Comments on: From Here? Roland Micklem Reflects On His Fast, Climate Justice and God's Will http://climategroundzero.net/2009/12/from-here-roland-micklem-reflects-on-his-fast-climate-justice-and-gods-will/ Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:29:02 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Friday roundup, Jan. 22, 2010 « Coal Tattoo http://climategroundzero.net/2009/12/from-here-roland-micklem-reflects-on-his-fast-climate-justice-and-gods-will/#comment-1466 Friday roundup, Jan. 22, 2010 « Coal Tattoo Sun, 21 Feb 2010 12:05:10 +0000 http://climategroundzero.net/?p=2218#comment-1466 [...] Somehow, I missed this piece about the end of Roland Micklem’s fast against mountaintop removal coal mining, posted on the [...] [...] Somehow, I missed this piece about the end of Roland Micklem’s fast against mountaintop removal coal mining, posted on the [...]

]]> By: Progress Miner http://climategroundzero.net/2009/12/from-here-roland-micklem-reflects-on-his-fast-climate-justice-and-gods-will/#comment-1465 Progress Miner Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:43:47 +0000 http://climategroundzero.net/?p=2218#comment-1465 Mr. Micklem? SHE/HE? UH OH. I bet that Bob guy that has the radio program don't like you. He hates Christians writing anything on this site. He says we have imaginary friends. If you need help knowing who I am talking about ask Mrs. Bonds she is fond of him. Well anyways did you know that the 2 things most responsible for CO2 is the produced gas from water and humans breathing? Hmmm. Did you also know that WV is leading the nation in trying to do their (our) part on mining and using coal more environmentally friendly? On the other hand the powers to be will not allow that to happen. Kind of an oxymoron. Do you know that when a company submits a plan for a MTR site one of the first things they must do is also submit a plan on how the land will be developed for a use afterwards? I bet 3/4 of the people involved in groups such as these do not. Ever read the story about Dudley Farms? How about visited someone at Mt. Olive Correctional Institute, or know someone who graduated from Mt. View High School? Ever visited the New River Gorge Bridge visitors center? Flown into Yeager Airport? You see Mr. Micklem you do not understand or allow the purpose of both sides of the story. I, sir, respect what you have done for our country, I admire your faith and belief in God Almighty. However I do not agree in the way you come here and portray the great state and people of WV as immune to the betterment of this country, and as parasites to the world. Ever been on vacation and you come to the state line and see your state welcome sign? When I see that coming home to WV I see a state that has delivered since the 1st World War in the way we can, That is producing coal. WV has fed this country, you and I benefit from that. WV provides 40 percent of this nations energy. There is your supply and demand. No demand, no supply! WV is better off than any state other than ND as we go into 2010. Not because of our government, not because of the state budget, but by the creed of our forefathers and the verse I have seen in the Bible, a man that does not work should not eat. WV has the hardest working miners on Earth. The only thing I see is a Union that is used to WV being the worst in most categories, upset they do not have the integrity to work like a West Virginian and lead the way on well.....supplying your and my demands. I read that you like coffee. Ever considered how much carbon is needed for a pot of coffee? Speaking of, I'll enjoy a cup now. Happy New Year and God Bless! Mr. Micklem? SHE/HE? UH OH. I bet that Bob guy that has the radio program don’t like you. He hates Christians writing anything on this site. He says we have imaginary friends. If you need help knowing who I am talking about ask Mrs. Bonds she is fond of him. Well anyways did you know that the 2 things most responsible for CO2 is the produced gas from water and humans breathing? Hmmm. Did you also know that WV is leading the nation in trying to do their (our) part on mining and using coal more environmentally friendly? On the other hand the powers to be will not allow that to happen. Kind of an oxymoron. Do you know that when a company submits a plan for a MTR site one of the first things they must do is also submit a plan on how the land will be developed for a use afterwards? I bet 3/4 of the people involved in groups such as these do not. Ever read the story about Dudley Farms? How about visited someone at Mt. Olive Correctional Institute, or know someone who graduated from Mt. View High School? Ever visited the New River Gorge Bridge visitors center? Flown into Yeager Airport? You see Mr. Micklem you do not understand or allow the purpose of both sides of the story. I, sir, respect what you have done for our country, I admire your faith and belief in God Almighty. However I do not agree in the way you come here and portray the great state and people of WV as immune to the betterment of this country, and as parasites to the world. Ever been on vacation and you come to the state line and see your state welcome sign? When I see that coming home to WV I see a state that has delivered since the 1st World War in the way we can, That is producing coal. WV has fed this country, you and I benefit from that. WV provides 40 percent of this nations energy. There is your supply and demand. No demand, no supply! WV is better off than any state other than ND as we go into 2010. Not because of our government, not because of the state budget, but by the creed of our forefathers and the verse I have seen in the Bible, a man that does not work should not eat. WV has the hardest working miners on Earth. The only thing I see is a Union that is used to WV being the worst in most categories, upset they do not have the integrity to work like a West Virginian and lead the way on well…..supplying your and my demands. I read that you like coffee. Ever considered how much carbon is needed for a pot of coffee? Speaking of, I’ll enjoy a cup now. Happy New Year and God Bless!

]]> By: Raychel http://climategroundzero.net/2009/12/from-here-roland-micklem-reflects-on-his-fast-climate-justice-and-gods-will/#comment-1464 Raychel Sat, 26 Dec 2009 21:59:28 +0000 http://climategroundzero.net/?p=2218#comment-1464 How can a man call himself a Christian when he knows good and well that he is taking a job from someone? How can he lay his head down on his pillow knowing he has taken food off the table of a hard working man that only was providing for his family? And how can people say they demonstrate "nonviolent, when they pulled a man off of a dragline? HELLO, what do they call that? And lets not forget chaining themselves to other equipment to "make" a point. These all were acts of stupidity and down right dangerous. I pray everyday for our coalminers, request prayer for them and their families at the church were I attend and I feel that my prayers will go unheard. I would take a longer look at the acts that I have did down through the year and reflect on what I have did and ask myself...Is my God pleased with me? And I have to say this..Judy Bonds you have put yourself out here in the public and I feel that you are getting everything that you deserve ....including those two slaps in the face. Be sure your sins will find you out. God Bless and Have a Wonderful Coalmining New Year. God Bless OUR COAL MINER'S AND THEIR FAMILIES THIS CHRISTMAS SEASON AND THE COMING NEW YEAR. How can a man call himself a Christian when he knows good and well that he is taking a job from someone? How can he lay his head down on his pillow knowing he has taken food off the table of a hard working man that only was providing for his family? And how can people say they demonstrate “nonviolent, when they pulled a man off of a dragline? HELLO, what do they call that? And lets not forget chaining themselves to other equipment to “make” a point. These all were acts of stupidity and down right dangerous. I pray everyday for our coalminers, request prayer for them and their families at the church were I attend and I feel that my prayers will go unheard.
I would take a longer look at the acts that I have did down through the year and reflect on what I have did and ask myself…Is my God pleased with me?

And I have to say this..Judy Bonds you have put yourself out here in the public and I feel that you are getting everything that you deserve ….including those two slaps in the face. Be sure your sins will find you out.
God Bless and Have a Wonderful Coalmining New Year. God Bless OUR COAL MINER’S AND THEIR FAMILIES THIS CHRISTMAS SEASON AND THE COMING NEW YEAR.

]]> By: Flat Top http://climategroundzero.net/2009/12/from-here-roland-micklem-reflects-on-his-fast-climate-justice-and-gods-will/#comment-1463 Flat Top Tue, 22 Dec 2009 01:55:25 +0000 http://climategroundzero.net/?p=2218#comment-1463 Hey Don Watson. If you're reading this, you haven't made your personal contribution to your final solution to "limit population" have you? Jeez. Here's an idea you might consider: Do something! Join the Navy (the Marines and Army would never take you), volunteer at a hospital, take a writing class. Hell, go chain yourself to a tree if you want but for pete's sake man, quit the whining and moaning. Hey Don Watson. If you’re reading this, you haven’t made your personal contribution to your final solution to “limit population” have you? Jeez. Here’s an idea you might consider: Do something! Join the Navy (the Marines and Army would never take you), volunteer at a hospital, take a writing class. Hell, go chain yourself to a tree if you want but for pete’s sake man, quit the whining and moaning.

]]> By: uberVU - social comments http://climategroundzero.net/2009/12/from-here-roland-micklem-reflects-on-his-fast-climate-justice-and-gods-will/#comment-1462 uberVU - social comments Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:23 +0000 http://climategroundzero.net/?p=2218#comment-1462 <strong>Social comments and analytics for this post...</strong> This post was mentioned on Twitter by CoalIsFilthy: Roland Micklem reflects on his fast: http://tinyurl.com/ydw4df4 #mjs #coal #stopmtr... Social comments and analytics for this post…

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]]> By: Don Watson http://climategroundzero.net/2009/12/from-here-roland-micklem-reflects-on-his-fast-climate-justice-and-gods-will/#comment-1461 Don Watson Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:07:04 +0000 http://climategroundzero.net/?p=2218#comment-1461 As I sit here, near the shores of Lake Superior by my woodstove, on my computer, burning fossil fuel through my actions of living, like all Americans (indeed, most humans on the planet), I feel the same burdens that you are feeling, Roland. I don't see there being any clear-cut answer to our consumptive ways, and definitely don't see any answers from most of the body of Christ that I come in contact with. Mostly I feel denial from brothers-in-Christ, who seem to almost yearn for the degrading of this world that they believe, through some twisted interpretation of scripture, will bring the second coming of Jesus Christ. And the rest of humanity carries on as restless consumers, more interested in buying more product to assuage their urge to feel good. The only answer I see is for society to limit population and for me to live as simply as I can - and to hone the edge of my simple living, to cut away the dross that is unnecessary in my subsistence - vegetarianism, walk, don't drive, buy products for living that are built for longevity, measure my actions in terms of a carbon footprint, and do what I can do to affect change in my government, locally and nationally. I wish you well in your direct actions and fasting for our planet! As I sit here, near the shores of Lake Superior by my woodstove, on my computer, burning fossil fuel through my actions of living, like all Americans (indeed, most humans on the planet), I feel the same burdens that you are feeling, Roland. I don’t see there being any clear-cut answer to our consumptive ways, and definitely don’t see any answers from most of the body of Christ that I come in contact with. Mostly I feel denial from brothers-in-Christ, who seem to almost yearn for the degrading of this world that they believe, through some twisted interpretation of scripture, will bring the second coming of Jesus Christ. And the rest of humanity carries on as restless consumers, more interested in buying more product to assuage their urge to feel good.
The only answer I see is for society to limit population and for me to live as simply as I can – and to hone the edge of my simple living, to cut away the dross that is unnecessary in my subsistence – vegetarianism, walk, don’t drive, buy products for living that are built for longevity, measure my actions in terms of a carbon footprint, and do what I can do to affect change in my government, locally and nationally.
I wish you well in your direct actions and fasting for our planet!

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