Although an analysis shows that as many as 450 people died as a result of Hurricane Maria (despite the official count being 45), there is no reason to freak out.
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What Trump haters won't tell you is that 450 is still not nearly half as many people as the 2000 that died in Katrina.
Yes, it is sad, but what happened in Puerto Rico does not qualify as a catastrophe, it doesn't matter how hard you want to spin it.
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Have you looked at the footage from PR? It is a catastrophe beyond your imagination. My bet is you are going by the very cleaned up scene where the orange moron did his every so charming throwing of useless paper towels. Did he think the island could soak up the flooding with them or what?
Fact is, he chose the wealthiest part of the big island which, as it happens is also at the opposite side of where the worst of the storm hit.
We know people on both the big island and on Vieques. We sent emails to both - So far, one has answered.
The wife was already in NY visiting family. As of today, she still has not heard from or about her husband. They ran a wonderful resort where we have stayed at numerous times. They also rescue animals on Vieques where hundreds of horses run free. Look up the history of Vieques. The US Navy left hundreds and hundred of unexplored ordinance which kills and horribly maims horses and people. The Dept of the Military has said they would clean it up but the years pass and nothing happens. The resort is likely gone, meaning they have no home and no way to make a living. And, their animals?
We still have not heard from our friends on the main island. They have family on the mainland (Illinois) and we suspect they'll have to move there because, of course, their business is gone.
An art gallery in Old San Juan has carried our artwork for years. They're probably gone as well.
Anyone remember where the PIna Colada was "invented"? Its likely gone too.
No homes, no water, no food, no cars, no jobs, no businesses - all gone.
