You'll notice that Hogg never refutes the grandstanding, and it would've been foolish for him to do so anyway on account of him grandstanding here on video. Thing is, despite his claims of environmental issues and diversionary attacks against what he claims is an unfair vote and a biased council member, he actually admits openly the REAL reason why he launched this effort to prevent the rail yard's construction: 4:30 "...and that is really unfair of you to dump that on MY neighborhood, and the people who are living there.". There you have it folks, that's why a State Senator is bothering to come to a city council meeting: NIMBYism, plain and simple. If this railyard was being built anywhere else, even in an idyllic field full of endangered animals, this guy wouldn't give a fuck. You'll also notice that the thing that angers him the most is that the council member didn't meet with him (...and the community) privately to discuss the matter. Now, why would that matter if the situation's being talked about right now? It's because when things are done in private, rather than in the public square, things can be done in SECRET. Wouldn't put it past a guy like that to try and 'work something out' when there's no cameras around.
Some commenters like discourse and drama. Ashley did the right thing and reigned herself in. Cedar Rapids and the state and Cargill need each other and should work together for the people.
You'll notice that Hogg never refutes the grandstanding, and it would've been foolish for him to do so anyway on account of him grandstanding here on video.
Thing is, despite his claims of environmental issues and diversionary attacks against what he claims is an unfair vote and a biased council member, he actually admits openly the REAL reason why he launched this effort to prevent the rail yard's construction:
4:30 "...and that is really unfair of you to dump that on MY neighborhood, and the people who are living there.".
There you have it folks, that's why a State Senator is bothering to come to a city council meeting: NIMBYism, plain and simple. If this railyard was being built anywhere else, even in an idyllic field full of endangered animals, this guy wouldn't give a fuck. You'll also notice that the thing that angers him the most is that the council member didn't meet with him (...and the community) privately to discuss the matter. Now, why would that matter if the situation's being talked about right now? It's because when things are done in private, rather than in the public square, things can be done in SECRET. Wouldn't put it past a guy like that to try and 'work something out' when there's no cameras around.
No people need to be called out
She really wasn't that good
You can’t always pick your neighbors, even when they move in down the street.
I just wish she hadn't apologized at the end. There was nothing to apologize for.
Some commenters like discourse and drama. Ashley did the right thing and reigned herself in. Cedar Rapids and the state and Cargill need each other and should work together for the people.
I'd vote for her anyday.
shes a liar
Hogg act like a lieing jaskass much ?
Vanorny just another self righteous Democrat.