Honorable Ted Stevens

Dear Hulk;

Once again it appears as though we will let you down. Yes, another construction season is here almost gone in the “Last Frontier” and still no pipe trenchers revved up for what should had been a success story by now. In fact, the pipe yards outside Fairbanks are still missing miles and miles of pipe. NO, it never showed up, so I can't tell you it is already in the ground and delivering “Cleaner” natural gas to the “Interior”. In fact, Fairbanks may become the most polluted city in America because of the preference to burn “wood” over high-priced heating fuel! Even the military is second guessing doing business in Fairbanks, due outrageous energy costs and poor air quality health issues with the troops. So of course you should be irate. You, as well as I, know that there was a solution, one that you worked so diligently on by lending a helping hand while a statesman gainfully representing Alaska before the United States Congress. Said again, sorry, so sorry. See, you fought bravely to make sure Alaska and the Alaska Railroad could maintain its “Tax Exempt Bond” status and when you accomplished that feat - and maintained that status even during the Tax Reform Act of 1986 wherein your colleagues fort tooth and nail to “Nail Dead” Alaska's preferential treatment this “Exemption” - you were there to defend for us this “humongous” economic incentive tool, as without it meant economically unfeasible to get this natural gas pipeline to the reality stage. We all know that pipeline was guaranteed within 5-years of “Oil In”, so as time went on without any progress you sought a ways and means to get it across that it was something on your “To Get Done List”. Yes indeed, because it was something of value you could offer in efforts to get a “citizens” natural gas pipeline built to help us in the struggle for affordable energy. So this was something you gave us, a gift that was “For the People” only. Well we still have not taken advantage of this “Act of Congress” with your signature, to use that “Tax Exemption” to lure in “Outside” investors to take advantage of that $18-Billion in “Tax Exempt Bonds”. It is sitting there before the Alaska Railroad “Board of Directors” and only takes a stroke of Bill Sheffield's pen, to get started building that much needed natural gas infrastructure. Doesn't make sense in my play-book and derails the “Sense of Congress”! So that gas we own is still stranded up north and because of that we suffer with respiratory aliments and our kids are coughing up signs of early health issues – I guess good thing we now have ObamaCare! And according to reliable sources, Warren Buffet would jump on those “bonds” right now? For crying out loud YES! And NO, the 49er's other delegates seem not to care about what you fought so hard to get for us. And the state legislature, they have turned a blind-eye on your accomplishments with this ”Congressional” tool at our disposal to get that gas line built. Yes indeed, and Don Young continues to throw you under the “bridge”, blaming you for the M.V. Susitna. Of course some of us realize that the only reason you were indicted for trumped up charges was due Don becoming a stool pigeon for the G-man, and a plea bargain meant finding you as a victim of an over zealous investigation. I still find it hard trying to assess what you did wrong? Too bad you are gone, as we could sure use the “Hulk” clout once again and maybe see that pipeline, not as a lost vision but a reality on the horizon. Even Tony Knowles who approved that $18-billion is stool stuck on this issue, so I thank you for trying to provide something that could have and should have been used by now for getting that natural gas to my house. Sad thing, Bill Sheffield is as lame on this issue as we found out when he was trying to rebuild the Port of Anchorage. Yes, we failed by not impeaching him out of office many years ago. So even though still today Alaska enjoys that “Tax Exempt Bond” status by the United States Congress and has legislative approval already to sell $18-Billion in “Municipal Bonds” to build that natural gas pipeline we citizens were guaranteed by the Bush Rat, well it is still all talk! But it is like that time you ear-marked money to measure the penis size of the male muskox - remember that? We all realized that was a ridiculous plight as who would be crazed enough to perform such a feat? But you were one to produce and once told me that if people take advantage of what they ask for and how they end up spending outside the original intent, that they were un-patriotic. You were so right and today it appears that is a sad fact behind those politicians - many you knew - that keep telling us that “natural gas” will be here someday – but many us will have joined you before that becomes a reality. Once again, this is what I remember of Theodore Fulton Stevens – not the failures, but those little things you did for Alaskans in efforts to make life easier for us – yet without team players, in the end such efforts in vain and we all loose. But “Thanks” again anyways for trying and well, caring....

 "HULK"

Bad Buzz

What in hell is that racket and my house is shaking like back in 64? Damn, sounds like the sky is falling and birds are flying scared to cover, crapping all over the place. Whatever this monster on high, it's getting closer, best I run for cover also but I turned my underground bomb shelter into a cesspool because I thought all was safe! Wow, there's a sky shadow following this “Whatever”! It's a bird, it's a plane, it's Vladsmear Putin! Honestly, the test flights of the Tupolev-95 just too close to comfort these days here in Alaska. The Soviet “Bear Bomber” has the noisiest engines on high, due the fact the blades turn faster then Don Young running to the House chambers to vote “AYE” on a “Deportee” bill. I meant faster then SOS – Speed of Sound. Which allows the “Bear” to hit speeds of 400 mph and with a range of 7800 miles, it can carry “Cruise Missiles” on a deadly course around the globe. Kind of like Ted Cruz on a mission of destruction. It's scary, with both, but even though Vladsmear made it known that “Bear Bombers” would again hijack the friendly skies, just recently has it become an earache headache because the entire fleet has been rebuilt and equipped with Boeing engines – so the sky is full of “Noise”. Boeing engines? It's called “Technology Transfer”, in other words who gives a shit if we give Putin an advantage! I believe at one time it was called espionage, giving away our secrets. And this humongous bird on high can carry a whole bunch of Raduga Kh-55 missiles, equipped with nuclear tipped warheads. “I'm Back”! No not what Ann Coltergeist says when she is again a contestant on FOX's “Bimbo Blonds” and competing with Charles Krauthammer for the scariest faced human alive, but Vladsmear's new image. Imagine having a last name with “Kraut” & “Hammer”, talk about scary. But Ann always wins the “Bimbo” award! Yes indeed, the damn cold-war is back again, taking advantage of “Global Warming”, just start a “Cold War”! That's how some think, “Warming”? Counteract with a cooling cycle through a “Cold War”. In fact it's the new neo-conservative approach even embraced by Jeb Bush - as they want war and why not take advantage of this “Warming” trend? So there has come an increase in interception escorts along the California and Alaskan coast with the “Bombers” getting real close at breaching the coveted air-space 12-miles off-shore. But according to scientist, with the “Bears” making our F-22's remain on high-alert, the noisy bastards are causing the Pacific sharks along the coast to “Go Deep” and attacks upon swimmers is down 90%! Thanks Mr. Vladsmear, as now my kids can enjoy swimming without fear of getting a leg chomped. Man, finally a benefit of a “Cold War”. But we don't see Congress or Alaska's Senator of fine whining MoanaLisa MurCowpiefly getting excited over the “Bears”, as we have already a secret weapon at our disposal. Now we all thought that Sarah Palin was missing in action with a silent treatment in this current GOP race of the sinners for the Presidency, but she has been busy at a new career. Remember her statement that she could smell Putin from Alaska – even with the stench of rotting salmon – well she was telling the truth as she may be the “True Bionic Woman” and she has found a new life, the “Rogue Rouge Baron” and getting to play in Putin's court - how romantic! This is better then taking up residency at 1400 Transylvania Avenue!

 Vladsmear Putin's Bear Bomber

 Rogue Rouge Baron Sarah Palin

“On-ALERT”

Well, I don't know, but I've been told
The streets in heaven are lined with gold
I ask you how things could get much worse
If the Russians happen to get up there first
Wowee! Pretty scary!
Bob Dylan

A-Tension!

Wow, has Alaska as part of the “Union” this nation under God – as a state once upon a time a mighty territory of independent individuals under the Bush Rat – become pathetically addicted to the consequences of “WAR”? With troop reductions effective today in the 49er, some are panicking and chanting “the sky is falling, the sky is falling, we need another 9/11” or another Bush “Skull & Bones” fellowship in the White House! But here is the catch-49. Senator MoanaLisa MurCowpiefly knew this reduction was coming, but even in her high-heel ranking position she could not stop it – some on the “Beltway” call it a “Thongedgie”! Why no clout this matter? See, troop reduction should not become a very complicated calculation for the brass, but having the hands tied by political clout over a defense posture so designed to protect, you get my point. Congress provides the “loot” then it is up to the brass to divide that ransom according to 10-defining obligations. Yes, a report card is the assessment criteria on whether or not a military base is to moon troops or gain a posture to defend something – civilian jobs that is and the “Big Fat” Uncle Sam paychecks as for every 30-storm troopers in boots it requires employing a human that is most likely associated with the Toilet-Paper Tea Party rebellion, gainful employment even when that troop is deployed far and away. TPTP rebellion? “We hate government interference but we don't want government to interfere with our lucrative government “Don Youngnothing” jobs even if it means un-nessessary runway snow removal at an air force base that gave away the jets a long time ago” – a.k.a. Galena, Alaska! OK, even though our troop count is today at and all time lull, it still secures over 90000 civilian paychecks here in Alaska. And with oil prices still on the slump, the loss of a troop means fewer guaranteed jobs and nothing up north to cover the grocery bills! It is “Doom & Gloom”, so “Please, Missus Henry, Missus Henry, please. Please, Missus Henry, Missus Henry, please. I'm down on my knees An' I ain't got a dime” we need more “WAR”! See, we have beeome addicted ever since the first battalion of Humveedominance left Ft. Richardson, that was during Bush Senile and since then it has been a money making extravaganza for...what in hell is “Patriotic” with this scenario? But the fallout to troop deployment upon local economies is magnified by a magical wand, and it sounds like Anchorage is almost a ghost town. Tough luck, as it is time for the “Pay Day” loan sharks to go away, instead of free-loading and taking advantage of our under-paid troops – same with that “Wounded Worrier” confederacy. Look, our troops are taken care of, get it and don't need a helping hand from a draft dogging Ted “Shit in My Pants” Nugent – whatever his name is! If you don't believe me that our troops are taken care of, look at your taxable income! But there is a ways and means that is utilized by the brass to reduce the troop count, wherein the political theater crap is left at the K Street gutter. Now at the top of the challenge is how a military base ranks in “Training”. With Alaska having miles and miles of wilderness - and a Don Young “Bridge to Nowhere” the Bolio troops laugh at and would rather use as target practice but can't because Bill Sheffield camps out on the bridge waiting for a choo-choo train to appear - with respect to “Training” this state has always reigned in at the TOP. So that puts Alaska ahead of many other states wherein Congressional delegates try to sway that necessity to keep the “Daddy War-Bucks” flowing, for those civilian paychecks – it has nothing to do with national defense anymore! That is an old-age excuse! But once troop reduction is at the assessment stage the brass has a ways and means of making sure re-alignment meets our national defense strategy - unless a member of Congress breaks wind and forces demands through unusual pain and suffering like was promoted by ex-Begich when he withheld the promotions of many men & women in uniform for some insane reason bordering on treason. Imagine, using the stroke of a Don Young “Ooosik” – sorry not really that I have to pick on Don, but ever since he became a G-man stool pigeon and threw Ted under the bus, I have NO respect. He gets what he deserves and I am hoping some “Wetback” finds a convenient place to ram that walrus gumboot! Yes Don, please bend over. But another major factor that is looked at besides the training opportunities comes about with the true “costs” involved in housing a “troop” at a particular base installation – which includes the price of energy. Now in Alaska, well we blew it and this wave of cuts may be just the beginning. Look, our delegation is owed NO payback favors by the 5-Star Joint Chiefs of Staff, as we have proven time and time again that we are in it NOT for the sake of national defense security, but intentional “GREED”. See, the cost of energy is probably the bottom-line, the reason that we are loosing troops today and “Pay Day” loan commercials are threatened with extinction, as our delegation is aware of this “Energy Greed” factor but to complain about it, well that would be like taking a crap in the very same closet wherein clients that keeps those “War Chests” tanked up hang out. For instance, the ARMY has been in a battle with one of its major providers of electricity here in Alaska – Doyon Utilities. Look, when our ARMY goes abroad to defend, that is “WAR” that must be quelled by force else it weakens Wall Street. And when the ARMY JAG defends here in the “Homeland”, it is also “WAR” against the US and those men & women in uniform are in reality defending the U.S. Taxpayers, defending the “Constitution”! Yes, our ARMY is at “WAR” with corporate America here in Alaska and it means $millions$ of Taxpayer money at risk, or was until Uncle Sam said screw you Doyon and is fighting back! And this also plays into the decision making, as to waste money on legal battles without merit, it hurts the cause and herein we see the effect. Here it is in a nutshell how some believe it is OK to attack US under cover that “Corporate Persona”. Now when the Municipality of Anchorage decided that it was time to use the off-gas from the “Highland Dump” - methane digested from rotting garbage and dead decaying corpses of street walking hookers abandoned by Bill Allen - it found several “competent and feasible” plans that were attractive - from an engineering and economic standpoint. So this plan started out with good intent, as it should have. But in steps “Doyon Utilities”, that decided through a “Magic Wand” investment strategy that it would build a trash gas power plant at a cost 3x what other entities had proposed wherein the MOA was still guaranteed the same amount of income if it went this venture alone? Too good to be true? You Betcha! OK, here is how it is working out today and the reason JBER will find troops stationed elsewhere like in Hawaii, as it is even cheaper for energy on the “Island” then here in Alaska. What you mean we have oil? Congress passed some laws sometime back wherein the military is required to buy “Green” if it becomes available - “Landfill Trash Gas” included. So when “Greed” became the inviting factor and Doyon teamed up with the Municipality of Anchorage – owner of the hill of trash now rotting away – well here is what we the “U.S. Taxpayers get in return. It is estimated that the price equivalent of generating electricity for the JBER by Doyon's trash gas plant is upwards at $15-dollars a gallon of fuel, at an escalated equivalent cost. Or for sake of defending Chugach Electric, 4 times as much for a trooper to use a night light to study the deployment war plans. And yes, twice as much as what is charged over on Inouye Island. Hey, it ain't easy being “GREEN”! Serious, when it is all said and done and through long term deceptive and deceiving contracts, the only reason Doyon could compete against decency was throgh scamming tactics - as the Grocery Chain Boy salesman had a sucker at the front door named “Uncle Sam” - must be getting old and senile! See, the ARMY was required to purchase the hook, line and sinking sinker at inflated “Who Gives A Rat's Ass About America” prices that, well it's criminal behavior but due being a “business” it finds immunity against prosecution. And if you have lost consciousness, this shenanigans that sounds so “Green” is what you and I end up paying for – freeloading and it has nothing to do with being “GREEN”. Yes, the Hulk would be madder then “Soylent Green” if still alive! As he did not put up with this kind of crap - just an honest statesmen until Don turned “Federal” witness against Ted. Sure that's what happened, it is so easy too see! Honestly and in all honesty, if Ted was still in control of the purse strings and aware of how Doyon is stealing away the “Military Privatization Dream”, he would have already kicked some ass! Anyway, so a high grade in the “Training” coupled with a “ZERO” grade in costs, well divide by zero finds and error! This is why we are starting to see an end to some military exercises in Alaska – the cost factor due high energy is strangling the future of the military here in Alaska. And this outlaw scenario, wherein “No Competition” allows those with a lack of “Patriotism” to think “Capitalism” is above and beyond that “America Duty”, it is nothing new here in Alaska. Back a few years ago all across America “coal contracts” captured by the Defense Logistics Agency for long-term realization of decreases in delivered energy to militray installations - because of “Patriotism” - saved the American Taxpayer $millions$. Well it meant a different story here in the “Lunatic Frontier”. Yes it is lunacy, and I am glad Governor Walker has placed a cabana on the “Film Tax Credits”, as that will “Chase those crazy baldheads out of da town”. So as America was doing its “Patriotic Duty” and due the fact we were at “WAR”, some in the energy industry saw it as an opportunity to “Ask what you can do for your country” and there came savings everywhere - even Hawaii - except here in Alaska, true story. Wherein Joe Uselessbelli and Railroad Bill teamed together and the cost of coal delivered to interior military power plants increased 14% and to make matters worse off, the DLA could only find contracts worthy of a single year in duration, basically held hostage as without a natural gas line and coal the only other resource available in huge quantities, hey its “Capitalism” at it best. I call it Grand Larceny! Good thing we live not in a Communist or Putin domain, as these bandits would be feeling the pain of incarceration in an Alaskan style “Gulag”. It's Un-American, especially when we are at “WAR”! OK, over the life of the “Trash-gas” plant life cycle, the MOA will bring in over $50-million. Hey, that's my trash, will I get a rebate? So when you here the goons from Doyon bragging how JBER will save money going “GREEN”, ain't' so with realistic numbers, that magic wand is being shared and used to decive as it is owned by the “lobbyists” that give not a rat's ass about anything except the bottom-line. GREEN in this case turned to GREED! So the project that started out with good intent, well a jump from $8-million to $30-million for a plant not needed and then they let the U.S. Taxpayers pave the way of, well more theft as that is what it amounts to but alright because it is business as usual and immunity against prosecution is the way of the wallet! So Alaskans, when we hear of such doom & gloom with the military taking a hiatus, now you know the reason as to why the “Brass” makes such decisions – it's called “We're In Bed with Greed” and they are sick and tired of it!

Please Mrs. Henry courtesy of Bob Dylan
Crazy Baldheads courtesy Bob Marley

Talking “Oinks”

Different then “Talking Points”, as this is wherein things get pork-pie over-inflated. Oink, Oink – the rant and rage of a political ass-perspiration, I mean ass-piration! So, Donald Trump is running for the U.S. Presidency for a reason that makes him stand above and beyond the wimper. Trump wants that “Oval Office” seat, not for reason he can jerk-off in the same Cuban hole as Desk Jockey Bill when the 42nd was interviewing Monica - when Hillary was busy cleaning house - but wants that office desperately so he can sign an “Executional Order” to “Destroy” ISIS. Not that such would be a un-justifiable position to take as Commander-in-Chief, but Trump's main reason reeks in “Capitalism” as he is jealous because ISIS is building “Hotels” in IRAQ – and that means competition for the “Tower Mogul”. See, ISIS is most likely a businesssss venture started by leftover PNAC conservatives - including Jeb Bush - in efforts to keep their dream “creaming” alive and at the same time force us to invest in more “WAR”, so defense contractors - the other PNAC renegades like Rumsfeld and Cheney and Wolfowitz - can make a killing. See, we spent a whole lot of “Fabulous Moolah” destroying that country, so “that land is our land” and Trump feels he should be the person building luxury accommodations, NOT ISIS. Wow, makes sense as to why we have a no-sense political system and our youngsters are asking “What the Trump?” Hey kid, don't worry and just have another hit! And another “Talking Oink” worth mentioning, did the DNC forget there is an election year next year? The Independent Party has drafted Bernie, but nothing from the “Left Wing-Nut” Party except the laughing cow. Maybe some of the GOP goon squad - a candidate from every state - can perform a quick switch and...what we need is a “Fabulous Moolah” to kick some ass! But until “money” is banned from politics, like it should as the filth of wealth bothers our conviction to liberty, until then we will have more of the same, high priced jerk-offs in office and more “WAR”. We have become addicted to reality show like leadership and Daddy Warbucks serenades, and that can only lead to more “Motherless Child” pain and suffering and we as a nation finding we are all in the same vote - “Man without a Country”!

Grocery Boy Patriotism

So, with the 4^th of Independence still shining on high from sea to shining sea and the scent of black-powder lingering from all the aerial “works”, I challenge that call once again, of the “Patriots Game” in efforts to signal out qualifying noteworthy “Americans” that deserve respect for “Patriotism” above and beyond. Yes, the “Patriots Game” and No NOT a deflate-gate like challenge, but “Ask Not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country”! What action identifies and defines the ultimate “Patriotic Act”. OK, I will make this an easier task and flip the coin this go around to challenge “Treasonous” acts against “Miss Liberty” – wherein “action” to rip off the American Taxpayer is indeed a premeditated act of treason, and that ultimate reverse with respect to Patriotism. Unfortunately, the award for being “Un-American” and fit for a treason trial, this award goes to the same pack of rats it has been presented upon the past 2-years! “Its been going on for 10000-years”, as these long-tailed puke-stenched rodents are hiding behind the Alaskan Native “namesake”, cheap thrills at the expense of a culture undeserving such abuse. So when the U.S. Government lawyers talk of “exploitation, unreasonableness, confusing, misleading information, mischaracterization, unfounded allegations and erroneous”, is this not enough to point a finger at something that is NOT right? Sure it is, as even Uncle Sam must mind its 1^st Amendment manners when attacking, well “Terrorist” organizations. Up in Alaska, in Fairbanks - where the “Treasonous Award” finds a place of worship - it is not the Schaeffer Cox mentality that targets peace replaced through disorder that reeks of terrorist like qualifications, it is the pin-stripped “Grocery Boy” with that mile long smile we should be concerned about - hiding behind his “Business Man of the Year Award” when behind the scenes, his business dealings with Uncle Sam are as evil as, well ISIS when it comes to attacking the U.S. Treasury. Dear Dan and your cohort coward board of rats - including those Canadians you align yourself with - hope you enjoyed hot dogs and all the trimmings this 4^th, did it cross your mind that you are truly Un-American? Maybe not, as these attempts to rip off Uncle Sam in efforts to cater to the Canadians, well maybe a lobotomy was a hangover the bag-boy experienced some time back in the past. Look, when the U.S. Government makes comments about Doyon Utilities and how that entity is EXPLOITING the U.S. Taxpayers, we have terrorism at our doorstep! It started a few years back, when a new entity called “Doyon Utilities” became a reality and was awarded the 1^st “Privatization” contract to operate and maintain the military infrastructure here in Alaska. It was a 50-year contract that guaranteed $4-Billion in revenues – and with that approximately $20-Million each year in after-the-fact take-home profits. Take that back, as “Doyon Utilities” was NOT the 1^st “Privatization”, but that success story goes to another Alaskan Native entity, the Chenega Corporation. See, this was a success story because the intent was NOT to rip off Uncle Sam. Chenegaa had management that wanted a small profit and it worked, until such time that power plant at Elmendorf Air Force Base was shutdown so...well thats another MurCowpiefly & Rubicon mystery. But when Doyon Utilities came to be and was awarded the entire “Privatization Contract” for Ft. Wainwright, Greely and JBER, it kind of pissed people off, as something was NOT right and as soon as the somewhat lucrative 50-year contract was signed & sealed then delivered, the pillaging began. But one doesn't mess with the men and women in boots, our troops with machine guns. So when Doyon's pin-stripped Grocery Boy decided to take on Uncle Sam for his Canadian commitment rivalry, Uncle Sam said bring it on. Yes, Doyon Utilities tried to sock-it to us, by trying to increase the loot we taxpayers pay-out, trying to steal away another $billion$ in profits for no apparent reason justifiable - which would have been U.S. Taxpayers' money sent to Canadian investors. But the military JAG called Doyon's bluff, when that entity tried to hide behind the state regulators, thinking it could pull a fast one – it backfired and today the U.S. Taxpayers seem to be on the winning side of the battle against the “Treasonous Terrorists”, that act like Americans but stink like, well “Rats”! So the battle continues on, and even though the time commitment of our government lawyers steals away resources from the DOD that could be used on other noteworthy issues, well this battle based upon “Greed” by the Grocery Boy and his Canadain blow-hards, it has tainted the entire “Privatization” ordeal that was designed to save the U.S. Taxpayers in the long haul. The reason the Air Force has decided to hold off on “Privatization” efforts with the infrastructure at Clear and Eielson, as the GAO has warned the brass of the pillaging that is going on in Alaska. So in my belief, in my book, even though some may call it “Capitalism”, I call it a “Capital Crime” scene, not “Patriotic” by any stench of the imagination. Yes it stinks and the Grocery Boy should be smelling the sweet smell of an overflowing crapper in a jail cell at a Federal penitentiary. So we have something to cheer about this 4^th. Even though we still have troops far and away at battle in efforts to secure our “Independence”, the battle field exists here in the”Homeland” also with the likes of pin-striped idiots that seem to think the Canadian flag is there alma mater!

Zingatards

Wow, Hillary's chance at taking over the Oval Office is starting to wane in vain. I am sure Bill's ejaculation stains are gone by now – creepy! But Missy Missing Server, she is loosing votes left and right, and we are starting to see into those voters that have encouraged her to run from the truth. See, she lost two-votes this last weekend, and these voters typify her following. The first dude was some idiot that secured an M-80 firecracker to his head and when ignited, it blew his brains out. Take that back, he had none, typical of Hillary supporters. The 2^nd numskull, Mr. Gonads thought he could swim in an alligator pit, the gators dined on his penis. Another Hillary supporter out and about rooting for another Clinton in office. Here it is in bumper sticker advertisement that kind of spells it out with some seriousness:

White Male? Democrat? Hillary Supporter?
BRITCH in HEAT! - Hillary 2016

Doyon, the EXPLOITERS

We the Taxpayers, exploited by the Grocery Boy behind the counter at Doyon Utilities.

ARMY Response: “The Regulatory Commission of Alaska “Order” for Doyon Utilities is unreasonable in that it does not allow DOD sufficient time and opportunity to prepare a response to the numerous unfounded allegations of Doyon Utilities and that it is based on erroneous and incomplete information. Doyon also requests interim increases for each system that in most cases are more than 50 percent of the total increase, without hearings or examination of its extensive filing. DOD's current annual payments to Doyon exceed $75,000,000 and would balloon to nearly $100,000,000 annually, if accepted without challenge and examination. DOD generally disputes Doyon's numerous allegations and mischaracterization of its relationship, the status of the facilities, and the payments due. DOD intends to provide testimony and other evidence that will largely rebut Doyon's filing. Doyon touts itself as a “Public Utility" and therefore should be held to the same level of scrutiny as other public utilities. Over the course of this year, DOD has consistently received misleading information, or no information, about the expected filing date of this huge case. Doyon initially informed DOD that the filing would occur in late June, 2012. Then, it changed to sometime in April , then to sometime in May. After years of doing business with DOD, Doyon should be aware of DOD's need for time to coordinate unusual activities like rate cases such as this, and (Doyon)should not seek to exploit these conditions. DOD is willing to work constructively with Doyon as this case progresses , so that agreement may be reached on important procedural matters. The Doyon filing is highly complex, poorly and confusingly constructed and lacking in overall organization and indexes. On June 15, 2012, DOD Counsel contacted Doyon Counse l by telephone , informing Doyon of DOD's need for a postponement. Doyon Counsel declined DOD's request, stating Doyon had no position on the request.”

Counsel, U.S. Department of Defense

General Attorney - Regulatory Law

U. S. Army Legal Services Agency

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