Environment
Montana Senator censored, Twitter account suspended, for hunting photo
The hashtag #FreeSteveDaines has flooded social media after the Twitter account of United States Senator Steve Daines, a Republican from Montana, was suspended. The decision by Twitter came Monday night, reportedly due to the profile photo which shows him with his wife next to a hunted Montana antelope.
In a statement to Fox News Digital, Daines showed no fear against the platform’s preposterous policy by simply saying, “My wife is a great shot. What can I say?”
Rachel Dumke, press secretary for Daines, said in a statement to Fox News Digital “The Senator thinks it’s preposterous that a picture of him and his wife hunting — an activity that is engrained in the Montana way of life — would be against Twitter rules. Our team has reached out to Twitter, and we’ll be working to get this resolved.”
Supporters from the conservative as well as hunting communities have come to Daines’ defense. Senator Ted Cruz of Texas tweeted: “Ridiculous. My friend @SteveDaines is in @Twitter jail for posting this pic w/ his wife Cindy. If you don’t like hunting, fine, don’t go. But don’t censor others who disagree. And I’m pretty sure this is a formal job responsibility for a senator from Montana!”
2/2 @SteveDaines told me he was aiming for the balloon, but hit an antelope instead. 🎈
— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) February 7, 2023
Republican Representative from Montana, Ryan Zinke complimented the Senator’s wife, writing, “Great shot, Cindy!”
This is the family photo that got @SteveDaines put in twitter jail. Stop censoring our Montana way of life! Great shot, Cindy! pic.twitter.com/wXp0M53PeW
— Ryan Zinke (@RyanZinke) February 7, 2023
Environment
White House Strangles Hydrogen Industry Growth with Overreaching Tax Credit Restrictions
In a move that could stifle innovation and economic growth, the White House, Treasury Department, and Department of Energy jointly released guidance on Friday morning, imposing stringent restrictions on hydrogen power development eligible for federal tax credits. The proposed guidance, tied to the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act’s highest production credit of $3 per kilogram of hydrogen, is seen by critics as an attempt to align with green energy standards at the expense of economic considerations.
According to reports from Fox News, opposition to the restrictions comes from business and clean power industry groups, arguing that the measures could deter investment, increase hydrogen costs, and unfairly discriminate against existing low-carbon power sources. Critics view the move as a departure from the market-driven approach that encourages growth and innovation.
Moreover, despite the administration’s claims that the hydrogen tax credit will foster a cleaner industry, skeptics point to potential economic ramifications. John Podesta, President Biden’s clean energy czar, and Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm have lauded the move as a step towards global clean energy leadership, but critics argue that such measures risk stifling job creation and economic opportunity.
The proposed regulations, with a 10-year availability for tax credits ranging from $0.60 to $3 per kilogram, raise concerns about government overreach in dictating industry standards. Critics argue that the administration’s insistence on strict regulations could hinder the hydrogen industry’s ability to provide meaningful alternatives for hard-to-decarbonize sectors and reach competitive market prices.
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Johnny G
February 7, 2023 at 5:12 pm
Just goes to show what out of touch snowflakes run the twitter jail. I am sure they would have put the Montana Senator is a real jail if they were in control. Just a warning if these loons ever get the type of gun control they are advocating for. Wonder how these people would do if they ever had to actually go to war. My guess is they would immediately give up nd be exterminated in a POW camp. No one wants weak individuals around them lest they infect everyone else.
Tom Donaldson
February 7, 2023 at 5:35 pm
Why would anyone patronise Twitter, anyway? It’s trash. Good
for the Senator and his wife. I would vote for him if I was from Montana.
Oliver Harris
February 7, 2023 at 5:47 pm
ELON – WTF ??
Phil Dufault
February 7, 2023 at 5:56 pm
Time for all of us to Delete Twitter! I never got there!
I always thought that was a stupid name for messaging people. TWeeter
Robert Laughlin
February 7, 2023 at 6:14 pm
Sounds arrogant and stupid as there’s no reasonable explanation or moral argument !!! It doesn’t make sense in a free society. This is America, the land of the free!!!
Debra Trinchini
February 7, 2023 at 6:46 pm
The only thing I found offensive was the blood coming from the antelope’s mouth, which confirmed it had been shot/killed. Maybe if the animal had been posed differently? However, I don’t know if that’s why Twitter did not approve of it; where’s Elon Musk?