Posted on 02/15/2010 7:10:47 AM PST by chessplayer
The Obama administration is setting a standard of incompetence not likely to be rivaled any time soon. In the "stimulus" bill, nearly $2 billion was allocated to support wind power, thereby creating "green jobs" and contributing to energy independence. Investors Business Daily describes what happened instead:
"According to the Investigative Reporting Workshop at American University, nearly $2 billion in money from the American Recovery and Investment Act has been spent on wind power. The goal was to further energy independence while creating American jobs. It has done neither."
"Of the money spent, according to the report, nearly 80% has gone to foreign manufacturers of wind turbines. ..."
"Of the 1,807 turbines erected on 28 wind farms receiving grants, foreign-owned manufacturers built 1,219, according to the workshop report. The installation of these turbines may have created as many as 6,838 manufacturing jobs overseas. ..."
Well, he didn’t say WHERE.
These nitwitts have so diverted our focus from energy independence as a national security concern.
These are the same people that are soooooo adamant against 2nd amendment rights.....until their butts are in a sling.
When they have to pay $600 a month power bills on a 900sq ft apartment or they're victimized by a kick burglar....they come a runnin to those who have a common sense approach to survival.
Makes ya just wanna b-slap these pantie waist.
What is good for the Administration is good for continuing the commie regime in this country and china.
$600/month? We have a 1500 sq ft house and only pay about 200/month for gas and electric combined. True we aren’t on the east or west coast, but by-gum that’s more than a house payment!
Maybe I didn’t make my self clear. I meant, when they start paying, as when utility cost skyrocket as Pres. Barry stated. ;)
My mistake for not paying more attention
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