Re: knocking wind

From: Dan Bloomquist (EXTRApublic20_at_lakeweb.com)
Date: 08/30/04

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    Al Smith wrote:
    > "Dan Bloomquist" <EXTRApublic20@lakeweb.com> wrote in message
    > news:413152D8.3000907@lakeweb.com...
    >
    >>It seems this has to be beat to death over and over. Someone brings up
    >>wind and the _same_ folks come out of the woodwork waving their hands.
    >>
    >>Why is it so hard to just compare simple numbers?
    >>
    >>If the wind industry didn't have the numbers, I'd be saying it just like
    >>I do about the solar industry. Solar is too expensive to compete with
    >>fossils. That is obvious for anyone that bothered to do a little math.
    >>On the other hand, some folks don't want to 'bother to do the math'
    >>where it comes to wind. These groups start with sci. I find it
    >>surprising just how few of the posters here don't just 'do the math',
    >>apply objectivity, and quit making it a personal 'feeling' about what
    >>should and shouldn't be. No wonder this, (USA), county doesn't have a
    >>decent nuclear program. It is the same stupid ignorance all over again.
    >>
    >>Best, Dan.
    >>
    >
    >
    > Cool, Dan. I am prepared to believe.

    Don't. Be critical, but do so objectively. The point of my post is that
    it should not be about believing.

    >
    > Obviously, you have "done the math." Show us "the math."

    http://www.capelightcompact.org/pdfs/FIN_WIND-NATURAL_GAS_REPORT.pdf

    Best, Dan.

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