Current Events > Two Democrats propose bill to connect Texas to national grids

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VGAddict90 02/15/24 10:20:02 AM #1:	https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/texas-ercot-bill-grids-18666987.php <cite>VGAddict90 posted [p:978856190] in Two Democr... [t:80697319]...</cite> <quote>https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/texas-ercot-bill-grids-18666987.php</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ZMythos 02/15/24 10:20:53 AM #2:	Since this is objectively a good idea that will help thousands, if not millions, of people, Republicans will instinctively oppose it. --- Rainbow Dashing: "it's just star wars" AutumnEspirit: kissu <cite>ZMythos posted [p:978856205] in Two Democr... [t:80697319]...</cite> <quote>Since this is objectively a good idea that will help thousands, if not millions, of people, Republicans will instinctively oppose it. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Dark_Arbron 02/15/24 10:22:22 AM #4:	ZMythos posted... Since this is objectively a good idea that will help thousands, if not millions, of people, Republicans will instinctively oppose it. But I was told Republicans were the party of personal freedom and standing up for the little guy. I don't know who to believe anymore. --- Calling out stupid or reckless decision-making is not "victim blaming." <cite>Dark_Arbron posted [p:978856232] in Two Democr... [t:80697319]...</cite> <quote>ZMythos posted... </cite><quote>Since this is objectively a good idea that will help thousands, if not millions, of people, Republicans will instinctively oppose it.</quote>But I was told Republicans were the party of personal freedom and standing up for the little guy.I don't know who to believe anymore. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Funkydog 02/15/24 10:22:23 AM #5:	[LFAQs-redacted-quote] It's going straight to the bin --- Let's make biscuits! <cite>Funkydog posted [p:978856233] in Two Democr... [t:80697319]...</cite> <quote><cite>[LFAQs-redacted-quote]</cite> It's going straight to the bin </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
FolkenRawr 02/15/24 10:22:31 AM #6:	ZMythos posted... Since this is objectively a good idea that will help thousands, if not millions, of people, Republicans will instinctively oppose it. And TC will blame the Dems. --- Cookin like a chef, I'm a 5 Star Michelin <cite>FolkenRawr posted [p:978856236] in Two Democr... [t:80697319]...</cite> <quote>ZMythos posted... </cite><quote>Since this is objectively a good idea that will help thousands, if not millions, of people, Republicans will instinctively oppose it.</quote>And TC will blame the Dems. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Turbam 02/15/24 10:23:11 AM #7:	Texans would 100% be upset about getting help. --- ~snip (V)_(;,;)_(V) snip~ I'm just one man! Whoa! Well, I'm a one man band! https://imgur.com/p9Xvjvs <cite>Turbam posted [p:978856246] in Two Democr... [t:80697319]...</cite> <quote>Texans would 100% be upset about getting help. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LightHawKnight 02/15/24 10:24:06 AM #8:	Would it cause issues with the national grids? I mean connecting such a shitty grid to an national grid that already needs upgrades decades ago is going to cause problems. --- The Official Odin of the Shin Megami Tensei IV board. "You know how confusing the whole good-evil concept is for me." <cite>LightHawKnight posted [p:978856256] in Two Democr... [t:80697319]...</cite> <quote>Would it cause issues with the national grids? I mean connecting such a shitty grid to an national grid that already needs upgrades decades ago is going to cause problems. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ScazarMeltex 02/15/24 10:33:19 AM #9:	If Texas doesn't fix their grid all this does is hurt everyone else's grids. Don't get me wrong, Texas should join, but they should be forced to upgrade before they do. --- Furthermore, The GOP is a Fascist Organization and must be destroyed <cite>ScazarMeltex posted [p:978856382] in Two Democr... [t:80697319]...</cite> <quote>If Texas doesn't fix their grid all this does is hurt everyone else's grids. Don't get me wrong, Texas should join, but they should be forced to upgrade before they do. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
s0nicfan 02/15/24 10:36:40 AM #10:	Just wait until people read the article and realize that one of the co-sponsors is AOC. If you thought Texans were going to freak out hearing that the federal government is introducing a bill to force their grid onto the national one, just wait until they hear that AOC is one of the people pushing it. --- "History Is Much Like An Endless Waltz. The Three Beats Of War, Peace And Revolution Continue On Forever." - Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz <cite>s0nicfan posted [p:978856427] in Two Democr... [t:80697319]...</cite> <quote>Just wait until people read the article and realize that one of the co-sponsors is AOC. If you thought Texans were going to freak out hearing that the federal government is introducing a bill to force their grid onto the national one, just wait until they hear that AOC is one of the people pushing it. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Pitbuller_26 02/15/24 10:40:28 AM #11:	Well, even if it somehow passes, will Texas actually allow it to proceed? <cite>Pitbuller_26 posted [p:978856498] in Two Democr... [t:80697319]...</cite> <quote>Well, even if it somehow passes, will Texas actually allow it to proceed?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Solar_Crimson 02/15/24 1:42:07 PM #12:	s0nicfan posted... Just wait until people read the article and realize that one of the co-sponsors is AOC. If you thought Texans were going to freak out hearing that the federal government is introducing a bill to force their grid onto the national one, just wait until they hear that AOC is one of the people pushing it. Which is especially strange, as during that one blackout, she was boots-on-the-ground helping people affected by it, while their own elected Senator Ted Cruz was away in Cancun. --- "Be good to yourself, because everyone else in the world is probably out to get you." - Dr. Harleen Quinzel <cite>Solar_Crimson posted [p:978859490] in Two Democr... [t:80697319]...</cite> <quote>s0nicfan posted... </cite><quote>Just wait until people read the article and realize that one of the co-sponsors is AOC. If you thought Texans were going to freak out hearing that the federal government is introducing a bill to force their grid onto the national one, just wait until they hear that AOC is one of the people pushing it.</quote>Which is especially strange, as during that one blackout, she was boots-on-the-ground helping people affected by it, while their own elected Senator Ted Cruz was away in Cancun. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
JimmyFraska 02/15/24 2:13:54 PM #13:	Eh, hope it doesnt pass <cite>JimmyFraska posted [p:978860112] in Two Democr... [t:80697319]...</cite> <quote>Eh, hope it doesnt pass</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GeminiDeus 02/15/24 2:15:23 PM #14:	Pitbuller_26 posted... Well, even if it somehow passes, will Texas actually allow it to proceed? Even if they did, it could still take years or a decade+, to implement it. To which they would decide it isn't worth the time/money. --- Without truth, there is nothing. <cite>GeminiDeus posted [p:978860130] in Two Democr... [t:80697319]...</cite> <quote>Pitbuller_26 posted... </cite><quote>Well, even if it somehow passes, will Texas actually allow it to proceed?</quote>Even if they did, it could still take years or a decade+, to implement it. To which they would decide it isn't worth the time/money. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Solar_Crimson 02/15/24 2:43:04 PM #15:	JimmyFraska posted... Eh, hope it doesnt pass Why? --- "Be good to yourself, because everyone else in the world is probably out to get you." - Dr. Harleen Quinzel <cite>Solar_Crimson posted [p:978860644] in Two Democr... [t:80697319]...</cite> <quote>JimmyFraska posted... </cite><quote>Eh, hope it doesnt pass</quote>Why? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TimeForAction 02/15/24 2:43:44 PM #16:	It wont pass because its proposed by democrats <cite>TimeForAction posted [p:978860659] in Two Democr... [t:80697319]...</cite> <quote>It wont pass because its proposed by democrats </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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JimmyFraska 02/16/24 12:44:57 AM #18:	Solar_Crimson posted... Why? [LFAQs-redacted-quote] Cause I feel like it and Im not sorry about it <cite>JimmyFraska posted [p:978869981] in Two Democr... [t:80697319]...</cite> <quote>Solar_Crimson posted... </cite><quote>Why?</quote><cite>[LFAQs-redacted-quote]</cite> Cause I feel like it and Im not sorry about it</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Chadawah 02/16/24 1:08:41 AM #19:	JimmyFraska posted... Cause I feel like it and Im not sorry about it Sarcasm? --- Bethany took my pickles. All of them. Even the spicey ones. <cite>Chadawah posted [p:978870217] in Two Democr... [t:80697319]...</cite> <quote>JimmyFraska posted... </cite><quote>Cause I feel like it and Im not sorry about it</quote>Sarcasm? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Enclave 02/16/24 2:03:35 AM #20:	It's a good idea so you can be sure Republicans will fight it to the death. --- The commercial says that Church isn't for perfect people, I guess that's why I'm an atheist. <cite>Enclave posted [p:978870656] in Two Democr... [t:80697319]...</cite> <quote>It's a good idea so you can be sure Republicans will fight it to the death. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
creativerealms 02/16/24 2:09:36 AM #21:	Texas likes it's independent power grid, especially the energy companies that can manipulate costs --- "Intelligence has no place in Politics" Londo, (Babylon Five) Best new show of 2023, One Piece live action. <cite>creativerealms posted [p:978870702] in Two Democr... [t:80697319]...</cite> <quote>Texas likes it's independent power grid, especially the energy companies that can manipulate costs </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
JimmyFraska 02/17/24 5:35:43 AM #22:	Chadawah posted... Sarcasm? not even close lmao <cite>JimmyFraska posted [p:978889937] in Two Democr... [t:80697319]...</cite> <quote>Chadawah posted... </cite><quote>Sarcasm?</quote>not even close lmao</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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JimmyFraska 02/17/24 5:40:26 AM #24:	[LFAQs-redacted-quote] "help millions" <cite>JimmyFraska posted [p:978889955] in Two Democr... [t:80697319]...</cite> <quote><cite>[LFAQs-redacted-quote]</cite> "help millions"</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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JimmyFraska 02/17/24 5:44:39 AM #26:	[LFAQs-redacted-quote] Just take comfort knowing there are more and more people in the US conforming to mindsets like mine every single day. <cite>JimmyFraska posted [p:978889970] in Two Democr... [t:80697319]...</cite> <quote><cite>[LFAQs-redacted-quote]</cite> Just take comfort knowing there are more and more people in the US conforming to mindsets like mine every single day.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Sry4PartyRockin 02/17/24 5:45:18 AM #27:	JimmyFraska posted... "help millions" Tens of millions actually, Texas has about 30M people. <cite>Sry4PartyRockin posted [p:978889975] in Two Democr... [t:80697319]...</cite> <quote>JimmyFraska posted... </cite><quote>"help millions"</quote>Tens of millions actually, Texas has about 30M people.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
JimmyFraska 02/17/24 5:46:35 AM #28:	Sry4PartyRockin posted... Tens of millions actually, Texas has about 30M people. I'm from the region, I'm familiar with the numbers. It's not gonna pass which is good. If it does pass, I don't care anyway. <cite>JimmyFraska posted [p:978889982] in Two Democr... [t:80697319]...</cite> <quote>Sry4PartyRockin posted... </cite><quote>Tens of millions actually, Texas has about 30M people.</quote>I'm from the region, I'm familiar with the numbers. It's not gonna pass which is good. If it does pass, I don't care anyway. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Sry4PartyRockin 02/17/24 5:49:28 AM #29:	JimmyFraska posted... I'm from the region, I'm familiar with the numbers. It's not gonna pass which is good. Of course it's not going to pass, Texas likes it's freedumb too much. I still can't imagine why you wouldn't want lower costs and greater reliability though. Is it the Jewish space lasers, the 5g vaccine chips, or Hunter Bidens laptop? <cite>Sry4PartyRockin posted [p:978889997] in Two Democr... [t:80697319]...</cite> <quote>JimmyFraska posted... </cite><quote>I'm from the region, I'm familiar with the numbers. It's not gonna pass which is good.</quote>Of course it's not going to pass, Texas likes it's freedumb too much. I still can't imagine why you wouldn't want lower costs and greater reliability though. Is it the Jewish space lasers, the 5g vaccine chips, or Hunter Bidens laptop?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
JimmyFraska 02/17/24 5:50:48 AM #30:	Sry4PartyRockin posted... Of course it's not going to pass, Texas likes it's freedumb too much. I still can't imagine why you wouldn't want lower costs and greater reliability though. Is it the Jewish space lasers, the 5g vaccine chips, or Hunter Bidens laptop? I will take any excuse you give me, but the real one is: Because you think it would be a good idea. And I guarantee that is how Texas will approach it. <cite>JimmyFraska posted [p:978890001] in Two Democr... [t:80697319]...</cite> <quote>Sry4PartyRockin posted... </cite><quote>Of course it's not going to pass, Texas likes it's freedumb too much. I still can't imagine why you wouldn't want lower costs and greater reliability though. Is it the Jewish space lasers, the 5g vaccine chips, or Hunter Bidens laptop?</quote>I will take any excuse you give me, but the real one is: Because you think it would be a good idea. And I guarantee that is how Texas will approach it. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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ROBANN_88 02/17/24 6:09:46 AM #32:	Republicans/Texans are gonna vote against it and then complain that they're not getting any help when the grid fails again --- Kremlin delenda est <cite>ROBANN_88 posted [p:978890102] in Two Democr... [t:80697319]...</cite> <quote>Republicans/Texans are gonna vote against it and then complain that they're not getting any help when the grid fails again </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Heineken14 02/17/24 6:12:02 AM #33:	JimmyFraska posted... Just take comfort knowing there are more and more people in the US conforming to mindsets like mine every single day. Thankfully not. --- Rage is a hell of an anesthetic. <cite>Heineken14 posted [p:978890117] in Two Democr... [t:80697319]...</cite> <quote>JimmyFraska posted... </cite><quote>Just take comfort knowing there are more and more people in the US conforming to mindsets like mine every single day.</quote>Thankfully not. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
mistymermaid 02/17/24 6:16:52 AM #34:	JimmyFraska posted... Just take comfort knowing there are more and more people in the US conforming to mindsets like mine every single day. The silver lining is you're not hiding running interference for far-right dictatorships. --- Swimming over the barrier to protect my egg. <cite>mistymermaid posted [p:978890154] in Two Democr... [t:80697319]...</cite> <quote>JimmyFraska posted... </cite><quote>Just take comfort knowing there are more and more people in the US conforming to mindsets like mine every single day.</quote>The silver lining is you're not hiding running interference for far-right dictatorships. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Charismic_Zach_Gowen 02/17/24 6:56:33 AM #35:	mistymermaid posted... The silver lining is you're not hiding running interference for far-right dictatorships. But what if one day I am so far right dictator! --- In Brady We Trust. I've finally realized the secret to making a successful Mearn topic. Make it about CZG - Mearn <cite>Charismic_Zach_Gowen posted [p:978890375] in Two Democr... [t:80697319]...</cite> <quote>mistymermaid posted... </cite><quote>The silver lining is you're not hiding running interference for far-right dictatorships.</quote>But what if one day I am so far right dictator! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DarkChozoGhost 02/17/24 8:10:25 AM #36:	He think thinks that admitting they were wrong about cutting regulations is worse than some Texans freezing to death. --- My sister's dog bit a hole in my Super Mario Land cartridge. It still works though - Skye Reynolds 3DS FC: 3239-5612-0115 <cite>DarkChozoGhost posted [p:978890798] in Two Democr... [t:80697319]...</cite> <quote>He think thinks that admitting they were wrong about cutting regulations is worse than some Texans freezing to death. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
mustachedmystic 02/17/24 8:13:49 AM #37:	ZMythos posted... Since this is objectively a good idea that will help thousands, if not millions, of people, Republicans will instinctively oppose it. Exactly. What needs to happen is for all Democrats to collectively announce dat dey are pro free market and pro life. Trump would instantly turn into Marx, and der entire base will be so shocked der feeble brains will short circuit. --- Getting high and playing video games is the best! I swear to ducking God! <cite>mustachedmystic posted [p:978890819] in Two Democr... [t:80697319]...</cite> <quote>ZMythos posted... </cite><quote>Since this is objectively a good idea that will help thousands, if not millions, of people, Republicans will instinctively oppose it.</quote>Exactly. What needs to happen is for all Democrats to collectively announce dat dey are pro free market and pro life. Trump would instantly turn into Marx, and der entire base will be so shocked der feeble brains will short circuit. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MisterPengy 02/17/24 8:16:36 AM #38:	"I don't approve" "Why?" "Cause I don't" "Okay, but why?" "BECAUSE I DON'T!" --- Bosses are immune to the eat command so it won't be possible to end the final boss fight of the game by eating it. -VeghEsther <cite>MisterPengy posted [p:978890832] in Two Democr... [t:80697319]...</cite> <quote>"I don't approve""Why?""Cause I don't""Okay, but why?""BECAUSE I DON'T!" </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Xatrion 02/17/24 9:37:41 AM #39:	Why though? Why should dems be the ones helping a bunch of filthy goppers that tend to spurn help at every turn? Let them suffer. --- Shut your BF28/9 sound hole and listen up. Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice? Strike three. <cite>Xatrion posted [p:978891439] in Two Democr... [t:80697319]...</cite> <quote>Why though? Why should dems be the ones helping a bunch of filthy goppers that tend to spurn help at every turn? Let them suffer. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
nocturnal_traveler 02/17/24 10:08:18 AM #40:	Is "pearls before swine" applicable here? --- --I understand your opinion. I just don't care about it. ~Jedah-- <cite>nocturnal_traveler posted [p:978891742] in Two Democr... [t:80697319]...</cite> <quote>Is "pearls before swine" applicable here? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
VGAddict90 02/17/24 10:12:22 AM #41:	Xatrion posted... Why though? Why should dems be the ones helping a bunch of filthy goppers that tend to spurn help at every turn? Let them suffer. Because Texas has millions of blue voters? Texas had more people who voted for Biden in 2020 than every state except California. 3.5 MILLION Texans voted for Beto in 2022, more than the combined population of Montana, Wyoming, and North and South Dakota. Maybe don't throw them under the bus? <cite>VGAddict90 posted [p:978891784] in Two Democr... [t:80697319]...</cite> <quote>Xatrion posted... </cite><quote>Why though? Why should dems be the ones helping a bunch of filthy goppers that tend to spurn help at every turn? Let them suffer.</quote>Because Texas has millions of blue voters? Texas had more people who voted for Biden in 2020 than every state except California. 3.5 MILLION Texans voted for Beto in 2022, more than the combined population of Montana, Wyoming, and North and South Dakota. Maybe don't throw them under the bus?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
emblem-man 02/17/24 10:15:01 AM #42:	Texas has been building huge amounts of solar and batteries and has plans for lots more. Seems like a good idea to increase the national grid with this additional renewable capacity . I hope it passes --- http://avatar.xboxlive.com/avatar/emblem%20boy/avatar-body.png haters gonna hate <cite>emblem-man posted [p:978891817] in Two Democr... [t:80697319]...</cite> <quote>Texas has been building huge amounts of solar and batteries and has plans for lots more. Seems like a good idea to increase the national grid with this additional renewable capacity . I hope it passes </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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emblem-man 02/17/24 10:16:28 AM #45:	[LFAQs-redacted-quote] Because they've probably sadly adopted the GOP "cruelty is the point" mindset --- http://avatar.xboxlive.com/avatar/emblem%20boy/avatar-body.png haters gonna hate <cite>emblem-man posted [p:978891840] in Two Democr... [t:80697319]...</cite> <quote><cite>[LFAQs-redacted-quote]</cite> Because they've probably sadly adopted the GOP "cruelty is the point" mindset </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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KajeI 02/17/24 10:28:21 AM #47:	[LFAQs-redacted-quote] Oppositional Defiant Disorder. --- Look, I can name a few instances in MY life where I tried to reach mutual understanding and i can TELL you, always faster and easier to just kill em. Just is! <cite>KajeI posted [p:978891957] in Two Democr... [t:80697319]...</cite> <quote><cite>[LFAQs-redacted-quote]</cite> Oppositional Defiant Disorder. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nok_Su_Kow 02/17/24 10:35:07 AM #48:	But then Texas can't suscede from the nation! <cite>Nok_Su_Kow posted [p:978892029] in Two Democr... [t:80697319]...</cite> <quote>But then Texas can't suscede from the nation!</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Heineken14 02/17/24 10:36:13 AM #49:	KajeI posted... Oppositional Defiant Disorder. My favorite Naughty by Nature song. --- Rage is a hell of an anesthetic. <cite>Heineken14 posted [p:978892040] in Two Democr... [t:80697319]...</cite> <quote>KajeI posted... </cite><quote>Oppositional Defiant Disorder.</quote>My favorite Naughty by Nature song. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DnDer 02/17/24 10:39:58 AM #50:	LightHawKnight posted... Would it cause issues with the national grids? I mean connecting such a shitty grid to an national grid that already needs upgrades decades ago is going to cause problems. Our national grid ain't doing great, either. I mean, better than Texas, but we have something like 90-year-old hooks rusting through cables that are holding together vital parts of our rural and suburban power infrastructure. We're on the precipice of some bad shit going south ourselves. EDIT: my top Google result when I went looking for pictures to add to the post https://hackaday.com/2020/09/17/closely-examining-how-a-pge-transmission-line-claimed-85-lives-in-the-2018-camp-fire/ --- What has books ever teached us? -- Captain Afrohead Subject-verb agreement. -- t3h 0n3 <cite>DnDer posted [p:978892092] in Two Democr... [t:80697319]...</cite> <quote>LightHawKnight posted... </cite><quote>Would it cause issues with the national grids? I mean connecting such a shitty grid to an national grid that already needs upgrades decades ago is going to cause problems.</quote>Our national grid ain't doing great, either. I mean, better than Texas, but we have something like 90-year-old hooks rusting through cables that are holding together vital parts of our rural and suburban power infrastructure. We're on the precipice of some bad shit going south ourselves.EDIT: my top Google result when I went looking for pictures to add to the posthttps://hackaday.com/2020/09/17/closely-examining-how-a-pge-transmission-line-claimed-85-lives-in-the-2018-camp-fire/ </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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