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mwilbert.bsky.social @mwilbert.bsky.social

I think the big lesson learned from BBB/IRA/DOGE/Trump EOs is that whatever you decide to do, do it fast. The Biden initiatives, which I think were mostly good, were too slow. Too much process. You end up with (for example) a tiny number of EV chargers and states still doing broadband factfinding.

aug 26, 2025, 6:10 pm • 0 0

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Chirag Lala @cthelala.bsky.social

Lot to be said for pairing capitalization + statutory authority + permission to flexibly operate in the sector + removal of permitting or other process constraints on specific agencies meant to do investment. Filibuster doesn't let us do that. It needs to go.

aug 26, 2025, 6:19 pm • 0 0 • view
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mwilbert.bsky.social @mwilbert.bsky.social

I think it wlll be impossible to adequately undo the damage done by this administration without eliminating the filibuster. Which is OK with me because I think the filibuster is bad, but, assuming the Democrats get a majority in the Senate someday, you have to hope they agree.

aug 26, 2025, 6:41 pm • 0 0 • view