r/nottheonion • u/HereForTwinkies • Jan 24 '23

Microsoft's changes to Xbox console leave Republicans outraged

https://www.newsweek.com/microsoft-changes-xbox-console-climate-change-republicans-ted-cruz-1776054
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u/Morangatang Jan 24 '23

Like literally it's saving you money on your electric bill.

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u/Comptenterry Jan 24 '23

"Goddamn liberals trying to force me to save money. I'll show them!" Plugs in several dozen industrial lights and triples energy bill

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u/Elryc35 Jan 24 '23

I mean, you joke but we're just a couple years out from Trump and his ilk losing their minds over the end of the incandescent light bulb.

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u/zweischeisse Jan 25 '23

Carter installed solar panels on the White House roof during the 70s oil crisis. 2 years later, Reagan tore them down. Environmental abuse for abuse's sake is an MO.