Corps changes to shoreline... good or bad?

[MOPanfisher]

OK, from what I can see and find the COE hasn't changed anything.  What has happened essentially is they gone back to the previous, already approved plan that they have been operating under for quite a while.  I strongly encourage anyone interested to bookmark the COE website for Table Rock, there is a ton of information on the proposed plan and the one they are currently operating under.  The Little Rock District Public Affairs Office is unlikely to ever be allowed to come onto a forum such as this and provide specific answers to questions as it is a public forum instead of a Govt owned and operated one, however they can and probably will be adding information to their official website.  It has a LOT of information on it.

[dblades]

They may have gone back to an old plan but didn't we have a couple of years of public input and such for a NEW plan going forward? Wasn't  that why the moratorium was put in place, till the new plan was finalized. All short circuited by a supposed 800 emails to our "elected reps".

[MOPanfisher]

Basically yes. 

[vernon]

21 hours ago, dblades said:

They may have gone back to an old plan but didn't we have a couple of years of public input and such for a NEW plan going forward? Wasn't  that why the moratorium was put in place, till the new plan was finalized. All short circuited by a supposed 800 emails to our "elected reps".

The elected reps "thoroughly" review the 800 emails, paying particular attention to and counting how many of those sort of agree with their position, as in: "I received 'countless' emails from my constituents supporting and encouraging this legislation.  Clearly, the people have spoken."

They then consult with their realtor friends, bankers and lawyers and then make the decision that is "in the best interest of the people" so they can then say: 

"I am extremely excited and beyond optimistic about the promise and potential that this bill holds for all of the affected communities and, most importantly, all of the fine people throughout our great state that will benefit beyond measure from its implementation.  This is indeed a great day for all of the state of Missouri but especially for those who enjoy water recreation all that our wonderful outdoors has to offer.  We are truly blessed."

Or something like that anyways.........

Man, I've become a cynical old fart.

 

[MOPanfisher]

Wow, Vernon I though I was cynical, and not believing/trusting of elected legislators.  

[vernon]

2 hours ago, MOPanfisher said:

Wow, Vernon I though I was cynical, and not believing/trusting of elected legislators.  

Maybe I'm just in a bad mood?

Nah, I really am that cynical.

I had the distinct non pleasure of drafting or editing lots of statements, releases and similar garbage during my latter years at the COE and, worse yet, got to be pretty good at it.  

I was close enough to know what was really going on but was also one of the people charged with creating a believable misrepresentation of the facts that would sound genuine and not in any way tarnish the image of elected officials.

I guess that's one of the reasons that I keep trying to defend and explain the position of the COE because I know who's really pulling all of the strings and how the COE constantly has to not only eat it but then try to make it sound palatable.

Even after five years away, it's still pretty easy to read through the spin and know exactly what kind of crap is really going on and know who the true beneficiaries are.

Hint - it ain't us or the COE.

Most disheartening is the fact that it's standard operating procedure throughout the federal government.

I think I liked it better way back before I knew any better and just thought they were all fools.

[Old plug]

Do not call yourself cycnicsl call yourself right. Look closely at how they operate. I have said this several times on here if you want   to fight with any political group or agency go to the press. 

[vernon]

12 minutes ago, Old plug said:

Do not call yourself cycnicsl call yourself right. Look closely at how they operate. I have said this several times on here if you want   to fight with any political group or agency go to the press. 

Unfortunately, they've both become pretty much the same thing these days.