Bill Gates disses efficiency, “cute” solar, deployment — still doesn’t know how he got rich

[kristopher]

5. No he isn't.

Thorium is a scam and that particular piece of rationalization you are using doesn't pass the smell test.
There is a thorium fuel cycle - true.
It can be made to work - true.

But that is as far as it goes. There is a very competitive environment for vendors of nuclear power and if there were a fuel cycle that was better overall at addressing the cost, waste, safety and proliferation issues then it would be available for sale so that someone could be cornering the market with that "better mousetrap".

This rational - put forth by the those who want federal money for their personal gain - is on a par with claims that automakers are suppressing 100mpg cars that run on water.