Posted on 07/01/2016 10:58:57 AM PDT by Morgana
Nicholas County -
Hundreds of people across the state have lost their homes to the deadly floods. Some are now living with friends or family and some are now in shelters.
For the time being Arthur Neff and his family are living in tents in Birch River on the land where their trailer used to sit.
"I reckon this would be the living room, there's a bedroom," he said as he described the current living space in the tents.
(Excerpt) Read more at tristateupdate.com ...
Come on people.....Government shelter only for illegals, not for taxpaying citizens!
Last I heard, there were quite a few FEMA trailers from Katrina sitting around, but they’re probably ruined from mold and mildew by now.
Terrible disaster. These people deserve our assistance, not the fake Syrian refugees who hate us.
“they’re probably ruined from mold and mildew by now.”
There would be big lawsuits if those FEMA trailers are used and somebody gets sick from the mold.
Has the Obama administration even issued a statement about the disaster in West Virginia?
Lots of folks in Galveston lived in tents for quite a while after Ike hit.
What it demonstrates is that adequate emergency shelter can be rapidly manufactured and deployed, when there’s a desire to do so. It’s sounding pretty hopeless in many areas of West Virginia, though. Relocation aid would probably be better suited.
Yeah. He did. Just like he did for the people on the Jersey Shore...who, MORE THAN TWO YEARS LATER, are STILL living out of tents and cardboard boxes.
Seriously, Peeps. You have to know by NOW that when, ‘Government’ says it’s going to, ‘help’ you, you’re screwed anyway, so you need to be prepared to do it yourself!
0bama’s Statement:
Officials fall through floor in Sandy-ravaged building. THIS WEEK!
http://www.nj.com/monmouth/index.ssf/2016/06/2_officials_fall_20_feet_through_ceiling_of_sandy-.html
It's like getting fire insurance for those fancy-schmancy homes in So Cal, in those beautiful canyons, A.K.A. fires hazards waiting to flare.
Amen.
Those folks KNOW better.
The last four letters of the word American are I CAN.
People who rely on government help ... which hasn't been paid for by ourselves...are too stupid to live acting foolishly.
The ole saying: if you want something done right, do it yourself.
Or the better solution is to take personal responsibility for your lives. The taxpayers buy insurance for their cars, homes, accident and disability, health, and life. Why can’t all do the same?
When we all take responsibility, the private companies are UNDER CONTRACT to provide services that we pay for. If your house is damaged, the private company will pay for it.
The government is then left to just its constitutional duties.
I guess all those FEMA trailers are currently occupied by illegal Syrians. None left for desperate citizens of this disaster. U.S. government in action?
Some people have a strong attachment to their land.I feel it for my farm.
The state and its people have been hard hit economically due to regulation and trade policy. Formerly self-sufficient people have been reduced to dependency and despondency. They need help, would it be better coming from private charity? Yes. However, seeing as how they were put in this position largely due to regulation and trade policy, then there is some responsibility on the part of government to deal with the ugly aftermath, in my opinion.
So true.
However, I DOUBT that you would even THINK about having a farm that flooded out year after year because of its location.
You wouldn't try to grow oranges in the winter outside either.
You wouldn't irrigate with untreated sewer water.
You wouldn't try to grow artichoke in the desert, either.
I love the land I am on and wouldn't sell it for anything. I get offers from realtors every so often. Hah, FATUS CHANCES-US...that's Latin, ya know.
“The state and its people have been hard hit economically due to regulation and trade policy. Formerly self-sufficient people have been reduced to dependency and despondency. They need help, would it be better coming from private charity? Yes. “
You have to say no to the addicts. If you keep feeding them, their addiction will not go away. Plus, taxpayers pay heavily for that. It is better for people to take responsibility of their lives from day one, rather than say “I will be responsible when there is food on the table and roof over my head.”
No, putting food on the table and roof over your head is your FIRST responsibility as a citizen. Why should others be forced at gunpoint (all taxes are collected under the threat of imprisonment and/or death).
True, it's a very, very sad state when people SUDDENLY, almost OVERNIGHT, realize that they are broke and homeless.
Personally, I think that many people ignore what they don't want to deal with and simply refuse to "save for a rainy day" and INSIST on "living for today" as their M.O. Nice if you are a bunny rabbit.
Think of the billions of people who don't have a government nipple on which to suckle. They have to work or depend on family.
People of little means to start with have been treated very badly by trade policy and environmental regulation in West Virginia. You seem to be advocating just leaving them to their own devices after this massive flooding on top of all that.
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