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The power outages that affect millions of [[American]]s do not disrupt those living off-the-grid.  They have greater independence from government interference and control, as government is unable to cut off their daily subsistence.

The power outages that affect millions of [[American]]s do not disrupt those living off-the-grid.  They have greater independence from government interference and control, as government is unable to cut off their daily subsistence.

Not including religious communities such as the Amish, there are an estimated 250,000 Americans living off-the-grid.  Worldwide, about 1.7 billion live off-the-grid.

Not including religious communities such as the [[Amish]], there are an estimated 250,000 Americans living off-the-grid, such as [[conservative]] Rep. [[Thomas Massie]] (R-KY).  Worldwide, about 1.7 billion live off-the-grid.

[[California]] has the most Americans living off-the-grid, followed by [[Colorado]] and other [[Western]] states.<ref>https://www.businessinsider.com/where-to-live-off-grid-most-popular-us-states-2020-7#5-hawaii-6</ref>

[[California]] has the most Americans living off-the-grid, followed by [[Colorado]] and other [[Western]] states.<ref>https://www.businessinsider.com/where-to-live-off-grid-most-popular-us-states-2020-7#5-hawaii-6</ref>