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In reply to the discussion: FEMA staff left baffled [View all]LiberalArkie
(19,566 posts)45. Only watched MTV as a kid and reality tv or church tv as an adult?
I know and have known many people who still believe the world is flat and never heard of Viet Nam or the Afghan wars or even the world trade center. News and information is not their thing. Sports, and hunting.. That's it.
My personal opinion is that we have ourselves to blame because of the voter registration drives. Haver the drivers license places just almost demand that people register to vote. We end up with a voting group who know nothing and will be led by the first piper who comes along with their flute..
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This guy. Took over the day after the last head was fired for saying FEMA shouldn't be eliminated
underpants
Jun 2025
#4
You'd have to be a complete idiot not to know that the us had a hurricane season.
Biophilic
Jun 2025
#6
Um, most 2-year olds probably know the meaning of the word grocery, but Donald Trump clearly did not until last year.
Wiz Imp
Jun 2025
#63
Are they stupid? Why would they be baffled by the malicious incompetence of a Trump appointee?
RockRaven
Jun 2025
#17
By far the most incompetent Cabinet EVER! Picked by the most incompetent President EVER! nt
Jit423
Jun 2025
#21
David Richardson needs to be forced to experience a land falling hurricane first hand, up close and personal.
patphil
Jun 2025
#49
Exclusive-FEMA staff confused after head said he was unaware of US hurricane season, sources say
LiberalArkie
Jun 2025
#50
My earliest recollections, when I was five years old was hurricane Hazel in 1954
Walleye
Jun 2025
#76
I remember when I was living in NYC, the whole city shut down on Friday afternoon because of a coming hurricane. Gloria?
Walleye
Jun 2025
#77
Maddow Blog-As hurricane season begins, Trump's FEMA chief once again fails to inspire confidence
LetMyPeopleVote
Jun 2025
#78