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This David Frum post contains a whole series of wildly false assertions w/out a scrap of evidence, or even links. http://bit.ly/2BbA1u 20 days ago |
Frum on Nuclear Socialism
Matthew Yglesias —
I was saying this morning that I thought conservative affection for nuclear power was a bit odd in light of the fact that only massive socialism seems capable of financing nuclear power plants. David Frum has a post in response that I don’t totally understand:
Nor is it true, as Matt contends, that only an active state can deliver nuclear power. The United States already draws 20% of its power from nuclear. Until recently, it’s true, the stock market has preferred utility companies that generate their power ...
Nuclear Socialism?
The Daily Dish | By Andrew Sullivan —
... optimistic
industry forecasts envision, and, given that the plants are estimated
to cost at least $6-$10 billion a pop and have difficulty attracting
private investment, they would likely need hefty subsidies--something
the right is supposed to frown at. "For reasons I don't fully
understand," says Joe Romm of the Center for American Progress,
"nuclear power has a magical place in the hearts of conservatives." Yglesias piles on while Frum counters.
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