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Related: About this forumHORRIFIC LA Wildfires Show We Are NOT Ready For Disasters Like This - The Bulwark
Sam Stein is joined by meteorologist Matthew Cappucci to discuss the fires raging across Los Angeles, and how to prepare for catastrophic weather events. - 01/08/2025.
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HORRIFIC LA Wildfires Show We Are NOT Ready For Disasters Like This - The Bulwark (Original Post)
Rhiannon12866
Jan 9
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BigmanPigman
(52,468 posts)1. I actually turned CNN on for the first time in weeks
and it seems like Anderson Cooper is crying while he is in LA doing a live report.
Rhiannon12866
(225,879 posts)2. Oh, wow!
This really is one ongoing and terrible tragedy affecting so many...
BigmanPigman
(52,468 posts)3. So far 2025 SUCKS!!!!!!!
Rhiannon12866
(225,879 posts)4. No joke!
BigmanPigman
(52,468 posts)5. I am glad of one thing....
Jimmy Carter didn't have to live through another tRump term in office. Jimmy was lucky in many ways and I'm jealous.
Rhiannon12866
(225,879 posts)6. As much as we're going to miss him, Jimmy Carter timed everything right
I just regret that he hadn't lived to see our first female president - and one of color at that. That would have meant so much to him.