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In reply to the discussion: Texas Lt. Gov. says that people getting huge energy bills 'gambled on a very, very low rate' [View all]KPN
(15,643 posts)10. No surprise there. Would we have pay-day lenders were it not
for the GOP? How about 29% interest credit cards? The customer is always the guilty party with these Shylocks.
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Texas Lt. Gov. says that people getting huge energy bills 'gambled on a very, very low rate' [View all]
TomCADem
Feb 2021
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From what I gather they actually had other options as for who provided them their electricity.
cstanleytech
Feb 2021
#35
Republicans at the state and national level have all single-mindedly pushed to de-regulate
Dustlawyer
Feb 2021
#60
Ah, I see that "Compassionate Conservatism" is on full display with this cretin.
catbyte
Feb 2021
#5
Just wondering roughly how many companies operated like Griddy with a rate that could fluctuate?
cstanleytech
Feb 2021
#36
Oh. Was it part of the lottery? Or is there an illegal lottery operating in Texas?
bucolic_frolic
Feb 2021
#13
The word "utility" is not really accurate in TX in the sense most of us understand it
dutch777
Feb 2021
#16
The state as a whole didn't get a very low rate. During 10 years they spent $32 billion more than if
pnwmom
Feb 2021
#18
Remember,this asshole,who expects to 'inherit' the governorship when Abbott (another asshole) leaves
Scalded Nun
Feb 2021
#20
Folks Don't Put Much Thought into the Downside Risk Associated with Market Priced Services/Materials
Indykatie
Feb 2021
#25
GOP lies come to the surface eventually. And they just say, "Let somebody else clean that up."
C Moon
Feb 2021
#31
It's their own damn fault! (sarcasm). Just like Enron scammed everyone. Good old American greed.
Evolve Dammit
Feb 2021
#33
Con artists always say 'you didn't read the fine print did you". Somehow that makes stealing ok.
Augiedog
Feb 2021
#37
Well said, I have studied "Con Artists" and that is ...EXACTLY WHAT THEY SAY...repeat...
Stuart G
Feb 2021
#39
he speaks the truth of supporting repugs. Vote for them and they'll never support you
samsingh
Feb 2021
#40
This is the .."Fuck You" attitude of ."No regulations" There were no limits on how much they charge
Stuart G
Feb 2021
#42
The RETHUGS and QTHUGS in texas need to look at elections like BUYING ANY product.
bluestarone
Feb 2021
#46
I'm from NJ a high tax state but went to law school in Houston, Texas in the 80's.
Pepsidog
Feb 2021
#51
Compassionate Conservatism at work! My butt! TX officials are such blockheads.
machoneman
Feb 2021
#52
Most Texans voted for a Republican state government, gambling on the very, very low probablility....
DFW
Feb 2021
#58