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Joel B. Pollak 16 Aug 2020

California suffered a second day of rolling electricity blackouts on Saturday evening as the state’s power grid struggled to deal with a heat wave that caused a surge in consumer demand.

There was widespread public confusion, as the state’s electricity grid operator had said earlier in the day that no blackouts would be necessary.

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At 4:21 pm California’s electric grid operator said  “no emergencies planned”

At 7:51 pm  it said “Stage 3 Emergency” & rolling blackouts!

Why?

Too little nat gas (lost 470-MW plant) & too much unreliable wind (loss of 1,000-MW)

The climate crusade is putting lives at risk

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https://www.breitbart.com/environment/2020/08/16/california-suffers-2-days-of-blackouts-as-wind-solar-power-falter/
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Re: California Suffers 2nd Day of Blackouts as Wind, Solar Power Falter
« Reply #1 on: August 16, 2020, 04:29:32 pm »
Getting what you voted for good and hard!
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Re: California Suffers 2nd Day of Blackouts as Wind, Solar Power Falter
« Reply #2 on: August 16, 2020, 05:57:14 pm »
Getting what you voted for good and hard!
I realize you probably(?) meant it for the libtards, but us conservatives have to suffer through this idiocy as well.

Temps are 110+ with higher than usual humidity which means swamp units are very ineffective in the desert areas.

Many rely solely on swamp units and don't have AC, which means the elderly and infirm are at higher risk.

Forecast in our area says it will last through next week btw.
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Re: California Suffers 2nd Day of Blackouts as Wind, Solar Power Falter
« Reply #3 on: August 16, 2020, 06:03:16 pm »
I realize you probably(?) meant it for the libtards, but us conservatives have to suffer through this idiocy as well.

Temps are 110+ with higher than usual humidity which means swamp units are very ineffective in the desert areas.

Many rely solely on swamp units and don't have AC, which means the elderly and infirm are at higher risk.

Forecast in our area says it will last through next week btw.

We had an epic lightening storm last night on the coast here in central CA. Weirdest weather I've seen in decades.

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Re: California Suffers 2nd Day of Blackouts as Wind, Solar Power Falter
« Reply #4 on: August 16, 2020, 06:58:09 pm »
We had an epic lightening storm last night on the coast here in central CA. Weirdest weather I've seen in decades.

Weather change. Damn SUV’S!

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Re: California Suffers 2nd Day of Blackouts as Wind, Solar Power Falter
« Reply #5 on: August 16, 2020, 07:29:03 pm »
We had an epic lightening storm last night on the coast here in central CA. Weirdest weather I've seen in decades.
The Lake Fire in SoCal is actually affecting our weather here...the pyrocumulus cloud effect from the fire is generating thunderstorms and lightning.

https://wildfiretoday.com/2020/08/14/lake-fire-near-lake-hughes-ca-was-very-active-again-friday-afternoon/
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Re: California Suffers 2nd Day of Blackouts as Wind, Solar Power Falter
« Reply #6 on: August 16, 2020, 08:03:33 pm »
I realize you probably(?) meant it for the libtards, but us conservatives have to suffer through this idiocy as well.

Temps are 110+ with higher than usual humidity which means swamp units are very ineffective in the desert areas.

Many rely solely on swamp units and don't have AC, which means the elderly and infirm are at higher risk.

Forecast in our area says it will last through next week btw.
Seems high time to leave.

I did, and never been smarter.
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« Reply #7 on: August 16, 2020, 08:28:20 pm »
Seems high time to leave.

I did, and never been smarter.
It's been past "high time" for years...just a few more years to retirement age and no early retirement penalty.

Already looking for our CalExit landing place...
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« Reply #8 on: August 16, 2020, 09:14:02 pm »
It's been past "high time" for years...just a few more years to retirement age and no early retirement penalty.

Already looking for our CalExit landing place...

AZ welcomes you.  If it hadn't hit 125 yesterday I'd recommend Bullhead City...30 miles or so from Cali.
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« Reply #9 on: August 17, 2020, 12:26:20 pm »
AZ welcomes you.  If it hadn't hit 125 yesterday I'd recommend Bullhead City...30 miles or so from Cali.
Thanks! :beer:

But we're not looking for anyplace that hot...sheesh. *who knows*

AZ is on the short-short list...I rather enjoy the dry climate.
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Re: California Suffers 2nd Day of Blackouts as Wind, Solar Power Falter
« Reply #10 on: August 17, 2020, 01:12:54 pm »
It's been past "high time" for years...just a few more years to retirement age and no early retirement penalty.

Already looking for our CalExit landing place...
Good luck with the hunt.

Seems a number of places would welcome good people.
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« Reply #11 on: August 17, 2020, 01:25:19 pm »
Good luck with the hunt.

Seems a number of places would welcome good people.

We see a lot of Californians arriving here in Georgia, moving into brand new $900,000 mansion houses, and then planting Biden signs in their yards.  I don't mind the immigrants, but I wish they wouldn't bring their 'stupid' with them.
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« Reply #12 on: August 17, 2020, 05:46:55 pm »
Good luck with the hunt.

Seems a number of places would welcome good people.
Thank you.
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« Reply #13 on: August 17, 2020, 05:51:14 pm »
We see a lot of Californians arriving here in Georgia, moving into brand new $900,000 mansion houses, and then planting Biden signs in their yards.  I don't mind the immigrants, but I wish they wouldn't bring their 'stupid' with them.
There's that...

I figure we're not gonna catch a break as CA "refugees" for a while once we move into a more conservative location, until we earn/prove our creds.

I suppose it's only natural for locals to presume someone coming from a "progressive" state are themselves progressive...
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Re: California Suffers 2nd Day of Blackouts as Wind, Solar Power Falter
« Reply #14 on: August 17, 2020, 06:04:01 pm »
There's that...

I figure we're not gonna catch a break as CA "refugees" for a while once we move into a more conservative location, until we earn/prove our creds.

I suppose it's only natural for locals to presume someone coming from a "progressive" state are themselves progressive...
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1.  Change out the California plates for Texas plates ASAP.  Buy a pickup truck if you don't have one already, and place an NRA sticker on it.

2. Learn how to say Ya'll instead of You All or You Guys

3. Ask the waitress whether you can have some Blue Bell.
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« Reply #15 on: August 17, 2020, 06:05:34 pm »
There are several actions you can take if you choose to settle in Texas, but here are my topd 2:

1.  Change out the California plates for Texas plates ASAP.  Buy a pickup truck if you don't have one already, and place an NRA sticker on it.

2. Learn how to say Ya'll instead of You All or You Guys

Or find a GOP office, and go in to change your Registration.  Talk to people.
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« Reply #16 on: August 17, 2020, 06:26:27 pm »
I figure we're not gonna catch a break as CA "refugees" for a while once we move into a more conservative location, until we earn/prove our creds.

Not really a problem.  It's the Biden bumper sticker that stands out - not the California plates.  My approach is to pull up beside them at a red light, honk to get their attention while signaling for them to roll down their window.  Once they do that, I say, "Hey, you probably aren't aware of this, but some idiot put a Biden sticker on your car.  Just thought you would want to know."
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« Reply #17 on: August 18, 2020, 12:02:13 am »
There are several actions you can take if you choose to settle in Texas, but here are my top 3:

1.  Change out the California plates for Texas plates ASAP.  Buy a pickup truck if you don't have one already, and place an NRA sticker on it.

2. Learn how to say Ya'll instead of You All or You Guys

3. Ask the waitress whether you can have some Blue Bell.
Thanks :beer: :beer:

We spent almost 4 years in South Carolina...the "ya'll" will come back pretty quick...don't miss the damned chiggers or fire ants though.

Will 3%er and NOTW stickers on the truck help?

Yep, registrations, licenses, etc. changed asap.

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« Reply #18 on: August 18, 2020, 12:03:19 am »
Or find a GOP office, and go in to change your Registration.  Talk to people.
Yep, will go from DTS here in CA to R in forever home state.
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« Reply #19 on: August 18, 2020, 12:05:17 am »
Not really a problem.  It's the Biden bumper sticker that stands out - not the California plates.  My approach is to pull up beside them at a red light, honk to get their attention while signaling for them to roll down their window.  Once they do that, I say, "Hey, you probably aren't aware of this, but some idiot put a Biden sticker on your car.  Just thought you would want to know."
:rolling: :rolling:

No such thing has ever been on any of our vehicles...only a 3%er and NOTW stickers on my truck.  I think it makes it clear enough to any who see them how I roll. 
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« Reply #20 on: August 18, 2020, 12:09:42 am »

Will 3%er and NOTW stickers on the truck help?

Now that I looked it up, those show you are of good stock.

Unsure how many of my fellow Texans would understand what they meant, though.
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« Reply #21 on: August 18, 2020, 12:13:17 am »
Not really a problem.  It's the Biden bumper sticker that stands out - not the California plates.  My approach is to pull up beside them at a red light, honk to get their attention while signaling for them to roll down their window.  Once they do that, I say, "Hey, you probably aren't aware of this, but some idiot put a Biden sticker on your car.  Just thought you would want to know."

 :rolling: :rolling: :beer:
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« Reply #22 on: August 18, 2020, 12:16:11 am »
Thanks :beer: :beer:

We spent almost 4 years in South Carolina...the "ya'll" will come back pretty quick...don't miss the damned chiggers or fire ants though.

Will 3%er and NOTW stickers on the truck help?

Yep, registrations, licenses, etc. changed asap.

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Asking them to put the Blue Bell on a slice of Pecan pie will cement the deal for ya! @SZonian
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« Reply #23 on: August 18, 2020, 12:18:10 am »
Asking them to put the Blue Bell on a slice of Pecan pie will cement the deal for ya! @SZonian
Who doesn't like Pecan Pie?  Damn, just gained 3 lbs thinking about it...
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« Reply #24 on: August 18, 2020, 12:19:30 am »
Now that I looked it up, those show you are of good stock.

Unsure how many of my fellow Texans would understand what they meant, though.
No worries, I'll adapt and switch them out if need be...easy to do when in comfortable environs.
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