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Yep, the clock is ticking - for another thirty three months. Who knows, "we the people" of Florida could re-elect him for another term. If anyone holds that this development will rise to the level of having Gov. Scott removed from office, I believe such thought is mistaken.
Let us keep things in perspective; HSR is hardly that burning an issue to the public at large. But oh well, unlike Illinois, Florida does have term limits.
Posts: 9976 | From: Clarendon Hills, IL USA (BNSF Chicago Sub MP 18.71) | Registered: Apr 2002
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Both links hold equal credibility with me - and I for one, ascribe to neither.
But this topic illustrates why in all likelihood a far greater percentage of the participants here line up at the Firehouse on "that Tuesday in November" than does the eligible population as a whole.
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What's the difference no matter what the numbers are the final cost of any goverment project will be millions over the initial figures.
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One of my favorite signs I saw at an anti-war march in the 70's was "Impeach Cambodia or Something?". With the current mood of the country, there might even be pre-election groups promoting impeaching whoever wins.
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quote:Originally posted by Tanner929: What's the difference no matter what the numbers are the final cost of any goverment project will be millions over the initial figures.
Not always. Quite a few of the DART (Dallas) contracts came in under the estimate.
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Favorite protest sign (at a TEA party rally); Keep the government out of my Medicare!
And Ocala Mike: when you vote do the church bells klang? LOL
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The Times has a solid lead editorial appearing today regarding where the rescinded HSR funds ought to be allocated. Three guesses and the first two don't count (hint; NEC):
The agreement between Congress and the White House to virtually eliminate money for high-speed rail is harebrained. France, China, Brazil, even Russia, understand that high-speed rail is central to future development. Not Washington.
The budget package eliminated about $1 billion that President Obama had wanted to add to the current budget, and it rescinded $400 million of $2.4 billion that was already designated for high-speed rail this year.
That money was supposed to go to Florida, but it’s now up for grabs after Gov. Rick Scott mindlessly rejected a plan to build the first high-speed rail corridor between Orlando and Tampa. Despite the vast support of business, Governor Scott claimed it would be too costly for the state government. It turns out that a lot of other governors — including 11 of Mr. Scott’s Republican colleagues — would love that money.
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has to choose among 90 proposals from 24 states, the District of Columbia and Amtrak — $10 billion worth in all. The real scandal is that Washington won’t pay most of them.
Two areas stand out on that list: the Northeast corridor from Boston to Washington; and California
Be sure to review the Reader's Comments, some, be they favorable or otherwise to rail passenger interests, appear quite thoughtful.
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My personal opinion is that we have already sunk enough money into the NEC. If we are going to do anything else there, it should be major, such as a completely new line across Baltimore or replacing the drawbridges with high level bridges on a, where appropriate, striaghter alignment. Anything else is simply makeup on the pig.
Let's build California post haste so that people can see ane experience what a real high speed railroad should be like - that is, if we can keep the NIMBY's and the make it cheaper regardless of how it downgrades the system people from prevailing.
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