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yellowcanine

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7. The document at issue—dated January 7, 2015—is an administrative order

Reply to Octafish (Original post)

Fri Jan 29, 2016, 11:28 AM

Jan 2016

showing the state had decided to provide bottled-water coolers "positioned near water fountains" in state offices so that workers could "choose which water to drink."

And I have to wonder - were any signs placed on the water fountains suggesting the water might not be safe to drink? This is what is generally done in these situations. A bottled-water cooler generally doesn't just show up with no explanation. Besides the signs, there would be emails sent out to occupants of the building explaining the presence of the coolers. And the signs are there as a reminder and for anyone who missed or is not on the email list. "Choosing which water to drink" is pure bullshit.

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While Flint Was Being Poisoned, State Workers "Quietly" Provided Water Coolers [View all] Octafish Jan 2016 OP

I saw that on Maddow.Amazing SummerSnow Jan 2016 #1

Members of Michigan government knew the water was poison. Octafish Jan 2016 #3

They should all be locked up.Where's the justice. SummerSnow Jan 2016 #5

That is approaching depravity. Get the lead out of getting Snyder removed from office. JimDandy Jan 2016 #2

It is depraved. Octafish Jan 2016 #4

Yes I saw this. Could be the "smoking gun" which brings down Rick Snyder. yellowcanine Jan 2016 #6

They've tried to maneuver the DEM State Treasurer into harm's way. Octafish Jan 2016 #9

The document at issue—dated January 7, 2015—is an administrative order yellowcanine Jan 2016 #7

Snyder's claiming executive privilege when it comes to the memo trail. Octafish Jan 2016 #10

If Snyder hides behind EP his goose is cooked for sure. yellowcanine Jan 2016 #15

Snyder is completing the coverup. nilesobek Jan 2016 #22

Aren't water coolers rather common? Calista241 Jan 2016 #8

Water coolers next to drinking fountains spewing brown sludge may be a sign. Octafish Jan 2016 #11

Not usually installed next to an existing water fountain and accompanied by a water advisory. yellowcanine Jan 2016 #13

Well, i'd say that looks pretty damning. Calista241 Jan 2016 #17

Doesn't the DOJ need to investigate? WhaTHellsgoingonhere Jan 2016 #12

So can the MI governor get fucking recalled or what? Blue_Tires Jan 2016 #14

It's not just Flint Holly_Hobby Jan 2016 #16

More here KamaAina Jan 2016 #18

Dismissed & ridiculed, Va Tech researchers fought to prove Flint's water was unsafe Duppers Jan 2016 #19

Virginia Tech professor used his own money. Here's how to help... Octafish Jan 2016 #20

Thank You! nt Duppers Jan 2016 #21