Letter: Oil-field convoy

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Well, I don't really care about your insults. I always consider the source. The rest is just false accusation which is also par for the course.

The issue is being dumped ... Read More 

Well, I don't really care about your insults. I always consider the source. The rest is just false accusation which is also par for the course.

The issue is being dumped on by the oil industry. Its complete BS to create a 400-yard convoy and shut down HW97 just because they don't give a hoot about the people who live in Wilson Co. No, I won't drive 15 miles out of my way to attempt to get around the convoy. Bowing down and licking the hand of my Marathon Oil is not my way, perhaps its yours.. may your chains lay lightly upon you.

If my only choice is 1) let the oil people take a dump on me and my family or 2) tell them to find a new route to Karnes Co. then sorry, I'm going to pick #2 every time.

The simple fact is - Had Marathon Oil, or whoever that rig belonged to, REALLY cared about creating a partnership with the people of Wilson Co. then they would have broken that rig move into multiple smaller chunks with miles of separation so people would not be forced to attempt hazardous passing to get around it. Its not called NIMBY, its called treat us with respect or we'll kick you out.

As far as the "many jobs" - many jobs for out-of-towners you mean.

So Muse, Grouch.. YOU go vote for Obama and his handouts. I'll vote for officials who care about the quality of life in this county. If the Sheriff is the problem (I'm not saying he is, but some do) then perhaps it is time for new ideas.

 

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Oh lookie, the Muse has made it! Now we can have ourselves a down-home insult festival and get completely off topic as usual.

 

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Russell I completely agree. If I ain't gettin' a check I am against it. To hell with the hundreds of jobs brought about by the oil industry. They should share with us. ... Read More 

Russell I completely agree. If I ain't gettin' a check I am against it. To hell with the hundreds of jobs brought about by the oil industry. They should share with us. It's not fair. Vote for Obama and get your check!

 

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the annoy the bejesus out of me to, and i run a trucking company for a living. However my trucks are well kept, always in dot complaince, and my drivers have to have at ... Read More 

the annoy the bejesus out of me to, and i run a trucking company for a living. However my trucks are well kept, always in dot complaince, and my drivers have to have at least 8 years of over the road experience. these gravel haulers are brand new, their equipment is shoddy at BEST, the reason they are going 40mph is one of 2 reasons....1. they are severly over legal weight 2. there maintance is so horrible that they can not suffeciently haul a legal weight...either way it is illegal and they should be shut down...nothing against trucking companies in general, but obey the law, keep your trucks in good working order, hire experienced drivers and the community will have a lot more respect for you...

 

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Beji....and all of your comments have thoughtful insights.
and tremendous wisdom. Give me a break. If you don't
like the message, attach the messenger. So now, you
have ... Read More 

Beji....and all of your comments have thoughtful insights.
and tremendous wisdom. Give me a break. If you don't
like the message, attach the messenger. So now, you
have elevated yourself to the position of Wilson
county censor. Round up all the dissenters and transport
them elsewhere. First they came for the critics.
Read the 1st amendment to the constitution, you
simple twit. If you don't like my comments, don't
read them. I always read all comments because I enjoy
all dissent no matter how shortsighted it is.

 

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Grouch: You're just a loudmouthed jerk who never contributes anything but hateful snide comments in any forum you post in. If you actually had any valid points, people ... Read More 

Grouch: You're just a loudmouthed jerk who never contributes anything but hateful snide comments in any forum you post in. If you actually had any valid points, people might actually discuss them.
Where's Alvin? DTR? I mean, lets get the whole group of losers posting in this thread like you do everywhere else and hi-jack any useful discussion.

 

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Another complaint from a NIMBY. Talk about entitlement,
this guy must think that the roadways were made solely
for his use. To think that a citizen of this nation
would ... Read More 

Another complaint from a NIMBY. Talk about entitlement,
this guy must think that the roadways were made solely
for his use. To think that a citizen of this nation
would petition law enforcement to harass a valid
business that is in the process of producing energy
for this nation is scary. It has been my experience
that the number of fools met on the roadways is dependent
on the type of driver making the complaint. BTW, Stockdale is easily bypassed by a FM road. Get a
county map so you won't have to stew about traffic.

 

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It has been brought to my attention that DPS was called in by someone other than the Sheriff (I'm going off what the Deputy told me). If someone has the specifics for this ... Read More 

It has been brought to my attention that DPS was called in by someone other than the Sheriff (I'm going off what the Deputy told me). If someone has the specifics for this please add to the discussion.