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Gene Connelly's avatar

The women of the 3rd world face the same killing drudgery Robert describes in the US prior to electrification. They are the “utility workers” gathering wood and dung and water for the family. They are enslaved to these tasks. These folks need reliable 24X7 electricity. Not intermittent, weather dependent electricity which makes Westerners feel good.

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Ellen Hoyt's avatar

Growing up in the fifties our electricity was always referred to as the REA . My Dad was so happy to finally make the dairy operation all electric. Today my electricity provider is a coop. Just got notice of rate drop starting Aug 1. no need for State Utility board to approve since it is member owned .

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