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"That gave us" doesn't always mean "that invented".


What does it mean then? One example: Energy Efficiency. I draw attention to this because:

Energy efficiency has ALWAYS been a concern of industry. And James Watt has done more for industrial efficiency than the entire state of CA will ever do. Sorry, but that's a fact. Even if you discount the low-hanging fruit of efficient steam-engines, then companies like Toyota are still at the forefront, not California. I am simply pointing out bullshit where I see bullshit.

And Freeways? Really, freeways?

EVERYBODY, and even the ignorant part of American society knows that the US freeways were years behind Germany. I'm just pointing out gross stupidity. Nothing else.


I think his point still stands: this piece is full of shit. I'm surprised not to see "Sponsored by California Corp." at the bottom.




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