Arizona energy official calls L.A.'s bluff on total boycott

[DesertRat]

PHOENIX -- Last week, Los Angeles officially boycotted Arizona to send a message about the state's new immigration law. Now, the Arizona Corporation Commission is sending back a message of their own.

On Tuesday, Commissioner Gary Pierce wrote a letter to the Los Angeles Mayor and City Council. He said the intention was to "call them out," and see if they are committed to truly cut off all Arizona resources.

"I don't think they thought this through," Pierce said. "There are consequences that involve energy."

Across Arizona, Los Angeles gets 25 percent of its power from three plants, including the Palo Verde Nuclear Station.

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[frylock]

1. really?!

really, commissioner pierce? you really want to make a point by challenging LA to stop buying TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT of it's energy from your state? so what happens if they take you up on that challenge? i would imagine that 25% of power to the LA area accounts for a pretty good chunk of change. it would probably make the money you guys are losing from cancelled conventions look like chump change. but please do continue to make yourself look like a fucking idiot.