The Congressman Who Went Off the Grid

I saw that.

Definitely odd, but I wouldn't go so far as to say cray-cray.

I read it twice, the first time yeah a little odd, Then I decided he is a pretty cool guy and he is not stupid by any means. He was 'green' before it was cool.

I would love to talk to him. Why is it the solar panels work better off the roof?

"Why is it the solar panels work better off the roof?"

Fewer obstructions and it's more aesthetically pleasing.

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The grid could go down and it would suck for all of us stuck in cities.

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The Amish will have the last laugh.

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Why is it the solar panels work better off the roof?

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They work better when cleaned. I'm guessing keeping them clean would be the best advantage of being accessible

I think he has valid points.

Having grown up in abject poverty, and yet being involved in the early days of the computer age, he's learned the strengths and weaknesses of both. So being ready for the unexpected is not a bad thing--especially since he's more concerned about natural phenomena (solar flares) than man-made upheaval.

We would do well to listen to him.

I would love to speak to him. It sounds like he traps and eats a lot of veggies.

But the new mayor fool in NYCity banned horses.

It occurs to me that he, and people like him, are in good shape in a normal disaster scenario, where you lose services for a few days or weeks. A true apocalyptic end of civilization scenario, not so much.

That compound is not as remote as it seems. Somebody around there knows about it, has a general idea of what can be found there, and will come after it if necessary. Hell, I bet he has problems right now with pilferers if there's not somebody on the premises 24/7.

There's always somebody who outnumbers you and/or outguns you. If you're not the alpha predator in an area, you're the prey. Who has the psychological makeup to not only defend your property, but to go looking for trouble and take out anyone you perceive as a potential threat? I sure as hell don't.

Reminds me of one of my political favorites. The Bush Rat Governor

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He later served as a Marine Corps fighter pilot in World War II with the Black Sheep Squadron, and in China, until 1946. That year, Hammond moved to Alaska where he worked as a bush pilot and earned a degree in biological sciences at the University of Alaska.

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As governor during the biggest economic boom in Alaska's history, the construction of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System, Hammond oversaw the creation of the Alaska Permanent Fund.

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The PFD is the money paid directly to Alaska Citizens. Hammond wanted to keep government hand out of it and put it directly in the hands of the people.

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As governor, Hammond advocated for fiscal responsibility, and introduced an amendment to the Alaska Constitution limiting state spending. This was mocked by one legislator as "Spendy Limitation," with an accompanying elegant and obfuscatory statement mimicking Hammond's unique way with the English language. He advocated for another constitutional amendment providing for governors to serve a single 6 year term without possibility of further service. He felt it would allow governors a free hand in accomplishing their goals. He also championed a program which opened large amounts of state-owned lands near Delta Junction for agricultural use.

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After his tenure as governor, Hammond continued to be active in public life. He advocated for environmentally and fiscally responsible government, and individual civic responsibility

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After leaving the governorship, Mr. Hammond returned to flying fishing parties into the wilderness, among other pursuits.

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Hammond lived at his homestead in Port Alsworth, Alaska, on Lake Clark, until his death at age 83 on August 2, 2005. According to his wife, Bella, he died peacefully in his sleep.

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