IF THERE'S A BUCK TO BE MADE, WE WANT TO BE THERE!
Port of Shelton Commissioner Jay Hupp, at a recent meeting of the Port Commission, released a statement in support of Simpson's latest totally separate enterprise to be named Nuclear United Technology Systems, LLC (NUTS). The operation center for this new enterprise will be located at a site next to the other completely separate operation that Simpson plans to not run, the proposed Solomon incinerator.
As a renewable energy project, NUTS will recycle radioactive waste into fuel for home heating systems and anti-terrorist defensive weapons. This new application of technology became possible only after the EPA ruled that radioactive contamination is a renewal resource. The local Chamber and the NRA are developing an ad campaign to encourage home owners to invest in this new technology as it will create jobs for our area.
Mason County Commissioner Tim Sheldon said he too supported the new job creator in the county, but wanted to know if trees could be included in the recycling mixture in order to create a truly green product.
Of course, not everyone supported the NUTS idea. Environmentally concerned citizens began asking questions at the Port meeting, but were soon escorted out by members of the ad hoc security committee of the pilots association, with Jack Krause commanding. Krause said, "They are just so disruptive and mean-spirited."
When asked if there might a pollution problem with the operation being so close to the harbor, Steve Bloomfield, known locally as the Clam Pirate, and a member of the Backroom Boys Consortium, answered from the audience. He suggested that any pollution from the new plant would benefit the shellfish industry for two reasons: the radiation absorbed by the oysters would kill harmful bacteria, and the glow would make it easy to harvest oysters at night.
Port Commissioner Miles objected to the proposed project, and inquired as to what official role the Port played in Simpson's latest plan. Port Executive Director John Dobson responded, "If there's a buck to be made, we want to be there! And, don't forget the jobs!"
Commissioners Hupp and Wallitner then turned their backs to Commissioner Miles and pointedly snubbed him until the meeting was adjourned.
PARODY OR PROPHECY?
And missing from Reporter Cox' report was the fact that the new company, who is also not Simpson, will be entitled to local, state and federal subsidies, tax breaks, rebates, and any other sort of help our elected officials can provide because, as well all know: CORPORATIONS ARE PEOPLE TOO.
ReplyDeleteIf it replaces Simpson's other new company, PUPPY ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES,Inc.(PET), I'm all for it.
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