Complaint Thread

[Darth_Raichu]

7 minutes ago, brickvoyeur said:

He could shove an extension cord into the ass of each and every member of congress. With their bullshitting powers combined they could produce enough juice eliminate the need for power plants. 

It's like Captain planet, but instead of being powered by good values... it's powered by a bunch of greedy liars who only pretend to care about their constituents during election time. 

If only electricity could be generated by spinning BS and lies, then Washington DC would produce evergreen electricity for the whole nation, nay, for THE WORLD. 

[Alpinemaps]

Objectively, as one of the most powerful men in the state

I feel like we need to learn civics badly in this country.

I don’t care what he says - that’s political rhetoric to appeal to his voting base.

The reality is - a Congressman is NOT one of the most powerful people in the state. The executive branch of the state is where the responsibility lies.

[$20 on joe vs dan]

16 minutes ago, brickvoyeur said:

He could shove an extension cord into the ass of each and every member of congress, including himself. With their bullshitting powers combined they could produce enough juice eliminate the need for power plants. 

It's like Captain planet, but instead of being powered by good values... it's powered by a bunch of greedy liars who only pretend to care about their constituents during election time. 

it's very easy to throw stones at politicians (and lawyers)...but we all know how hard it is to make even a small group of likeminded individuals to agree...imagine tens of thousands.

an honest man can't win an election in this day and age (FACT)

11 minutes ago, Alpinemaps said:

 

I feel like we need to learn civics badly in this country.

 

 

most boring class EVAR...it's like they only take barely alive teachers 2 decades on the teat of tenure for this subject

[in hindsight it really should be the most popular class]

[Darth_Raichu]

1 minute ago, $20 on joe vs dan said:

it's very easy to throw stones at politicians (and lawyers)...but we all know how hard it is to make even a small group of likeminded individuals to agree...imagine tens of thousands.

an honest man can't win an election in this day and age (FACT)

“The government you elect is the government you deserve.”

― Thomas Jefferson

In essence, we are F***ed

[lazuli16]

44 minutes ago, Darth_Raichu said:

Working on what exactly? List 10 of those limitless possible ways he can do as a US senator that would effectively bring the power back on etc ASAP

 

He could have tried to do more than the socialist he dispises. 

https://thehill.com/homenews/house/539550-ocasio-cortez-raises-1-million-for-texas-relief-plans-trip-to-houston

https://www.businessinsider.com/o-rourke-aoc-focus-on-texas-welfare-efforts-2021-2

Edited February 19, 2021 by lazuli16

[Alpinemaps]

He could have tried to do more than the socialist he dispises. 
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/539550-ocasio-cortez-raises-1-million-for-texas-relief-plans-trip-to-houston
https://www.businessinsider.com/o-rourke-aoc-focus-on-texas-welfare-efforts-2021-2

I’m going to play devil’s advocate for a second.

Why is AOC raising money for Texas? She should be focusing on her own district. Why does she have time to do this?

[fuzzy_bricks]

This article sums up what I figured the issue was, the additional cost to build for cold weather wasn't able to be justified.

https://www.texasmonthly.com/news/what-went-wrong-with-texass-main-electric-grid-and-could-it-have-been-prevented/

 

[exciter1]

5 minutes ago, fuzzy_bricks said:

This article sums up what I figured the issue was, the additional cost to build for cold weather wasn't able to be justified.

https://www.texasmonthly.com/news/what-went-wrong-with-texass-main-electric-grid-and-could-it-have-been-prevented/

 

Yeah, you figured the code/regulations would be the same for all electric providers. Guess not!

[TANV]

5 minutes ago, Alpinemaps said:

I’m going to play devil’s advocate for a second.

Why is AOC raising money for Texas? She should be focusing on her own district. Why does she have time to do this?

Because she's American and there are Americans suffering. They just happen to live in Texas. She has a platform, plenty of followers, and as a politician, can wield it and inform her supporters how to help those in need effectively. One of the rare instances of where social media power can be pushed towards something worthwhile.

Why did I give money to TX charities this morning? Because they're fricking suffering and are in desperate need.

Why do Americans donate a lot during natural disasters in other states? Because they do what they can when people ask for help across state lines. Some give a lot, some give a little. They do it to feel good about themselves, to help others, to try to find ways to help, to do the right thing, OR a combination of all of the above.

[fuzzy_bricks]

1 minute ago, exciter1 said:

Yeah, you figured the code/regulations would be the same for all electric providers. Guess not!

It's really not surprising.  Different parts of the country have different design considerations, not every place is a seismic zone, not every place sees hurricanes, not every place freezes, so it just doesn't make sense to design for that.

They'll probably slowly start to upgrade/weatherproof the facilities and resources that they get the most bang for buck from, and the next time this happens it will be less of an issue.

[$20 on joe vs dan]

5 minutes ago, fuzzy_bricks said:

They'll probably slowly start to upgrade/weatherproof the facilities and resources that they get the most bang for buck from, and the next time this happens it will be less of an issue.

based on reasoning yes, based on the last two times this happened with no improvements...No

just like earthquakes in CA...sux when it happens...once over ...forgotten. Only when it happens every year it starts to motivate people to act...I finally got a portable generator after the 3rd year in a row of wildfire power outages.

[fuzzy_bricks]

12 minutes ago, $20 on joe vs dan said:

based on reasoning yes, based on the last two times this happened with no improvements...No

just like earthquakes in CA...sux when it happens...once over ...forgotten. Only when it happens every year it starts to motivate people to act...I finally got a portable generator after the 3rd year in a row of wildfire power outages.

I don't recall the last time something like this happened. 

Based on your own experience, it took you losing power three times before you took action, seems like there might be some like minded people running the utility in Texas, and this hasn't even happened three years in a row.

[$20 on joe vs dan]

10 minutes ago, fuzzy_bricks said:

I don't recall the last time something like this happened. 

Based on your own experience, it took you losing power three times before you took action, seems like there might be some like minded people running the utility in Texas, and this hasn't even happened three years in a row.

In Texas, there were 2 incidents about 10 year apart of severe cold weather resulting in mass power outage.

Sure, compare my situation to elected government civil servants responsible for millions of citizens rich/poor; healthy and frail....third time is hopefully the charm

[Brickshopper]

1 hour ago, Alpinemaps said:

I’m going to play devil for a second.
 

fixed it for you.... ever here of charity

[fuzzy_bricks]

1 minute ago, $20 on joe vs dan said:

In Texas, there were 2 incidents about 10 year apart of severe cold weather resulting in mass power outage.

Sure, compare my situation to elected government civil servants responsible for millions of citizens rich/poor; healthy and frail....third time is hopefully the charm

I'm selfish in that I'm more worried about my immediate family than I am anyone else.  If I'm not willing to take the steps for my family, I won't ask someone else to do it for me.

Can you site these other events resulting in power outages, I've tried digging info up but can't find anything.

[$20 on joe vs dan]

6 minutes ago, fuzzy_bricks said:

I'm selfish in that I'm more worried about my immediate family than I am anyone else.  If I'm not willing to take the steps for my family, I won't ask someone else to do it for me.

Can you site these other events resulting in power outages, I've tried digging info up but can't find anything.

You selfish bastard! J/K ...my wife would be the first to list all the neglected households stuff on my plate (let's say it's as long as my LEGO backlog) 

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/energy/article/Texas-grid-again-faces-scrutiny-over-cold-15955392.php

[HappyHawkeye]

On 2/19/2021 at 10:48 AM, Alpinemaps said:

 

I feel like we need to learn civics badly in this country.

I don’t care what he says - that’s political rhetoric to appeal to his voting base.

The reality is - a Congressman is NOT one of the most powerful people in the state. The executive branch of the state is where the responsibility lies.

 

You the guy at the company that says "That's not in my job description" when he's asked to help out? 

Ted Cruz is one of two US Senators in a state with the second largest economy in the country, which also makes it one of the largest in the world. He received over 4 million votes in his last election. His campaigns have raised tens of milliosn of donors over the years. He is one of the GOP's most recognized figures nationally. He has an extensive network of business and political contacts both in Texas and across the country - contacts that are plugged into local communities and can help contribute to relief efforts in myriad ways. As much as I dislike him, all of these facts means that he commands a trememndous amount of respect and influence. Just because he doesn't have any direct control of state resources doesn't mean he is not one of the most powerful people in the state,which he most certainly is. If you don't realize how much money and influence equate to real power in this country, perhaps you need a lesson in common sense. 

On 2/19/2021 at 10:35 AM, Darth_Raichu said:

Working on what exactly? List 10 of those limitless possible ways he can do as a US senator that would effectively bring the power back on etc ASAP

 

You ever participated in relief efforts after a natural disaster? The need for time, resources, and coordination is indeed limitless - and where there is limitless need there is limitless ways in which anyone can help, let alone a nationally prominent US Senator.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/02/19/what-can-member-congress-do-help-during-an-emergency-anyway/

Edited February 20, 2021 by HappyHawkeye

[Alpinemaps]

You ever participated in relief efforts after a natural disaster? The need for time, resources, and coordination is indeed limitless - and where there is limitless need there is limitless ways in which anyone can help, let alone a nationally prominent US Senator.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/02/19/what-can-member-congress-do-help-during-an-emergency-anyway/

That’s a little uncalled for.

I have worked relief efforts. Even though I’m retired from making maps, I’m still a part of an organization that does volunteer mapping efforts. I just don’t advertise that I do things like that.

I pointed out earlier what Ted Cruz could do as a Senator (which btw, he’s failing at that).

But I stand by my statement that the Executive Branch of the State of Texas is what needs to be leading this.

[Darth_Raichu]

1 hour ago, HappyHawkeye said:

You the guy at the company that says "That's not in my job description" when he's asked to help out? 

Ted Cruz is one of two US Senators in a state with the second largest economy in the country, which also makes it one of the largest in the world. He received over 4 million votes in his last election. His campaigns have raised tens of milliosn of donors over the years. He is one of the GOP's most recognized figures nationally. He has an extensive network of business and political contacts both in Texas and across the country - contacts that are plugged into local communities and can help contribute to relief efforts in myriad ways. As much as I dislike him, all of these facts means that he commands a trememndous amount of respect and influence. Just because he doesn't have any direct control of state resources doesn't mean he is not one of the most powerful people in the state,which he most certainly is. If you don't realize how much money and influence equate to real power in this country, perhaps you need a lesson in common sense. 

You ever participated in relief efforts after a natural disaster? The need for time, resources, and coordination is indeed limitless - and where there is limitless need there is limitless ways in which anyone can help, let alone a nationally prominent US Senator.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/02/19/what-can-member-congress-do-help-during-an-emergency-anyway/

Ok so now the expectation is for politicians to do above and beyond their governmental duties in these kinds of events.  You know what? I like that.  Why should we expect them to sit around on their fat asses while people are suffering.  

Let's be consistent on this though.  Everyone should hold the same standard for these politicians no matter if they have R or D or I or anything else behind their names. Can we agree on this?

 

 

[KShine]

1 hour ago, Darth_Raichu said:

 Why should we expect them to sit around on their fat asses while people are suffering. 

[Alpinemaps]

Ted Cruz leaving Cancun to fix Texas

[Mark Twain]

On SNL, Britney Spears seeks apology from Ted Cruz, Andrew Cuomo, and Gina Carano. Spoiler, they all agree that Ted Cruz is the worst.

 

[LegoWalker4]

Sellers who include their foot or feet in their pictures annoys me...I want to see what you are selling, not what you what shoes you are wearing, or worse, your actual foot or feet. Argh....

 

[Alpinemaps]

Sellers who include their foot or feet in their pictures annoys me...I want to see what you are selling, not what you what shoes you are wearing, or worse, your actual foot or feet. Argh....
http://bp-forum.s3.amazonaws.com/monthly_2021_02/foot.thumb.JPG.ad1ac2008ebc7e5030846cd7cb0bfada.JPG
 

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had to retake photos, because my stupid foot gets into the picture. No one wants to see that!

[BillyBricks]

1 hour ago, Alpinemaps said:

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had to retake photos, because my stupid foot gets into the picture. No one wants to see that!

This isn't my problem. Mine is the damn reflective packaging on items like Funko Pops or other things still in plastic wrap. My photography set up is pretty basic, so I'm always looking for ways to take the picture without showing myself or what's behind me. I definitely have had some where I wasn't thinking about it until going to post the picture and my dumb face is staring back at me.