"Natural gas wells and pipes ill-equipped for cold weather are a big reason why millions of Texans lost power during frigid temperatures this week. As temperatures dropped to record lows across some parts of the state, liquid inside wells, pipes, and valves froze solid."
"Ice can block gas flow, clogging pipes. It’s a phenomenon called a “freeze-off” that disrupts gas production across the US every winter. But freeze-offs can have outsized effects in Texas, as we’ve seen this week. The state is a huge natural gas producer — and it doesn’t usually have to deal with such cold weather."
"Ted Cruz told reporters on Thursday that his decision to fly to Cancun with his family amid widespread power outages in Texas was “obviously a mistake.”"
Personally, I want the republican party to rid itself of Trump so I have choices in the next election. I am an independent, but like most on this sight, I find that government oversight of my property to be overreach. Particularly, permit requirements imposed by local officials resulted in me building a barn rather than a pond designed by the NRCS. The pond/wetland would have captured 80 acres of runoff from a neighbors farm field, including a 10" field tile. Now there is a great example of regulation protecting the environment!
I'd like different choices myself next election. And yes I am really a libertarian in republican clothing, a RINO I suppose. Anyways, my faith in democracy has be tested these past 4 years, especially in the final months.
Last edited by jpsdad; 03/17/2108:29 AM.
It isn't what we don't know that gives us trouble, it's what we know that ain't so - Will Rogers
