This article alone was worth my yearly subsciption cost. No doubt most 'reporting' on this will merely amplify elements of the farce. Thanks for the beautifully wordsmithed look behind the curtain.
It is truely frightening to think these leaders are true believers of the Church of Carbon. Their seeming delusion must be a power calculation, cynicism, control..... all bizarre but somehow less frightening.
Of course at this point for Britian is might not matter- as the witching hour is upon them.
Now that was a beautiful conclusion!!! The British idiots are determined to destroy their country since there is nothing that would stop them from implementing their Green WEF policies. Their loyalty is not to the British people and they should probably charge their leadership with Treason.
Hi Doomy - Once the final specifics come out on the “new” UK / US trade agreement that was announce this morning, it would be great to hear your thoughts on the 10% reciprocal tariff that includes autos & steel + the UK indicating it is going to “nationalize” British Steel.
Simply brilliant summary of the abject, some might say treasonous, leadership of the good ship United Kingdom heading rapidly for the rocks if it’s not already upon them. Ed Miliband is a one man economic wrecking ball but to lay it solely on him would be unfair - I’m talking to you Theresa May and a series before and after of woeful premiers simply not up to the job. Trying to find silver linings so here’s one; the only thing that can save us is a crisis and we cannot be far away from one.
A good illustration of the effect of ignoring energy considerations that can be extended to a lot of political agendas nowadays that offer simplistic solutions and completely ignore adjacent effects. Thank you. Hopefully people will realize the benefits of abandoning the concepts of all and nothing. Too late for British Steel, and probably US Steel as well.
What happened to the nuclear plants the Chinese were going to build in England? Did they go the way of Huawei? Ed Miliband should be happy to take on the failing British Steel job. His current position as 'Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero for Perfidious Albion' sounds even worse.
I used to love turning the nuts and bolts on my old British car and bikes. The lovely steel made up for the Powers of Darkness that provided the electrical systems. I was always stripping the nuts on the Japanese stuff that was like butter back then. My TR3 is gone, but at least the old Prius I drive sometimes is no trouble.
A quick question. I understand GB has high energy costs, but I struggle to understand the connection to renewables. Spain, which get almost 60% of it’s generation from renewable sources has the cheapest energy in Europe other than Norway and Sweden. If GB’s high energy prices were the product of the conversión to renewable power, why is Spain able to genérate power at a competitive price?
When I read about the absurd, counter factual actions of the British government, I can't help thinking I'm seeing a modern remake of a Monty Python skit. What was pure comedy 50 years ago seems to unfold today in real time. Only the British could outlaw all three inputs to a critical industry and then, when they couldn't produce the needed product, place the blame elsewhere (although the US is doing a bang-up job of doing just that with pharmaceuticals and critical components for military needs).
Didn't I also just read something the other day about British efforts to "block the sunshine" in order to combat global warming? And this, after months ago reading something about their efforts to mandate solar panels on every house? Please tell me I'm imaging that.
The Python skit just writes itself -- John Cleese as some imperious minister demanding Martin Palin install solar panels, and Palin's bewilderment when Cleese proceeds to tell him there will be no sun anyway. I'm laughing just thinking of it
Rat king seems appropriate. It seems that the other shoe is dropping on the carbon crazies. Unfortunately the consequences for normal people may be irreversible. As events lead to worse outcomes in Britain, how long until the crazies are tarred and feathered and hung from wind turbines?
As perspicacious as it is painful for an Englishman to read.
It would be fascinating to see a Part 2 where you set out what you think the UK's energy future strategy should be. If some less masochistic government finally had the resolve to (try and) claw the country out of this gloomy ravine, what would the Green Chicken's counsel be? Are there measures that could improve things within the timeframe that politicians deal in, say the 5yrs between general elections in the UK?
I suspect that would also be a depressing read! But having given a detailed diagnosis ours ills, what bitter pills would Dr Doomberg prescribe to at least give us a fighting chance of recovery?
Lift taxes on oil and gas companies, accelerate new drilling permits in the North Sea, invest in fracking, bring coal power plants back on line, build CANDU reactors all across the nation, stop all wind and solar projects, and fix market pricing issues.
Doomberg you always get me to thinking with your vibrant informative writing.
There is nothing more dangerous than a politician or government employee who is filled with arrogance and hubris. Throw in ideology and all is lost.
It is this kind of existential battle between the hysterical Malthusian climate crusaders and the more pragmatic that causes me to doubt whether differences can be reconciled or instead must be resolved through escalating clashes and ultimately whatever means necessary. What is the world to do... sit in the dark and starve.
From Rat King to Rat Catcher, to deal with real problems, wow: So blind and so sad. Not everyone approved or enjoyed Peaky Blinders. I thought it was a great, gritty series. Set in post World War One Birmingham, created by a resident and lover of Birmingham, which somehow sang out the strength and courage of so much that I love about Britain. So very sad now. I don't know what we can do from here for now, other than watch. Thanks, Doom, for not letting us turn away.
This article alone was worth my yearly subsciption cost. No doubt most 'reporting' on this will merely amplify elements of the farce. Thanks for the beautifully wordsmithed look behind the curtain.
It is truely frightening to think these leaders are true believers of the Church of Carbon. Their seeming delusion must be a power calculation, cynicism, control..... all bizarre but somehow less frightening.
Of course at this point for Britian is might not matter- as the witching hour is upon them.
Thank you!
As a Brit. Being here is more depressing than it ever has been. Truly, we are holed below the waterline. It’s a farce.
Now that was a beautiful conclusion!!! The British idiots are determined to destroy their country since there is nothing that would stop them from implementing their Green WEF policies. Their loyalty is not to the British people and they should probably charge their leadership with Treason.
Hi Doomy - Once the final specifics come out on the “new” UK / US trade agreement that was announce this morning, it would be great to hear your thoughts on the 10% reciprocal tariff that includes autos & steel + the UK indicating it is going to “nationalize” British Steel.
Thanks & take care.
Simply brilliant summary of the abject, some might say treasonous, leadership of the good ship United Kingdom heading rapidly for the rocks if it’s not already upon them. Ed Miliband is a one man economic wrecking ball but to lay it solely on him would be unfair - I’m talking to you Theresa May and a series before and after of woeful premiers simply not up to the job. Trying to find silver linings so here’s one; the only thing that can save us is a crisis and we cannot be far away from one.
what a retarded country I live in :(
A good illustration of the effect of ignoring energy considerations that can be extended to a lot of political agendas nowadays that offer simplistic solutions and completely ignore adjacent effects. Thank you. Hopefully people will realize the benefits of abandoning the concepts of all and nothing. Too late for British Steel, and probably US Steel as well.
What happened to the nuclear plants the Chinese were going to build in England? Did they go the way of Huawei? Ed Miliband should be happy to take on the failing British Steel job. His current position as 'Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero for Perfidious Albion' sounds even worse.
I used to love turning the nuts and bolts on my old British car and bikes. The lovely steel made up for the Powers of Darkness that provided the electrical systems. I was always stripping the nuts on the Japanese stuff that was like butter back then. My TR3 is gone, but at least the old Prius I drive sometimes is no trouble.
A quick question. I understand GB has high energy costs, but I struggle to understand the connection to renewables. Spain, which get almost 60% of it’s generation from renewable sources has the cheapest energy in Europe other than Norway and Sweden. If GB’s high energy prices were the product of the conversión to renewable power, why is Spain able to genérate power at a competitive price?
Doomberg I view the Green Revolution as bullcrap based on thermodynamic principles and also various other pragmatic factors
Basically it probably will do just more environmental damage
Just checking if you agree with this assessment
Nuclear power definitely can be a great help
It seems our ideological leaders take us further down the rabbit hole
Reminds me of the Children’s Crusade
Western Europeans seem prone to manias
What % of their sales were to the U.S.?
“A walking net zero”
Classic! lol
When I read about the absurd, counter factual actions of the British government, I can't help thinking I'm seeing a modern remake of a Monty Python skit. What was pure comedy 50 years ago seems to unfold today in real time. Only the British could outlaw all three inputs to a critical industry and then, when they couldn't produce the needed product, place the blame elsewhere (although the US is doing a bang-up job of doing just that with pharmaceuticals and critical components for military needs).
Didn't I also just read something the other day about British efforts to "block the sunshine" in order to combat global warming? And this, after months ago reading something about their efforts to mandate solar panels on every house? Please tell me I'm imaging that.
The Python skit just writes itself -- John Cleese as some imperious minister demanding Martin Palin install solar panels, and Palin's bewilderment when Cleese proceeds to tell him there will be no sun anyway. I'm laughing just thinking of it
England's leaders are having a Fawlty Towers moment.
Rat king seems appropriate. It seems that the other shoe is dropping on the carbon crazies. Unfortunately the consequences for normal people may be irreversible. As events lead to worse outcomes in Britain, how long until the crazies are tarred and feathered and hung from wind turbines?
As perspicacious as it is painful for an Englishman to read.
It would be fascinating to see a Part 2 where you set out what you think the UK's energy future strategy should be. If some less masochistic government finally had the resolve to (try and) claw the country out of this gloomy ravine, what would the Green Chicken's counsel be? Are there measures that could improve things within the timeframe that politicians deal in, say the 5yrs between general elections in the UK?
I suspect that would also be a depressing read! But having given a detailed diagnosis ours ills, what bitter pills would Dr Doomberg prescribe to at least give us a fighting chance of recovery?
Lift taxes on oil and gas companies, accelerate new drilling permits in the North Sea, invest in fracking, bring coal power plants back on line, build CANDU reactors all across the nation, stop all wind and solar projects, and fix market pricing issues.
Thanks, I've forwarded to Ed and Kier but just got an out of office. Hopefully it won't be long before they get one too!
Lol
Doomberg you always get me to thinking with your vibrant informative writing.
There is nothing more dangerous than a politician or government employee who is filled with arrogance and hubris. Throw in ideology and all is lost.
It is this kind of existential battle between the hysterical Malthusian climate crusaders and the more pragmatic that causes me to doubt whether differences can be reconciled or instead must be resolved through escalating clashes and ultimately whatever means necessary. What is the world to do... sit in the dark and starve.
Reconciliation does indeed seem tough
From Rat King to Rat Catcher, to deal with real problems, wow: So blind and so sad. Not everyone approved or enjoyed Peaky Blinders. I thought it was a great, gritty series. Set in post World War One Birmingham, created by a resident and lover of Birmingham, which somehow sang out the strength and courage of so much that I love about Britain. So very sad now. I don't know what we can do from here for now, other than watch. Thanks, Doom, for not letting us turn away.
The current political elite ruining Britain will eventually be swept away
Unfortunately, Britain has given up one of their best to destroy what is left of Canada. The Carnage is upon us. Canada is next. Hail the Savior.