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Catie's avatar

I hope the people get help. I'm glad Pres. Biden will offer the federal coffers without making a petty ass of himself like TFG did. I'm glad that the federal government will help, even if that jerk desantis didn't ask for help. But I do also think it's perfectly appropriate come election time to point out the hypocrisy and cruelty in denying aid to other states and then begging for it for your own. All of the Rs who voted against Sandy aid should have that vote thrown in their faces regularly.

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mel ladi's avatar

So I was working for Butte County, where the big “Paradise” fire happened in ‘18 (real name of fire Camp Fire). We were all shocked and grieving and President Trump was smacking on Cali and considering not offering relief. I don’t know how to explain what if felt like to have your own President say “Yeah, I don’t know about giving you any help.” It’s like being cast adrift by your own country.

When President Trump finally visited, I was absurdly grateful, thinking “at least he came. At least he can now see the devastation.” I hope Biden gets his rear down there as soon as the State can spare the energy to host him. (Pro note: it takes money, time and energy you can hardly spare to have the leader of the free world benefit your catastrophe with their presence).

Our president symbolizes the strength of our great country, and I felt it. I didn’t and would never vote for TFG but I teared up when he finally said some kind words. Don’t discount that when Biden visits.

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knowltok's avatar

Most importantly though, are you now raking your forest better, per TFG's suggestion?

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mel ladi's avatar

Remember that, did you? Outside the U town of Chico, the county leans MAGA red. It was explained to me over and over some Nordic countries used these huge mechanical rake-like machines to clear out underbrush and that’s what he meant … and maybe he did mean that, who knows.

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knowltok's avatar

Well, I guess we can add horrible communicator to world's worst judge of character.

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Tai's avatar

One of the politicians who voted against aids for Sandy was Ron DeSantis.

I have complete faith in President Biden doing the right thing during national disasters. I also believe every other former presidents except Trump would have done the same. Trump and his evilness really bring the worst of us and I only pray we climb out of it soon enough before the country is destroyed.

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Harley "Griff" Lofton's avatar

"Little Marco" Rubio also voted against Sandy aid... and he's up for reelection this year.

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