Posted on 10/03/2024 8:05:32 AM PDT by Red Badger
Well Joe Bi-Dung and Kamalama Ding Dong don’t care about white folks.
Trump should get Kanye to say that.
All Democrats in this huge area might change their votes now.
After this disaster, NC will NOT go blue.
Wrong. Ashville (the bluest part of NC) got wiped off the map.
Lake Lure chief or assistant chief sounds a lot like one of our battalion chiefs. Arrogant, unqualified, dangerous, vindictive, respect my authoritiii, unwilling to listen to others etc. Many of us who had to attend his retirement party had a pistol in our pocket hoping we wouldn’t have to use it.
Same escape strategy they had for Afghanistan.
We’re plagued in NC with some strange love of commie governors
Yeah, but there’s plenty of blue in Charlotte, and by research triangle area, which haven’t been wiped out.
This would be a great use of drones to deliver food and water, and spot victims.
Like any new technology its first uses may come in unexpected way and require further development, but it should never stop them from saving a life.
This fire chief threatening to arrest a volunteer rescue operation was wrong.
Kamala voter I am guessing.
Our esteemed Sec of Transportation — Pete Buttigegg has declared drones off-limits. Not allowed. As a matter of fact, as the FEMA officials sit on their thumbs taking up whatever hotel rooms are available in the area, they have declared private rescues a “risk”.
Government Restrictions Ground Civilian Heroes: Private Drones Banned Amid Hurricane Helene Crisis
In a move that has sparked outrage and disbelief, the U.S. Department of Transportation, headed by Pete Buttigieg, has announced a restriction on private drones flying over areas devastated by Hurricane Helene. This decision comes at a time when civilian volunteers, using their own resources, have been pivotal in search and rescue operations, filling the gap left by the slow response from FEMA and military units.
Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc across multiple states, leaving millions in desperate need. While official channels seemed bogged down by bureaucratic delays, everyday heroes took to the skies with their drones and helicopters, providing critical aerial support. These civilians, often at their own expense, were instrumental in locating stranded individuals, delivering supplies, and offering real-time disaster assessment that was invaluable for rescue operations.
However, this grassroots effort has been abruptly halted by the federal government’s decision to restrict private drone operations. Critics argue this move not only stymies relief efforts but also suppresses visibility into the disaster’s scope and the government’s response effectiveness. The timing of this restriction, coinciding with President Biden’s planned visit to the disaster zones, has led to speculation about whether political optics are being prioritized over human lives.
The community’s reaction has been one of frustration and anger. Social media platforms are ablaze with posts from individuals who feel their hands have been tied just as they were making a difference. There’s a growing sentiment that this restriction might be less about safety and more about controlling the narrative around the disaster response.
This situation raises serious questions about the balance between government control and individual initiative in times of crisis. While official channels emphasize the need for airspace management, many see this as an overreach, potentially costing lives by delaying or preventing rescue operations. The debate now centers on whether this policy is a necessary measure for safety or an overstep that hinders the immediate, life-saving actions of private citizens.
I would have cold cocked that fascist pig.
Of the NC AG doesn’t charge this jerk then screw the state. But then again they are all fascist Dems.
Too bad the hurricane didn’t take their homes out and/or harm their families.
I detest these authoritative local aholes.
If they tried to arrest me they’d bleed to death since they couldn’t get medical help.
Should have ran them out of town.
It was pretty nasty for a while. I think a couple of them are thinking of moving to a nearby town or relocating to Florida.
Here in middle TN we got flooded in 2010. Nashville got hit hard.
It was literally not reported by MSM for months. Thousands lost homes.
None of my family on the west coast ever heard about it.
Robinson R-44. Expensive to own, has to be overhauled every ten years (~$125,000 whether it had any flying hours or not).
Great point, there comes a time when folks have to fight for what is right. I’m 75, my death sentence isn’t that far away, anyway.
“Don’t pick a fight with an old man...he’ll just shoot you.”
Curious why Governor doesnt step in to put a leash on this Fire Chief. Very sad.
Yes— attorneys have had to handle this illegal seizure of private property. Know this first hand. That and trying to federalize/nationalize landlord/tenant laws. It takes a State Governor and AG to interdict this Marxist crapola.
Will try to keep all posted here on the Chimney Rock private property (all largely reduced to the land plats the houses and buildings swept away down into Lake Lure, NC reservoir lake. Bodies still in there,also btw).
Pisgah National Forest— yes. Mohicans beautifully filmed especially the death of Magua (Wes Studi).
Met Studi by pure chance in an airport, chatted, and he went off to get a burger at McDonalds. People confuse an actor’s role (and he was perfect in that role) with just regular people. He got many more roles as various Native American Indian tribal leaders and characters.
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