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Torchlight

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7. If 30% of law enforcement were immediately and suddenly defunded,

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Mon Jul 7, 2025, 11:51 AM

Jul 7

we know what the consequences of that would be as well.

Austin has turned its back on state infrastructure investment outside of highways. This weekend is one consequence. There have been others. There will be more.

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National Weather Service defends its flood warnings amid fresh scrutiny of Trump staff cuts [View all] BumRushDaShow Jul 7 OP

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