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ElwoodBlues · M
And even more importantly, has Texas done [b][i]anything[/i][/b] to improve their electrical infrastructure since their 2021 cold weather power crisis? It was the worst energy infrastructure failure in the history of the state of Texas.
If you recall, Gov Abbott first tried to blame the whole thing on frozen wind turbines, but it turned out that unwinterized natural gas infrastructure was the biggest factor in their power failure.
And, unlike the rest of the US, Texas was unable to tap into out-of-state power because, to avoid federal electrical regulations, Texas has kept their grid separate from the rest of the US. Ironically, if adhered to, those federal regulations would have prevented many of the grid failures that caused so much damage in 2021.
This summer, ERCOT, the Texas grid operator, asked Texans to conserve electricity use nearly a dozen times. No, I don't think they are up to snuff yet.
If you recall, Gov Abbott first tried to blame the whole thing on frozen wind turbines, but it turned out that unwinterized natural gas infrastructure was the biggest factor in their power failure.
And, unlike the rest of the US, Texas was unable to tap into out-of-state power because, to avoid federal electrical regulations, Texas has kept their grid separate from the rest of the US. Ironically, if adhered to, those federal regulations would have prevented many of the grid failures that caused so much damage in 2021.
This summer, ERCOT, the Texas grid operator, asked Texans to conserve electricity use nearly a dozen times. No, I don't think they are up to snuff yet.
windinhishair · 61-69, M
@ElwoodBlues Business rules in Texas. If people have to die to maximize profits, that is seen as a justifiable cost. Remember that the AG Ken Paxton even said the quiet part out loud during the beginning of covid, that old people should willingly die to avoid hurting the economy.
The grid has capacity issues every summer in Texas but does little to deal with it other than rolling blackouts to conserve power during crisis. There is no indication that will change.
The grid has capacity issues every summer in Texas but does little to deal with it other than rolling blackouts to conserve power during crisis. There is no indication that will change.
boredintexas · 36-40, M
@ElwoodBlues i mean do we really need electricity...actually turns out we do. 3 days with no power was not so fun.
whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M
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beckyromero · 36-40, F
@whowasthatmaskedman
Well, being as you guys hosted our latest signing, Shōta Imanaga, for a year in Canberra we should be able to work something out.
Besides, it's not like the guy you mentioned dresses up as a Confederate officer or likes to quote Hitler, right?
Well, being as you guys hosted our latest signing, Shōta Imanaga, for a year in Canberra we should be able to work something out.
Besides, it's not like the guy you mentioned dresses up as a Confederate officer or likes to quote Hitler, right?
whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M
@beckyromero No. In fact the Swastika is now an outlawed symbol here. Display of any kind is an offence. Could be some rushed tattoo cover jobs in the wind,,😷
specman · 51-55, M
You forgot camp David oh your boy Biden might be there!
specman · 51-55, M
@windinhishair yeah right!
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ChipmunkErnie · 70-79, M
beermeplease · M
i'm not too up to date on american politics, but is he someone i could invite into my home and have a civil conversation with? does he have a valid passport to enter canada?. if he has a dui/dwi he can't come though. yet if we have a dui/dwi we can enter the us....fucking politics
LordShadowfire · M
@NativePortlander1970 Well, we're glad to be shit of you.
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LordShadowfire · M
@NativePortlander1970 Have a pleasant weekend.
LordShadowfire · M
@Pitchblue Is a pig's ass pork?
beckyromero · 36-40, F
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windinhishair · 61-69, M
@beckyromero Polk County has some slime ponds left over from phosphate mining. Those would be a suitable location.
PleasurePunch · 100+
Hopefully to Antarctica where I live. I could get warmed up doing him and he dont know what a hothead **** feels like.....YET!
Pfuzylogic · M
How about Ukraine where he will understand why they need military funding!
SatanBurger · 36-40, F
I put hell cos it has to be warmer than that Arctic blast in Texas.
Jenny1234 · 51-55, F
Mar a lago
LordShadowfire · M
iamonfire696 · 41-45, F
