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OldBaldy1701E

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44. No

Sun Dec 27, 2020, 08:56 AM

Dec 2020

we need for individual structures to generate their own power. This is the 21st century, and we already have the technology to do this. Being connected to everything means one shot will affect everything. They will not fix this, because of profits they will never get again when each house can make their own electricity. Having a central power location is idiotic, and yet we still have that and other shaky systems that were outdated 40 years ago. Yes, we need to deal with this but you have to remove the greed/control factor or it will never get passed the 'we need to' stage.

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I'll relate this story without specific locations: [View all] PCIntern Dec 2020 OP

This is fascinating. MontanaMama Dec 2020 #1

Very pertinent point. Arne Dec 2020 #2

They knew where to park the RV. dalton99a Dec 2020 #3

the only thing I know llashram Dec 2020 #9

Those street views don't look like the same place. Gore1FL Dec 2020 #12

I noticed that also. PoindexterOglethorpe Dec 2020 #13

They are facing opposite directions Uncle_Remus Dec 2020 #14

I saw an embedded video of an IP camera view of the street when the explosion happened BumRushDaShow Dec 2020 #27

If American terrorists Marthe48 Dec 2020 #20

The physical destruction can be left in place, PoindexterOglethorpe Dec 2020 #36

Maybe just a few days Marthe48 Dec 2020 #41

Remember, a lot of people think wearing a mask PoindexterOglethorpe Dec 2020 #42

Civilization sits atop a less robust technological foundation than most imagine. Klaralven Dec 2020 #4

That photo gives me vertigo PCIntern Dec 2020 #5

It should Klaralven Dec 2020 #7

Very true. NoRoadUntravelled Dec 2020 #23

This message was self-deleted by its author Klaralven Dec 2020 #6

This message was self-deleted by its author CatLady78 Dec 2020 #8

If telecommunications disruption was the aim Texin Dec 2020 #10

This Nashville thing could even be a disgruntled employee. cwydro Dec 2020 #11

That was my firs thought. Phone worker gone Postal. safeinOhio Dec 2020 #18

Yeah, sad to think, but I'd actually prefer that to anything else. cwydro Dec 2020 #29

K&R MustLoveBeagles Dec 2020 #15

There are so many sensitive locations that could become crippling disasters. BobTheSubgenius Dec 2020 #16

There is so much of what makes our societies function that we take for granted malaise Dec 2020 #17

After the snow storm Christmas Eve Marthe48 Dec 2020 #22

So true malaise Dec 2020 #26

I am always grateful Marthe48 Dec 2020 #33

This message was self-deleted by its author CatLady78 Dec 2020 #37

we have a horribly weak electrical grid; along with other services. oldsoftie Dec 2020 #19

This has been a concern for decades Marthe48 Dec 2020 #25

Yes, all good ideas. From your typing fingers to the ear of congress!!! oldsoftie Dec 2020 #31

I hope we follow through Marthe48 Dec 2020 #34

No OldBaldy1701E Dec 2020 #44

Of course we have the tech. What we DONT have is the money. oldsoftie Dec 2020 #46

Forgive me OldBaldy1701E Dec 2020 #47

well then please, tell us how you convert homes for free. oldsoftie Dec 2020 #48

You mean OldBaldy1701E Dec 2020 #51

"Incentives" is a dirty word to a lot of folks here! oldsoftie Dec 2020 #52

I see... OldBaldy1701E Jan 2021 #53

Crazily enough - there's more than one. marble falls Dec 2020 #21

Let me tell you this... LittleGirl Dec 2020 #24

And prepare yourself to live without power for some time. oldsoftie Dec 2020 #32

KnR Hekate Dec 2020 #28

Thank you for sharing this story MyMission Dec 2020 #30

Although your points are well taken, I do wonder if Sogo Dec 2020 #35

Yes but as I said PCIntern Dec 2020 #38

Terrorism 101: Go for the grid. Vlad's glad. czarjak Dec 2020 #39

For military facilities, there are force protection calculations nitpicker Dec 2020 #40

Even if this was a lone wacko, he's publicized our vulnerability. nilram Dec 2020 #43

I think they already knew this OldBaldy1701E Dec 2020 #45

The RV terrorist's father worked for BellSouth blogslut Dec 2020 #49

I remember taking a class about communications infrastructure at AT&T Dem2 Dec 2020 #50