"While on the ground, people unite and help each other after Hurricane Helene destroyed their towns, and while the government, FEMA, and other organizations work 24/7 to help the victims rebuild their lives, another dark storm is brewing—two storms, Milton and Trump."
I am confident there are more good people than not. We'll get through both storms. Thank you for your fine observations.
The irony in comparing these monster hurricanes to the increasing intensity of the US political storm is undeniably true.
It’s not unlike the greatest of Greek tragedies as Americans of conscience and character fight against an evil entity to preserve democracy and all that’s good about America.
As an American, it’s heartbreaking to see it playing out in real time. It feels like watching a film where the good guys are facing the worst odds while the other side is aided by the most deviant factions with unlimited resources. Lara Trump was right about good v evil. She had the sides confused.
We await Milton striking Florida’s west coast with even greater power than Helene. More extreme devastation, more lives lost. Florida, where many have denied climate change while they sit vulnerably at the door of the heated waters of the Gulf Coast boiling pot where storms intensify.
As always, you have perfectly assessed the mirepoix of America’s treacherous predicament. Thank you for keeping it on the front burner.
Great analogy! Like the hurricanes, you can see the path of destruction left by Trump and his extremists. And you can literally see them creating turmoil with their speeches and rhetoric - it is pathetic and would almost be comical if it wasn’t so dangerous.
I hope my parallel was wrong since the latest I read about Milton makes me think it could become the most destructive of my lifetime. This one is really a monster.
Each is the most dangerous we have ever seen. Saving our country and democracy from a madman who traffics in lies and the extreme power of a hurricane who had a veteran weatherman in Florida in tears on air.
Trumps hatred has slowly over the last decade been planted in the sandy clay soil of rural Arizona and across our country; cultivated in part by "Good Ole Boys" who drive white pickup trucks with bumper stickers that say: "I'm voting for the felon and the hillbilly". Spread by a "ground game" that has intensified its hate filled rhetoric as Milton is now intensifying its rage; complete with bold faced lies impeding our most vulnerable hurricane victims from receiving assistance.
Caught in the middle are hardworking Americans trying to feed their families with just a little left over; immigrants picking lettuce for this country in Yuma, who have been left out of the "American Dream" Lara so smirkingly touts to her ilk that Trump will "bring back".
I fear, as you write, we are on a collision course, with our fate in the hands of nature and the American People. Let's hold on tight. We got this.
"There must be some kind of way outta here said The Joker to The Thief; there's too much confusion, I can't get no relief. Two riders were approaching....."
But you and I, we've been through that, and this is not our fate. So, let us not talk falsely now, the hour is getting late and he really wasn't where it's at, after he took from you everything he could steal?
Oh my, your analogy is spot on and terrifying. I know in times like this communities help one another and Biden is doing everything he can to provide governmental
assistance. I feel so sorry for the people in harm’s way, but then I read the quote you posted from the orange man and I get angry at his evil lies all over again.
Having said that, your piece is another great one. (It”s getting to be a habit‼️)
"While on the ground, people unite and help each other after Hurricane Helene destroyed their towns, and while the government, FEMA, and other organizations work 24/7 to help the victims rebuild their lives, another dark storm is brewing—two storms, Milton and Trump."
I am confident there are more good people than not. We'll get through both storms. Thank you for your fine observations.
It’s bound to get worse first but in the end you’ll get through.
The irony in comparing these monster hurricanes to the increasing intensity of the US political storm is undeniably true.
It’s not unlike the greatest of Greek tragedies as Americans of conscience and character fight against an evil entity to preserve democracy and all that’s good about America.
As an American, it’s heartbreaking to see it playing out in real time. It feels like watching a film where the good guys are facing the worst odds while the other side is aided by the most deviant factions with unlimited resources. Lara Trump was right about good v evil. She had the sides confused.
We await Milton striking Florida’s west coast with even greater power than Helene. More extreme devastation, more lives lost. Florida, where many have denied climate change while they sit vulnerably at the door of the heated waters of the Gulf Coast boiling pot where storms intensify.
As always, you have perfectly assessed the mirepoix of America’s treacherous predicament. Thank you for keeping it on the front burner.
Thanks, Lizzie. The latest information about Milton is as scary as I have ever seen it.
Great analogy! Like the hurricanes, you can see the path of destruction left by Trump and his extremists. And you can literally see them creating turmoil with their speeches and rhetoric - it is pathetic and would almost be comical if it wasn’t so dangerous.
I hope my parallel was wrong since the latest I read about Milton makes me think it could become the most destructive of my lifetime. This one is really a monster.
This is so scary, both monsters.
Each is the most dangerous we have ever seen. Saving our country and democracy from a madman who traffics in lies and the extreme power of a hurricane who had a veteran weatherman in Florida in tears on air.
I like these parallels made and your astute analyse.
Trumps hatred has slowly over the last decade been planted in the sandy clay soil of rural Arizona and across our country; cultivated in part by "Good Ole Boys" who drive white pickup trucks with bumper stickers that say: "I'm voting for the felon and the hillbilly". Spread by a "ground game" that has intensified its hate filled rhetoric as Milton is now intensifying its rage; complete with bold faced lies impeding our most vulnerable hurricane victims from receiving assistance.
Caught in the middle are hardworking Americans trying to feed their families with just a little left over; immigrants picking lettuce for this country in Yuma, who have been left out of the "American Dream" Lara so smirkingly touts to her ilk that Trump will "bring back".
I fear, as you write, we are on a collision course, with our fate in the hands of nature and the American People. Let's hold on tight. We got this.
"There must be some kind of way outta here said The Joker to The Thief; there's too much confusion, I can't get no relief. Two riders were approaching....."
Spot on, Alex. Thanks.
But you and I, we've been through that, and this is not our fate. So, let us not talk falsely now, the hour is getting late and he really wasn't where it's at, after he took from you everything he could steal?
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Oh my, your analogy is spot on and terrifying. I know in times like this communities help one another and Biden is doing everything he can to provide governmental
assistance. I feel so sorry for the people in harm’s way, but then I read the quote you posted from the orange man and I get angry at his evil lies all over again.
Having said that, your piece is another great one. (It”s getting to be a habit‼️)
Thank you Anne 😊
Scary - on both fronts!