Originally Posted by Giantaxe (Post 10361239)

It's very indicative of the political climate here that there has been no mention of climate in this election campaign.

I saw the Moore interview. I don't particularly agree with him. I see no problem in having private utilities as long as they are properly regulated. The problem is, they're not. We've had that here in the Bay Area where after the PG&E pipeline explosion, it's become pretty clear that the oversight has been lax or non-existent.

Originally Posted by yellowroom (Post 10361243)

When are you getting the power back on JerseyGirl? My boss's sister in NJ has been told not to expect it before Nov 10th. :ohmy:

I can't see the infrastructure being upgraded anytime soon. You will never ever get agreement on who would pay. It's cheaper to employ people to fix it when it breaks.

After all, what's a disgruntled customer going to do - build a powerstation in their back yard?

Originally Posted by Sally Redux (Post 10361245)

They have to be regulated, and have an element of competition.

Originally Posted by N1cky (Post 10361252)

They don't have to have an element of competition in the U.S.

Originally Posted by Jerseygirl (Post 10361203)

Being as this has turned into another political thread...I blame Obama and every OPUS before him for the mess the NE is in. When is someone going to pull their $&@$&@$& finger out and sort out the electrical infrastructure of this third world $&@$&@$& country?

:frown::frown::frown::frown:

Originally Posted by Sally Redux (Post 10361251)

Who actually pays to fix it? (Genuine question)

Yes, i really feel for all those without power.

Originally Posted by Jerseygirl (Post 10361261)

Which ever way you look at it...we do. Either as taxpayers or consumers. I am absolutely disgusted by the amount of money spent on elections and by the calibre of candidates.

Originally Posted by Jerseygirl (Post 10361203)

Being as this has turned into another political thread...I blame Obama and every OPUS before him for the mess the NE is in. When is someone going to pull their $&@$&@$& finger out and sort out the electrical infrastructure of this third world $&@$&@$& country?

:frown::frown::frown::frown:

Originally Posted by Jerseygirl (Post 10361203)

Being as this has turned into another political thread...I blame Obama and every OPUS before him for the mess the NE is in. When is someone going to pull their $&@$&@$& finger out and sort out the electrical infrastructure of this third world $&@$&@$& country?

:frown::frown::frown::frown:

Originally Posted by Sally Redux (Post 10361251)

Who actually pays to fix it? (Genuine question)

Yes, i really feel for all those without power.

Originally Posted by Boomhauer (Post 10361264)

I wonder if it would make a difference were power lines underground.

Originally Posted by Jerseygirl (Post 10361275)

Which ever way you look at it...we do...either as taxpayers or consumers. How do other countries manage to have decent power infrastructure...countries that don't claim to be the biggest, bestest country in the world?

Maybe they could start by using some of the billions the spend on elections. Get people back to work by pulling this country into the 21st century

Originally Posted by dakota44 (Post 10361279)

For wind and snow, yes. At huge expense. Utilities are not going to do it. Too costly and it's cheaper to pay for the repairs after the odd storm. In many places new subdivisions have to have underground cables, but that is a product of aesthetics and no unsightly electric poles.

Originally Posted by Boomhauer (Post 10361264)

I wonder if it would make a difference were power lines underground.