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Raven123

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4. I disagree with you.

Reply to Snackshack (Reply #1)

Mon Jul 7, 2025, 10:59 AM

Jul 7

From what I have read and heard from meteorologists, the forecasting was about as good as possible. I have not seen evidence that this particular issue was affected by DOGE.

The notion that all deaths are preventable is a big assumption, especially given that some people won’t follow any warnings. You can’t cure stupid - as far as I know.

The third point may well be THE issue that can and should be addressed. At least that’s how I see it.

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Let's get back to reality. Snackshack Jul 7 #1

I disagree with you. Raven123 Jul 7 #4

This valley is one with some of the most flash flood risk in the entire USA IbogaProject Jul 7 #6

Got a link ? Raven123 Jul 7 #11

Really hard ground mostly rock with very poor drainage IbogaProject Jul 7 #12

gods, its actually coming down to the pointing of fingers, even from the highest... slightlv Jul 7 #9

I have no doubt the remaining NWS did their job and did it well, but with 30% cuts, including those who would hlthe2b Jul 7 #2

Females are expendable you know Stargazer99 Jul 7 #5

Absolutely... although, to be honest, I'd not heard slightlv Jul 7 #10

Hey Texas officials, here's a fuckin concept for you: regulations that keep people from living in AZJonnie Jul 7 #3

If 30% of law enforcement were immediately and suddenly defunded, Torchlight Jul 7 #7

did the camp have a weather radio? pstokely Jul 7 #8