"refined" - presented in such a way that employees cannot take screenshots and get us in trouble again.

Harrowing story. I'm in suburban Dallas here, and thought we had it rough. I cant imagine the looming uncertainty you've endured. We never lost city gas or water, but we do have some burst pipes. We're fortunate that I hunt, and kids were scouts, so we had a lot more gear than our neighbors. We delivered some extra firewood to folks with nothing (also thankful for my Jeep). I think this event will do two things - wake people up that ERCOT and the independent Texas grid is still subject to the whims of the Feds, and no one will make fun of preppers again. Glad to hear you're safe and warm, fren. God bless you!

Wow, when Munchkin wont' back you, you know you're REALLY toxic.

I wish "nobody gives a shit about your tampons" would also apply to "no one gives a shit about your guns" but these lefties take offense and outrage at everything.

When they start regulating and banning your gash-rags the way they do firearms, then you'll be 'clever' with this kind of attention-seeking nonsense.

But thanks for demonstrating once again how leftists are totally tone-deaf.

Had to wait for it to warm up a bit so the FEMA guys wouldn't get their feet chilly.

and the American press won't say a word.

"Journalist"

We used to have a disdain for guys that beat up women. Now they're "stunning and brave."

Dumber - she has decades more practice.

Enough chattering you goofy gash, pour me a beer.

TIL the term "globalists" is an anti-semitic slur.

Damn, I love watching every one of these! Good eye, sir!

Then it sounds like you know what to avoid. Try something new, get some perspective, maybe it'll help. :)

Maybe take a break from gaming, and take up something that's less online. I play single-player games almost exclusively lately because everyone seems to either have their panties in a wad, or a stick up their ass. I've also taken to hunting IRL, hiking, chopping wood, getting out. No pop-up when you level up a skill but feels way better. I love playing video games, but no game has given me more "achievements" than stepping away from the keyboard and mouse... find something real you can try, might change your perspective. Consider it a side-quest. Good luck, fren.

That's ass, not sand.

I think that independence was the initial goal, but as usual there was money to be made. Contractual obligations take precedence I guess...

I could be wrong, but that's how the situation was explained to me...

From what I'm hearing, the local energy commission decided to keep selling power to neighboring states instead of delivering to kocal Texans.

The rolling blackouts are so they dont default on sales contracts to other states.

But yes, this will have a lot of Texans demanding improvements.

Chair

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Vice Chair Peter Cramton - Unaffiliated

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Or the murder of black children in the womb...

Dallas-area pede here. Stay strong, fren. We'll get through this!

That sounds like a tax after-the-fact, as well as being wholly unconstitutional.

Come. Take.

Listen, fat. If you dont believe in ghosts, then you ain't Corn Pop.

InB4 the response is a 500bn dollar aid pack to "fortify" the rebuilding of ISIS in the name of "unity"

Predators like to put themselves in positions of power over their victims... it's part of the thrill.

I'll take the tomahawk ribeye, with a side of sirloin. I have to eat extra beef to make up for all the vegans.