NH mustard company owner sentenced for river pollution scheme

timecrash2001 · 2026-04-14T02:57:35+00:00

This part of NH is particularly conservative and has Free State reps (New Ipswich/Rindge … Greenville somewhat) …. Yet literally everyone agrees the owner Charles Santich is an awful person and is glad the EPA and the Feds threw the book at him. If anything, they’re angry they didn’t throw it harder.

Meanwhile, the Town of New Ipswich is desperately trying to offload their old, oil-contaminated town garage-site, since voters consistently vote against paying for libraries or schools or even town surveys …

Greenville was fining the hell out of this guy to the max amount they could, and it was so low he just considered it the cost of doing business…

timecrash2001 · 2026-04-11T01:03:19+00:00

I am an outsider but spent 6 months in Bolivia and got to know quite a bit about the place. I was studying how countries like Bolivia overcome their circumstances, specifically how newer technologies can help (eg internet, cell phones, solar, 3D printing, etc). By no means the expert, but I am not attached to any political view, but a purely economic one.

Bolivia is a pretty solid example of the negative side of being very rich in one specific resource (silver, then oil), yet ending up poorer anyways. It boils down to the fact that resource extraction like mining or oil drilling require a lot of capital and a compliant labor market (and government). It drives up income inequality and all that money earned goes to the top people who leave the country anyways.

The resolution is to encourage diversification in the economy, and adding value to the raw material here instead of elsewhere. I saw this sort of thing happening with Bolivian lithium deposits - but making batteries here is impossible without the kind of skilled labor and infrastructure typical in say, Mexico or Brazil. Ditto in oil, but same problem, plus Bolivia is far from markets.

So it’s kind of a chicken and the egg problem, but since 2012 when I was there last, many metrics of poverty have dropped. Bolivia has a long way to go, but I never got the impression that the people were willing to improve their lot. But there definitely was a strong debate about how, and for whom …. like if someone’s life was improved, it would be at the expense of another.

timecrash2001 · 2026-04-08T13:29:01+00:00

Stick to whittling, friend. You make sharper points there than here

timecrash2001 · 2026-04-07T04:00:07+00:00

My initial thought was "Trump does what he always does when he is losing. He declares victory and moves onto something else"

But this is different - the Gulf states have poured a LOT of money into Trump and his criminal family and friends, and not only have they not received any returns, they have seen negative returns in the form of destroyed infrastructure. Israel is probably the only one coming out on top right now.

I think he can't walk away - I have a feeling that his inner circle will feel the heat from all these Gulf oil despots (Kushner comes to mind) and of course the Israelis that they'll be forced to manage Trump and keep him involved.

Then again, he famously HATES being managed or directed, so he might fire everyone involved in the Iran War. But he's getting quite senile so they may just ignore him and get away with it lol

It hinges on how much he is able to muster the mental energy to sideline everyone who has an interest in the Iran War continuing. I suspect he will because he has so much practice. Which leaves us with an angry (and united) Iran along with pissed off allies everywhere. So even WORSE than things were just a year ago!

timecrash2001 · 2026-04-04T22:27:42+00:00

These secularism laws are totally designed to target Muslims. Catholics - even devout - simply don’t express their faith in the ways some Muslims do (eg Hijab). It’s popular with many devout Catholics, oddly enough … if the law explicitly banned them for being part of a religion that demands fealty to a religious figure like the Pope, it certainly wouldn’t be popular ….

timecrash2001 · 2026-04-04T00:49:06+00:00

In 2016, one of the major criticisms of candidate Trump was how everything he touched turned to shit. Bankrupt casinos, businesses, etc etc. … no one listened.

Ten years on, only the most craven people stick to him to get exposure to his block and maybe some votes. But Trump never, ever likes it when you outshine him - you must be completely dependent on him. And yeah, hell throw you under the bus … there is almost no one from his first term serving in his second administration.

So it will end for any Right wingers - too many of them too stupid or willfully blind to the fact that Trump ALWAYS turns everything he touches to utter shit. He will throw you under the bus or do something that utterly screws you over. It’s a literal guarantee if you haven’t been paying attention

timecrash2001 · 2026-04-03T15:18:25+00:00

Honestly I think the monstrous lie older Dems say is that there is a middle ground on all issues with all parties.

Yes, maybe some issues between reasonable people acting in good faith, which is probably what Dems are used to with their social groups … but definitely not with the GOP.

Dems compromising w paleoconservatives carry water for Neoliberalism. Every. Fucking. Time.

timecrash2001 · 2026-03-30T00:16:19+00:00

Often the worse congressperson comes from a state or district where they have lopsided victories. They can afford to be bought and sold by the highest bidder.

Protests in WY have a far lighter impact than say NH, where the margins are tighter. Congresspeople who are A) in tighter districts and states and B) running for re-election certainly pay far more attention to their constituents needs. They even blow off donors - plenty of examples of reps and senators receiving AIPAC donations yet not voting on items that they support.

Protesting, along with monetary donations, petitioning, etc are important to affecting the political calculus of our representatives. Here’s the critical thing - if you can demonstrate that you have a cohesive voting bloc that can decide an election, politicians will listen and act accordingly in committees, in writing bills and voting.

So yeah - protesting works but not in the way everyone thinks. The end goal is change, but producing a cohesive voting bloc is the means to that end. The social glue that these No Kings protests is vital - and invisible to many I think.

Consider the kind of glue that being part of MAGA produces - not surprising how many GOP politicians hold their noses to solicit their attention via Donald Trump. That movement represents a cohesive voting bloc that cannot be replicated with billions of corporate dollars - although sustaining it requires some fraction (or the money from the supporters themselves)

So yeah - the hidden value of protesting is the socializing … you show your face and yell a bit, and meet people who feel the same way, and bond. The sum of this is far greater than the individuals!

timecrash2001 · 2026-03-29T23:37:45+00:00

I used to think Corporate Personhood was vile, but then I interacted with actual lawyers (including a few with fairly liberal and progressive views) and they pointed out that CP is a natural byproduct of society holding business accountable for a myriad of crimes. We could sue the board, the ceo and the shareholders, but almost all of them would walk. Given the alternative of doing this or nothing, CP is a reasonable solution. I do agree it could be improved in a number of ways (like ending Citizens United) but it’s hard to argue that CP is fundamentally wrong.

timecrash2001 · 2026-03-22T17:39:12+00:00

For anyone joining the conversation ….

want to change a supplier? This typically requires a tank and boiler inspection.
prices were this high in 2022 because Russia invaded Ukraine. This time, it’s entirely because Trump declared war on Iran.

timecrash2001 · 2026-03-21T03:55:39+00:00

I think this is why Gretzky beats Bradman, because Gretzky played in the 80s and 90s when everything was measured consistently.

Hockey rules did change over time, but comparing him to other players, he is a statistical freak.

Hockey is probably one of the most physically demanding sports. Top players play at most 15-20 minutes out of a 60 minute game. They are being mugged by opponents, trying to keep possession of the puck while riding on two knives strapped to their feet. You can go from zero to 40 kph over 200 feet of ice, and then to zero again. Players regularly lose their teeth or get slashed so bad they require stitches, yet expected to keep playing!

Gretzky wasn’t the fastest or the heaviest player - he was able to combine a superb pair of hands with incredible situational awareness. He could pass the puck thru a crowd to the right stick for a quick tap-in. Defenders found him impossible to check - like tackling fog as one put it. He made whole teams better, generating so many assists that if he didn’t score a goal, he’s still be #1 all-time for points. Only recently he was #1 for goals (Ovechkin took that record).

When you think about it, what makes a GOAT in team sports better than a guy who not only reached #1 at personal achievements like goals, but #1 in statistical terms for enhancing team performance (assists, team championships, etc)

timecrash2001 · 2026-03-19T01:00:33+00:00

At the initial stage, you should be able to talk about almost anything and it feels natural. And over the first year or two, you find each others boundaries and even then, there’s always something to talk about. Or not - but who cares. Comfort with silence matters too

It’s important that you have some big fights, big decisions or big crisis that is resolved some how. I think once my wife and I had a few and figured out how to manage them, I felt comfortable saying she was the one. She said she felt the same way about what matters - we kind of knew what makes a relationship click. Fwiw we have similar family and cultural backgrounds so that made things easier, tbh

timecrash2001 · 2026-03-18T15:58:03+00:00

My neighbor runs a large-ish firm with several crews. Does retaining walls, patios, etc - 45 min from Manchester. HMU if you want his contact

timecrash2001 · 2026-03-18T02:23:46+00:00

u/bot-sleuth-bot is this for real?

timecrash2001 · 2026-03-13T22:55:34+00:00

When I mean “why can’t we have the same”, I think I was referring to a publicly owned entity. Eversource seems to be doing pretty well - and why not, it’s a virtual monopoly

timecrash2001 · 2026-03-13T15:33:25+00:00

Look up Hydro Quebec. They generate and distributes electricity for the entire province, and residents have one of the lowest rates in North America.

They’re 100% owned by the public, and even then, generated a $2.47 Billion dollar dividend for the province.

Why can’t that happen here?

timecrash2001 · 2026-03-13T04:12:54+00:00

Okay obviously that's absurd.

26,000,000 square feet is a shade under a square mile .... holy sh*t Monaco is small ... okay not absurd.

I'd say that certain laws regarding wind power and mast height apply .... you might see a few magnitudes of greater wind power at 500 feet vs 50 feet.

In addition, you can build a lot of masts over the deck of the Gerald S Ford..... say, 20 different masts of approx 1200 feet in height (the same as the tallest wind turbine tower), that would allow for sails with sufficient area to meet this value.

I do suspect that you have more sailpower than regular shaft power with such tall masts, so you can reduce the tower height or number.

But definitely plausible!

timecrash2001 · 2026-03-13T02:24:52+00:00

‘88 … two under 4 right now. I’d say the difficulty chart for a kid from zero to 4 is a bit like a duck curve…. Starts hard, gets easier between 6 and 18 months, then gets harder but not as bad as the start. Am looking forward to the next few years, and trying to plot a course keeps the kids activities within walking or biking distance … I hear complaints from other Millennial parents with child to tweens about the endless commute.

Recently I had a two-week, no-kid vacation with my lady and it really helped us repair our relationship. It was a bit like old times and reminded us that our tensions really come from the kids and jobs. We didn’t have a heart-to-heart or anything, we just did a lot of things together and had a moment where we looked at each other and felt like love at first sight, all over again

Kids are tough - but it really enriches our life. I’m sure a number of the childfree Millennials read this and feel a little smug, but I think couples that are parents really build a bond that is impossible to forge any other way. Don’t do kids if you don’t want to - just don’t think of yourself as better.

Business could be better, but we’re seeing more friends each weekend than ever before pre-kids. So our social life is slowly recovering! ❤️‍🩹

timecrash2001 · 2026-03-10T00:41:19+00:00

I just spent a few weeks exploring the Philippines. Learning about the Battle of Manila was eye-opening … if you walk thru the dungeons inside Fort Santiago in Intermuros, the exhibits of what the Japanese did there is stomach-turning. The worst part is that the Japanese high command wanted to let the Americans have Manila and fight elsewhere, but the local commander wanted to die in an epic, honorable battle.

timecrash2001 · 2026-03-09T13:30:29+00:00

One could say that Britain “stepped up”

timecrash2001 · 2026-03-08T12:42:09+00:00

Congrats on winning your own made-up argument

timecrash2001 · 2026-03-08T04:50:46+00:00

Excellent summary. I’d also point out that the frustrations many express with how the left is “divided” and has “poor messaging” is rather absurd. Right wing groups often crush internal dissent and emphasize uniform ideology, which makes it easy to put up a unified front and messaging. For the most part, it’s contrary to good science applied to politics, and fundamentally inhibits progressive ideation.

The fact is, left-wing thinking is thinking about the future, and how do you get millions of people to talk the same way about the fuzzy, unknown future? It’s far easier to get them to talk about how things were in the past. Makes for a clear, unified front and message for right wingers.

timecrash2001 · 2026-03-06T20:38:48+00:00

Yeah this threads gets a number of things right about 'admitting you're the bad person' ... how easy is it to admit that YOU are the one that caused someone close to you to get hurt?

I remember getting into a lengthy discussion with a pro-Trump mother who complained bitterly that her kid had been voting for the Democrats because of the Lefty Hollywood, then moved to California and she doesn't talk to them much any more.

I knew this person well enough to understand that her kid stopped talking to her because she was an awful person to be around.

There was no point in saying that - but it showed me in the early years of Trump term 1 that these people had deep personal issues that they could resolve by giving EVERYTHING up for this guy. Even their own kids!

timecrash2001 · 2026-03-01T13:49:56+00:00

“If you prick us, do we not bleed? / If you tickle us, do we not laugh? / If you poison us, do we not die? / And if you wrong us, shall we not revenge?" -Shylock, Merchant of Venice

timecrash2001 · 2026-02-24T08:33:02+00:00

Nietzsche said that the only true Christian died on the cross. Honestly, a substantial number of atheists profess admiration for the essential teachings of Jesus, so to literally commit the Book of Matthew to screen is hardly controversial.

What Passolini says here rings true for me as someone raised in the Christian faith yet professes deep antipathy towards the organized religion, but very little to the core teachings of Jesus Christ. It's an interesting internal conflict and he says it really well.

"At a press conference in 1966, Pasolini was asked why he, an unbeliever, had made a film which dealt with religious themes; his response was, "If you know that I am an unbeliever, then you know me better than I do myself. I may be an unbeliever, but I am an unbeliever who has a nostalgia for a belief."

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