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You'd Better Be Prepared for the Perfect Transportation Storm
American Thinker ^ | 2 Nov, 2022 | John Green

Posted on 11/02/2022 5:02:58 AM PDT by MtnClimber

It didn't have to be this way. But it is...and Secretary Mayor Pete Buttigieg is nowhere to be found.

We've all heard of the game "Where's Waldo?" Well, I've got a better question. As we look upon the hordes of federal parasites dedicated public servants, where's Pete? We're seeing the convergence of some dangerous circumstances — a perfect storm, if you will. But it's not a convergence of weather patterns, but problems with the transportation infrastructure. Yet Pete (Buttigieg) is nowhere to be found — at least not anywhere near the problems he's supposed to prevent.

Loaded ships are still waiting off the coast of California because there aren't enough trucks that meet the state's emission standards to unload them — and it's going to get worse in 2023, when more rules kick in. The ports are choked with cargo containers while perishables spoil and store shelves run empty. It's a government-created problem. What is the government's solution? Mandate that port employees work overtime loading the trucks that aren't there. It's government problem-solving 101.

The airline industry is plagued with cancelations and late flights. And it's not because of climate change (bad weather) or mechanical failures. It's because they don't have enough pilots. When we tried to control a virus by closing the country, pilots retired, others refused to comply with the vaccine mandate and were fired, and some unknown number took the vax and found they could no longer pass their physicals. But this time, Pete is on the case. He's told the airlines that the Department of Transportation will fine them if they don't hire more of the pilots that don't exist. That should light a fire under their executive tails.

But the deadliest transportation storm front is the approaching railroad strike.

(Excerpt) Read more at americanthinker.com ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Science; Society
KEYWORDS: communism; supplychain; transportation
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1 posted on 11/02/2022 5:02:58 AM PDT by MtnClimber
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To: MtnClimber

Pete is in emotional distress because David DePape picked Paul Pelosi and not him.


2 posted on 11/02/2022 5:03:09 AM PDT by MtnClimber (For photos of Colorado scenery and wildlife, click on my screen name for my FR home page.)
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To: MtnClimber

Pete is hiding. Probably with the salami.


3 posted on 11/02/2022 5:06:11 AM PDT by Wilderness Conservative (Nature is the ultimate conservative)
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To: MtnClimber

He is either grabbing his ankles or on his knees. He has no time for the American people or is job.


4 posted on 11/02/2022 5:07:51 AM PDT by spincaster
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To: MtnClimber

Hey give Pete a break; he’s still learning how to strap on that breast feeder to take care of the baby!


5 posted on 11/02/2022 5:07:59 AM PDT by COBOL2Java (Gun laws empower criminals. Guns empower the people.)
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To: MtnClimber

He’s playing HIDE and SEEK with his babies!! What a LOSER he is! LIGHTWEIGHT LIGHT in the LOAFERS PETE!


6 posted on 11/02/2022 5:10:38 AM PDT by Ann Archy (Abortion....... The HUMAN Sacrifice to the god of Convenience.)
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To: MtnClimber

Won’t go to the job, because he can’t stand to leave his “husband’s” behind.


7 posted on 11/02/2022 5:13:56 AM PDT by twister881
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To: MtnClimber
Glad to see discussion about the looming transportation debacle.

The American Thinker article describes, "we have only a 25-week reserve of fuel, and shortages are expected this winter." Is this correct, or is the actual figure 25 days?

Have seen Nov. 19 as the date for railroad worker strike.

I believe a union vote for strike triggers a 30 day cooling-off period. Thanksgiving would not necessarily be affected, other than sick-outs.

8 posted on 11/02/2022 5:16:38 AM PDT by NautiNurse (Ron DeSantis is Top Gov)
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To: MtnClimber

Petey is probably at home breast feeding her husband’s kid.


9 posted on 11/02/2022 5:18:40 AM PDT by FlingWingFlyer (Let's Go Nanzi! Cough up the Hammergate security video!)
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To: MtnClimber; Tilted Irish Kilt; Pollard; null and void; Roman_War_Criminal
The ports are choked with cargo containers while perishables spoil and store shelves run empty. It's a government-created problem. What is the government's solution? Mandate that port employees work overtime loading the trucks that aren't there. It's government problem-solving 101.

And some idiots are demanding the government federalize the energy sector.

10 posted on 11/02/2022 5:20:00 AM PDT by metmom (...fixing our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith….)
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To: spincaster

His job is to serve his master, Deep State.

Deep State is the problem.


11 posted on 11/02/2022 5:22:43 AM PDT by mewzilla (We need to repeal RCV wherever it's in use and go back to dumb voting machines.)
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To: NautiNurse

I’ve been hearing the “25 days of diesel reserves” for weeks now.


12 posted on 11/02/2022 5:24:14 AM PDT by Prince of Space (Let’s Go, Brandon! )
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To: NautiNurse
I predict there will be no strike.

This has all been just a game played by the unions and the Democratic political leadership in Washington.

Under Federal law, Congress has the authority to impose contract terms on the railroad industry after a strike vote. The strike date was set after Election Day so Congress can deal with it during the lame duck session instead of pissing off union members before the midterm elections.

13 posted on 11/02/2022 5:25:14 AM PDT by Alberta's Child ("It's midnight in Manhattan. This is no time to get cute; it's a mad dog's promenade.")
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To: MtnClimber

Atlas Shrugged?


14 posted on 11/02/2022 5:26:08 AM PDT by jasonandtheb
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"Pete Buttigieg is nowhere to be found."

There's no reason why he should be found anywhere near the helm.. He's worthless.! Put a pencil in his hand, and he would most likely stick it up his keister...

15 posted on 11/02/2022 5:26:30 AM PDT by unread ("It's not enough that we do our best; sometimes we have to do what's required." W. Churchill.)
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To: metmom

We would become Venezuela writ large if that were allowed to happen.


16 posted on 11/02/2022 5:27:01 AM PDT by FreedomPoster (Islam delenda est)
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To: metmom

LOL, some of those “idiots” are in charge!


17 posted on 11/02/2022 5:31:16 AM PDT by rlmorel (Nolnah's Razor: Never attribute to incompetence that which is adequately explained by malice.)
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To: MtnClimber

“please register or subscribe below for access.”

Uh, No.


18 posted on 11/02/2022 5:34:10 AM PDT by Paladin2
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To: Prince of Space

When we get to 4 weeks out, we’ll know.....


19 posted on 11/02/2022 5:35:39 AM PDT by Paladin2
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To: Alberta's Child
I predict there will be no strike.

If this is the case, what advantage is there to postpone the strike until after the Nov. 8 election? If the GOP takes control of Congress, you don't foresee the defeated lame ducks (Liz Cheney included) dropping a farewell bomb on the voters?

20 posted on 11/02/2022 5:37:19 AM PDT by NautiNurse (Ron DeSantis is Top Gov)
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