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In reply to the discussion: Mitt Romney confirms he would end US wind power subsidies [View all]thecrow
(5,519 posts)18. How can he do anything to
"end long-standing tax credits for wind farm projects when the incentives come up for review later this year"?
Where does he get the power to do that? Even if he god forbid "wins" the election, he will not be pResident for months.
Maybe he's going to change all that, too? I heard rich people can do anything they want.
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My Congressman, Steve King, as crazy as he is, is a big supporter of wind energy. I'm looking
libinnyandia
Aug 2012
#3
That makes sense NW Iowa is loaded with wind towers. And most of the people are in favor of it.
jwirr
Aug 2012
#19
I hope you are right. This should wipe out his chances throughout the midwest - KS, NE, SD, ND.
Maineman
Aug 2012
#14
I guess he wants the oil robber barons to receive the wind power subsidies.
LiberalFighter
Aug 2012
#27
Yes, thanks for pointing out the huge subsidies for DECADES that oil companies get,
mbperrin
Aug 2012
#13
Oddly, this is pitting Texas energy producer against Texas energy producer.
Lone_Star_Dem
Aug 2012
#24
Yet Romney & republicans will continue to give BILLIONS every year to the big OIL corporations via
GreenTea
Aug 2012
#28