b_m_b_m_b_m Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 1 hour ago, Kal-El814 said: Sports betting isn’t legal in Texas, is it? I guess he could just gamble in another state, it’s a little odd to use that to fund a prize but I guess it’s legal. Weird. The npr thing I heard on him said he flew to Vegas lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 SpaceX provided generators for heating a facility down near South Padre where sea turtles were at high risk of freezing to death. South Padre is just about the southern most point in Texas. The scale of the storm just in Texas is hard to believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spawn_of_Apathy Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 14 hours ago, Jason said: I can’t wait to see the look on Greg Abbott’s face when he finds out he has to run for re-election as a Democrat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 Just now, Spawn_of_Apathy said: I can’t wait to see the look on Greg Abbott’s face when he finds out he has to run for re-election as a Democrat. It should read “Democrat Governors”. He’s throwing shade at Cuomo, Newsom, etc. with regard to Covid. Not Abbott and the storm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marioandsonic Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 ONE FOR EVERYTHING Sadly, it's fake. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palaeomerus Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 Gomes on Twitter: "Ok. Opening up, Full disclosure, I am in the solar industry. I have built about $1.5B of wind, and I spent 5 years doing transmission development in ERCOT. My transmission experience made me open to any technology that works. 1/" / Twitter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 US Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez raises more than $2 million to help Texans recover from nightmare winter storm WWW.KHOU.COM Ocasio-Cortez organized the fundraiser to benefit five Texas relief organizations that are providing food, water and shelter for Texans in need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CitizenVectron Posted February 19, 2021 Author Share Posted February 19, 2021 She's also on her way to Texas to help distribute aid. Political move? Sure. But about 100x more than Cruz is doing, and I don't think people on the ground will give a shit as long as she is helping people (and I guarantee Beto will be right beside her). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outsida Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 2 hours ago, Commissar SFLUFAN said: US Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez raises more than $2 million to help Texans recover from nightmare winter storm WWW.KHOU.COM Ocasio-Cortez organized the fundraiser to benefit five Texas relief organizations that are providing food, water and shelter for Texans in need. The Texas Senator couldn’t be reached for comment due to vacation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legend Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 56 minutes ago, CitizenVectron said: She's also on her way to Texas to help distribute aid. Political move? Sure. But about 100x more than Cruz is doing, and I don't think people on the ground will give a shit as long as she is helping people (and I guarantee Beto will be right beside her). Yeah if her decision to do this is mostly politically motivated, the motivation "I'll help people at large so they'll vote for my party" is basically the best possible incentive mechanism in politics we could hope for; It's what a good political mechanism design would entail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricofoley Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chairslinger Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 9 minutes ago, Ricofoley said: I thought Chris Hayes tied this together nicely last night in his opening monologue. While on the surface the defense of Cruz can be seen as a knee jerk reflex of "us vs. them". It also reveals one of the defining problems of the GOP. You are electing people to govern that don't believe in governing. The beginning of the video is a recap of the story, part I am talking about starts at 1:55..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarSolo Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 Considering shit like THIS THREAD is happening right now, man, fuck Ted Cruz. I hope he’s never allowed to forgot this whole fiasco. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outsida Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 13 minutes ago, MarSolo said: Considering shit like THIS THREAD is happening right now, man, fuck Ted Cruz. I hope he’s never allowed to forgot this whole fiasco. Ted Cruz was too busy knocking back mojitos to be reached for comment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spork3245 Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaladinSolo Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 I'm still in awe that Texas was brought to its knees cause it got cold for a few days, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reputator Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 23 hours ago, sblfilms said: His furniture store is legit amazing too. You can go in an hour before they close and still get your furniture delivered that same night, even on the opposite side of Houston. And the old guy is up at the front counter WORKING. Half the time if you call the store he still picks up the phone. Legend Wow, but imagine being that big of an asshole customer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ort Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 Hey man, sometimes you gotta have that Ottoman NOW! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reputator Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 17 hours ago, CitizenVectron said: She's also on her way to Texas to help distribute aid. Political move? Sure. But about 100x more than Cruz is doing, and I don't think people on the ground will give a shit as long as she is helping people (and I guarantee Beto will be right beside her). She's gonna be the President some day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brick Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 3 minutes ago, Reputator said: She's gonna be the President some day. And that's what terrifies Conservatives. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cusideabelincoln Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 It infuriates me the number of people claim AOC is *only* doing a political stunt and/or taking a cut of the donated money for herself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_m_b_m_b_m Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 3 minutes ago, cusideabelincoln said: It infuriates me the number of people claim AOC is *only* doing a political stunt and/or taking a cut of the donated money for herself. It's all they expect or see from their reps and also, as always, projecting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chairslinger Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 Donald Trump trolls the Libs by withholding aid to blue states and causing thousands of deaths. AOC trolls the GOP by saving lives. Yet more proof both sides are the same! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ort Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 25 minutes ago, cusideabelincoln said: It infuriates me the number of people claim AOC is *only* doing a political stunt and/or taking a cut of the donated money for herself. I mean, it is a political stunt... but you know what... it is also actually helping people at the end of the day... so when what makes you look good politically is actually helping people, it makes it a win/win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 There are common plumbing bits and bobs that you can't find anywhere in the state of Texas at the moment. Like, really common stuff. And there are still places that haven't hit the thaw point and will add to the backlog. I'm going to drive to Louisiana later today to grab a bunch of stuff to assist people with repairs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xbob42 Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 A "political stunt" where you actually get things done sounds more like... good politics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimpleG Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 26 minutes ago, sblfilms said: There are common plumbing bits and bobs that you can't find anywhere in the state of Texas at the moment. Like, really common stuff. And there are still places that haven't hit the thaw point and will add to the backlog. I'm going to drive to Louisiana later today to grab a bunch of stuff to assist people with repairs. ill be back home in a couple of days, if you need to you could send me a list I can see if could source some stuff local and maybe ship it to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cusideabelincoln Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 3 minutes ago, cusideabelincoln said: Republicans: "What do you want Ted to do, not like he can do anything to help." Also Republicans: "How dare AOC help, this is obviously just a photo op." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSpreader Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 1 hour ago, cusideabelincoln said: It infuriates me the number of people claim AOC is *only* doing a political stunt and/or taking a cut of the donated money for herself. THEy ArE aLl tHe SaMe!! screams disgruntled man into the void Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CitizenVectron Posted February 20, 2021 Author Share Posted February 20, 2021 "It makes sense that Bush didn't do anything on 9/11. He booked the day off in advance, SO HE WASN'T SUPPOSED TO BE WORKING. Only divisive people would think otherwise." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSpreader Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 I wonder if this makes it so ppl start investing in solar power and battery backups in TX. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 31 minutes ago, SuperSpreader said: I wonder if this makes it so ppl start investing in solar power and batter backups in TX. Individuals? As a state, Texas is already #2 in percentage of power generated by solar. But yeah, I put in an order for the initial stage of my solar farm which will produce around 35,000 kHw per year and have battery back up for 3 normal use days. My cousin has a farm he started developing last year and I’m going to drop some cash into expanding it. I’m going to be a crazy prepper by next weekend at this rate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSpreader Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 Just now, sblfilms said: Individuals? As a state, Texas is already #2 in percentage of power generated by solar. But yeah, I put in an order for the initial stage of my solar farm which will produce around 35,000 kHw per year and have battery back up for 3 normal use days. My cousin has a farm he started developing last year and I’m going to drop some cash into expanding it. I’m going to be a crazy prepper by next weekend at this rate. Yeah individuals. Seems like an opportunity to reduce the risk of this happening again and also get some leverage on the power companies. (Also I mistyped batter v battery, we all know Texas has plenty of batter!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 3 minutes ago, SuperSpreader said: Yeah individuals. Seems like an opportunity to reduce the risk of this happening again and also get some leverage on the power companies. (Also I mistyped batter v battery, we all know Texas has plenty of batter!) The problem though is generally solar systems are grid-tie, which means you actually aren’t using the power from the panels to power your house directly, so in an outage to the grid you don’t have electricity. Unless you have batteries. So for this sort of scenario you don’t need solar at all, either battery backup or generator back up. But battery back up is really expensive and generator back up doesn’t help when fuel drys up 😬 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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