Trump's quest for 'energy dominance' is all about the vibes
grist.org
The phrase is puzzling for people trying to understand it as a policy goal. The United States already produces more oil than ever before.

The phrase taps into a cultural vein that runs as deep as America’s fossil fuels.

  • Xanthobilly@lemmy.world
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    6 days ago

    If he just pivoted to sustainable options like wind and solar he’d be universally loved, well hated slightly less. Acknowledgment of climate change would reduce people’s existential dread. Nope, narcissists gotta narcissist.

    • earphone843@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      2·
      6 days ago

      Plus, renewables are trending to be cheaper than fossil fuels, and actually reduce our dependence on foreign nations.

      If the Republicans weren’t the definition of hypocrites, this would appeal to their values.