Comments about ‘Letter: Herbert and a lobbyist’

Re: ". . . Cody Stewart understands the needs of industry stakeholders far more intimately than . . . asthmatic children . . . ."

So, liberal tree huggers want the governor's energy adviser to be an asthmatic child?

Interesting approach.

On a personal level, Cody Stewart is a good guy. But on a professional level, he is not unbiased. He is a huge advocate of turning public lands over to industry, and trust me, a few visits to West Virginia or Western Pennsylvania and you will quickly conclude that Stewart's vision is wrong for Utah. So get ready for the anti-federal land propaganda to come in big waves. The Gov really ought to be seeking advice that is more balanced, at minimum.

In my opinion, the story about the wolf in sheep's clothing is exactly like politics as usual in Utah. People need to wake up and stop placing their "faith" in the Republican party. They give clean air lip-service while they scoop up "contributions" from those who care very little about the air we all breathe.

Herbert isn't special,he is a politician just like Hatch. He is a good ol' boy in Utah politics. I would expect nothing less than a oil lobbyist to be his right hand man.

Governor Herberts advisors are an interesting bunch from Cody Stewart oil industry, Gayle Ruziska eagle forum, ALEC national organization funded by mega corporations. With all this advice Utah is in a world of hurt.

I just don't feel like lobbyists have any place in anyone's cabinet. Whether it be an Eagles Forum lobbyists, an oil guy, or a tree hugger.

I don't like lobbyists. I don't think they do Utah or America any good. Their motives are self-serving and their actions often damage America and hurt(real) Americans.

You're right Procuarafiscawhatever. An asthmatic child would make an excellent energy advisor.

Sure, we should have someone who knows nothing about energy production on the board. OOPs, we already have that in DC.

Just one observation regarding those who claim that Gayle Ruzicka and her Eagle Forum are "advisors" to Governor Herbert. Ruzicka was not at all pleased when the Governor vetoed her much cherished sex-education bill last March.

I seriously doubt she is an "advisor" and she likely will not be supporting the Governor in the upcoming November election.

I agree with that veto, by the way.

Governor Herb and Republican legislators are beholden to the oil and coal industries for a toal of $645,000 in political contributions. Does that answer the letter-writer's question?

Re: "You're right Procuarafiscawhatever. An asthmatic child would make an excellent energy advisor."

My remark was, of course, intended to comically illustrate the absurdity of liberal tree-hugger positions, but serious liberal adoption of what wold be perceived as a lighththearted one-liner by any normal human being, does so WAY beyond my poor ability to add or detract.

Thanks!

Irony Guy
Bountiful, Utah
Governor Herb and Republican legislators are beholden to the oil and coal industries for a toal of $645,000 in political contributions. Does that answer the letter-writer's question?

11:38 a.m. May 16, 2012

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Agreed!

Follow the $$$

He's following Pres. Obama's model of putting lobbyists in his administration. Lobbyists and administration advisors work for pay, not ideology. Former lobbyists know the territory better than anyone. Who is more objective, an advocate or an adversary?

"Will an oil and gas lobbyist advocate for all types of energy, including wind and solar.."

It's not the job of the governor or his advisers to advocate for any kind of energy. Their job is to make sure that the people of Utah have the energy they need, when they need it, at a price they can afford.Period.

@Esquire "He is a huge advocate of turning public lands over to industry, and trust me, a few visits to West Virginia or Western Pennsylvania.."

You obviously haven't been to those states - neither is turning over public land to industry. In fact both states and the federal government in both states are actively acquiring more land for recreation.