Trump & Co scoff at the Constitution & mock the rule of law.
Meanwhile, diesel is up over 70% for the year. Trump who claimed to have won his catastrophic war of choice in the 1st hour now promises to escalate the failed war after the election.
Be very afraid of imaginary nonexistent voter fraud, "violent" reflecting pool vandals, "fake news" & the most dangerous enemies within...Dems?
AI Overview Displacing diesel with natural gas lowers fuel costs and cuts emissions by replacing 50% to 85% of diesel consumption using dual-fuel or high-pressure direct injection (HPDI) systems.
How Displacement WorksDual-Fuel Kits (Bi-Fuel): These systems blend natural gas into the engine's air intake stream, using a small amount of remaining diesel as a pilot ignition source. They typically displace 50% to 70% (and up to 85% with advanced kits like Dynamic Gas Blending) of the diesel normally used.
High-Pressure Direct Injection (HPDI): Technologies like Westport HPDI inject a micro-dose of diesel (3% to 4%) to trigger ignition followed by a high-pressure stream of natural gas, keeping the traditional diesel combustion cycle intact with minimal mechanical changes.
Key BenefitsCost Savings:
Natural gas is often cheaper per energy equivalent than diesel, leading to a fast return on investment for high-use fleets or generators.Lower Emissions: Reduces nitrogen oxides (NOx) and greenhouse gases, helping operations comply with strict environmental regulations.
Operational Flexibility: Dual-fuel engines can fall back on 100% diesel if natural gas supplies run low or are unavailable in remote areas
I am grateful, so grateful, for everything Contrarians are doing and have accomplished. And/but…if Congressional and Supreme Court Republicans continue to goose-step on command I cannot help but feel we are merely treading water. Nonetheless I choose to remain hopeful, even as Trump, Vance, Hegseth, Kennedy, Patel, etc. continue to disgrace what we hold dear.
Great work. Get ready to block the Trump Arch, clearly intended as a symbol of the end of American democracy and attempted takeover by billionaire capitalism.
We still have to deal with all the election deniers who have gotten onto elections commissions. They may well refuse to certify key election results. We need to have court injunctions loaded and ready to file everywhere there are election deniers involved in election certification.
Some states make this harder for the deniers to prevail:
Search Assist
No, election deniers cannot block certification in Texas. Certification is a mandatory duty for local officials, and attempts to refuse certification are illegal and unlikely to succeed.
Maybe there is nothing legally wrong with an attorney representing his client's absurd suit in court, but it would be helpful to those of us who wonder what has become of the integrity of the DOJ to discuss what the parameters of representation actually are that when transgressed can elicit sanctions. In short, can this craziness continue and continue until the last MAGA is thrown out of office?
With gratitude for the constant efforts of Mr. Eisen and others who are doing yeoman's duties to keep the destructive designs of The Great Destroyer at bay.
"This is, of course, illegal" (pulling down the Kennedy Center). Keep a close eye on this master of ignoring the law and court orders. He may have been thwarted (for now) but he cares nothing about destroying government and taxpayer properties. The wreckage of the East Wing is piled all over a public golf course, and the white elephant ballroom is going ahead. We've heard nothing about the Arch duTrump for the last day or so, but it appears that is soon to commence construction, while he ignores the mess of the reflecting pool. Keep the lawsuits coming. If congress won't tie his hands, we'll have to rely on legal practices.
Beware of "discovery" into tRump's mind. That might be the only authoritative source to examine. It may be like taking a walk through a flooded rice paddy in Viet Nam in the early 1970s. There are poisonous snakes and mines to worry about.
It became clear from this morning's events that the next big battle is for freedom of the press. We, the People, have a right to hear fair and honest reporting about what Trump and the White House is up to!
Hands around the Kennedy Center was a successful event last night! I’m so glad The Contrarian covered it! Thanks to you Norm and the DDA are doing great work. Great having Jen back . You’re both the lifeblood of democracy!
I’m proud to be an early supporter of The Contrarian. I jumped as soon as Jen left WaPo. Norm: thanks for all you do and reporting it back to us. I routinely read your Saturday column to make sure I haven’t missed anything.
Thanks for all you do.
Trump & Co scoff at the Constitution & mock the rule of law.
Meanwhile, diesel is up over 70% for the year. Trump who claimed to have won his catastrophic war of choice in the 1st hour now promises to escalate the failed war after the election.
Be very afraid of imaginary nonexistent voter fraud, "violent" reflecting pool vandals, "fake news" & the most dangerous enemies within...Dems?
Bring on a Blue Tsunami. #VoteBlue!
"diesel is up over 70% for the year."
War profiteering?
Want lower gas prices? Make Iranian (and Russian) oil worth less. Threaten war profiteers. Plus:
1. Displace gas guzzlers.
2. Promote rail.
3. Reinstate Biden renewable energy policies.
4. Reduce speed limits.
5. Expand U.S. refinery capacity. (Be nice: Canada has 10, Mexico 2 refineries).
AI Overview Displacing diesel with natural gas lowers fuel costs and cuts emissions by replacing 50% to 85% of diesel consumption using dual-fuel or high-pressure direct injection (HPDI) systems.
How Displacement WorksDual-Fuel Kits (Bi-Fuel): These systems blend natural gas into the engine's air intake stream, using a small amount of remaining diesel as a pilot ignition source. They typically displace 50% to 70% (and up to 85% with advanced kits like Dynamic Gas Blending) of the diesel normally used.
High-Pressure Direct Injection (HPDI): Technologies like Westport HPDI inject a micro-dose of diesel (3% to 4%) to trigger ignition followed by a high-pressure stream of natural gas, keeping the traditional diesel combustion cycle intact with minimal mechanical changes.
Key BenefitsCost Savings:
Natural gas is often cheaper per energy equivalent than diesel, leading to a fast return on investment for high-use fleets or generators.Lower Emissions: Reduces nitrogen oxides (NOx) and greenhouse gases, helping operations comply with strict environmental regulations.
Operational Flexibility: Dual-fuel engines can fall back on 100% diesel if natural gas supplies run low or are unavailable in remote areas
Grateful for the fight you and your team and like-minded colleagues have consistently put up, Norm.
I am grateful, so grateful, for everything Contrarians are doing and have accomplished. And/but…if Congressional and Supreme Court Republicans continue to goose-step on command I cannot help but feel we are merely treading water. Nonetheless I choose to remain hopeful, even as Trump, Vance, Hegseth, Kennedy, Patel, etc. continue to disgrace what we hold dear.
Great work. Get ready to block the Trump Arch, clearly intended as a symbol of the end of American democracy and attempted takeover by billionaire capitalism.
We still have to deal with all the election deniers who have gotten onto elections commissions. They may well refuse to certify key election results. We need to have court injunctions loaded and ready to file everywhere there are election deniers involved in election certification.
There is a very good, in-depth article in The Atlantic about all the ways the election deniers have permeated out local elections offices.
Some states make this harder for the deniers to prevail:
Search Assist
No, election deniers cannot block certification in Texas. Certification is a mandatory duty for local officials, and attempts to refuse certification are illegal and unlikely to succeed.
Sandy: I agree that this Atlantic article is well worth peoples' time. Loan it to someone who doesn't subscribe.
Hooray for the Contrarians! Hooray for Norm Eisen!
Maybe there is nothing legally wrong with an attorney representing his client's absurd suit in court, but it would be helpful to those of us who wonder what has become of the integrity of the DOJ to discuss what the parameters of representation actually are that when transgressed can elicit sanctions. In short, can this craziness continue and continue until the last MAGA is thrown out of office?
Frivolous claims are not acceptable, and theirs are all frivolous, meaning worthless. Unenforceable.
But Elizabeth, They seem to make them and tie up our courts with impunity.
Yes, constantly.
Contrarians do NOT back down!! ONWARD!
✊🏽
Power to TEAM NORM!
Thank you.
Thank You for all you do !
The Kennedy Center must stand if it takes 24 hour guarding by the people.
The Arch also ! Asking Norm ?
Can these Construction companies be arrested if they so much as start any digging or demolition.?
They would be breaking the Law !
With gratitude for the constant efforts of Mr. Eisen and others who are doing yeoman's duties to keep the destructive designs of The Great Destroyer at bay.
"This is, of course, illegal" (pulling down the Kennedy Center). Keep a close eye on this master of ignoring the law and court orders. He may have been thwarted (for now) but he cares nothing about destroying government and taxpayer properties. The wreckage of the East Wing is piled all over a public golf course, and the white elephant ballroom is going ahead. We've heard nothing about the Arch duTrump for the last day or so, but it appears that is soon to commence construction, while he ignores the mess of the reflecting pool. Keep the lawsuits coming. If congress won't tie his hands, we'll have to rely on legal practices.
Beware of "discovery" into tRump's mind. That might be the only authoritative source to examine. It may be like taking a walk through a flooded rice paddy in Viet Nam in the early 1970s. There are poisonous snakes and mines to worry about.
Or, there may be just his little self ping ponging around in there, without any grasp of reality.
can't wait to see what the autopsy discovers
It became clear from this morning's events that the next big battle is for freedom of the press. We, the People, have a right to hear fair and honest reporting about what Trump and the White House is up to!
The man is a vindictive, petulant, tantrum-throwing child. Keep standing up to him and the courts and responsible journalists will win.
Thank you for everything you are doing to fight back against this lawless WH....so appreciated.
Hands around the Kennedy Center was a successful event last night! I’m so glad The Contrarian covered it! Thanks to you Norm and the DDA are doing great work. Great having Jen back . You’re both the lifeblood of democracy!
I’m proud to be an early supporter of The Contrarian. I jumped as soon as Jen left WaPo. Norm: thanks for all you do and reporting it back to us. I routinely read your Saturday column to make sure I haven’t missed anything.