Obviously not!But it certainly isn't the Dem governor's fault in California for their 'infrastructure' issues.
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Obviously not!But it certainly isn't the Dem governor's fault in California for their 'infrastructure' issues.
California has it all figured out.Another GOP-run shithole state that doesn’t invest in infrastructure
Why do you think municipal water supplies are issues for the state legislature?Just another example of a “red state legislature” failure. Then and Michigan just don’t want their citízens to take clean drinking water for granted!
Wow.But it certainly isn't the Dem governor's fault in California for their 'infrastructure' issues.
The right doesn't oppose trying. The right opposes the government having to have its hands on everything in trying to combat the problem.Wow.
California is trying, but still has big problems.
Therefore we should vote for the party that opposes trying.
Right wing logic in a nutshell.
Wow.
California is trying, but still has big problems.
Therefore we should vote for the party that opposes trying.
Right wing logic in a nutshell.
State guidelines...state regulation...state oversight...just like here in Iowa. Localities and states share in funding. In Iowa, we have “regional water boards” who are responsible for setting rates, budgets, etc....but the rules and refs are all state mandated.Third post in this thread is blaming the state legislature for the status of the municipal water supply.
Municipality is run by Democrats.
Legislature is run by Republicans.
Who do you think is responsible for the municipal water supply?
Just haven’t gathered enough of others peoples money yet.Wow.
California is trying, but still has big problems.
Therefore we should vote for the party that opposes trying.
Right wing logic in a nutshell.
BTW...these “boards” are not politically affiliated here....and usually listed at the very end of the ballot...next to hospital board candidates and dog catchers.State guidelines...state regulation...state oversight...just like here in Iowa. Localities and states share in funding. In Iowa, we have “regional water boards” who are responsible for setting rates, budgets, etc....but the rules and refs are all state mandated.
In other words, “don’t come here spouting facts that go against my false narratives. I have a mission to accomplish even if they are tinfoil hat/Alex Jones-esq.”Delete your account on the whys
Who is responsible for following those guidelines?State guidelines...state regulation...state oversight...just like here in Iowa. Localities and states share in funding. In Iowa, we have “regional water boards” who are responsible for setting rates, budgets, etc....but the rules and refs are all state mandated.
The right doesn't oppose trying.
Odd that there seems to be a consensus this is a local issue, yet Jackson is incredibly liberal
The state...that is who. The state can “shut it down” to....and again, the ultimate responsibility is the local governing water board...but their hands are tied by state and national politics in cases like this. You are looking at BILLIONS of $$ Here to correct the situation...and that means you need you local legislators (state and federal) working on getting you money. And I understand Mississippi is poorer than poor, but it’s politicians do have an obligation to their people.Who is responsible for following those guidelines?
You keep trying to deflect responsibility away from the people who are responsible.
EPA didn't mention the legislature.
They don't share your confusion on who is responsible here:
The EPA identified compliance deficiencies, including operational and maintenance concerns. The March 2020 Emergency Order required the City to address system deficiencies of immediate concern.
But you have no problem bailing out college kids who willingly signed loan documents and agreed to repay.The state...that is who. The state can “shut it down” to....and again, the ultimate responsibility is the local governing water board...but their hands are tied by state and national politics in cases like this. You are looking at BILLIONS of $$ Here to correct the situation...and that means you need you local legislators (state and federal) working on getting you money. And I understand Mississippi is poorer than poor, but it’s politicians do have an obligation to their people.
Again, the city of Jackson and the state of Mississippi immediately look to me to bail their asses out of their mess...while they refuse to adequately fund and pay for their utilities.
Why did the EPA cite the city instead of the state, if you are correct about who is responsible?The state...that is who.
Hahahah. Says you, voted wpoty because you’re such a joke.You are a running joke actually. How haven't you deleted your account yet is beyond me.
I said hard to feel sorry for,I feel sorry for the sane people that live there. A long time ago when we were living in the South Mrs. Lucas got a slightly better job offer than the one she had. I asked her why we'd move to the state that was somehow worse than the one we were living in? Sometimes I'd ask my co-workers why they didn't get tired of being first in everything bad, and last in everything good? Uniformly they'd say, "Thank God for Mississippi".
Priorities!I said hard to feel sorry for,
not impossible but you are right. I just wish people in these deep red states that tend to scream about the evils of socialism while being so dependent on federal hand outs even without disasters like this would wake up and acknowledge the hypocrisy and support investments in infrastructure
What part of "local" did you not comprehend?Yet "the State" is not. And won't increment taxes to pay for needed infrastructure.
I have somewhat of a problem with this....but I have more of a problem with politicians (both parties) who ignored problems and abuses and allowed these predator “colleges” ( primarily for profits) to receive federal money.But you have no problem bailing out college kids who willingly signed loan documents and agreed to repay.
Jackson, MS voted 93% for their democratic mayor.Was hoping this was a thread on how we could help fellow Americans dealing with a disaster, but instead we're 2 pages and counting of lefties celebrating other's misfortune bc they happen to live in a red state. Sad.
What part of "state" is too difficult for you to understand?What part of "local" did you not comprehend?
The part where people are (relatively) agreeing this is a LOCAL issue. (i.e. not 'state').What part of "state" is too difficult for you to understand?
States routinely support localities AND obtain federal grants for projects.
Tate Reeves looks a little out of place giving press conference updates on the crisis. He seems more at home talking about saving babies, woke Libs in Hollywood, cancel culture, and hunting down queer kids. Actual government stuff he isn't so good at.
It must have been sarcasm. Or, perhaps he's pissed the federal govt is stepping in to help?Why would you say that? He's forward leaning on infrastructure projects, especially water projects. He understands that thousands of water systems in the US are aging, inadequate, and vulnerable to climate change induced flooding.
Sarcasm would be clever. He's a moron.It must have been sarcasm. Or, perhaps he's pissed the federal govt is stepping in to help?
Where do cities get their money, Seminole? They tax and they bond...and I would assume, like most states, “the state” regulates these processes to some extent. Jackson is the largest city in Mississippi, correct? Isn’t it the state Capitol, too? Strange the the legislature isn’t somewhat of a force in the city. Government has to be the driving force of Jackson, doesn’t it?Jackson, MS voted 93% for their democratic mayor.
So all efforts will be focused on trying to blame the political tilt of the state for the actions (not) taken by the Democrats responsible for Jackson's water supply.
It is a state AND local issue. State sets standards, states "oversee' and states regulate.....the local here is "the water board" or whoever governs the day to day operations and the local city council.....and that is people N OT politics, if Jackson is like 90+% of America......If there indeed has been embezzelment/theft/misuse of public funds, folks need to go to jail! Its pretty damn simple. Again...that is NOT politics...it is "personal"......Sounds like Mississippi and Jackson need to raise more revenue to improve their water infrastructure......Just saw a piece on the local news about it....and honestly, the people of Jackson and Mississippi should be embarassed regarding the state of the water in their capital city! It has been DECADES of neglect that has gotten them to this condition.....the flood just was the tipping point for a disaster. However......it looks like a fertile bed for more "Mississippi" and "the South" jokes has been born!The part where people are (relatively) agreeing this is a LOCAL issue. (i.e. not 'state').
Cities routinely fund raise for city projects/improvements.
(and this thread has several people bitching about localities using federal funds for local issues, so again, you continue to talk out of both sides of your mouth. Practice not texting and driving before you delve into politics perhaps).
Utilities also bill their customers.Where do cities get their money, Seminole? They tax and they bond...and I would assume, like most states, “the state” regulates these processes to some extent.
Jackson is the largest city in Mississippi, correct? Isn’t it the state Capitol, too? Strange the the legislature isn’t somewhat of a force in the city.
Why are the elected Democratic officials in Jackson derelict in their duty to provide basic services?Government has to be the driving force of Jackson, doesn’t it?
Sounds to me like Mississippi has some serious tax/ revenues issues facing it. They can’t even support their infrastructure currently.
Iowa is routinely ranked in the top 10 in "best states to live" polls/articles.The only winner in this is Iowa might, I stress might, pass Mississippi on the "best States to live in" polls.
How cool would it be if Mississippi North ranks ahead of Mississippi South?
Reynolds must be so happy.
Another response direct from theThird post in this thread is blaming the state legislature for the status of the municipal water supply.
Municipality is run by Democrats.
Legislature is run by Republicans.
Who do you think is responsible for the municipal water supply?
As long as there are Democrats, Republicans have scapegoats!Another response direct from theFerengiRepublican Rules of Acquisition.
When Republicans at national and state levels make a huge mess - cutting taxes on the rich, stripping away protections, crippling responsible agencies, reducing state and federal funding, etc., etc. - find the local Dem to blame.
You ducked the question, which incidentally destroys the narrative you're trying to create.Another response direct from theFerengiRepublican Rules of Acquisition.
When Republicans at national and state levels make a huge mess - cutting taxes on the rich, stripping away protections, crippling responsible agencies, reducing state and federal funding, etc., etc. - find the local Dem to blame.
I really don't care. It's awful. Heads should roll.You ducked the question, which incidentally destroys the narrative you're trying to create.
Who do you think is responsible for the municipal water supply?