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From the next sentence in the article: "California Democrats — especially those representing the areas decimated by the wildfires — bashed Johnson for politicizing the disaster."

This from the politicizing champions of the world.

1 posted on 01/14/2025 11:07:06 AM PST by E. Pluribus Unum
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

They will find a way to steer the narrative to blaming Trump.

BET ON IT.


2 posted on 01/14/2025 11:11:16 AM PST by logi_cal869 (-cynicus the "concern troll" a/o 10/03/2018 /!i!! &@$%&*(@ -)
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https://www.nydailynews.com/2015/10/29/ford-to-city-drop-dead-in-1975/

(Originally published by the Daily News on October 30, 1975. This story was written by Frank Van Riper.)

WASHINTON, Oct. 29 (News Bureau) – President Ford declared flatly today that he would veto any bill calling for “a federal bail-out of New York City” and instead proposed legislation that would make it easier for the city to go into bankruptcy...


3 posted on 01/14/2025 11:12:43 AM PST by jjotto ( Blessed are You LORD, who crushes enemies and subdues the wicked.)
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Nope.

No federal money until California restores basic Civil rights. Free and Fair elections. Voter ID, Signature Verification, Databases to prevent multiple votes, and Illegal Aliens excluded. They don’t want to do this, no money


4 posted on 01/14/2025 11:17:11 AM PST by Pete Dovgan
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This is in another category from earthquakes and hurricanes. It is political, preventable, and attached to budget items that are already being run by that state govt.

And if they get Fed funds, they will misspend that money and learn nothing from the experience.

So the Fed response must be that of parents who have stupid adult children. You’re on your own.


5 posted on 01/14/2025 11:17:43 AM PST by lurk (u)
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“House Democratic leaders — especially the Californians whose districts are affected by the fires — called Johnson’s suggestion “outrageous.””

Of course. It’s always outrageous to suggest that there be fiscal consequences for a lack of common sense in spending... and to recommend inflicting rules, regulations and restrictions on that spending. Ironic, since the radical left are usually so ‘fond’ of regulations and restrictions and red tape.


7 posted on 01/14/2025 11:36:10 AM PST by Danie_2023
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Karen Bass probably did her constituents a favor by being gone.


9 posted on 01/14/2025 11:38:36 AM PST by ComputerGuy
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The entire state of California is controlled by Democrats top to bottom and yet the WaPo finds a way to make the delays and screw ups about those evil Republicans.


10 posted on 01/14/2025 11:40:49 AM PST by Opinionated Blowhard (When the people find that they can vote themselves money, that will herald the end of the republic.)
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Probably some money for disaster relief would be appropriate along the lines of Florida and North Carolina:
1. toxic material search and removal $30/residential property
2. asbestos inspections $30/property with residence or larger structure when required by federal law
3. firefighter overtime at $40/hour
4. general aid to one former resident at $750/residential property occupied under written lease at time of evacuation order
5. debris removal pickup money as per historic precedent

All subject to FEMA review and approval.


12 posted on 01/14/2025 11:47:54 AM PST by Brian Griffin
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California’s wildfire recovery faces political challenges in Republican-led Washington.

California Democrats — especially those representing the areas decimated by the wildfires — bashed Johnson for politicizing the disaster.

There are consequences for voting Prog Socialist/Marxist Democrat.

Sometimes your children must endure your choices.

Your children may consider that when they supervise your elder care.

13 posted on 01/14/2025 11:54:53 AM PST by Navy Patriot (I Voted For President Trump, Celebrate Recivilization!)
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Everyone stand back. Badass Mike Johnson is talking.


14 posted on 01/14/2025 12:02:05 PM PST by subterfuge (I'm a pure-blood!)
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“wildfire recovery”

The first step probably is to shut off utilities to burned properties.

The second is to remove downed power lines.

The next probably is searching the burnt properties to remove dangerous non-asbestos toxic items like propane tanks, oil in cans, paint cans, Ni-Cd batteries, etc.


15 posted on 01/14/2025 12:04:43 PM PST by Brian Griffin
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Here in Florida, we got:
1. food handouts
2. water handouts
3. tarp handouts
4. debris pickup

The first two would not be necessary since 98% of the stores in LA are probably still operating.

A few people might need tarps. They can be ordered by the homeowner from Amazon.

Here in Florida, we had a lot of fly-tipping along the service road near me and US41.

In California, debris is probably best picked up from where it lies instead of being hauled to the curb.


16 posted on 01/14/2025 12:12:24 PM PST by Brian Griffin
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The author. A real serious professional journalist.

Sorry, Faith. In spite of the pose, you're not cute.

18 posted on 01/14/2025 5:07:12 PM PST by simpson96
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