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In reply to the discussion: I've been watching TV coverage of the earthquake in Mexico [View all]bigtree
(88,909 posts)27. I love the way they're organized
...countless volunteers.
I'm thinking of the sizable flotilla of private volunteers providing relief and assistance (out of pocket), as well, to the islands under heavy weather.
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I've been watching TV coverage of the earthquake in Mexico [View all]
The Velveteen Ocelot
Sep 2017
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I caught myself mindlessly raising my fist at times when silence was called for.
lamp_shade
Sep 2017
#2
Has there been ANY mention of this quake from POTUS? (sympathy, condolences, anything?)
CousinIT
Sep 2017
#5
He did tweet a short "thoughts and prayers with Mexico" blather within a half hour -
haele
Sep 2017
#7
Totally agree. I also find it shameful that Trump hasn't offered to send them any help.
octoberlib
Sep 2017
#6
There was an interview on MSNBC this morning with a Mexican official
The Velveteen Ocelot
Sep 2017
#8
That's good to hear. I don't think Trump or anyone in his administration has said a word.
octoberlib
Sep 2017
#9
I'm in the Houston area, and it was also presented as a very Texan thing to do...
Lisa0825
Sep 2017
#28
Velveteen Ocelot is correct, I saw a fair amount of metaphorical flag-waving myself.
VOX
Sep 2017
#34
I used to think that too... but now, with the Fuhrer-in-Chief in power, I'm not so sure.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Sep 2017
#32
No, but I guess it just brings more evil ones outta the woodwork; guess that's what I'm reacting to.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Sep 2017
#38
Are you under the impression that there won't be Mexican flags waving when a rescue occurs?
brooklynite
Sep 2017
#45