Keep in mind that most "energy-saving regulations" are being pushed by industries that benefit greatly from them -- and I don't mean these silly alternative energy companies, either. For example, some of the strongest supporters of the Obama administration's stricter diesel emission standards were
truck manufacturers. The reason for this should be obvious: the stricter standards force trucking companies to buy new trucks with new engines within a certain period of time. Basically, the truck manufacturing industry uses the new emission standards to artificially stimulate demand that wouldn't otherwise exist.
I'm sure you'll find that the same is true for these stupid regulations that apply to industrial boilers. This is nothing more than state-sponsored corporate fascism.
Basically, the truck manufacturing industry uses the new emission standards to artificially stimulate demand that wouldn't otherwise exist.. This is nothing more than state-sponsored corporate fascism.
Exactly right, good points. Crony capitalism is part of the downfall of America. I can't envision a way back to limited government.