I am going to set the record straight as far as my stance on the Dams. I am not a dam lover by any means. We have created a problem with them that cannot be denied.. However, my stance is that why can't we TRY(awefully big word)to let them coexist with todays modern era.. There has to be better ways for the fish to navigate pass these cement monsters. I just get alittle defensive when people rip on the Columbia River system and there lack of fish and blame it mainly on the Dams.. As I've mentioned before I've fished the majority of the Salmon and Steelhead Rivers inthis State and cannot believe it when I fish rivers that are so close to salt that I can smell it and you struggle to get hook-ups or worse yet they have an emergency closure do to lack of fish returning?!?! This is why I am so defensive towards many of you on this subject.. As far as politics goes there will never be much common ground amongst us. After following this post I've decided that the majority of you guys are definatly on the Demos. side. That is fine, But as DanS said, ALL politicians are crooked!!No truer words can be said! I hope you guys someday realize that those raging liberals will do less for you in the long run than ole sladeee..I not saying sladeee is worth a sh**t but the flip side might be much worse. Oh well, lets see what happens over the next 10 yrs.. DanS I am not sure if you are cancelling my vote or I will be cancelling yours.. I vote absentee so maybe you'll cancell mine..Oh well. Also, I am also done posting about politics for awhile, have to get onto another topic my blood pressure can't take it. I am gonna half to crack me a cold brew and take a break. See ya