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Mopar151

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3. I've heard this lately, too, in another context

Reply to wtmusic (Original post)

Fri Apr 19, 2013, 02:07 AM

Apr 2013

Maybe spread by Glenn Beck? - The wingnut i heard it from had a whole elaborate explanation about how wind power did'nt really work in cold climates because the gearboxes had to be heated.
Sad to say, there isn't a lot of reasoning here, or knowledge of the sheer hard work involved in building a wind farm.

Does this look like the technology is all a scam? Who would go thru this much work if the tech was'nt real?

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Maine Governor claims U of M wind turbine is rigged with "a little motor that turns the blades" [View all] wtmusic Apr 2013 OP

He needs to be relieved of his paycheck, and thrown the fuck out. CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2013 #1

*facepalm* silverweb Apr 2013 #2

Very true ... Nihil Apr 2013 #4

I've heard this lately, too, in another context Mopar151 Apr 2013 #3

With all due respect, Mainers . . what the fuck happened? hatrack Apr 2013 #5

There might be some limited truth to it. Jim Lane Apr 2013 #6

I believe you are too generous in granting him the benefit of the doubt OKIsItJustMe Apr 2013 #8

I'd bet he made a stupid assumption FBaggins Apr 2013 #9

I�d bet he simply lies OKIsItJustMe Apr 2013 #10

Lol... I don't see any reason to argue whether he's dishonest or stupid. FBaggins Apr 2013 #11

LePage Spins Windmill Conspiracy Theory OKIsItJustMe Apr 2013 #7

This guy is turning Maine into Maineissippi. He shows how dumb America is about science. alp227 Apr 2013 #12