Data center moratoriums are like tariffs: voters want the stance, not the consequences
carlosdponx · x · 2026-11-06
evanjconrad argues voters want data center moratoriums the same way they want tariffs—in principle, but almost certainly not in practice. Data centers are enormous wealth-redistribution mechanisms built in hollowed-out communities: a single project can double local tax revenue, while the commonly cited water/noise objections don't hold up. The quoted context notes the S&P 500 erased $2 trillion in market cap in 40 minutes, wiping out the entire post-midterm rally.
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