I don't know what power ERCOT used or from where, but we literally just had the DOE tell them that if they have to ramp up production, only after exhausting all alternatives, that they can only sell that additional power at $1500 per Mwh, roughly 6000% of its normal price.
Regardless if they went this route or not, we just saw government mandated price gouging. We should never have to choose between bankruptcy and freezing to death.
I can't say for certain, hopefully we will be able to get the full story. I don't like how the DOE mandated extortion if they needed to ramp up their non green power production (I don't know if they even needed to or did).These people don't care about us.
The question here is if there was ample supply to buy elsewhere. If not, the DOE authorized ercot to ignore emission standards and ramp up production to make up the difference during the emergency period. My problem is the DOE mandated price gouging of roughly 6000% on that energy that is created by going over the emission standards. The head of the DOE needs to resign for this. You shouldn't have to choose between bankruptcy or freezing to death.
There was actually talk on here about bringing zip ties before the fifth, but it was to subdue people getting violent like antifa. We were just trying to prepare for foul play from other parties, since the police like funneling people into traps there
I feel a breakdown by states is needed too. It would make it easier for ustoo organize on a local level, which we are lacking severely right now.
Not to mention its easy to have your post and comments overlooked by the sheer volume of posts right now.
I used this pic in a hopeful redpill post about the 6th. It is a powerful image, and very accurate might I say. Would you be shocked if I got called out for being anitsemitic about this one pic in regards to the current situation in our country. I used it on purpose for its real hard down to earth effect
to both of you, it has been a hard realization that our tax dollars have also funded this. I hear stories and can only try to imagine what things are like in countries we have been involved in. I hope we can secure a better future for everyone
Start getting laws in your state to ensure you never have to choose between bankruptcy or risking your life