boy, how prophetic was this

The framing of the issue means everything. The script could easily be written to make fluorescent bulbs the enemy.

https://energyperformancelighting.com/disadvantages-of-fluorescent-lighting/

The mercury and phosphorus inside fluorescent bulbs is hazardous. If a fluorescent lamp is broken, a small amount of toxic mercury can be released as a gas, contaminating the surrounding environment. The rest is contained in the phosphor on the glass itself, which is often considered a greater hazard than the spilled mercury.

When a fluorescent bulb is lit, it scatters light in every direction, or 360 degrees around the bulb. This is grossly inefficient...

Researchers have suggested that the UV radiation emitted by this type of lighting had led to an increase in eye diseases, most notably cataracts. Other medical professionals have theorized that retinal damage, myopia or astigmatism can also be attributed side effects of fluorescent light.

There was a lot of leeway taken with this script. It's hard to know how much was fact and how much fabricated to simply make the movie more interesting.

In any case, Preston Tucker did a lot wrong and skirted on the edge of the law (and according to some accounts, exceeded it) - the SEC was looking to protect investors. Even if the "big 3" wanted Tucker gone, it was simply the lack of funding that killed Tucker. So desperate for cash, Tucker was selling "accessories" for a car that didn't yet exist.

The "Big 3" would have been in a lot better position both financially and resource-wise to make the car Tucker wanted to. This isn't like Tesla which is almost absurdly well funded. If the Tucker was successful, the big three would have considered him more of an annoyance.

Despite the interesting story this movie tells about the "man" looking to squash an innovator, when it's all said and done, the reason Tucker Motors failed was that Tucker was an impatient man who had more ambition than financial backing.

Only way smarter, and less evil.

I'm also a conservative Republican, and my advice is to not dismiss *everything* that the left is pushing. This is exactly the same mindset from the left that wants to allow open borders simply because the big orange Cheeto wants them closed.

Regarding solar panels, it's virtually impossible to get any unbiased info on them or the long term ramifications of solar or wind power. The right makes them seem like the devil's toys and the left makes them seem like unicorn farts.

For my money, I'd love to see the whole country run by fourth gen nuclear reactors.