I’m always going to step in in comments like this to point out that the cheapest energy is the stuff we never have to dig up or burn. This means that measures that eliminate the need to burn energy are by far the least expensive and most beneficial measures.

For example, walkable neighborhoods and mixed use zoning which eliminate the necessity of driving to accomplished daily activities. Some people freak out and think that’s banning cars, but it’s making them completely optional.

A good guideline:

If Koch Network wants it, everyone knows to do the opposite.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jan/27/koch-americans-for-prosperity-trump-tax-breaks

Tax the rich
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/20/us/politics/koch-network-2024-election-trump.html

If Rockbridge Network is promoting it, everyone knows to avoid it & to not vote for that candidate

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If the Epstein Class is funding it, everyone knows to run away & to boycott that business.

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