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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsH20 Man begins his hunger strike today.
He'll be sending me updates when he can (his computer went to the zoo, so he has to use the library computer for emails and such).
Check in here, and show your support.
Best of luck, Pat. We're right there with you.
Cerridwen
(13,260 posts)spanone
(135,919 posts)xchrom
(108,903 posts)patrice
(47,992 posts)Magoo48
(4,722 posts)handmade34
(22,759 posts)"...call NYS Senator Tom Libous,...tell him (to) talk to the leaders of the grass roots groups that are opposed to hydrofracking...He has offices in Binghamton and Albany. The Binghamton phone numbesr are: 607-773-8771, and 877-854-2687. The Albany number is: 518-455-2677. His e-mail is: senatorsenatorlibous.com
"...also call Governor Andrew Cuomo on this. You do not have to be a New York State resident. His phone number is: 518-474-8390
Governor Cuomo has appointed his ex-brother-in-law, environmental attorney Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., to an advisory position on hydrofracking in New York State....Robert has the Governor's ear, and he knows me. It would be good if people called his office at Pace University, and tell his secretary, Mary Beth Postman, to have Robert call Cuomo on this issue. That number is: 914- 422-4343..."
upi402
(16,854 posts)Thank you!
MinervaX
(169 posts)Good luck, Pat!
Javaman
(62,534 posts)sorry, couldn't resist.
Good luck!
blue neen
(12,335 posts)blue neen
(12,335 posts)This is what the Gas Industry is doing to our nation's environment.
grntuscarora
(1,249 posts)to accept wastewater and chemical impoundments as close as 300 feet and well pads & drill rigs as close as 500 ft from schools, homes and health facilities.
This insanity has got to stop.
blue neen
(12,335 posts)We can't even write letters to the editors of newspapers in this area because they are all owned by Richard Mellon Scaife. Every bit of content that goes into those papers is monitored...it's all pro-corporate, pro-fracking, all day, everyday.
The people around here, many of them seniors without internet access, read these "newspapers" and are being brainwashed into thinking that the Gas Companies and Tom Corbett have our best interests in mind!
We need to get the word out somehow. I honor H20 Man for the sacrifice he is making to his health to draw attention to the horrid practices of BIG OIL and GAS.
Pennsylvania is already being systematically destroyed. I hope other states wake up before it's too late for them.
wakemewhenitsover
(1,595 posts)barbtries
(28,817 posts)stay healthy as you can H20 Man!
shanti
(21,675 posts)stay strong, you are not alone!
bigtree
(86,013 posts). . . on principle, alone.
We'll see what we can do to highlight your efforts, Pat.
Fire Walk With Me
(38,893 posts)OhioChick
(23,218 posts)Canuckistanian
(42,290 posts)Good luck, Mr. Waterman.
OneGrassRoot
(22,920 posts)upi402
(16,854 posts)The hottest place in hell should be reserved for those who remain silent in times of moral crisis.
bleever
(20,616 posts)by Dr. Seuss is, amazingly, a great parable for what he's doing.
It's about one little boy, fishing in one little pool, who is ridiculed, but who knows that underground that pool may be connected to all the oceans and creatures of the world.
Probably my favorite Dr. Seuss book. I had a flash of recognition when I first heard Pat's real surname.
We're with you, H2O Man!
rosesaylavee
(12,126 posts)Making the calls and hope others are doing the same. Hunger strikes can sometimes not turn out too well if those in authority don't act quickly. As H2OMan has said many times, this ain't no tickle fight.
From the Truthout post on Friday:
"... NYS Senator Tom Libous, and tell him that they think he should talk to the leaders of the grass roots groups that... are opposed to hydrofracking. That doesn't mean that he will change his position on fracking. But an elected representative should be willing to listen to people he disagrees with. He really should welcome the opportunity, even if he isn't going to change our positions.
He has offices in Binghamton and Albany. The Binghamton phone numbesr are: 607-773-8771, and 877-854-2687. The Albany number is: 518-455-2677. His e-mail is: senator@senatorlibous.com .
People can also call Governor Andrew Cuomo on this. You do not have to be a New York State resident. His phone number is: 518-474-8390."
Major Hogwash
(17,656 posts)But, I don't think Senator Libous will want to hear from me.
I already know Cuomo won't.
rosesaylavee
(12,126 posts)and the great thing about Cuomo is that rumor has it he has presidential aspirations. Ha. If he screws up on this fracking thing, he can kiss those dreams goodbye.
Thanks for making the calls!
BlueIris
(29,135 posts)dana_b
(11,546 posts)and thanks for the updates, Will.
blaze
(6,388 posts)CaliforniaPeggy
(149,762 posts)Wind Dancer
(3,618 posts)We're with you in spirit, H20 Man. Good luck and stay safe.
Thanks for keeping us updated.
grntuscarora
(1,249 posts)nt
Solly Mack
(90,798 posts)Tuesday Afternoon
(56,912 posts)Rex
(65,616 posts)Let us know how things progress.
raouldukelives
(5,178 posts)Scurrilous
(38,687 posts)JitterbugPerfume
(18,183 posts)I admire you more than I can say.
annabanana
(52,791 posts)H2O Man
(73,668 posts)blue neen
(12,335 posts)It won't quell your stomach, but thank you so much for your courage.
Soylent Brice
(8,308 posts)stay strong and steadfast.
mmonk
(52,589 posts)WilliamPitt
(58,179 posts)Kingofalldems
(38,503 posts)Mira
(22,380 posts)So much thanks for your strength and courage.
Sending white light.
City Lights
(25,171 posts)hwmnbn
(4,279 posts)sellitman
(11,608 posts)I hope you are ok.
trumad
(41,692 posts)Agony
(2,605 posts)every perspective, from every town, village, hamlet and city. Because of systemic corruption neither the NYSDEC nor the NYS Legislature or Governor will act, without awesome pressure, to protect the citizens of NYS from harm caused by shale gas drilling. Thank you for your part.
Cheers!
Agony
jerseyjack
(1,361 posts)We need people like him alive, not dead.
mmonk
(52,589 posts)I took this picture last summer when he was fighting the good fight and speaking at Town Halls. He is holding the No Drill No Spill sign.
Go Pat go.
Major Hogwash
(17,656 posts)I can't remember what the accident was, but his son came to the forum and told us he was on the mend.
mmonk
(52,589 posts)Major Hogwash
(17,656 posts)mmonk
(52,589 posts)ellisonz
(27,711 posts)How does he know if he doesn't meet?
lunatica
(53,410 posts)mmonk
(52,589 posts)I'm glad I know him.
Taverner
(55,476 posts)Shankapotomus
(4,840 posts)BumRushDaShow
(129,877 posts)You have many supporters.
riderinthestorm
(23,272 posts)denbot
(9,901 posts)Um.. duh I'll save it and see if I can upload it.
grantcart
(53,061 posts)hootinholler
(26,449 posts)Mojorabbit
(16,020 posts)juajen
(8,515 posts)era veteran
(4,069 posts)lunatica
(53,410 posts)Little Star
(17,055 posts)PRETZEL
(3,245 posts)annabanana
(52,791 posts)"... NYS Senator Tom Libous, and tell him that they think he should talk to the leaders of the grass roots groups that... are opposed to hydrofracking. That doesn't mean that he will change his position on fracking. But an elected representative should be willing to listen to people he disagrees with. He really should welcome the opportunity, even if he isn't going to change our positions.
He has offices in Binghamton and Albany. The Binghamton phone numbesr are: 607-773-8771, and 877-854-2687. The Albany number is: 518-455-2677. His e-mail is: senator senatorlibous.com .
People can also call Governor Andrew Cuomo on this. You do not have to be a New York State resident. His phone number is: 518-474-8390."
Major Hogwash
(17,656 posts)I've been thinking of H2O Man all damn day!
bigtree
(86,013 posts)Major Hogwash
(17,656 posts)I wonder what the h-e-double-hockey-sticks is going on.