Corrupt politics<\/a><\/p>\nJack Dunavant, the chairman of Southside Concerned Citizens, rants about the Virginia Attorney General’s decision which is correct in saying that localities do not have the power to block uranium mining. The “Dillon Rule” states that localities only have the authority to pass laws that the state legislature gives them power to enact. <\/p>\n
Jack proceeds to whine that Richmond politicians are looking for “corporate cash” and starts frothing at the mouth when the letter turns to (get ready for it…) uranium mining (Who Knew?!). He then tells everybody who’s paying any attention to him (three people) that he’s voting for Creigh Deeds this year. Thanks, Jack. Now go back up to the attic. Before you go back to JackLand (say hey to McWhacky while you’re there), I’ve got something to tell you.<\/p>\n
The Dillon Rule protects us from silly, self-absorbed, wanna-be junior tyrants like YOU. You see, remember that beloved Chemical Trespass ordinance that you had George Bagwell write then you rammed it down the throats of an intimidated Halifax Town Council? Well, the Dillon Rule made all of your hard yet insane work completely worthless and made your newly enacted legislation into something that the Charmin Bears use in those commercials. The Dillon rule is going to make sure that you’re not going to intimidate an entire town (see Halifax) and get away with it.<\/p>\n
The Dillon Rule is nature’s way of saying “Suck It” to you, Jack. Long live the Dillon Rule as long as bullies like you are around. Sit down and shut up, now. We’re tired of you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The (wanna-be) Savior of Halifax County gets on his soapbox then flies off his handle.<\/p>\n
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