I don't quite know what to make of the oil boom we are experiencing. There is a lot of excitement and lots of money being made. In Bismarck the community leaders speak giddily about the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference being held there this week. The Civic Center is awash in oilmen. Four thousand registrants are expected from over 40 states plus an assortment of foreign countries. That means restaurants, rental cars, hotels, and bars are hauling in money from these high-flyers. Speaking of high-flyers, the airport expects to be filled with private company planes, too.
Here's where an opportunist cashes in. My favorite old watchdog at northdecoder.com reported that Governor Dalrymple will hold his hand out for contributions. He quoted a Fargo Forum article: Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal will be helping North Dakota Governor Jack Dalrymple raise money for his re-election race. Dalrymple's campaign has scheduled a dinner with Jindal in Bismarck on May 21.
Like northdecoder says, Dalrymple is having a party and you're not invited. Our state's administration seems to be very cozy with the oil industry. One can only hope that the relationships are uncorrupt and high-principled.
Here's where an opportunist cashes in. My favorite old watchdog at northdecoder.com reported that Governor Dalrymple will hold his hand out for contributions. He quoted a Fargo Forum article: Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal will be helping North Dakota Governor Jack Dalrymple raise money for his re-election race. Dalrymple's campaign has scheduled a dinner with Jindal in Bismarck on May 21.
Like northdecoder says, Dalrymple is having a party and you're not invited. Our state's administration seems to be very cozy with the oil industry. One can only hope that the relationships are uncorrupt and high-principled.
