High noon - somewhere in America. Slash Da’Funding sauntered boldly down the middle of Main Street then stopped outside the General Mercantile Exchange. “Git out here Ray! It’s time we settled this once and fer all.”
Ray Newables stepped out and squared off with Slash. A hush fell as mothers bustled their children inside; chickens and geese scattered in a swirl of dust. “I know what you’re trying to do Slash. Saving money is a worthwhile endeavor. But do you really think going after me will accomplish that? Maybe you should reconsider,” Ray reasoned. “Reconsider? Why should I?” Slash snarled.
It was just the question Ray was hoping for. “Well Slash, for one thing, the global renewable energy market is already valued at over a trillion bucks, and it’s growing at a rate of 8.5% annually. Do we really want the U.S. to turn its back on taking leadership in this market? Our own Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is expected to create more than 1.5 million new jobs in the U.S. over the next decade. Supporting the IRA is a great way to grow the economy. Want to save money? Renewable energy sources are now the least expensive way to generate electricity and the fuel is free! Now that’s how to cut costs! You know, over 65% of Americans say they want our congress and the president to make developing clean energy a priority.
“And here’s another money-saver.” Ray continued. “How about slowing down the growing rate of billion-dollar severe weather events. Fossil fuel greenhouse gases are a big reason why these are becoming more frequent and more severe. Why, in 2024 alone the destruction cost the U.S. a cool $182 billion! Not to mention the suffering imposed on so many of our citizens.”
“None of that makes me no never mind! ” Slash spat back. “Now Draw!”…BAM!
Later at the saloon – Wrapped in a ragged kerchief, Slash’s festering foot rested gingerly on a bar stool. “By golly Ray, danged if I didn’t go and shoot myself in the foot!” Slash admitted sheepishly. “Maybe I was being a bit hasty. There’s a lot of good economic sense in what you’re doin’. And I do want to leave a better world for my grandkids. After all, where else would they live? This is their only home; it’s where they’ll be forever… Earthbound.”
Ray Newables stepped out and squared off with Slash. A hush fell as mothers bustled their children inside; chickens and geese scattered in a swirl of dust. “I know what you’re trying to do Slash. Saving money is a worthwhile endeavor. But do you really think going after me will accomplish that? Maybe you should reconsider,” Ray reasoned. “Reconsider? Why should I?” Slash snarled.
It was just the question Ray was hoping for. “Well Slash, for one thing, the global renewable energy market is already valued at over a trillion bucks, and it’s growing at a rate of 8.5% annually. Do we really want the U.S. to turn its back on taking leadership in this market? Our own Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is expected to create more than 1.5 million new jobs in the U.S. over the next decade. Supporting the IRA is a great way to grow the economy. Want to save money? Renewable energy sources are now the least expensive way to generate electricity and the fuel is free! Now that’s how to cut costs! You know, over 65% of Americans say they want our congress and the president to make developing clean energy a priority.
“And here’s another money-saver.” Ray continued. “How about slowing down the growing rate of billion-dollar severe weather events. Fossil fuel greenhouse gases are a big reason why these are becoming more frequent and more severe. Why, in 2024 alone the destruction cost the U.S. a cool $182 billion! Not to mention the suffering imposed on so many of our citizens.”
“None of that makes me no never mind! ” Slash spat back. “Now Draw!”…BAM!
Later at the saloon – Wrapped in a ragged kerchief, Slash’s festering foot rested gingerly on a bar stool. “By golly Ray, danged if I didn’t go and shoot myself in the foot!” Slash admitted sheepishly. “Maybe I was being a bit hasty. There’s a lot of good economic sense in what you’re doin’. And I do want to leave a better world for my grandkids. After all, where else would they live? This is their only home; it’s where they’ll be forever… Earthbound.”
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