Princess of Tap Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 45]Matt McDermottVerified account @mattmfm More Matt McDermott Retweeted Sara Donchey Seems like a dire, ongoing disaster in Houston - but the President is busy tweeting about how he won Missouri, so guess it's not a big deal. 45]Ashley FeinbergVerified account @ashleyfeinberg More Of his 19 tweets about the hurricane thus far, Trump has given no indication that he's even aware that people have died 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Princess of Tap Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 45]Matt McDermottVerified account @mattmfm More Matt McDermott Retweeted Sara Donchey Seems like a dire, ongoing disaster in Houston - but the President is busy tweeting about how he won Missouri, so guess it's not a big deal. 45]Ashley FeinbergVerified account @ashleyfeinberg More Of his 19 tweets about the hurricane thus far, Trump has given no indication that he's even aware that people have died 1 Link to post Share on other sites
hamradio Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 So far 5 people have known to died. They are lucky (in a manner of speaking) it's this low. Could had been AVOIDED if people followed common sense evacuation orders or at the least followed safety instructions broadcasted. I'm tired of rescue personnel have to put their lives in danger saving these idiots! Link to post Share on other sites
Princess of Tap Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 45]Washington PostVerified account @washingtonpost 45] More Mexican troops saved American lives after Katrina. Would Trump let them do it again? It's time Trump found out that not all 120+ million Mexicans are rapists. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Princess of Tap Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 45]Miranda YaverVerified account @mirandayaver More In the Phoenix rally, Trump said journalists are "sick," lie, and hate America. Right now, a lot are risking their lives covering #Harvey. That's hardly news. They did the same thing after Katrina. Many of the reporters were actually rescuing people and helping rescue personnel in New Orleans after Katrina. Because Bush and his government were doing absolutely nothing. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
hamradio Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 How did the Loch Ness Monster got caught up in this? Link to post Share on other sites
SansFin Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 How did the Loch Ness Monster got caught up in this? She is visiting her friend Harvey! Link to post Share on other sites
Princess of Tap Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Did the governor of Texas call for the evacuation of Houston? Link to post Share on other sites
film lover 293 Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Princess--TX Gov. Greg Abbott didn't issue a "mandatory evacuation order", but he did "strongly advise" Houston and Harris County residents to consider leaving. County and other local officials just said to stay inside and don't drive or get in rescuers way. Sounds like everyone badly underestimated Harvey and the amount and effects of all the rain coastal TX was to get. Sources--CNN, Washington Post. Link to post Share on other sites
mr6666 Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 ProPublicaVerified account @ProPublica 2h2 hours ago Some spots may get 50+ inches. Many textbooks have the 60-inch mark as a once-in-a-million-year even https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/capital-weather-gang/wp/2017/08/27/texas-flood-disaster-harvey-has-unloaded-9-trillion-tons-of-water/?utm_term=.6e714bfae911 Link to post Share on other sites
JakeHolman Posted August 28, 2017 Author Share Posted August 28, 2017 BloombergVerified account @business 52m52 minutes ago #Harvey - At least 2 deaths - Record Houston flooding - Rain for days - "Catastrophic" https://bloom.bg/2wU59lt Houston is called the Bayou City -- it's one big swamp with millions of people...been there done that... Link to post Share on other sites
hamradio Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 BloombergVerified account @business 52m52 minutes ago #Harvey - At least 2 deaths - Record Houston flooding - Rain for days - "Catastrophic" https://bloom.bg/2wU59lt Houston is called the Bayou City -- it's one big swamp with millions of people...been there done that... Just like the flood plains of the Mississippi, building in precarious places. Excerpt.. Much of the city was built on marches, forested land, swamp or prairie all of which can still be seen in surrounding areas. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geography_of_Houston http://www.houstonchronicle.com/local/explainer/article/The-trouble-with-living-in-a-swamp-Houston-7954514.php Link to post Share on other sites
TomJH Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Oh, drop the self-righteous act. You recently posted that you wished a cancer patient would drop dead because he disagreed with you politically. No wonder Jake "Man of Few Words" Holman largely keeps his comments to himself. Look at the incredible mean spirited nastiness in him when he opens up. Link to post Share on other sites
JakeHolman Posted August 28, 2017 Author Share Posted August 28, 2017 BloombergVerified account @business 10h10 hours ago FEMA is prepared to work on Harvey recovery for years https://bloom.bg/2vtiC02 2nd worst storm behind Katrina with costs...in the billions & billions > .... Link to post Share on other sites
ChristineHoard Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Princess--TX Gov. Greg Abbott didn't issue a "mandatory evacuation order", but he did "strongly advise" Houston and Harris County residents to consider leaving. County and other local officials just said to stay inside and don't drive or get in rescuers way. Sounds like everyone badly underestimated Harvey and the amount and effects of all the rain coastal TX was to get. Sources--CNN, Washington Post. The Houston mayor said that they tried to evacuate during Hurricane Rita and it was a mess with over 6 million people in the region on the roads. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
ChristineHoard Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Just like the flood plains of the Mississippi, building in precarious places. Excerpt.. Much of the city was built on marches, forested land, swamp or prairie all of which can still be seen in surrounding areas. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geography_of_Houston http://www.houstonchronicle.com/local/explainer/article/The-trouble-with-living-in-a-swamp-Houston-7954514.php Building on wetlands, which help protect people during bad storms and hurricanes, is never a good idea. My heart goes out to everyone. Link to post Share on other sites
hamradio Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Never heard of any hurricanes coming to a near dead stop like this one. Couple of past ones were very slow movers like Hermine but fortunately most of it was over the Atlantic with wind speeds of 80 mph. Link to post Share on other sites
Sepiatone Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 An ironic twist for me in all of this is... As a retiree, I have old friends who are also retired, and moved down into many of those regions that have recently been plagued with uncharacteristic rain, flooding, mudslides, hurricanes and other catastophies. Their main reason for moving to those places was , "I can't take any more of these MICHIGAN WINTERS!" and tried urging me to move to some of those places too. I stayed put. I mean, Michigan winters (in the past) HAVE been pretty bad, but not as bad as in other places, and to date, I haven't known ANYONE to lose their homes and have everything they own totally DESTROYED during a Michigan winter. The WORST thing that could happen is paying a higher GAS BILL. And another thing that angered me was WHY did a CELL PHONE CALL from a nursing home have to be what brought the trouble there to people's attention? THOSE places should have been the FIRST places to get attention from any authorities. Sepiatone Link to post Share on other sites
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JakeHolman Posted August 28, 2017 Author Share Posted August 28, 2017 Donald J. Trump Retweeted Greg AbbottVerified account @GregAbbott_TX 20h20 hours ago Thanks to the Texas National Guard for their help to rescue flooded Texans. #HurricaneHarvey Link to post Share on other sites
JakeHolman Posted August 28, 2017 Author Share Posted August 28, 2017 Donald J. TrumpVerified account @realDonaldTrump 16h16 hours ago HISTORIC rainfall in Houston, and all over Texas. Floods are unprecedented, and more rain coming. Spirit of the people is incredible.Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites
hamradio Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Kate = Link to post Share on other sites
Princess of Tap Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 45]Michael McFaulVerified account @McFaul More Inspired to see Americans in Texas of all ethnicities, genders, orientations etc. helping other Americans & foreigners. THIS is who we are ! 45]Barack ObamaVerified account @BarackObama More Barack Obama Retweeted American Red Cross Thank you to all the first responders and people helping each other out. That's what we do as Americans. Here's one way you can help now. Link to post Share on other sites
mr6666 Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Hurricane Harvey: Why Is It So Extreme? How did the storm rapidly blow up from Category 1 to 4, why is it so stuck over Houston, how can it possibly produce so much rain? And more........ https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/hurricane-harvey-why-is-it-so-extreme/ Link to post Share on other sites
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