[Note, no more updates to this story as of 1pm Tuesday; there is an updated story here .] ...so said the chief executive of Kerr County, Texas, Rob Kelly. He went on to say, "We had no reason to believe that this was going to be anything like what's happened here, none whatsoever." I'm sorry to report that he is probably correct. The flood was underforecast and the "emergency" warnings were later than they could have been. In fairness, as of the time of this update, 1:30pm Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey has determined this was the highest crest on the Guadalupe River at Hunt, Texas, since the river gauge was installed. As of 1p Tuesday , 105 have been confirmed to have been killed and "dozens" are missing. Those numbers imply a total death toll near 130. This past autumn, Hurricane Helene killed 249. In 2011, a single tornado killed 161 in Joplin. We must stop these mega-disasters! This is another tragic example of why America desperately n...
Too simple, and adds nothing to understanding. Another inflame rather than illuminate, run off the rails post on a topic outside of your admired core expertise.
ReplyDeleteWhat follows is one link among many reputable sources discussing what you denigrate: https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/california-will-ban-the-sale-of-natural-gas-17460877.php
The Chronicle article makes my point.
ReplyDeleteBTW: What did Democrats use before candles?
Answer: Electricity!
Jordan here:
DeleteWhat is the point you attempted to make Mike? Educate us please.
And why would you assume the individual who called you out is a Democrat?
You seemingly possess no grace.
The only problem I see here is that eventually the water will not flow due to the electricity being off, waiting for the wind to blow and the sun to shine. The water towers can only hold so much. Maybe having a plastic water bottle over the candle frame would be better... Oops, no plastic is allowed either.
ReplyDeleteIt is interesting how people react when the absurdity of the plans for the future are ridiculed. The attacking the messenger is strong in these commenters, you must be getting close to the target.
Well I tried to enter my name rather than being Anonymous, but it will not allow me rpercifield@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteThanks Mr Percifield!
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