Everything is expendable

Whitson posts a WaPo article on pillaging of the west for oil interests.

"It is our obligation to use the land wisely, and sometimes not to use it at all," said James L. Connaughton, chairman of the White House Council on Environmental Quality.

According to the obvious code words, it appears that a wise-use cretin is in charge.

Ward Wise, who serves as the Pinedale mayor's assistant, said the economic boost from gas production in the past was often short-lived.

Listen to the true Wise-man, on the reality of the situation.

Overall, a fascinating article, in particular, I learned that wild horses have become a nuisance. After learning that prairie dogs have also recently become a nuisance, you have to wonder what the next excuse will be.