A Herald article (Jan. 29) informed me that the Koch’s political machine, “Americans for Prosperity,” has invaded our nice little town.
Its first target is County Commissioner Gwen Lachelt because she has the audacity to be concerned about our environment’s health. Worse, she believes the oil industry needs to take responsibility for the messes they consistently make.
Ironically, Lachelt has never voted against an oil development permit, but that’s not good enough; ideological purity is Koch’s goal. That Gwen is competently fulfilling her sworn duties and representing the sentiments of a majority of her constituents, means nothing. She’s not supportive of Koch’s unbridled prosperity, thus she must go. A lesson to all.
I’ve long been familiar with the Koch brother’s AFP on account of their dirty tricks and lies communicating climate science reality, but I had no idea how huge they had become until spending some time getting to know them on their website. Their high pressure recruiting effort is astounding, and their manipulative, absolutist tenor is terrifying.
After perusing their blog and other articles, I’ll wager AFP may well wind up breaking the GOP and morphing into an “independent” political party run by and for oligarchs. They only want their fair share – all of it!
Realistically, who’s to stop this alt-right juggernaut of exclusivism and dedication to “Profits Über Alles” under the banner Americans for Prosperity?
La Plata liberals and progressives: It’s your move.
Peter Miesler
Durango
