I remember when Obama’s California sppech came to light, saying that he would bankrupt coal companies, only 3-4 days before the election. I remember the Coal Union people in WV trying to get the word out to their members, to not support Obama in the election. It was too little too late, but, some there at least tried, unlike in PA, where they kept this information very quiet. But, if you consider they have a Democrat Governor, and, Rockafeller, who the residents put in office, what else would they have expected to happen. Obama talked alot about his plans for Green Energy during the campaign. Rockafeller knew exactly what would happen to the state’s biggest industry. Yet, the voters still voted for their demise. The coal companies have been on the losing end,, no matter what they have done, and whatever monies have been spent to improve it as a cleaner fuel. I’m sure that federal monies have been spent on those techonologies, all to be thrown out, no matter what gains they have made.

http://www.redstate.com/vladimir/2009/09/07/our-epa-keeping-the-environment-safe-for-mayflies/

Mayflies are not endangered, mind you; far from it. The water the coal miners put in the streams just changes the balance in favor of other insect species on a very local level.

does it say that the Federal Government shall have the power to create the EPA and regulate coal mining? The only basis that can be found is an overly broad interpretation of the commerce clause.

As it stands, the commerce clause can be used to justify just about anything so long as it substantially affects interstate commerce. This extends even to a farmer storing too much wheat in his barn. And to a state that wants to exploit its natural resources.

I say until the Supreme Court regresses from the New Deal era acceptance that the commerce clause provides the basis for an nearly unlimited range of Federal powers, we won’t have a Federal government with limited enumerated powers that our founders intended, and that is required for a thriving Republic.

for selling out the state and it will all once again be sunshine and roses. After all, did they not do the same to the Pennsylvania steel industry in decades past?

west va is a hotbed of gimme gimme democrats, that is why they reelect the prince of pork, bob byrd.

West Virginia looks to be sent straight to third-world status if the War on Coal is won. I only pass through the state while driving, but from what I can tell they don’t have a whole lot more than turnpike fees and coal industry.
Maybe they are somewhat to blame for not doing enough to diversify their economy and bring in other industries, maybe there is more to it than I am aware of. But whatever the reasons, it seems to be clear that this administration is basically alright with tossing this state aside.

Perhaps this is the result of an illiterate workforce depending on the MSM for news. Or the force of habit is so strong that their hands mindlessly gravitate toward the “DEM” candidate, even whwen the Dem is inimical to their interests.

Remember this guys?

http://newsbusters.org/blogs/noel-sheppard/2008/11/03/video-obamas-bankrupting-coal-industry-remarks

It is somewhat of a mystery, why anyone is shocked by this. Not unlike the Jewish vote going to the Dem Party by 80%, even though most Dems are against Jewish concerns and are pro-Arab, pro-Palestinian, and therefore anti-Israel.

Why would Jews be amazed at BIG BRObama’s hostility toward Israel?

But they have a little bipolar disorder when it comes to their statewide elected officials. There is a lesson to be learned here – half measures do no good. If you are going to go R, go R.

the quintessential heart of the rust belt and the central theater of King Coal and I can’t express the frustration I had during the elections last year when I tried to read Obama’s own words to my family and friends that still live there.

They scoffed and made fun of me for listening to Rush…you all know the line…”Who told you that…Rush Limbaugh?”

Well…now they’re getting smacked in the face with the reality of it…I wish I could take pleasure in their anguish and it takes immense self discipline to refrain from saying “I told you so”!

The “Big Tent” analogy isn’t the correct one…the correct one is a MAGNET…we need to be a MAGNET that draws these independents in who are sick and tired of what’s going on in Washington—Fred Thompson

The media tried to stifle it, but we knew…. we tried to warn them.

…this truth:

“So there is no excuse for not knowing this all along; and any less at being affronted. Angry, yes – but not affronted.”

The same sentiment applies to each and every one of the so-called moderates who are now deserting Obama. Where were these people for the last two years? None of Obama’s actions, not a single, solitary one, should come as a surprise to anyone qualified to be walking around outdoors without an orderly and a straightjacket.

I tremble for the future of my country when such ignoramuses exercise their right to vote.

Its a little cynical to strategize like this. But Byrd probably isnt going to be around much longer. The governor has the power of appointment and succession is rather quick. WV is trending heavily Right.

The Democratic governor should feel pressure to appoint a fairly conservative Blue Dog. WV Democrats should remember that Obama sold them out and that their new Democratic Senator owes Obama nothing, especially on cap and trade.

…and it probably be our job to remin West Virginians that. And of course, this will be ammo.

Wonder how the residents of WV feel being treated like bargaining chips? As said, it was all so predictable.

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I love how Joe Manchin “called the EPA moves part of a stealth campaign to stifle the industry.”

Obama came out and said it as plain as day that he wanted to bankrupt the coal companies. Stealth? Did those coal workers think their jobs would still be around after their employers went bankrupt? I suppose their union bosses convinced them Obama would take care of them, huh?

I am so grateful the gulf coast didn’t have a Katrina this year. Besides being so thankful their were no life/property losses, it meant that Obama didn’t have the excuse to declare a national emergency to take over oil/gas production/refineries. During Katrina the Dept. of Homeland Security took over the refinery where my husband works. A local oil distributor had his tanker & driver “hijacked” for a week. Even though Bush was Pres., it made me extremely nervous how quickly gov.’t can move in & take over. Now that the price of oil is rising, oil execs will be before Congress being raked over the coals having to explain why they are such “greedy” capitalists. As with the car industry, banking, etc., don’t be surprised if the gov.’t MUST step in to ensure “fair” oil & gas prices. Of course this will bankrupt them, & thus the gov.’t MUST step in because they will be too big to fail.

should feel sorry for those who supported Obama and now find themselves, their family, their children, and their grandchildren screwed.

So far, it is only a suspicion.

PA went for Obama, although I suppose the coal-mining areas supported McCain. States in the rust belt like MI and OH don’t have that excuse. Everybody in MI knew that Democratic environmental policy would be bad for the auto industry, but the majority blindly voted for Obama anyway.

How’s that hope and change working out for you now?

You are reaping what you ‘ve sown.

PrezBO stated he would bankrupt the coal industry. Still Ohio and Pennsylvania voted for the looter in chief. Not sure about WV. You poor ignorant fools who support the socialist party and their minions are now getting that hope and change that was promised you!

And if that don’t make you mad, then nothing will. Its time to vote all the looters and crooks out of office. Start in 2010.

Bring back the America we all know and love!

WV has the best-paved roads in the US, because Sen Byrd is on the Transportation committee. They also have more roads and buildings named after Sen Byrd than any other human being, alive or dead.

I wonder what powers the state of WV reserves to itself to exercise, to protect its coal industry from the EPA. To basically tell the EPA to go fly a kite, and resume mining operations. It merely has to invoke Article X and tell the Feds they are out of line.