Comments by MamaSan
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Posted on June 28 at 3:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Did Govenor Palin tell Exxon to take a hike, yet? After the pathetic $500 million = $20,000 per victim in Cordova, I'd say "GET OUT Exxon".
Posted on June 28 at 3:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I'd be more than happy to work for SOA, Sarvissa. They either don't want me, or I have neglected to file a letter of application recently. Frankly, I couldn't afford the drive, but I'll give it a try.
Still, why are there so many vacancies, and why can't the SOA keep employees? That's red-flag for a prospective employee on a job search.
Pardon any referral to SOA employees, however, those folks seem to be the only ones able to afford living here. At least you're getting a raise, many are losing their jobs.
Posted on June 28 at 9 a.m. (Suggest removal)
The state’s fiscal year ends Tuesday, and the Department of Revenue is expecting record unrestricted revenues of about $9.8 billion, according to Cherie Nien.
Well, I'm glad the STATE of ALASKA is rich, looks like STATE of ALASKA employees will get a pay hike, added retirement, extra vacation. Maybe the STATE of ALASKA should employ everyone who lives here.
Posted on June 28 at 8:48 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I can see the headlines now," Alaskans freezing to death/can't afford oil to heat their homes, while the state racks in billions".
Those headlines will ensure A LOT of confidense in this state!
Posted on June 27 at 5:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I agree wholeheartedly with both the above statements. Waking up here is good enough, but we do live here and because we live here we are entitled thanks to Jay Hammond.
If we don't speak up to the powers that be, they won't remember.
Posted on June 27 at 11:47 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Yeah RIGHTON Yukonjohn!!!
That's what I'm talking about.
My living here and virtually all residents in Alaska contribute to the BIG picture, which suports not only oil development and production, but Tourism, fishing, mining. I love loving here but not when we're being SCR$%@D by the oil companys.
I'm entitled, you're entitled, and those, who don't think they aren't entitlted can go elsewhere. I'm going to stay and fight to get what I want and I think I deserve.
2NDLY, Tell Exxon to take a hike!
Posted on June 27 at 10:47 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Look Imusually right, I take care of myself rather well, so don't start pointing fingers "knowitall".
Logic tells me, if there is a refinery here, a pipeline here, well darn it we should be able to get fuel at a cost at least comparable to the places we ship the oil to.
I don't want a handout, however, if the parties involved with supplying petroleum that I'm forced to have to buy to survive here, those powers could find a solution to this inflation on ALASKA petroleum..
It's not just me facing hardship. Of course, the "have enough to live here anyway" vs the "have not quite enough to live here" can argue, "it's a handout". It's quite another matter when your hired help leaves town, who'll do the meanial work? You could supply "employee" housing, but how long will that last?
I like Fairbanks, but hey, there's plenty of warmer climates,...with cheaper fuel.
Posted on June 27 at 7:54 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I need to thank the editor for "touching" up my original letter. I think I said "S*%t or get off the pot".
Now ya know Bugger I didn't mean "GIVE" as in charity. I meant to say GIVE as in at least make the oil/gasoline available because oil at $5 per gallon really isn't AVAILABLE if you don't have $5.
Listen I can survive better than most on wood heat and walking. My complaint is that via the state of Alaska and the oil company's mismanagement, short-sightedness, stupid decisions or whatever I and my fellow residents are placed in a situation of dire need just to stay alive in a couple months.
Honestly, though if you are feeling sick due to the stress of people seeking to survive, this community does offer psychological counseling on a sliding scale at Fairbanks Community Health.
Posted on May 18 at 12:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Great story Theresa. Growing up in Southern Maine (1hr NO of Boston) our neighborhood was user friendly. We knew all our neighbors, save for the reclouse types. It's a healthier existance to know your neighbors and work together to keep your neighborhood safe, clean, funtioning as a neighborhood.
That childhood practice has stayed with me ever since. I've always sought to know my neighbors, respect their privacy and be willing to chat, lend a hand, or keep a watchful eye for crime.
I'm also reminded that good fences keep good neighbors,...lol.
On Keeping an eye on the neighborhood brings people together
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Posted on June 29 at 5:59 a.m. (Suggest removal)
The fact remains we live here, we endure the elements because we love Alaska. We Alaskans rreceive a fraction of oil profits. The Alaska constution says the resources belong to the people, yet the Alaska goverment "holds" all this money, which technically belongs to the people.
We are facing, like the rest of the nation a crisis in a couple months just to stay alive. The PFD money 42 billion plus isn't even directly invested by the people, the pfd money is invested by a panel, a group of people I don't even know.
We're living in a monarchy here. Technically we Alaskans are the richest people in tha nation, and many are forced to leave because the state keeps the money.
Well, like I said Alaska,....
EITHER "SHI& or get off the pot".
On Sixty-six days