Venezuela is neither an example of a failed economy nor an example of a government controlled economy. The government controls 30% of the economy, the same as or less than most developed countries. Low oil prices and US sanctions are responsible for economic issues, not the government.
Thaddeus Waldner Newdale School Elkton, SD 57026 ________________________________ From: Bruce Layne <linux...@thinkingdevices.com> Sent: Sunday, March 10, 2019 6:59 PM To: Chris Albertson; Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC) Subject: Re: [Emc-users] OT: Where's them fires. [Was: Re Conversational mode. On 3/10/19 5:12 PM, Chris Albertson wrote: > California, where I live passed a law that the electric grid be > powered by 100% renewable energy. Some said it was a dream but > economic forces are already such that the plan is ahead of schedule. > Last year for a few days the grid over 50% renewable.... > > THere is also a law requiring panels of every new home. Good ideas don't require government coercion. The market will solve problems like this far more efficiently. It's an historical fact that central economic planning doesn't work. Government control of an economy always results in poor quality products and shortages with people standing in long lines for food or on a waiting list to buy a poor excuse for a car they can't afford. Current example of a failed government controlled economy: Venezuela. Even ignoring the inevitable corruption, no bureaucrat has the detailed information that a market effortlessly uses to accurately allocate resources. My 30W solar panel arrived today, along with sixteen 18650 lithium batteries, battery holders, DC-DC voltage converters that I'm using as a solar charge controller, and a battery balancing circuit. These are all inexpensive parts that I bought on Amazon and they're a bit less expensive on eBay. No engineering required. Wire the modules together and Bob's your uncle. No government laws were required to force me to use solar power, either. _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
