Ron DeSantis

Rank 22 of 47
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Score 36
9/18/2025, 2:07:56 PM
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Chief Nerd
@TheChiefNerd
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64d
@RonDeSantis AI companies and/or data center owners should have to offset the energy rate costs being passed on to household consumers.

A senior citizen on a fixed income shouldn’t see their energy prices go up 20% to fund Sam Altman’s next ChatGPT model.
Ron DeSantis
@RonDeSantis
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64d
There isn’t even close to enough grid capacity for these data centers.

Consumers will see electricity rates spike — and to what end?
Daniel Horowitz
@RMConservative
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64d
Localities are being crushed by these data centers, and yet the GOPe is completely bought into an iteration of Agenda2030 that is worse than any conspiracy they propagated over the past 10 years https://www.wave3.com/2025/09/16…

The statement engages in public discourse by addressing the societal issue of AI development and its economic impact on energy costs for consumers, particularly vulnerable populations like senior citizens. The tone is critical and suggests skepticism about the motivations behind AI expansion, implying it is driven by subsidies rather than genuine need or benefit.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement does not directly cause harm but raises concerns about potential economic harm to consumers.
  2. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement promotes understanding by highlighting the economic impact of AI on energy costs, fostering empathy for affected consumers. [+1]
  3. Principle 4:
    I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
    The statement engages in constructive criticism of AI subsidies and their impact on energy costs, without resorting to personal attacks. [+1]
  4. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    The statement uses influence to raise awareness about the economic implications of AI, aiming for societal betterment. [+1]
  5. Principle 7:
    I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.
    The statement upholds free speech by responsibly discussing public policy issues related to AI and energy costs. [+1]