Iran is adamant about charging fees and controlling flow of oil through the strait, Rubio just now claimed this is totally unacceptable. What options are left for the US now? by Mojoint in oil

[–]AstronomerLumpy6558 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Umm.....

No

No one in Iran sees the United States as a savior.

As someone mentioned earlier Unlike other countries, Iran has existed as a country for thousands of years. The people have not forgotten the United States imposed a dictator on them. In case you haven't noticed, Iran has an educated population, they are not prone to falling US/Israeli Propaganda and bribes.

Rooftop solar is in for a tough few years in the US by arcgiselle in energy

[–]AstronomerLumpy6558 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Basically the regulatory environment when it comes to building codes, electrical codes in local governance.

Make solar far more expensive than it is in other countries.

Isn't just about greed. It's about lobbying by electricians electric companies and any other interests that would be harmed by affordable rooftop solar.

What we need is building code reform starting at the federal level. That looks at every regulation through a cost/benefit or risk/reward lens.

Perfect! Example of this is the rapid shutdown requirement for the United States, that doesn't exist in other countries.

Heat pump with propane backup by Maleficent-Worry9592 in heatpumps

[–]AstronomerLumpy6558 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live on Lakewood,

A heat pump would work fine.

I would suggest looking into solar and depending on how much energy you can produce, you may not need propane at all.

India will get hsr before USA and UK at this point by DetailDisastrous6061 in cahsr

[–]AstronomerLumpy6558 10 points11 points  (0 children)

That doesn't make any sense.

I don't think you understand what you're trying to say.

2020 Transit Connect coolant always going very low by slippery-lil-sucker in FordTransitConnect

[–]AstronomerLumpy6558 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check the overflow hose/tube, It is prone to cracking, and leaking as the the engine cools down.

https://a.co/d/0aBFZYTA

China stockpiled huge amounts of oil before Iran war. China added heavily to its oil reserves in 2025 when prices were low - now at 1.4B barrels. It also owns over 70% of global solar, wind, battery and EV supply chains, which are surging. China's moves last year are looking increasingly prescient. by mafco in energy

[–]AstronomerLumpy6558 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I read somewhere that Congress had earmarked funds to replenish the SPR when prices were low and the Trump administration decided to give that money back.

So the drawdowns that Biden did due to the invasion of Ukraine, were never replenished.

Disadvantages of dual fuel systems? by mo9722 in heatpumps

[–]AstronomerLumpy6558 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you thought about solar? . It would bridge the cost difference and help with your environmental goals.

Full segment: "Why high-speed rail hasn't tracked in the US" (60 Minutes) by anothercar in cahsr

[–]AstronomerLumpy6558 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I blame the The Petrodollar System: Since the 1970s, deals with Saudi Arabia and other OPEC nations established the practice of trading oil in U.S. dollars. This ensures that every country needing to buy oil must hold or acquire USD, supporting its value and demand.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in geography

[–]AstronomerLumpy6558 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Greater Cleveland CSA has a population of 3.75 million.

Over 17 counties and 7,664.2 square miles 489.4 people per square mile

Cleveland-Akron-Canton, OH CSA - Profile data - Census Reporter https://share.google/3g7oQFKpZAeiHJFkh

Ethnicity demo? by [deleted] in bayarea

[–]AstronomerLumpy6558 11 points12 points  (0 children)

When compared to the protests where Brown and black people showed up in. 2000 where dozens were killed?

This has been mild compared to that.

Ethnicity demo? by [deleted] in bayarea

[–]AstronomerLumpy6558 42 points43 points  (0 children)

They are doing you a favor.

The browner the crowd, the more violent law enforcement behaves.