How pissed will the green lobby be when fusion gets going?

About as pissed as when unicorn hunter's are no longer allowed to use chupacabras to flush yetis out of the magical forest.

I was stoked as hell when I saw the Lockheed post here the other day. Serious question and lets leave the other thread aside...but why would the green lobby be mad?

Why would/are they be opposed to fusion?

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.but why would the green lobby be mad?

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Because the green lobby's agenda is central command and control from Washington DC. Fusion plants on a footprint the size of a tractor trailer cuts into their grand plans. Statist hate diversity especially the kind of diversity that offers more freedom. And more energy choices gives people more freedom.

I literally do not know why he thinks this.

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Fusion energy will not be free. There will be a cost. The oil industry will have to simply adjust their prices or go out of business.

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They will go out of business except for a few producing for non fuel products.

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Because the greenies are statist first. If fossil fuels diminish because of fusion technology the statist loses a method to bludgeon people though more taxes (carbon credits in this case). You really believe Obama cares about carbon emissions?

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I say this with all honesty. It saddens me that you seem to believe that any significant number of people would feel this way over one of the most significant, if not THE most significant scientific advancement of all time. You need to take a step away from the media my friend. Fusion energy will be universally celebrated. Of course, the politicians will no doubt find some way to frick it all up. If you were only referring to the politicians then you have my apology.

i don't get what they bitch about.

nuclear power is a very clean source of energy... ya know... until it fricks up.

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They will go out of business except for a few producing for non fuel products.

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yeah, who uses any of this...I agree cwill, out of business!:

Agriculture
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• polyethylene
• polypropylene
• bags and packaging
• pesticides and herbicides
• food preservatives
• fertilizers
Clothing and Textiles
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• nylon cord
• everything polyester: blouses, pants, pajamas etc.
• everything permanent press: shirts, dresses etc.
• beads
• bracelets
• pantyhose
• nylon zippers
• plastic hangers
• purses
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• earrings
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• fake fur
• windbreakers
• sandals
• garment bags
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• sneakers
• sweaters
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Around the Office
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• thermometer
• Ink
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Sports, Hobbies and Games
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Kitchen and Household
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Beauty
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Furnishings
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Building and Home
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Automotive
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Miscellaneous
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