US blocks all offshore wind construction, says reason is classified

Re:US blocks all offshore wind construction, says reason is ... by jrmg on Monday December 22, 2025 @03:34PM (#46358718)

Short term punishment for states: ICE and the National Guard get sent into cities to make people feel unsafe, under the guise of an ‘immigration emergency’. Perhaps also Marines!

To punish more fully, just illegally withhold federal funds for whatever is most hurtful. Highways? Education? Healthcare?

And to your direct point, I’m sure someone could whip up a reason for the military to take over and shut down the sites if they don’t comply - this _is_ a national security matter after all.

Court system stops any of that? Just comply (or pretend to) with the letter of the ruling and try another barely-distinguishable but arguably different illegal method for the next few months while the sheep’s of the court system grind.

What is _meant_ to stop the executive branch (meant to ‘execute’ the will of congress, not just follow its own desires) going rogue is impeachment by congress, but that seems like a far off prospect.

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Re:US blocks all offshore wind construction, says reason is ... by amanaplanacanal on Monday December 22, 2025 @04:29PM (#46359326)

Midterms are coming up next year.

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Re:US blocks all offshore wind construction, says reason is ... by consumer451 on Monday December 22, 2025 @04:31PM (#46359355)

Don't worry, there is a plan. CNN will be in new hands by that point. Reddit's r/all will be, or already is gone from the app's defaults, and much more to come!

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Re:US blocks all offshore wind construction, says reason is ... by ta9000 on Monday December 22, 2025 @04:53PM (#46359590)

I don’t even know liberals that watch CNN. It’s already irrelevant.

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Re:US blocks all offshore wind construction, says reason is ... by consumer451 on Monday December 22, 2025 @05:17PM (#46359834)

If it was truly irrelevant, then there wouldn't be billions being thrown at it.

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Re:US blocks all offshore wind construction, says reason is ... by Tostino on Monday December 22, 2025 @05:48PM (#46360122)

It's the airport TV's and doctor's office waiting rooms that they are bidding for at this point.

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Re:US blocks all offshore wind construction, says reason is ... by mgiampapa on Monday December 22, 2025 @07:39PM (#46361048)

The doctors offices want none of it. It's all FoodTV and HGN.

There is no utility in pissing off 75% of your customers. I'm thrilled that my kid's doctor doesn't even allow patients that aren't vaccine schedule compliant.

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Re:US blocks all offshore wind construction, says reason is ... by Tostino on Monday December 22, 2025 @07:59PM (#46361189)

I'm in Hell (FL), so more "professional offices" than not have Fox on.

Also, we are pushing hard to make sure kids aren't vaccinated at a state level it seems.

I wish I didn't have so much extended family in the area that I'd be moving away from if I left.

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Re:US blocks all offshore wind construction, says reason is ... by janc_ on Monday December 22, 2025 @09:28PM (#46361740)

Doctors should never deny patients.

They can take precautions & insist on proper treatments, of course.

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Re:US blocks all offshore wind construction, says reason is ... by ta9000 on Monday December 22, 2025 @11:52PM (#46362520)

It’s this attitude that’s led to us being in this mess. Don’t want to listen to the doctor about basic medical advice? Don’t go to that doctor.

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Re:US blocks all offshore wind construction, says reason is ... by mgiampapa on Thursday December 25, 2025 @01:39AM (#46382614)

Being medically stupid isn't a protected class. You can refuse service to anyone you want to otherwise. It's not an ER, it's a Pediatrician, and they value not endangering their other patients who actually follow medical advice.

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Re:US blocks all offshore wind construction, says reason is ... by shimman on Monday December 22, 2025 @11:23PM (#46362401)

No one said people aren't dumb with their money, but seriously look at some of the numbers that prime time CNN pulls. Twitch streamers have a large audience than prime time shows. There is a reason why cable has been dying and cable news has already dead.

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Re:US blocks all offshore wind construction, says reason is ... by consumer451 on Tuesday December 23, 2025 @04:08AM (#46363706)

Do Twitch viewers vote? Really doesn't seem like it.

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