-09 01:34 PM Response to Original message |
11. This should not surprise |
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peacetalksforall (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-28-09 02:07 PM Response to Reply #11 |
13. I would really like to read the article you quoted from, but the link ddidn't work for me. |
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billh58 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-28-09 02:14 PM Response to Reply #13 |
15. It worked |
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peacetalksforall (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-28-09 02:19 PM Response to Reply #15 |
17. Thanks, I meant the ReclaimDemocracy article. I went to their home page and |
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billh58 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-28-09 02:24 PM Response to Reply #17 |
20. Sorry about that |
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Kaylin (4 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-28-09 01:49 PM Response to Original message |
12. Carbon Tax would be a better choice |
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RedCloud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-28-09 02:10 PM Response to Original message |
14. See ya Rowe. And do let the door hit you multiple times on your way out. |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-28-09 02:20 PM Response to Original message |
18. Chamber of Commerce is a poison also very active in our towns, as well . . . |
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glinda (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-28-09 03:58 PM Response to Reply #18 |
39. High profile "sites". I know ours had "pro-life" meetings too. |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-28-09 02:22 PM Response to Original message |
19. Congratulations to Exelon . . . and hope others also do the same . . .!!! |
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AntiFascist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-28-09 02:29 PM Response to Original message |
21. K&R, excellent.... |
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boilerbabe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-28-09 02:31 PM Response to Original message |
22. Thanks for the thread and link |
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robdogbucky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-28-09 02:33 PM Response to Original message |
23. A republican organ |
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Uncle Joe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-28-09 02:33 PM Response to Original message |
24. This is encouraging and I salute John Rowe, Exelon, Pacific Gas & Electric and PNM Resources. |
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boilerbabe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-28-09 02:39 PM Response to Original message |
25. By the way,,,what is your opinion regarding nuclear power? |
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robdogbucky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-28-09 02:46 PM Response to Original message |
26. And some here might remember |
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SweepPicker (147 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-28-09 03:14 PM Response to Reply #26 |
34. This Is Good News! |
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boilerbabe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-28-09 03:15 PM Response to Reply #26 |
35. Forgot all about that but thanks for the reminder |
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waiting for hope (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-28-09 11:50 PM Response to Reply #26 |
70. The Chamber had it for Edwards since 2004 - |
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Zorra (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-28-09 03:20 PM Response to Original message |
36. Awesome. The world needs to stand up against the plutocratic oligarchy |
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glinda (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-28-09 03:58 PM Response to Original message |
40. Be sure to email Exelon and thank them. |
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Cha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-28-09 04:34 PM Response to Reply #40 |
46. I found this contact page unless you have a better one? |
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Wink (497 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-28-09 06:04 PM Response to Reply #40 |
53. It isn't as altruistic as you may think. |
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glinda (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-28-09 06:20 PM Response to Reply #53 |
55. oh well, sigh |
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bertman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-28-09 04:17 PM Response to Original message |
43. Here's how the Chamber sucks in small businesses: They have "partnered" with our |
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Cha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-28-09 04:23 PM Response to Original message |
44. Who knew the US Chamber of Commerce would stay |
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Vidar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-28-09 04:36 PM Response to Original message |
47. Good. |
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brentspeak (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-28-09 04:44 PM Response to Original message |
48. The Anti-U.S. Chamber of Commerce |
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David Zephyr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-28-09 06:04 PM Response to Original message |
52. Another K to go with my previous R. John Rowe deserves a lot of credit and praise. |
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NNadir (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-28-09 06:13 PM Response to Original message |
54. Exelon is the US's largest nuclear utility. This makes it the MOST committed to fighting climate |
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Mr. Sparkle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-28-09 06:24 PM Response to Original message |
58. Good on them. It is good to see that their still are some utilities with a conscience. n/t |
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Joanne98 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-28-09 06:26 PM Response to Original message |
59. Stock symbol EXC if anybody's interested. |
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DainBramaged (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-28-09 07:48 PM Response to Original message |
62. Whole Foods Chairman and CEO Mackey COULD learn about corporate responsibility |
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earcandle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-28-09 10:07 PM Response to Original message |
65. God Bless America! Gopod be with us. |
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Canuckistanian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-28-09 10:18 PM Response to Original message |
66. The US COC is NOT your friend |
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BrklynLiberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-28-09 10:41 PM Response to Original message |
67. One can hope taht this willl spell the end of the US COC...that rightwing tool.. |
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HughMoran (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-28-09 11:34 PM Response to Original message |
68. Cof C shows the most lie-filled right-wing ads I've ever seen |
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SlingBlade (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-29-09 12:39 AM Response to Original message |
71. Great, And hopefuly one more case |
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pleah (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-29-09 06:36 AM Response to Original message |
75. K&R |
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scentopine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-29-09 08:35 AM Response to Original message |
76. some energy cos see opportunity in global warming... |
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77. Wow, the title led me to the wrong conclusion |
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