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In reply to the discussion: Contact info for Texas Legislators. [View all]

George McGovern

(5,420 posts)
1. "Lonestar" State doesn't seem to work so well anymore
Sat Mar 20, 2021, 11:34 AM
Mar 2021

Last edited Sat Mar 20, 2021, 04:00 PM - Edit history (1)

AndyS — When I first learned of Texas' winter storm effects I was very sad for all its victims. When I found out why the grid failed I was very angry with the utility's overseers and especially with governor Abbott. In the dark name of profits, Electric Reliability Council of Texas utterly failed its consumers. And then Abbott tried blaming things on the failure of wind towers.

I mean, my God — a child I read about froze to death overnight. Mr. "Cruise" went to Cancun. Blamed his daughters.

I read about a fellow who helped people out by towing their stuck vehicles. Here's a link to the story:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2021/02/20/texas-storm-car-rescue/

At any rate I appreciate your missive to the (dis)honorable Greg Abbott. I sure hope he can wake up to the realities of what caused the collapse of the so-called "Reliability Council's" response to the storm. And in time for the next one.

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