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re: Mattress Mack calling for the resignation of CenterPoint's CEO
Posted on 7/31/24 at 5:52 pm to LSUFanHouston
Posted on 7/31/24 at 5:52 pm to LSUFanHouston
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but one Businessman calling out another business is rather interesting.
dumbest take yet
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Posted on 7/31/24 at 6:01 pm to bushwacker
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Buddies son
Sure
Posted on 7/31/24 at 6:06 pm to CatfishJohn
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3 days is a lot for a Cat 1 in my opinion in Baton Rouge for MOST residents.
Gustav was less than a Cat 1 when it went through BR. People were out 7-21 days in BR after 65mph sustained winds went through.
BR has not seen Cat 1 wins in your lifetime.
This post was edited on 7/31/24 at 6:09 pm
Posted on 7/31/24 at 6:14 pm to GardenState10
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dumbest take yet
I said it was interesting. I didn’t sat he was wrong.
Keep your panties on
Posted on 7/31/24 at 6:22 pm to madamsquirrel
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confused with Joel Osteen
In his defense, the church had just got new carpet.
Posted on 7/31/24 at 6:31 pm to ABucks11
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Gustav was less than a Cat 1 when it went through BR. People were out 7-21 days in BR after 65mph sustained winds went through. BR has not seen Cat 1 wins in your lifetime.
Louisiana gonna Louisiana. People expect better in Texas.
Did I do that right?
Posted on 7/31/24 at 6:45 pm to stout
Watching Centerpoint execs screw over all those people is like watching Les Miles clock management
Posted on 7/31/24 at 6:45 pm to LegendInMyMind
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It really isn't a good argument.
I tend to agree. That many people should not have lost power. Most of that blame has to be on CenterPoint for lack of infrastructure design, maintenance and foresight. They fricked themselves in that regard and once they did, no amount of staging or a better rebuild plan was going to get 2 plus million people's power restored in 3 days.
My only caveat is they are dealing with an extremely fast growing metropolis with an above average energy need going to the industrial and commercial sector on a flat coastal plain that was prone to flooding even before it was paved over. During that growth, the average amp service to a new residence went up over 50%. I can only imagine it was the same for commercial. Municipalities allowed and continue to allow developers and builders to run service lines overhead in heavily treed areas.
CenterPoint certainly deserves to get roasted, but there are others who need to be held responsible as well.
Posted on 7/31/24 at 7:56 pm to NIH
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Sure
Whatever. I got no reason to make this shite up. Carry on….
Posted on 7/31/24 at 8:03 pm to stout
Look around it is 2024 A.D. The electric providers are trying to maximize shareholder dividends and they should. What they should not do is neglect their product. They are cutting corners on maintenance and will not hire enough staff to maintain that their product is delivered. No extra money for linemen and engineers that can bring their business into 2100 A.D.
Something about wisdom and foresight, and the lack thereof.
Something about wisdom and foresight, and the lack thereof.
Posted on 7/31/24 at 8:10 pm to nicholastiger
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I realize you have utility companies that still come in from all over but even that's not enough and those workers are facing angry customers.
If most lines in the Houston are overhead, it comes down to the lack of tree trimming maintenance. 80 MPH winds aren’t snapping half decent power poles without trees falling and causing the damage. I know from personal experience that people love trees and don’t want them cut back until those same people go a week without power. After that, it’s cut them to the ground.
Posted on 7/31/24 at 8:36 pm to Dire Wolf
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They can and claim to do just that.
Nothing you posted says they can do it without permission. If the property owner says no, they cannot cut it. If its in an easement or servitude, they would have to get a judgement to be able to enter the property and cut it without permission.
Posted on 7/31/24 at 8:46 pm to whoa
I went 13 days without power after Ida and months after Katrina. Had a generator though.
Posted on 7/31/24 at 10:04 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
quote:The Huntsville, Alabama rock.
What rock have you been living under?
Posted on 7/31/24 at 10:25 pm to stout
Anyone who hates Mattress Mack can meet me at mother fricking Sonic ASAP.
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