8 Comments
User's avatar
Talia Giordano's avatar

Ah yes. A veritable “who’s who” of far-right legislators.

So, why are they against stewardship of our water? Because they have a different, more lucrative use for it: crypto and data mining. Both of these mining ventures generate substantial heat, which requires millions of gallons of water per year for hydroelectric power and server coolant. Idaho currently has eight data facilities. Seventeen crypto mining operations have inquired about opening centers in Idaho.

No wonder musk is looting all the Federal agencies for data. With Idaho’s extremist legislators on his side, elon’s got big plans for Idaho’s water and they don’t include our “Famous Potatoes”.

deborah hennessy's avatar

Yikes… I have not even thought about that.

Talia Giordano's avatar

At the recent Bernie/AOC rally in Nampa, featured speaker, Dem. Rep. Todd Achilles spoke about how important Idaho’s land is to Idahoans. It’s their livelihoods, their identity and their soul! Our water is a part of Idahoans’ soul too, especially among Native cultures.

Quite simply, we cannot let heartless billionaires and careless corporations steal our legacy out from under us.

Talia Giordano's avatar

You’re right. They should be.

Thank you for respecting our First Nations citizens (a.k.a. the real Americans).

deborah hennessy's avatar

I always try to mention Native Americans in any of my comments on Idaho’s water or land. Some issues should just be obvious to all Idahoans and Americans.

Talia Giordano's avatar

You’re right. It should be.

Thank you for respecting our First Nations citizens (a.k.a. the real Americans).

Deborah Rose's avatar

Another important message, Greg.

David Cooper's avatar

These are not serious legislators.

The excuses the TF four gave in the 445 debate were pathetic. Kohl says he's wanting to hear from stakeholders this summer. That was your job last year, genius. The bill has been in development since summer.

It's time everybody realized this requires action in the GOP primary. Be prepared.