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In reply to the discussion: Let's be clear, this map is not solely the result of Climate Change, it is more the result of where Florida is [View all]Cheezoholic
(3,719 posts)47. My grandfather, a "native" Floridian grandfather once told me when it comes to hurricanes
If you're in a wheelchair stuck on the RR tracks at noon knowing the 3pm train is coming and someone standing there says "do you need help" and you say "no this is my only wheelchair I'll do it" then at 2:59 right before the train hits you yell help and that person has to risk their life to get you wheelchair be damned, you're the problem. That's how I was raised. So yeah, I don't get it and we weren't rich.
He sold crabs and oysters at a roadside stand to make a living, which wasn't much.
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Let's be clear, this map is not solely the result of Climate Change, it is more the result of where Florida is [View all]
Cheezoholic
Oct 2024
OP
Yeah. Some of us were born here and I know my parents and grandparents didn't have it easy
Deuxcents
Oct 2024
#4
Whose bitching about Climate Change? Not me man, I've been a believer for over 40 years
Cheezoholic
Oct 2024
#11
Far far from it. RW talking point is building and inviting people to somewhere they shouldn't be
Cheezoholic
Oct 2024
#15
Are you actually saying FL won't be hit by these huge storms without Climate Change? That's not very smart at all
Cheezoholic
Oct 2024
#34
It HAS always happened and Climate Change IS making it worse and yes, people are idiots if they don't get that
Cheezoholic
Oct 2024
#42
Oh please, MAGA troll? Look me up man. Geez, I specifically said Climate Change is real
Cheezoholic
Oct 2024
#27
Born there 60 years ago, family still there, I'm worried sick and you are just being awful nt
lostnfound
Oct 2024
#88
It should be made clear that climate change IS INDEED CAUSING more severe and more frequent storms in that area.
Think. Again.
Oct 2024
#7
Hurricane Season still has close to 2 months to go and the Gulf of Mexico is still hot.
ProudMNDemocrat
Oct 2024
#12
It is ignorant and cruel to stay and need rescued if you stay and were told to evacuate
Cheezoholic
Oct 2024
#30
The cruelty comes from ignoring the reality many people face in moments like these.
WhiskeyGrinder
Oct 2024
#32
There are always ways to evacuate. One thing thats gotten done very well down there since Andrew
Cheezoholic
Oct 2024
#37
My grandfather, a "native" Floridian grandfather once told me when it comes to hurricanes
Cheezoholic
Oct 2024
#47
Talking about beaches etc. I did specify evacuation zones. I have family down there. I wish no ill will upon anyone
Cheezoholic
Oct 2024
#79
I appreciate your thoughts. And mostly agree. Leave if you can. Expect Hurricanes in FLORIDA! lol
DontBelieveEastisEas
Oct 2024
#83
How did I downplay it? Florida has been hit by 3 of only 4 landfalling Cat5 hurricanes in history
Cheezoholic
Oct 2024
#31
Yes, you said it better than I. I'm no English or writing major. I mistakenly inferred that my point was clear n/t
Cheezoholic
Oct 2024
#46
Yes, unfortunately such forethought was bought out by developers that built places like Cape Coral n/t
Cheezoholic
Oct 2024
#38
Good advice for people with money but I worry about folks who can't fill the gas tank to leave
dutch777
Oct 2024
#52
The 2 most intense hurricanes (lowest pressures at landfall) to strike the US in history were 1935 and 1969
Cheezoholic
Oct 2024
#61
No, it has not been capable of producing storms as strong as it is now capable of.
DontBelieveEastisEas
Oct 2024
#65
"which is a psychological way to dismiss the importance of Climate Change" I'm not that smart or devious n/t
Cheezoholic
Oct 2024
#67
About 3.8 billion years ago. When do you think climate change started? nt
DontBelieveEastisEas
Oct 2024
#74
"it's always in a state of change." That's something that can be said to lessen the gravity of Man Made Climate Change.
DontBelieveEastisEas
Oct 2024
#76
What makes it better is our awarness, through satellites, prediction, etc.
DontBelieveEastisEas
Oct 2024
#84