The finger-pointing escalated this week as some Republicans argued that a major utility company run by Democratic appointees has “woke” policies on diversity and tree-trimming that are the causes of customers’ woes.

There’s bipartisan and widespread consensus that Nashville Electric Service, which serves the city as well as surrounding counties, mishandled the storm, struggling to mobilize enough workers and equipment to quickly clear fallen trees and restore service.

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    “It’s certainly not a conservative value to leave the trees hanging around power lines that will fall during a storm,” he said.

    He seems to be saying it’s a Democrat value to do things wrong on purpose?

    It’s a terrible terrible sign that tree trimming is being viewed through this partisan lens.

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        They aren’t. They know exactly what they’re doing. They know it’s bullshit, but every other MAGA will treat it like gospel.

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    Tell 'em propane and charcoal grills are the best way to heat your home in a power outage. That also keeps money out of the woke electric companies hands.

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    Must really suck donkey ass to be infected with the broke mind virus.

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    The same party that blamed the texas blackout on the only sources of power that actually stayed operational.

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    Obviously DEI training isn’t to blame.

    But the point about a new tree-trimming policy seems logical at first glance. Does anyone know if it is valid?