Why Wind and Solar Energy Are Doomed to Failure

[Honkey_Kong]

I agree that nuclear energy is the green energy that should be pursued. We haven't built a new nuclear power plant since the 70's and although ours are very safe, there are newer, safer designs that are a lot more efficient and could meet both the electrical needs we have now and the needs we're going to have in the future, when more people own and operate electric vehicles.

I'm not opposed to burning coal or gasoline, but I recognize that the "eco-pricks" are not going to rest until we abandon those (and they happen to control government). So we can either fight a losing battle and refuse to go along or we can right now agree to undertake a massive investment in nuclear power plants and brand new electrical grids that can both meet the demands we anticipate 50 years from now (and leave room for upgrades if we underestimate those future needs) and make it so a little wind in the fall DOESN'T cause the grid to start fires in the California. We're talking trillions of dollars. We can either spend it now or spend many times that in lost productiveness caused by shortages in the future.

[Cuz]

I agree that nuclear energy is the green energy that should be pursued. We haven't built a new nuclear power plant since the 70's and although ours are very safe, there are newer, safer designs that are a lot more efficient and could meet both the electrical needs we have now and the needs we're going to have in the future, when more people own and operate electric vehicles.

I'm not opposed to burning coal or gasoline, but I recognize that the "eco-pricks" are not going to rest until we abandon those (and they happen to control government). So we can either fight a losing battle and refuse to go along or we can right now agree to undertake a massive investment in nuclear power plants and brand new electrical grids that can both meet the demands we anticipate 50 years from now (and leave room for upgrades if we underestimate those future needs) and make it so a little wind in the fall DOESN'T cause the grid to start fires in the California. We're talking trillions of dollars. We can either spend it now or spend many times that in lost productiveness caused by shortages in the future.

Yeah, but the eco pricks u mention are gonna bitch about something no matter what. Its in their dna. There’s only one option.