A reminiscence
We have previously made the comparison but we’re not aware that anyone else has despite the fact that we think it is as perfect a metaphor for the Barack Obama presidency it is possible to make.
The Gold King mine spill, which occurred in August of 2015 is a stunning exclamation point for the arrogant disregard for average Americans and the gross ineptitude of the bullying bureaucrats Obama has placed in key positions throughout his administration.
Caused by the incredible incompetence of the EPA, led by the pompous, swaggering, sarcastic, mannish-looking Gina McCarthy, the spill produced a “river of gold”… a ‘beautiful’ sight, seeming to hold the promise of wonder and hope…a lot like many voters saw Barack Obama and his presidency (not to mention a certain WSJ columnist named Peggy Noonan).
But like Obama, it was an illusion which concealed a toxic and dangerous mix which would pollute and transform the landscape for decades if not forever!
And like every other Obama-caused disaster, no one in his corrupt administration is held accountable…unlike the relentless pursuit, punishment, and the public execution of a major corporation’s (BP) reputation.
Via The Albuquerque Journal: (excerpt)
Scientist warns of future problems from mine spill
By Brett Berntsen / The Daily Times, Farmington, N.M. (TNS)
FARMINGTON — Northern New Mexico has only seen the “tip of the iceberg” when it comes to contamination from the Gold King Mine spill, according to the New Mexico Environment Department’s chief scientist.
Scientist Rich Dembowski shared that warning at a Citizens’ Advisory Committee meeting Monday evening at San Juan College.
The committee was established to address residents’ concerns after a cleanup crew working for the Environmental Protection Agency accidentally released more than three million gallons of contaminated mine waste into the Animas River near Silverton, Colo., in August.
In an illustrated slideshow, Dembowski explained to the audience that heavy metals, particularly lead, still saturate river banks north of Farmington. As spring run-off begins, Dembowski said the contaminants could wash downstream.
From there, he said, one can only imagine where the pollutants will go.
“We know heavy metals get taken up into the food chain,” he said.
Dembowski criticized the EPA, railing on the federal agency’s slow response to potential health issues stemming from the mine spill.
“I’m amazed at the push-back we’re still getting, especially in light of Flint, Michigan,” he said, referring to a recent scandal involving lead contamination in the city’s water supply.
DLH
