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James Talarico
@jamestalarico · TX · H
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CoverageFeb 16, 2021 to Jul 11, 2022
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A state that prides itself on energy production left millions of its citizens to freeze in the dark. It’s not just incompetent; it’s criminal. The Texas Legislature must hold hearings, demand answers, and ensure this never happens again. #txlege
2. Why are we disconnected from the national grid? Texas wants to avoid federal regulation, but that comes at a price: we can’t borrow power from other states. During the last blackout in 2011, Mexico bailed us out. Our secessionist tendencies aren’t quirky—they’re deadly. https://t.co/eoe21iPzEs
1. Why is our grid not winterized? Texas fossil fuel plants aren’t equipped to withstand winter storms, and no one requires them to be. It’ll cost extra, but other states have done it (see map). This disaster is costing money and lives. We didn’t pay then, so we’re paying now. https://t.co/yAU0hOpThS
3. Why does our energy system put profits over people? Privatization allows corporations to profit off the suffering of our citizens. Scarcity drives up prices, which is good for industry, but bad for Texans. Heat in the depths of winter isn’t a commodity; it’s a human right. https://t.co/E9RsOoQmrX
1 year ago, the power went out and 702 Texans died. Republicans won’t hold hearings to investigate Greg Abbott’s failure. So we’re holding our own. WATCH: https://t.co/uxdqbFK0OK https://t.co/fBQkVkfsrk
1 year ago, the power went out and 702 Texans died. Republicans won<U+2019>t hold hearings to investigate Greg Abbott<U+2019>s failure. So we<U+2019>re holding our own. WATCH: https://t.co/uxdqbFK0OK https://t.co/fBQkVkfsrk
I’ve been without power and heat for 30 hours. I just got enough cell signal to send this tweet. This is not a natural disaster—it’s years of underinvestment, deregulation, and neglect. Texas: your government failed you.
1 year ago, the power went out and 702 Texans died. Republicans won’t hold hearings to investigate Greg Abbott’s failure. So we’re holding our own. WATCH: https://t.co/uxdqbFK0OK https://t.co/fBQkVkfsrk
RT @BetoORourke: Yesterday energy execs & regulators testified at the Capitol. I wish they’d also heard from Nicale Spencer whose 84-year-…