Comments on: Senator Mark Begich’s Arctic 7-Pack

By: mlaiuppa

mlaiuppa — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 23:20:50 +0000

So who is Begich going to be more afraid of. The NRA or MoveOn.org?

By: Blooper

Blooper — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 19:32:41 +0000

Bystander: NRA?

By: Bystander

Bystander — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:53:38 +0000

So why is Begich the LONE Dem not committed to vote for Sotomayor?

By: witsendnj

witsendnj — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:22:54 +0000

Can we clone him?

By: freeper

freeper — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 11:43:46 +0000

When it’s boiled down, what I see is Begich pandering to the Native vote, and he is putting up the pretext of ‘caring for the environment and science’ simply as a means to justify more extractive resource development.

The newly elected so-called ‘Democratic’ junior senator Begich, in his first official act, joined with the Repugnants in their efforts to torpedo Obama’s stimulus package,

Begich has since sided with the military-industrial corporations while backing continuation of Ronnie Raygun’s insanity driven failed Star Wars missile defense, not to mention his siding with the obstructionists concerning the appointment of Sotomayor, and the excising of the public option from health care reform.

You folks who are praising Begich aren’t paying attention to much beyond the false image Begich has provided, and the self-aggrandizing public relations promotions.

Best look a bit deeper into this self-styled ‘Democrat’.

The image hasn’t been backed up in reality.

Ever hear of a guy named Lieberman?

Some used to call him a ‘Democrat’ too.

By: mlaiuppa

mlaiuppa — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 07:56:24 +0000

Did he mention the salmon or subsistence fishing?

By: dowl

dowl — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 05:58:28 +0000

I am happy for you all in AK with Sen. Mark Begich leading. The video is playing rather slowly; it would not play earlier when I tried. Change happens when one hits the ground running. It seems that your new senator cares. IMO, it would be good for him resist being a ‘blue dog’ democratic republican. I hope he is progressive, he sounds like he is.

Today, the Chicago Sun-Times picked up an AP story ‘King salmon run dry in Alaska, some blame pollock fishing for killing off Natives’ vital food source.’ Nick Andrew Jr., executive direct of the Ohagamuit Traditional Council is quoted in the article along with a picture from 2001 with an unidentified salmon fisherman on the Yukon River.

By: Paul

Paul — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 05:34:59 +0000

Glad to see Mark moving forward.
SO glad he won the election, is proving his worth and is touch with the many long term issues facing this world/country.
Now if our other senator can get her head out of the sand…..

By: Lee

Lee — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 03:06:05 +0000

I watched the complete video, and I am very impressed with your Senator Begich. He is thoughtful and sincere in his wanting to do the best for all of Alaska. He will be able to get people to work with him, and help him do what is best for your state. You can be proud of this one.

By: Lee323

Lee323 — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 02:32:30 +0000

“He pointed to a recent study by the University of Alaska’s Institute of Social and Economic Research that estimates the impacts of climate change will increase the cost of maintaining or replacing current public infrastructure in Alaska by as much as $6 billion.”

Very sobering estimates that should get more attention.