Replying to @marwilliamson
We really need all utilities to publicly owned completely out of private hands.
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we actually have laws like this already. price gauging in a crisis is illegal. that's why toilet paper wasnt going for $20 a roll at the beginning of the pandemic
Replying to @marwilliamson
Marianne, the CEO of one such utility provider was reportedly thrilled about their profits. This is disgusting. How this being legal blows my mind. People should refuse to pay their bills.
CEO of TX gas company is giddy on call with shareholders over profits this week from storm. “This week is like hitting the jackpot with some of these incredible prices. We were able to sell at super premium prices for a material amount of production.”profootballtalk.nbcsports.co…
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Replying to @marwilliamson
I’d love to see you write it up and propose it to your Congress people to sponsor it.
Replying to @marwilliamson
Here’s what the guy who trained me to operate Hydro generating plants said yesterday in an email. We all knew what having sociopaths running utilities would mean. This is 44 years of experience talking.
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Replying to @marwilliamson
The law IS crisis profiteering. It's called the "free market" in the health care industry & why my parents finally lost their home & all they worked for after a lifetime of playing by the rules. It only happens in ONE modern nation. Health insurance CEOs can "earn" $120k A DAY!
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Replying to @marwilliamson
We need protests like this country has never seen. Big, loud, large protests. I will be there every damn day
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Replying to @marwilliamson
Or we could just separate ourselves from Republicans. Have separate countries. The progressive country wouldn’t even think of it. The conservative one would implode because of how they are😐🤷🏽‍♂️
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Replying to @marwilliamson
it's the american way. you know truth, justice and kick em when they're down. why wasn't the military activated to provide help. the only difference w/b they save american lives instead of extinguishing Muslim lives.