Are We Funding Billionaires' Bills?

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SilentOrbitSenior Member
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#1Sep 21, 2022, 03:41 AM
Check out this video. It shows how these mega companies get super cheap electric rates while the rest of us foot the bill. Crazy, right? Should we just accept this?
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SwiftForkMember
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#2Sep 21, 2022, 09:06 AM
Seems like this is mostly happening in the US, and not all states are doing it. Where I live, power is cheap but wealthy folks are still going solar. Why can't individuals just ditch public electricity altogether?
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tony2021Full Member
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#3Sep 21, 2022, 10:38 AM
Rich people always get the best deals. They get subsidies and pay way less in taxes. Honestly, there's not much we can do. Just gotta move on with our lives and not sweat the small stuff.
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hawk420Full Member
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#4Sep 21, 2022, 01:23 PM
Exactly, that’s the system we live in. The wealthy have always thrived while the rest struggle to keep up. If you really hate it, just stop buying their products and focus on what makes you happy.
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#5Sep 22, 2022, 05:02 PM
Getting emotional won’t help. If you’re feeling left out, work on yourself instead of blaming others. Your life is in your hands, not the government's or anyone else's.
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#6Sep 22, 2022, 09:40 PM
We don’t have many options. Everyone should try starting their own business, even a small one. Companies just pass costs down to us, and that’s how it goes.
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fewunderstandLegendary
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#7Sep 25, 2022, 09:36 AM
For real. Utility companies know we need them, so they hit us with extra fees. But with big corporations, it’s just getting more obvious now, right?
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kevin_bridgeFull Member
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#8Sep 26, 2022, 12:56 PM
Improve yourself to what level exactly? You think we can just stop using Apple or Netflix? That’s not realistic. Paying for stuff we don’t use? That’s just wrong.
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bridge_2014Senior Member
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#9Sep 27, 2022, 09:18 PM
Yep, it’s messed up. They’ve got tax loopholes and ways to avoid paying. They use their stocks to get loans without even having to put down cash.
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kevin_atlasFull Member
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#10Sep 28, 2022, 03:13 AM
Bulk buyers can negotiate better rates. If they lock in long-term deals, it’s a win-win for them. Energy companies really need to step up their game and find new ways to produce.
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coin07Full Member
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#11Sep 28, 2022, 03:19 AM
No way we should accept this! But honestly, is it worth the hassle to fight against such a huge system? I’d rather focus on improving my own life instead.
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0xHashMember
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#12Sep 28, 2022, 08:24 AM
True, but these billionaires wouldn't be rich without exploiting the system. Elon Musk pays way less tax than regular folks, and that’s just how it is.
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its_matrixSenior Member
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#13Sep 29, 2022, 12:33 AM
The whole free market thing is just a scam. It's all about maximizing profits for shareholders. Corporations lobby to get rid of regulations that protect us.
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yield_2021Full Member
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#14Sep 30, 2022, 02:42 PM
I think in the US, solar systems are often handled by companies. In my country, individuals can just buy and install their own systems without ongoing fees.
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lynx1337Newbie
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#15Sep 30, 2022, 03:02 PM
It’s a sad reality. The rich always look out for their own interests. Data centers are using up tons of energy, but no one protests against them.
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alex21Full Member
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#16Oct 2, 2022, 02:16 PM
Nah, it’s not a lie. People voted for this system. Politicians are just messing with it all the time. Better oversight could help.
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#17Oct 2, 2022, 03:37 PM
Evil breeds from government. When you get rich, you can do whatever you want. Just look at how Elon and Trump’s relationship shifted.
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alt_forkMember
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#18Oct 2, 2022, 07:40 PM
Unless the government forces corporations to build their own power, nothing will change. This is the system we have, and it’s legal.
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swiftstackFull Member
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#19Oct 2, 2022, 08:26 PM
Exactly, we’re paying extra because we can’t produce our own energy. Solar is booming because of these hidden charges.
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l0rd2014Member
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#20Oct 2, 2022, 10:31 PM
Not many countries invest in capitalism like the US does. They think they have the best system. But healthcare? It's super expensive without good coverage.
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