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Callmecrazy

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10. Oh bullshit...TMI was 42 yrs. ago...

Reply to montanacowboy (Reply #6)

Tue Jun 4, 2019, 07:55 PM

Jun 2019

And the accident was contained because we are smart enough to PLAN for accidents which is why we build containment buildings around our reactors. An accident like Chernobyl would never happen here. All nuclear reactors in this country are run by members of the IBEW, of which I am a brother. There could never be some political appointment to run a reactor. The union wouldn't stand for it.

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Chernobyl is such incredibly terrific television. But it will give you PTSD. Not even joking. [View all] Tommy_Carcetti May 2019 OP

I knew what was coming last night (with destruction of the pets and other animals) but.... hlthe2b May 2019 #1

At least the shots were done in an off-camera way to slightly minimalize the horror. Tommy_Carcetti May 2019 #2

Where can I find this show? The Blue Flower May 2019 #3

It's on HBO on Mondays at 9 pm. nt Tommy_Carcetti May 2019 #4

It got me in Episodes 1 and 2 - IndyOp May 2019 #5

We came THIS close montanacowboy May 2019 #6

Oh bullshit...TMI was 42 yrs. ago... Callmecrazy Jun 2019 #10

I had an acquaintance... MicaelS Jun 2019 #12

Anyone see the final episode Monday Night? I'm listening to the follow-up podcast now... hlthe2b Jun 2019 #7

The final episode was first-rate, like the rest of the series. (nt) Paladin Jun 2019 #8

Really. elleng Jun 2019 #9

Part 4 is about to replay on the East Coast. Callmecrazy Jun 2019 #11