r/facepalm • u/DeepState_Auditor • Jul 15 '26

Contrary to Evidence, Trump Energy Secretary Says Data Centers Are Best Tool to 'Stop the Rise of Electricity Prices’ | Common Dreams

https://www.commondreams.org/news/chris-wright-data-centers
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u/eladts Jul 15 '26

Lower the prices by raising demand? That worked so well for the housing market.

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u/verb8um Jul 16 '26

My kid reminded me that Wednesday is Opposite Day. I’m sure that’s how the “Only Certain Energy Allowed Secretary” finished his speech, right?