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Octafish

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

Reply to yellowcanine (Reply #6)

Fri Jan 29, 2016, 11:03 AM

Jan 2016

After failing to win the Democratic nomination to oppose Snyder in the gubernatorial campaign of 2010, Andy Dillon was invited to serve as State Treasurer.

The memos Snyder released say Dillon was the official who made the call to OK the switch to Flint River water.

Dillon said he thought Flint wouldn't be using the water to drink. Honest.

http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2016/01/former_michigan_state_treasure.html

Thing is, Dillon is one of the "centrist" Democrats who seems to reach across the aisle when the subject is money. So, it may be another case of following the green trail.

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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