Friday, January 17, 2014

Where are you Erin Brockovich?

West Virginia needs you!!!!  The president of the company that polluted the water for more than 300,000 residents, a company that has now declared bankruptcy, is also the owner of a newly established firm that will provide financial backing for the newly bankrupt one?????  Are you freaking kidding?

And yes...there is always a tune.....

Poison in the Well, 10,000 Maniacs, Natalie Merchant

"Tell me, what's gone wrong. I tilt my head there, under the faucet, but when I turn it on -- dry as paper. Call the neighbors. Who's to blame for what's going on? In the dark without a clue I'm just the same as you.
O, they tell us there's poison in the well, that someone's been a bit untidy and there's been a small spill. Not a lot. No, just a drop. There you are mistaken, you know you are. I wonder just how long they knew our well was poisoned but they let us just drink on.
O, they tell us there's poison in the well, that someone's been a bit untidy that there's been a small spill. All that it amounts to is a tear in a salted sea. That someone's been a bit untidy, they'll have it cleaned up in a week. 

But the week is over, now it's growing into years since I was told that I should be calm, there's nothing to fear here. But I drank that water for years, my wife and my children!
Tell me. Where to now? If your fight for a bearable life can be fought and lost in your backyard? O, don't tell us there's poison in the well, that someone's been a bit untidy, that there's been a small spill. And all that it amounts to is a tear in a salted sea. That someone's been a bit untidy, they'll have it cleaned up in a week."


Corporate America...just privatize it!  They'll always do the right thing?  Yes?  - c

2 comments:

  1. It's hard to believe that happened! Terrible situation, but I can't help but laugh at how you always know the perfect song! ;)

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  2. It is a strange condition. I will be seeking treatment soon!! Hee hee.

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