Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Tanuki

(14,893 posts)
Sun Sep 10, 2017, 11:59 PM Sep 2017

Why isn't 45 opening his resorts as shelters?

https://shareblue.com/florida-residents-want-to-know-why-trump-isnt-opening-his-resorts-to-hurricane-victims/?utm_content=buffer3658f&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer

..."While Mar-a-Lago is in a mandatory evacuation zone, several other Trump resorts are keeping their doors open during the hurricane — but only to paying customers, not to residents seeking refuge from the storm.

At Trump’s luxury resort in nearby Doral, vacationers paid $200 to $500 a night to enjoy golfing and fine dining while local residents scrambled to find necessities on the bare shelves of grocery stores and gas stations. According to the Miami New Times, requests for reservations spiked in the week leading up the storm. A receptionist told Newsweek that the resort was at full capacity, adding, “Luckily our windows are hurricane-proof!”

Other resorts in the area have already announced that they will make room to accommodate people displaced by the storm. According to Newsweek, at least two nudist resorts are among those offering to open their doors to Floridians seeking shelter from the devastating storm. Airbnb properties are also offering to house people at no cost.

......
Trump talks a lot about “thoughts and prayers.” It would be nice if those words were backed up with actions."....(more)





15 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Why isn't 45 opening his resorts as shelters? (Original Post) Tanuki Sep 2017 OP
Because there's GP6971 Sep 2017 #1
He could not give a shit... HipChick Sep 2017 #2
Charity does not begin in the oval office. democratisphere Sep 2017 #3
Because he's a selfish dick? The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2017 #4
We have a winner 😬 MLAA Sep 2017 #9
Two words SCantiGOP Sep 2017 #5
Yeah right Lotusflower70 Sep 2017 #6
BECAUSE... SummerSnow Sep 2017 #7
He has gotten to where he is by being what he is Flaleftist Sep 2017 #8
Technically he probably can't mythology Sep 2017 #10
It would be a huge PR win for him... Expecting Rain Sep 2017 #11
Common people might show up and piss on the carpets or something Warpy Sep 2017 #12
Donald Rump is not opening his resorts to shelter people because HE IS A SELFISH PIG. trueblue2007 Sep 2017 #13
Unfair to pigs! yardwork Sep 2017 #15
republican "family values" (with undertones of russian collusion) Achilleaze Sep 2017 #14
 

mythology

(9,527 posts)
10. Technically he probably can't
Mon Sep 11, 2017, 12:19 AM
Sep 2017

His kids are officially running the business. Obviously with his idiot kids running the business, it's a flimsy wall, but it disappears if he starts overtly ordering the business.

Also the article makes it seem like multiple of the organization's Florida properties will be open. Instead it's 1 out of 4. And the 1 that remains open was discouraging people from coming.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/three-trump-properties-in-florida-close-for-hurricane-irma/

 

Expecting Rain

(811 posts)
11. It would be a huge PR win for him...
Mon Sep 11, 2017, 12:25 AM
Sep 2017

So be careful what you wish for.

His greed and indifference will speed his undoing.

Achilleaze

(15,543 posts)
14. republican "family values" (with undertones of russian collusion)
Mon Sep 11, 2017, 06:49 AM
Sep 2017

republicans grab for themselves, and screw over everyone else. Sick. Deplorable.

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Why isn't 45 opening his ...