they've discovered why the bridge collapsed in Minnesot

Originally posted by Stairmaster E:

I'm sure he'll blame Bush and the war, just like the Democratic senators from Minnesota

For the record, Sen. Norm Coleman of Minnesota is Repugnican. But Al Franken of SNL is looking good to take his seat next year

For the record, I never said "the entire Minnesota congressional delegation."

PS I am a fan of Al Franken.

Speaking of arrogant politicians looking to blame someone for a tragedy and claiming they need more of your money to fix the issue…did anyone read the cover story in this morning's Express where Alaskan Republican Congressman Don Young says "We have to, as a Congress, grasp this problem. And yes, I would even suggest, fund this problem with a tax."

This, the same money grubbing asshole whose state took home $1 billion in pork from the 2005 federal transportation bill (that's roughly $1,595.07 per Alaskan), including a $231 million bridge in Anchorage that would be named for himself. Not included in the earmarks was the $223 million for the "bridge to nowhere" going to an island of 50 people, which by technicality was specifically defunded, but the money was still sent to the general Alaskan package and will be used for this bridge.

Minneota, by the way, received $449 million in earmarks, roughly $91.27 per person there, much of which, as mentioned, was also wasted on "high priority" pet projects.

I don't know about you, but I don't want my taxes raised to help pay for outlandish pet projects in Alaska (who, by the way, has the lowest state tax burden in the nation), and nature trails in Minnesota. Eliminate things like that and the arrogant politicians that allow them to happen first, then use the loads of money already available on critical repairs. No tax increase is needed, by far.

Originally posted by Brandon Brendall, the thief:

I don't know about you, but I don't want my taxes raised to help pay for outlandish pet projects in Alaska (who, by the way, has the lowest state tax burden in the nation), and nature trails in Minnesota. Eliminate things like that and the arrogant politicians that allow them to happen first, then use the loads of money already available on critical repairs. No tax increase is needed, by far.

geez, who do you work for, jeff flake?

While I don't work for the man (or any politican for that matter), I will say that Jeff Flake is pretty badass.

Originally posted by Brandon Brendall, the thief:
Again, none of which has anything to do with the money the states waste on frivlous crap when they should be paying for road and bridge repair.

Back on topic, plz.

no, the topic was Americans are Fat.

Dc bridge collapse

https://www.cnn.com/2021/06/23/us/pedestrian-bridge-collapse-washington-dc/index.html

Starsky wrote:
Dc bridge collapse

https://www.cnn.com/2021/06/23/us/pedestrian-bridge-collapse-washington-dc/index.html

37 years ago, a different pedestrian bridge over Kenilworth: Truck Demolishes D.C. Footbridge, Snagging Traffic

alex wrote:
While I don't work for the man (or any politican for that matter), I will say that Jeff Flake is pretty badass.

I wonder if Alex still thinks Jeff Flake is pretty badass?

And this seems like the right thread to post this pic:

Anyone who has driven that stretch on 295 knows it’s pretty dire


Somewhat abandoned really

The gentrifiers have barely begun to establish themselves in Anacostia. They're probably waiting to see what happens with RFK.

And now DC:

https://wtop.com/dc/2021/07/1-trapped-others-injured-in-nw-dc-building-collapse/

….and the forum already has a "bridge collapse" thread!

grateful wrote:
….and the forum already has a "bridge collapse" thread!

We’ve always been streets ahead.

wow the bad takes on this are staggering..

someone blue tick genius is claiming this was is all an "orchestrated distraction from the Piddy news" as he points to the lights on cranes as evidence it was a series of explosions that took down the bridge..

we really absolutely live in a terrible timeline.

grateful wrote:
….and the forum already has a "bridge collapse" thread!

My favorite Bridges Leon.

I'm betting yours is the guy from the Big Lebowski.

kosmo wrote:
wow the bad takes on this are staggering..

someone blue tick genius is claiming this was is all an "orchestrated distraction from the Piddy news" as he points to the lights on cranes as evidence it was a series of explosions that took down the bridge..

we really absolutely live in a terrible timeline.

Kooks, cranks, and trolls have existed forever, they just didn't have easily accessed platforms until recently. Add an idiot's idea of free speech and we have the current crisis.

Excellent photo from WaPo showing just how enormous the ship is compared to the bridge.