Current Events > Texas is proof that red states are the worst

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This shit is embarrassing.

The actual snowstorm hasn't even been as bad as the power outtages ffs

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The snow itself isn't so bad although I've seen a lot of drivers biting off more than they can chew.

The power outages however are devastating in these frigid temperatures. And now water outages.

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There isn't a state in the union whose infrastructure is prepared to deal with the impacts of climate change. It's going to get worse.

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TC needs to leave to another state asap and not return ever its the worst here do not visit do not come

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Do they not have gas heat? I thought Texas was the land of oil and gas.

Last time our power went off I just flipped on the gas logs and turned on the oven for a little while (with door open). Super toasty in no time. And yes I have CO detectors.

I can't imagine people in Texas being used to snow.

Texans: "everyone is moving here from Cali because Cali sucks!"....Meanwhile, in Texas, they can't even handle a storm. i'm enjoying having electricity right now.

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kelemvor posted...

Do they not have gas heat? I thought Texas was the land of oil and gas.

Last time our power went off I just flipped on the gas logs and turned on the oven for a little while (with door open). Super toasty in no time. And yes I have CO detectors.

None of the infrastructure is built to withstand this kind of cold.

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So all it took to defeat the mighty, and implacable state of Texas was 5 centimeters of snow?

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People acting like Texas is the only state that hasn't handled a natural disaster well.

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008Zulu posted...

So all it took to defeat the mighty, and implacable state of Texas was 5 centimeters of snow?

Nope, just privatization of infrastructure with 0 oversight or enforced standards
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gotta get a fatty to curl up with

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I like how in past it'd be: Mother Nature sure is a bitch and will always trump human's work. Makes you think.

and today it's like: Nature fucked you? Must be that political party's fault. Dumbasses

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This is the rot laid bare before us. Do not be foolish and think the rest of our power-grid is any better than Texas'.

VipaGTS posted...

Texans: "everyone is moving here from Cali because Cali sucks!"....Meanwhile, in Texas, they can't even handle a storm. i'm enjoying having electricity right now.

California empathy
What a hero

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People bitching act like power outages never happen in the northern states where it snows every winter or that the power is back on an hour later when it does go out and not days and sometimes stretching into weeks later. And that's with areas that are used to this shit and things are planned for and built accordingly.

Texas stood no chance against this. A few million people without power is a fucking lot, there is only so much that can be done at any one time. Its not like there is an unlimited amount of people with the training to fix this shit.

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The Trent posted...

California empathy
What a hero

Man I didnt realize you were so bitter about cali, what happened man?

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Bananana posted...

Man I didnt realize you were so bitter about cali, what happened man?

Cali ruined my life man

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Everyone is so fucking cringe lol

What the fuck are people even arguing about?

Gamerguymass posted...

People bitching act like power outages never happen in the northern states where it snows every winter or that the power is back on an hour later when it does go out and not days and sometimes stretching into weeks later. And that's with areas that are used to this shit and things are planned for and built accordingly.

Texas stood no chance against this. A few million people without power is a fucking lot, there is only so much that can be done at any one time. Its not like there is an unlimited amount of people with the training to fix this shit.

People are being dicks because Texas is team red. If it was Cali, they'll be acting all virtuous and self-righteous.

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VipaGTS posted...

Texans: "everyone is moving here from Cali because Cali sucks!"....Meanwhile, in Texas, they can't even handle a storm. i'm enjoying having electricity right now.

A state with such a poor power grid and mismanaged wildlife that it needs to turn off people's electricity everytime it gets warm or the entire state would burn down again.

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Anyone in Texas, I stress this, leave at least 3 faucets running on a fast drip, kitchen, bathroom especially. If it costs you an extra $5 on your water bill, it's a hell of a lot cheaper than what you will deal with if your pipes freeze. They can explode in those conditions, resulting in a much worse repair. I know this is pretty common knowledge closer to the North, but you guys don't experience freezing like this hardly ever.

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Cannot be said enough that the whole public-private partnership deal with utilities is a damned scam and such critical infrastructure should be under wholly public administration.
Also we need to invest tens of billions of dollars in modernizing and improving our grid nationwide.

MabusIncarnate posted...

Anyone in Texas, I stress this, leave at least 3 faucets running on a fast drip, kitchen, bathroom especially. If it costs you an extra $5 on your water bill, it's a hell of a lot cheaper than what you will deal with if your pipes freeze. They can explode in those conditions, resulting in a much worse repair. I know this is pretty common knowledge closer to the North, but you guys don't experience freezing like this hardly ever.

Good man

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Ive been out of power for 38 hours meanwhile Highland Park, one of the richest neighborhoods in the US, which isnt too far from us hasnt experianced one. Must be nice to be able to throw your money around like that.
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Squall28 posted...

People are being dicks because Texas is team red. If it was Cali, they'll be acting all virtuous and self-righteous.

I was talking more the people who are actually from Texas saying the power should be back on by now. Because restoring power to a few million people is as simple as flipping a light switch apparently.

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DirkDiggles posted...

Ive been out of power for 38 hours meanwhile Highland Park, one of the richest neighborhoods in the US, which isnt too far from us hasnt experianced one. Must be nice to be able to throw your money around like that.

Its probably that simple

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ElatedVenusaur posted...

Cannot be said enough that the whole public-private partnership deal with utilities is a damned scam and such critical infrastructure should be under wholly public administration.
Also we need to invest tens of billions of dollars in modernizing and improving our grid nationwide.

It was only a matter of time before Texas got thoroughly exposed for this shit. Even our governor is throwing the energy company leaders under the bus, saying they need to resign.

Damn my boy TC here isnt very smart huh

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Gamerguymass posted...

Squall28 posted...

People are being dicks because Texas is team red. If it was Cali, they'll be acting all virtuous and self-righteous.

I was talking more the people who are actually from Texas saying the power should be back on by now. Because restoring power to a few million people is as simple as flipping a light switch apparently.

In this case, it is.
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tfw stimmy finally arrives and you have to use it to pay gas bills. I don't envy Texans at all =/

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Antifar posted...

There isn't a state in the union whose infrastructure is prepared to deal with the impacts of climate change. It's going to get worse.

this wtf, its absurd how so many stupid ass libs are taking this as a chance to shit on the entire state despite there being a larger amount of dem voters in texas than whatever fucking flyover state they're from

Squall28 posted...

People are being dicks because Texas is team red. If it was Cali, they'll be acting all virtuous and self-righteous.

People are being dicks because Texans have shat on Cali for years over their wildfires.

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MabusIncarnate posted...

Anyone in Texas, I stress this, leave at least 3 faucets running on a fast drip, kitchen, bathroom especially. If it costs you an extra $5 on your water bill, it's a hell of a lot cheaper than what you will deal with if your pipes freeze. They can explode in those conditions, resulting in a much worse repair. I know this is pretty common knowledge closer to the North, but you guys don't experience freezing like this hardly ever.

Yep... this is especially true since almost no houses in Texas have basements. Uninsulated crawlspaces are where pipes burst the easiest.

As a homeowner, I've quickly learned that simple plumbing repairs are something that EVERYONE should learn how to do. Skilled tradesmen will happily come over and charge you $300 for a leaky faucet when you could probably fix it in like 10 minutes with the right parts, tools, and know-how. It's definitely not rocket science either.

Gamerguymass posted...

People bitching act like power outages never happen in the northern states where it snows every winter or that the power is back on an hour later when it does go out and not days and sometimes stretching into weeks later. And that's with areas that are used to this shit and things are planned for and built accordingly.

Because they basically don't? I lived in AK 16 years, and MN for 10. I can count on one hand the number of times the power went out for more than a half hour due to snow and still have enough fingers left to make a proper fist.

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It's more the near zero temps rather than the snow being the issue.

If you don't want us to tell him why do you keep repeating yourself?

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ITT texas is the only state blackouts due to weather have ever occured in

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The Heritage Foundation is based in D.C., a liberal city, that must mean it's a liberal organization, run by liberals, right?

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