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DirkGently

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2. That sand is literally sinking as we speak.

Reply to Orsino (Reply #1)

Mon Mar 9, 2015, 10:17 AM

Mar 2015

In some southern parts of the state, like Miami Beach, sea rise is no longer something to debate, but something to deal with daily. The city, expected to spend $400 million to combat rising tides in the next five years, already has invested in a new drainage system officials hope will keep the streets dry for the next three decades.

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Florida DEP Not Allowed to Say "Climate Change." [View all] DirkGently Mar 2015 OP

Burying their heads in whatever sand is left. n/t Orsino Mar 2015 #1

That sand is literally sinking as we speak. DirkGently Mar 2015 #2

this could be another way Florida splits politically. nashville_brook Mar 2015 #4

Marco Rubio has quite a tapdance in front of him. DirkGently Mar 2015 #5

god, he's such an idiot-boy nashville_brook Mar 2015 #7

And Republicans think he's Destined for Greatness. DirkGently Mar 2015 #9

k and r nashville_brook Mar 2015 #3

So much for free speech Dirty Socialist Mar 2015 #6

They are masters of DirkGently Mar 2015 #8

You think when the water is up to their necks, they will say it? Rex Mar 2015 #10

We elected Voldemort Governor. Twice. DirkGently Mar 2015 #11

You have my condolences, I live in Texas. Rex Mar 2015 #12

i think FL and TX share a lot of *deep* political leanings nashville_brook Mar 2015 #13

I bet if he sees your post, he will reply with links to how they are relevant. Rex Mar 2015 #14

also big military and space programs. nashville_brook Mar 2015 #15

True lots and lots of taxpayer dollar converted to military dollars in those two state. Rex Mar 2015 #16

so far no -- but we're fighting to keep fracking out of the state nashville_brook Mar 2015 #17