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Something I think about a lot: virtually all concrete, practical wisdom about energy grids was developed at a time when there was no energy storage at any kind of scale. The introduction of storage *fundamentally changes* the basic dynamics of the grid in a way that renders much of that CW moot.

Gas Prices Really Are Trump's Fault, Just Not for the Reason People Think Energy Secretary Wright blamed traders for the oil spike, but didn't address why they're able to cause price spikes

The bigger problem with gas is on Wall Street…

Earlier, I posted about the Gámez-Cuéllar family’s detention, brought to light by TX CD-15 candidate Bobby Pulido & independent journalist, Cecilia Ballí. @jcfrias.bsky.social has more on the story and why it’s time for Monica De La Cruz to go.

Mullin Aided Election-Conspiracy Theorists Homeland-security nominee allegedly abetted a computer hack and connected conspiracy theorists to Susie Wiles

Agreed. There’s also this:

Mullin Aided Election-Conspiracy Theorists Homeland-security nominee allegedly abetted a computer hack and connected conspiracy theorists to Susie Wiles

This might also be important.

Gas Prices Really Are Trump's Fault, Just Not for the Reason People Think Energy Secretary Wright blamed traders for the oil spike, but didn't address why they're able to cause price spikes

Probably not this option:

Serious question: If you are allegedly so much smarter than everyone else in realizing that politics is meaningless and nothing can possibly change, then why are you also spending most of your finite time alive logging onto websites like this to post comments about politics?

You are my knight in shining armor.

In a story you won't read anywhere else — not WSJ, not FinTimes, not Economist, NOWHERE ELSE — @jonathanlarsen.bsky.social lays out why deregulation is at the root of this weekend's oil-price madness.

#oil #Iran

Gas Prices Really Are Trump's Fault, Just Not for the Reason People Think Energy Secretary Wright blamed traders for the oil spike, but didn't address why they're able to cause price spikes

Schumer called for tapping the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to bring down gas prices.

It’s a red herring.

Being held accountable can be uncomfortable.

Thank you for your unflagging support, Lisa.

How To Save TV News: Moneyball The death of TV news is a self-serving prophecy told by those who don't know how to save it

Thank you for understanding people can think and feel at the same time. Thank you for providing substantive news and analysis. Thank you for your original investigative reporting!!! I ♥️ independent journalism so much!

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Mullin Aided Election-Conspiracy Theorists Homeland-security nominee allegedly abetted a computer hack and connected conspiracy theorists to Susie Wiles

NEW: Sen. Markwayne Mullin, Trump’s nominee to run DHS, allegedly helped facilitate a 2024 election-computer hack…

…and connected election-conspiracy theorists first to Susie Wiles … and Elon Musk …

…and eventually Trump, convincing him he was right about 2020 being stolen.

Ears burning…

Russia is providing Iran intelligence to target U.S. forces, officials say The targeting information has included the locations of American warships and aircraft in the Middle East, the officials said.

Didn't Trump say someone NOT him would start WW III?

Since any state that can produce a vest bomb or IED can be a threat , this seems like a forever war.

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Saturday on @heartlandsignal.bsky.social: the implications of
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Report: Pentagon Eyes Defending “Armageddon” Briefings Religious-freedom group claims a Pentagon source reports some are defending the briefings as personal speech

SCOOP: Advocacy group claims a source in the Pentagon says the “Armageddon” briefings were real…

…and that the Pentagon is closing in on a public defense for them.

Huffman, Raskin Lead Call for Investigation of "Armageddon" Briefings Thirty Democrats ask Pentagon inspector general to investigate military briefings allegedly casting Iran as a Christian holy war

BREAKING: @rephuffman.bsky.social, @raskin.house.gov, @pelosi.house.gov, and 27 other Dems call on Pentagon IG to investigate alleged "Armageddon" briefings.

Complaints of holy war rhetoric were made to @mikeymrff.bsky.social after U.S. hit Iran, as I reported Monday.

My report on today's letter:

“Abolish ICE” Is Winning Polling and results at the actual polls show "Abolish ICE" is mainstream and supporting ICE is now the radical, fringe, weirdo, extremist position

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U.S. Attack on Iran Prompted Military Bible Studies, Advocacy Group Says Military commanders didn't just call this a holy war, some allegedly responded with emergency Bible studies

This is @jonathanlarsen.bsky.social's scoop on the dozens of Commanders telling NCOs to tell the troop this is a war to "cause the apocalypse." Jonathan was one of the senior producers at Countdown. Crazy as this seems, he's impeccable. This is real: jonathanlarsen.substack.com/p/us-attack-...

There's no excuse for someone who's supposed to be representing millions of New Yorkers to say that the problem is "not enough Christianity" (though if NY lost senators every time one did something that should be disqualifying, we'd have nothing but a smoking crater where Schumer used to be).

U.S. Attack on Iran Prompted Military Bible Studies, Advocacy Group Says Military commanders didn't just call this a holy war, some allegedly responded with emergency Bible studies

EXCLUSIVE: Military commanders aren’t just preaching “Armageddon” in the Iran war…

The Military Religious Freedom Foundation tells me that after the first U.S. bombs fell Saturday, some commanders scheduled emergency …… Bible studies for Sunday.

While we wait for more results (I promise a bunch of calls are sure to be around the corner), my usual Election Night note:

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State of the Swamp Destroys Trump’s Longest, Angriest State of the Union As Trump ranted through a record-breaking grievance fest, celebrities, activists, and everyday Americans turned ridicule into resistance—and stole the night.

What I saw at State of the Swamp so crucial post-Iran
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Trump droned on in his State Of Dementia. Threatened, lied, sharted..neurons faded. At State of the Swamp, electricity lightning can’t provide. Joy. Portland frogs

K𝒏𝒐𝒘 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒂 𝒈𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒑 𝒐𝒇 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒈𝒔 𝒊𝒔 𝒄𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒅? 𝑨𝒏 𝒂𝒓𝒎𝒚

We are deeply concerned by reports that military commanders are framing the Iran war as “God’s plan” and invoking Armageddon in official briefings.

Service members swear an oath to the Constitution — not to any religion.

We are reviewing these reports and will demand accountability.

Thanks, Linda. I'm hoping to post on more than one platform at some point so people can choose whichever one is least unethical... if possible...