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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]DFW
(54,047 posts)58. Most Texans voted for a Republican state government, gambling on the very, very low probablility....
.....that a crisis would arise that was so serious that their very survival depended on competent, benevolent honest leaders.
Oops. Fool me for the 47th time, and I'll end up regretting it at some point.
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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