And California dreamin' is becoming a reality. The Mamas and the Papas It is truly pathetic to see Democrats and Republicans alike try to spin the blackout and the California recall. The truth is that neither party has embraced energy conservation, and both have sold out to special interests. The GOP has allowed energy deregulation pirates to maximize profits at the expense of the folks. For example, deregulators laid off about 800 workers at the Mohawk plant in upstate New York, leaving the workforce there as thin as a fiber optic line. And, oh yeah, don't mention any high-tech gizmos...