President Joe Biden - Kamala Harris Administration

[norrislakevol]

It's not like Trump was the answer, or even a start. Considering the extra 7.8 trillion Trump added to the deficit. Out of 31 trillion. Even before Covid he had added more than 5 trillion. Almost 1/6th of our total added before Covid. The deficit and debt increased every year under Trump.

I can agree with this part. The pandemic, and politicians wanting to use it to spread around "free" money was the culprit. He should have told states that wanted to shut down during the pandemic to go pound sand, and that they would get no federal dollars. Hind site is always 20/20 I suppose. His successor went right along with this too. Now, we all pay for this "free" money. The shutdowns were a financial disaster, and BOTH parties are to blame.

 

[85SugarVol]

Yes, and it’s an interesting phenomenon that seems relatively new: A letter of opinion from a very small sample of biased professionals that is meaningless but is latched onto by political foes to drive the news cycle.

So where are these same Doctors? Have they any cause for concern right now lol?

 

[Carl Pickens]

Are you saying her word salads got their start as tossed salads?

Lol…. That’s exactly what he’s saying

 

[DC_Vol]

So where are these same Doctors? Have they any cause for concern right now lol?

Ask EL. She was the one who liked to bring those to the table.

 

[Rasputin_Vol]

I know you will not like what I am about to say. I expect a vehement denial from you.
Reagan for all the good he did, was actually a significant contributor to where we are today.

I am of the opinion that Reagan was not fully in control of his administration. The Reagan that we saw in his 1976 and 1980 campaigns wasn't reflected in the actual results seen in his administration. No different than the drastic differences between Trump campaigning and his actual results in office.

I think yesterday or today was the 41st Anniversary of the warning shot Reagan received.

 

[AM64]

Funny how France, as far as I know has no quibbles about energy shortages. From my understanding NE tech has come a long way in safety and such, but I am not a scientist

Nothing in life is risk free. The best you can do is do things right and be willing to learn and adapt when you find you could have done it better. France invested heavily in nuclear power, and I believe it was money well spent. I met the guy who as I recall headed up maintenance (at least predictive maintenance and diagnostics) for Électricité de France while I was in grad school, and we talked a few times over the years. If he was representative of the French nuclear power effort, they've been in good hands.

 

[Carl Pickens]

I know you will not like what I am about to say. I expect a vehement denial from you.
Reagan for all the good he did, was actually a significant contributor to where we are today.

I’d still take him back in a heartbeat.

 

[85SugarVol]

Ask EL. She was the one who liked to bring those to the table.

Haven’t seen EL lately for some reason.

 

[Rasputin_Vol]

One of the best arguments against NG fueled cars is energy content. This is for a tri fuel capable generator; look at the output dependent on type fuel. Second issue is dealing with a gas rather than a liquid, and compressing the gas in a vehicle and making it crash worthy. Neither form is inherently safe, but at least gasoline isn't compressed and leaks are all about gravity rather than pressure. I'm just pointing at some weaknesses, and don't profess to have experience or expert opinion.

• 9400 Starting Watts / 7500 Running Watts - Gasoline
• 8450 Starting Watts / 6750 Running Watts - LPG
• 6900 Starting Watts / 5500 Running Watts - Natural Gas

But on the other hand, it just seems like a shame and a waste for it to just be flared off also.

North Dakota flared 19% of its natural gas production in 2019

 

[McDad]

I’d still take him back in a heartbeat.

I'd take him only if we can have Gingrich's Congress too

 

[Orangeburst]

But on the other hand, it just seems like a shame and a waste for it to just be flared off also.

North Dakota flared 19% of its natural gas production in 2019

Wasteful..but you aint putting NG in vehicles.

Edit: For the masses

 

[utvolpj]

Wasteful..but you aint putting NG in vehicles.

My company ran an entire truck fleet for on it for the past several years. The issue was adoption of refueling not functionality

 

[AM64]

But on the other hand, it just seems like a shame and a waste for it to just be flared off also.

North Dakota flared 19% of its natural gas production in 2019

When our last NG heat and AC system went out, I went to a heat pump because the NG industry was all over the place with price and electric rates were stable. And because the people who make systems don't seem to understand that in the south we need less heat and more cooling capacity - I could get a decent balance with the heat pump - the temperature doesn't creep up all day with the AC, and the heat doesn't continually cycle on and off because it's too much. I'm not about to give up on the gas water heater and stove by any means - they work when the power goes off. If the NG gas could get it's act together and keep price stable, I'd love a heat pump powered by NG. I agree flaring NG is a shame; the quantity flared according to something I read is astounding - tragic.

 

[Vol423]

One of the best arguments against NG fueled cars is energy content. This is for a tri fuel capable generator; look at the output dependent on type fuel. Second issue is dealing with a gas rather than a liquid, and compressing the gas in a vehicle and making it crash worthy. Neither form is inherently safe, but at least gasoline isn't compressed and leaks are all about gravity rather than pressure. I'm just pointing at some weaknesses, and don't profess to have experience or expert opinion.

• 9400 Starting Watts / 7500 Running Watts - Gasoline
• 8450 Starting Watts / 6750 Running Watts - LPG
• 6900 Starting Watts / 5500 Running Watts - Natural Gas

AM64, I have a hard time believing that a tank of compressed natural gas would be safe sitting in the southwest desert heat. You could permanently brand a person with a metal seat belt sitting in 118 degree temperatures in direct sunlight. Am I wrong in that concern about CNG?

 

[Orangeburst]

My company ran an entire truck fleet for on it for the past several years. The issue was adoption of refueling not functionality

I started to retract my post..I did see a UPS truck recently on NG. I get your point as we all really do not understand it, but I did work for a compressor company 30 years ago that approached the compression of NG and it still has not become ubiquitous

 

[AM64]

AM64, I have a hard time believing that a tank of compessed natural gas would be safe sitting in the southwest desert heat. You could permanently brand a person with a metal seat belt sitting in 118 degree temperatures in direct sunlight. Am I wrong in that concern about CNG?

Not to me, and you also have to consider the daily temperature swings and effect on the tank and fittings.

 

[Orangeburst]

Not to me, and you also have to consider the daily temperature swings and effect on the tank and fittings.

What pressure does NG have to be? You know?

 

[utvolpj]

AM64, I have a hard time believing that a tank of compessed natural gas would be safe sitting in the southwest desert heat. You could permanently brand a person with a metal seat belt sitting in 118 degree temperatures in direct sunlight. Am I wrong in that concern about CNG?

There were NG cars in Phoenix a couple decades ago and still are. Never heard of one blowing up

 

[hog88]

Since when? And do those vehicles cost more?

Yes but not prohibitively more. The problem with NG vehicles is refueling.

 

[Vol423]

The reason that U.S. shale producers aren't already producing more is that they know that whenever their increased production is no longer politically convenient for the idiot-in-chief, he will pull the rug out from under them again. You can't make multiple year investments when you're dealing with an administration that is openly hostile to your very existence.

…and another article echoing my point.

Biden’s Oil-Relief Plan Seen Backfiring as Drillers Dig In Heels

 

[AM64]

What pressure does NG have to be? You know?

No. I know a couple of contractors hit the NG line in my backyard - it was impressive.

 

[StarRaider]

What pressure does NG have to be? You know?

» The Transportation of Natural Gas NaturalGas.org

 

[volinbham]

…and another article echoing my point.

Biden’s Oil-Relief Plan Seen Backfiring as Drillers Dig In Heels

Yeah, listening to Biden today I was thinking if I'm an oil company I'm just going to surrender the leases that he plans to penalize me for not using. The message was clear - this administration considers you the bad guy and we don't want more oil after the midterms. It would be failed management to make significant investments in increased production in this environment. It's moronic policy.

 

[BreatheUT]

Haven’t seen EL lately for some reason.

She is confined to the amateur hour thread and is thin on tweet material.

 

[Orangeburst]

» The Transportation of Natural Gas NaturalGas.org