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Old 08-28-2017, 11:17 AM
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The current disaster in Texas hasn't worked it's way into our usual pattern of political natterings here
There isn't a doubt in my mind that the Trump org is doing everything it can to figure out ways to profit off this disaster. It's just how they roll. And Trump will do everything he can to profit politically, taking credit where none is due, and distancing himself when things go wrong. He's a complete disaster as a leader.

I hate to be so cynical, but in Trump's world, it's foolish not to be.
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Old 08-28-2017, 11:38 AM
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With Hurricane Harvey set to be the most damaging storm to hit the U.S. in a dozen years, Congress may be called upon to provide billions in extra storm relief this fall to help with the recovery.

That could put Texas Republican Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz — and Vice President Mike Pence — in a political bind, forcing them to choose between quick aid and their own past demands for spending cuts to offset emergency disaster funds.
http://fortune.com/2017/08/26/hurric...-aid-politics/
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Old 08-28-2017, 11:47 AM
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Welcome to the forum, Delta Flight.

The current disaster in Texas hasn't worked it's way into our usual pattern of political natterings here, but I'm sure everyone's hearts go out to the people who are now suffering. It's a great time to be extra generous to relief organizations.
Thanks for the welcome.

US 4th largest city under water needs to be addressed IMO
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Old 08-28-2017, 12:05 PM
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Old 08-28-2017, 12:29 PM
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Thanks for the welcome.

US 4th largest city under water needs to be addressed IMO
Howdy and welcome.

Hopefully a better job will be done than for we did for Sandy and Katrina. It is or is it was Christie still to this day withholding relief funding from the people it was intended for to rebuild their lives.
Bush waiting way too long to aid Katrina was totally unacceptable. Just like when Enron totally screwed Ca. with Bush's blessing.

Hopefully it won't be a political football this time.
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Old 08-28-2017, 12:38 PM
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Hopefully it won't be a political football this time.
I would not bet on it, but let's look at the bright side.
The Trump wall just got washed away with this disaster. With no available funds for FEMA, how do you find funds for a wall?

Climate change deniers, meet Mother Nature. Geographically Houston is a terrible place for floods, nowhere for the water to drain not to mention the ground water pollution and it's toll on health.
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Old 08-28-2017, 12:40 PM
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Howdy and welcome.

Hopefully a better job will be done than for we did for Sandy and Katrina. It is or is it was Christie still to this day withholding relief funding from the people it was intended for to rebuild their lives.
Bush waiting way too long to aid Katrina was totally unacceptable. Just like when Enron totally screwed Ca. with Bush's blessing.

Hopefully it won't be a political football this time.
My question is if Trump can come to the plate and lead ?
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Old 08-28-2017, 12:44 PM
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My cousin and hubby in Katy bought smartly it looks, not flooded yet, did not lose power yet, or got damage to their (red bricks) house. She says "it's going to be a long week."
Trump will fund the wall from the tax cuts for him and his 2%er buddies.
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Old 08-28-2017, 12:46 PM
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My question is if Trump can come to the plate and lead ?
He is a CEO (dictator) and not a leader, not saying he can't but I sure hope he can do enough so the real people don't suffer more than need be.
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He is a CEO (dictator) and not a leader, not saying he can't but I sure hope he can do enough so the real people don't suffer more than need be.
He is the POTUS .About time he earns his pay check.!
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