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kristopher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 06:37 PM Original message |
Energy Sec Unaware That Nuclear Loans Have 50 Percent Risk of Default |
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FiveGoodMen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 06:38 PM Response to Original message |
1. K&R |
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belpejic (431 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 06:39 PM Response to Original message |
2. I hate to say it, but this looks like money being shoveled at special interests. |
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Massacure (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 07:00 PM Response to Original message |
3. Is the federal government providing the loan directly? |
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valerief (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 08:42 PM Response to Reply #3 |
8. Absolutely. I guess they're not gonna start another war to shovel it at so they need something else |
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Hello_Kitty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 07:01 PM Response to Original message |
4. K and R. eom |
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grantcart (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 07:01 PM Response to Original message |
5. Largest default of municipal bonds was WWPPS |
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RUMMYisFROSTED (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-17-10 08:32 AM Response to Reply #5 |
26. Prounounced "WHOOPS." |
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SnakeEyes (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 08:07 PM Response to Original message |
6. Is it possibly that it's because |
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valerief (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 08:43 PM Response to Reply #6 |
9. All that nuclear waste. nt |
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bananas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 09:35 PM Response to Reply #6 |
14. Huge cost overruns on the new plants in Finland and France, can't blame it on "opposition" |
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truthisfreedom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 08:13 PM Response to Original message |
7. Argh. Everything about this deal looks wrong. The most expensive electricity... |
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Pavulon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 08:54 PM Response to Reply #7 |
11. Because it works. |
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kristopher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 10:54 PM Response to Reply #11 |
20. And who subsidizes the other 18-23 cents/kwh? |
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ShockediSay (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 11:10 PM Response to Reply #11 |
21. Years ago, my state had a big chunk of nuclear power & it was |
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joeglow3 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-17-10 08:57 AM Response to Reply #21 |
27. Our local public power district has nuclear |
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kristopher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-17-10 11:25 AM Response to Reply #27 |
31. The older nuclear plants have been through bankruptcy numerous times. |
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joeglow3 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-17-10 12:06 PM Response to Reply #31 |
32. How do I determine that? |
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kristopher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-17-10 06:02 PM Response to Reply #32 |
37. Just look into the economics of nuclear power |
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kristopher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-17-10 11:24 AM Response to Reply #21 |
30. The older nuclear plants have been through bankruptcy numerous times. |
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Igel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 08:53 PM Response to Original message |
10. I don't like conclusions delivered ex catedra. |
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belpejic (431 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 09:22 PM Response to Reply #10 |
13. Good points. |
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kristopher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 10:47 PM Response to Reply #10 |
19. Why don't you do some specific research and answer those questions? |
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druidity33 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-17-10 02:49 PM Response to Reply #19 |
35. +10. nt. |
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Robb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-17-10 09:05 AM Response to Reply #10 |
28. All good questions. |
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SlingBlade (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 09:15 PM Response to Original message |
12. Change you can believe in |
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DeSwiss (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 09:46 PM Response to Reply #12 |
15. Exactly. |
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Psephos (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 10:04 PM Response to Original message |
16. What's the default rate on loans to automakers? |
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nightrain (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 10:04 PM Response to Original message |
17. what a dangerous waste of money!! |
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ozone_man (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 11:57 PM Response to Reply #17 |
23. I'd rather put it into single payer or sustainable energy. |
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nightrain (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-17-10 02:30 PM Response to Reply #23 |
34. yep. that's the way! |
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Demeter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 10:31 PM Response to Original message |
18. Chu Isn't a Banker Nor An Accountant |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 11:47 PM Response to Original message |
22. And they are UNINSURABLE . . . by any private company -- we take the risks!! |
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mbperrin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-17-10 01:05 AM Response to Reply #22 |
24. Yes, this is the point! You have large insurance companies who REFUSE |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-17-10 02:05 AM Response to Reply #24 |
25. Nuclear weapons and nuclear power plants are suicidal . . . |
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mbperrin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-17-10 10:48 AM Response to Reply #25 |
29. Downwinders, yep. Everyone I know, literally, my age in this part |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-17-10 12:29 PM Response to Reply #29 |
33. Yes -- This has to be one of Obama's most frightening decisions . .. |
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gulfcoastliberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-17-10 03:49 PM Response to Original message |
36. More corporate giveaways. I'm sooo shocked! K&R |
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