Trump Hurricane Florence

[Astrostar]

Just think, if you had losses due to Hurricane Florence and will have to rebuild, you will get to pay more thanks to Dumpf's ill advised and dumb as dirt tariffs on imports.

But look at the bright side. With your paying more, sales numbers are inflated causing economic growth to look much better than it actually is. So, pat yourself on the back; you're right in there helping Dumpf grow the great economy he inherited from President Obama.

And, you have comfort in knowing that none of Dumpf's properties were damaged, so the tariff's he imposes will have no detrimental effect on him whatsoever!

MAGA!!!

 

[Sunni Man]

Our amazing Pres. Trump is the best president that America has had in decades. ....

He is a great leader and knows what is best for the country.

We are truly a blessed nation to have him in the White House. ....

 

[JGalt]

I prayed to the Lord on election night that the smelly post-menopausal ratbag and pathologically-criminal socialist twat Hillary wouldn't win.

Truly there is a God.

 

[Astrostar]

I prayed to the Lord on election night that the smelly post-menopausal ratbag and pathologically-criminal socialist twat Hillary wouldn't win.

Truly there is a God.

And his name is Putin!!! Bigly!

 

[Toronado3800]

Just think, if you had losses due to Hurricane Florence and will have to rebuild, you will get to pay more thanks to Dumpf's ill advised and dumb as dirt tariffs on imports.

But look at the bright side. With your paying more, sales numbers are inflated causing economic growth to look much better than it actually is. So, pat yourself on the back; you're right in there helping Dumpf grow the great economy he inherited from President Obama.

And, you have comfort in knowing that none of Dumpf's properties were damaged, so the tariff's he imposes will have no detrimental effect on him whatsoever!

MAGA!!!

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First, I like properly applied tariffs.

Second, I don't like rebuilding in disaster prone areas. We can't buy out all them properties feasibly but lets shoot for the "most flooded" 10% and go from there.

Third, this isn't that interesting yet: Swollen rivers near record levels as Florence looms (near record levels)

Fourth, by moving folks onto the hills and out of the ditches we'll make America more competitive. I'm not here to support some welfare sucking strip mall, some obsolete downtown built ON the river before we had cars, or some subdivision stuck in some silly place protected by a welfare levee. No need to find excitement, this is a big country we live in not Holland.

 

[Astrostar]

Just think, if you had losses due to Hurricane Florence and will have to rebuild, you will get to pay more thanks to Dumpf's ill advised and dumb as dirt tariffs on imports.

But look at the bright side. With your paying more, sales numbers are inflated causing economic growth to look much better than it actually is. So, pat yourself on the back; you're right in there helping Dumpf grow the great economy he inherited from President Obama.

And, you have comfort in knowing that none of Dumpf's properties were damaged, so the tariff's he imposes will have no detrimental effect on him whatsoever!

MAGA!!!

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First, I like properly applied tariffs.

Second, I don't like rebuilding in disaster prone areas. We can't buy out all them properties feasibly but lets shoot for the "most flooded" 10% and go from there.

Third, this isn't that interesting yet: Swollen rivers near record levels as Florence looms (near record levels)

Fourth, by moving folks onto the hills and out of the ditches we'll make America more competitive. I'm not here to support some welfare sucking strip mall, some obsolete downtown built ON the river before we had cars, or some subdivision stuck in some silly place protected by a welfare levee. No need to find excitement, this is a big country we live in not Holland.

What about entire cities cut off by flooding, i.e., Wilmington, NC. The only way to get there is by air. What about areas not in flood prone areas? What about the east coast which has massive overbuilding, much of which is second homes for wealthy Republicans?

And, as to tariffs, wealthy Republicans don't have to worry. They can easily afford to rebuild, despite tariffs that are punitive to most Americans. Tariffs are a class issue. Dumpf knows they don't hurt his followers, who are wealthy; it's the rest of us who suffer.

 

[JGalt]

I prayed to the Lord on election night that the smelly post-menopausal ratbag and pathologically-criminal socialist twat Hillary wouldn't win.

Truly there is a God.

And his name is Putin!!! Bigly!

Is that supposed to mean something? If Putin had anything to do with Hillary losing, I'd gladly shake his hand, buy him a beer, and thank him for returning the rule by constitutional law to this country.

 

[Astrostar]

I prayed to the Lord on election night that the smelly post-menopausal ratbag and pathologically-criminal socialist twat Hillary wouldn't win.

Truly there is a God.

And his name is Putin!!! Bigly!

Is that supposed to mean something? If Putin had anything to do with Hillary losing, I'd gladly shake his hand and buy him a beer.

Thank you Uncle Putin for returning the rule by constitutional law to this country.

Did you say constitutional? Really? Dumpf has about as much use for the Constitution as he does the rule of law. Look at his repeated and aggressive attacks on the 1st Amendment. Look at his utter disregard for laws and proper procedures. This idiot actually thinks that he has the right to define truth. Wake up and smell the stink coming from the oval office.

 

[Toronado3800]

Just think, if you had losses due to Hurricane Florence and will have to rebuild, you will get to pay more thanks to Dumpf's ill advised and dumb as dirt tariffs on imports.

But look at the bright side. With your paying more, sales numbers are inflated causing economic growth to look much better than it actually is. So, pat yourself on the back; you're right in there helping Dumpf grow the great economy he inherited from President Obama.

And, you have comfort in knowing that none of Dumpf's properties were damaged, so the tariff's he imposes will have no detrimental effect on him whatsoever!

MAGA!!!

View attachment 217097

First, I like properly applied tariffs.

Second, I don't like rebuilding in disaster prone areas. We can't buy out all them properties feasibly but lets shoot for the "most flooded" 10% and go from there.

Third, this isn't that interesting yet: Swollen rivers near record levels as Florence looms (near record levels)

Fourth, by moving folks onto the hills and out of the ditches we'll make America more competitive. I'm not here to support some welfare sucking strip mall, some obsolete downtown built ON the river before we had cars, or some subdivision stuck in some silly place protected by a welfare levee. No need to find excitement, this is a big country we live in not Holland.

What about entire cities cut off by flooding, i.e., Wilmington, NC. The only way to get there is by air. What about areas not in flood prone areas? What about the east coast which has massive overbuilding, much of which is second homes for wealthy Republicans?

And, as to tariffs, wealthy Republicans don't have to worry. They can easily afford to rebuild, despite tariffs that are punitive to most Americans. Tariffs are a class issue. Dumpf knows they don't hurt his followers, who are wealthy; it's the rest of us who suffer.

Far as the places cut off, we aren't abandoning them. FEMA is spending plenty of our money to save them. They just well, should have planned better. Not like we didn't know this was coming. I don't even live there and I knew.

Far as tariffs and being able to afford things, I have no sympathy. Our standard of living is plenty high enough. There are plenty of $10,000 houses here in the Midwest. Come get one and a job at McDonalds and you can afford life on a 1980's level just fine. Every made in China toy you (or I) buy sends a certain amount of our money out of the country to fund some Chinese aircraft carrier. We CAN debate if it is part of the old Marshall Plan and if that is working. We CAN also debate if its time to end the Marshall Plan.

 

[MarcATL]

Just think, if you had losses due to Hurricane Florence and will have to rebuild, you will get to pay more thanks to Dumpf's ill advised and dumb as dirt tariffs on imports.

But look at the bright side. With your paying more, sales numbers are inflated causing economic growth to look much better than it actually is. So, pat yourself on the back; you're right in there helping Dumpf grow the great economy he inherited from President Obama.

And, you have comfort in knowing that none of Dumpf's properties were damaged, so the tariff's he imposes will have no detrimental effect on him whatsoever!

MAGA!!!

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Great post OP.

 

[waltky]

Hurricane Florence death toll rises to 32 as flooding continues...

Florence death toll rises to 32 as flooding continues
18 September 2018 - As flooding continues to inundate North Carolina, the death toll from Florence has risen to at least 32, with 25 deaths confirmed in North Carolina.

The state's governor, Roy Cooper, said on Monday that the "epic storm" was still an immediate danger as rivers reach major flood levels. The coastal city of Wilmington became an island amid heavy floods following the storm. Officials have warned evacuated residents to stay away. At a news conference on Monday, Gov Cooper said "catastrophic flooding and tornados are still claiming lives and property" across the state. "For many parts of North Carolina the danger is still immediate," he said. "Some areas have not seen the worst flooding yet. This is a monumental disaster for our state."

An initial estimate from Moody's Analytics puts the cost of Florence between $17bn (£13bn) and $22bn, making the storm one of the 10 costliest hurricanes in US history, according to NPR. Most of the monetary damage is due to property loss, and the company said these figures could rise as inland flooding continues. In Wilmington, with its population of about 120,000, some 400 people have had to be rescued from flood waters, and most of the city remains without power. The governor said that 23 truckloads of supplies were able to make it into Wilmington this morning, though officials are uncertain whether the single road into the city will remain functional as rivers continue to flood.

The National Weather Service has warned of at least two further days of possible flash flooding in the area before conditions are forecast to improve. "Do not come here," New Hanover County Commission Chair man Woody White said. "We want you home, but you can't come yet." A city-wide curfew has been extended after five people were arrested on suspicion of looting from a store on Saturday. The area is usually best known as a filming location for US dramas One Tree Hill and Dawson's Creek, and as the childhood home of US basketball legend Michael Jordan.

What's the latest on the storm?

Florence has now weakened to a tropical depression with winds of 30mph (45km/h), according to the National Hurricane Centre. Some parts of the Carolinas have seen up to 40in (100cm) of rain since Thursday. On Monday, the National Weather Service announced that the Cape Fear River near Fayetteville, North Carolina, is expected to reach the major flood stage - levels over 60ft (18m) - by this evening. There were several tornado warnings across North Carolina on Monday morning. One twister touched down in Elm City, causing some damage to buildings and power lines, according to local media reports. In Richmond, Virginia, one person died in a tornado on Monday afternoon as Florence began making its way north.

Officials in North Carolina say some 900 people have been rescued from floodwaters by the US Coast Guard and volunteers, and about 14,000 people are still in emergency shelters. US President Donald Trump - who may visit North Carolina in the coming days - has declared a disaster in several North Carolina counties, freeing up federal funding for recovery efforts. Gov Cooper said he has been in touch with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen, who visited North Carolina on Monday. "We know that we're going to need significant federal resources, and they have promised them across the board," Gov Cooper said on Monday of Fema and DHS. Power companies are working to restore power to the nearly half a million homes and businesses in both states that are still without electricity. The storm has begun to move into Virginia and West Virginia, and is expected to turn toward New England on Tuesday.

What do we know of the victims?