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  I grew up going to church with republicans and republican politicians, including the governor of Texas at the time. This is exactly what they think. They think it is a moral failure, religious failure, and a lack of work ethic that makes someone poor. It’s gods will. It’s also why the don’t give a fuck about the environment. The earth belongs to them because god said so and if the earth becomes inhabitable then it’s gods will. It’s fucking insane
context: Any Federal Aid to Texas should require the "Texas Grid" to be brought up to the same weather proofing and redundancy requirements as the rest of the country. US should not keep propping up self-serving private utilities trying to cut corners to maximize their profits! >
  
  The grid needs nationalized like everywhere else. This is the only state that has this problem. >
  
  BuT mUh SuCcEsSiOn >
  
  secession* >
  
  Thanks, I thought I spelled it wrong but wasn't sure lol. >
  
  If only there was an incident that was a pre-cursor to this one that made them evaluate problems and prevent future incidents. >
  
  
  If only there was an incident that was a pre-cursor to the previous incident that was a pre-cursor to this one that made them evaluate problems and prevent future incidents.
  
  Ftfy.
  There have been at least 2 winter failures. Both resulted in a report detailing what should be done. Both were ignored in favor of profits. >
  
  
  "Look, I make enough that it doesn't impact me personally, I can just go on vacation to, say, Cancun, worst-case scenario. Join my buddy Ted. So why should I care about doing my job and helping the poors?"
  
  —republicans in control of the state, probably