Texas Failed To Fix Their Power Grid After Their Massive Failure Several Winters Ago--Six Power Plants Went Offline Yesterday In The Heat Wave

After all, Governor Abbott doesn't want to tell electrical generators that they must spend money to prevent massive failures that kill people. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has asked residents to raise thermostats to 78 degrees Fahrenheit or higher between 3pm and 8pm on Saturday and Sunday and avoid using larger appliances.

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deadgerbil · 26-30, M

Remember though, the people living in Texas need to solve this problem on their own and not rely on the government, because doing so would be socialism

"Sink or swim it's your choice," he raged. "The city and country... or any other service, owes you nothing."

Tim Boyd, the mayor of Colorado City, took to Facebook in anger at people "crying and looking for a handout".

Calling the situation the "product of a socialist government", he urges people to think "outside of the box" and not wait "for someone to come and rescue you".

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-56100743

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