Amish versus FEMA
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That’s just fantastic to read about. What a shame our government does next to nothing to help out our fellow Americans. Oh well back at congress, let them pass more money and resources for Ukraine.
As always, truth is somewhere in between. This article is from red state, a politically conservative group. A simple google search will indicate permanent or semi permanent housing is a last resort for fema compared to getting temporary housing. The 4 houses mentioned were only on private land in that county. 50 houses were made available on public or government for that county. Awesome that Amish built the houses. No doubt fema is wasting money, but context remains as important now as in any time and doing your own research is more important than ever because so many "news sources" have agendas and they expect readers to just read their stuff and take it as the truth.
Why don't lefty chest thumper ever point out that CNN or MSNBC is the source of information since it would also likely be slanted?
Biden is too busy preparing a pardon for the New Orleans terrorist.
So are you saying this isn't true because "red state" is a conservative lean? "Twelve homes in 48 hours versus three homes over three months. Really awful optics for FEMA." Because if that is true, there isn't a whole lot more to say is there? I've had Amish build over $110k for me the last couple of years and know they are hard workers and get it done. Do I need a distraction from what they Amish built and what FEMA did...let alone the cost...and where would I find that non bias slant today? would I assume that circular referencing generating a large number of copied reports is not biased? No question the media has been slanted for some time and is much worse now than even a few years ago, but what side of the aisle is that media that we should search for articles not slanted?
The slant shows again the extra cost and inefficiency of the government who pays no price for making mistakes. Apparently this guy is going to get sued for apparently having out of context comments
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I mean terrorism will be more common place in a few years. Way too many people that entered the country we know nothing about other than they are nor the cream of the crop with many coming from countries that hate the USA.
Islam has been at war with non Islamic countries for thousands of year...and they still are. According to Wiki and there are other sites
"Conversion to Islam in U.S. prisons refers to the contemporary high rate of conversion to Islam in American prisons, for which there are a number of factors. It is the fastest growing religion in U.S. prisons, where the population is 18 percent Muslim; 80 percent of all prison religious conversions are to Islam. "
Naturally, there are reasons why this is happening and it is not just due to accident. One thing I've been told is that Islam worship allows cross pollination of whatever a group of cells is called with another group of cells for longer and maybe multiple times a day. It is my understanding that doesn't take place with other religions inside jails, but I could be wrong on "some" of what I said. I just know there are suppose to be some incentive to go to Islam worship.
Then we have the religion of peace being active everywhere..
Islam: The Politically Incorrect Truth
Is Islam really a Religion of Peace? What makes Islam so different?
No, not saying “red state” isn’t true because of conservative lean and agree that it is really bad optics for FEMA, some of which is no doubt deserved. I am saying that there is an advantage to reading several articles from different sources to get a full picture of a situation. With that said, readers have to almost do the job of reporters nowadays because of the bias that exists with news outlets. Most of these outlets have been forced to be bias because they are having to follow the money. That is, if you are moderate, you probably are shilling out a lot of money for a cause. It is more people with a cause that are really to put out big bucks. If you listen to podcasts, check out “Business Wars, Season 98, Fox News vs CNN”. Brief synopsis is that Fox and CNN are more conservative and more liberal more on where the money is flowing rather than convictions, especially over time. This you can see as businesses, news outlets, groups line up on both sides of the aisle. Hope this more explains my position. Again, if you listen to podcasts, check out “American Elections: Wicked Games”. Fun listen that shows a lot of the same themes happening today happened all through history including economy, scandals, social issues, etc. Nothing really new, just different players.
interesting...no, I can't find time to listen to podcasts (, but you did explain your position). Could no doubt if I did while on here though...
Battling a bit with dry eyes and so reading is diminished. I do however like very much Thomas Sowell as he tends to tie "things down " historically as to what we see today. He is a treasure not enough have read.yes, thanks. Will check him out! BTW, always have enjoyed your Purdue sports perspectives.interesting...no, I can't find time to listen to podcasts (, but you did explain your position). Could no doubt if I did while on here though...
I didnt listen to podcasts when I was working either, but since retired, listen to podcasts 3-4 hours a day including politics (Ben Shapiro and NPR), Purdue sports (Gold & Black, Boilers in the Stands), history (History Daily, American Scandals, Business Wars) economics (Planet Money, Motley Fool, Freakeconomics) among others. Tend to listen when I am gardening, woodworking, lifting weights, biking, kayaking or hiking by myself. We try to plan a trip a year to go biking in Europe so I try to learn a little bit of that country’s language as well through a podcast as well.interesting...no, I can't find time to listen to podcasts (, but you did explain your position). Could no doubt if I did while on here though...
you can find him on youtube as well. All his books are great, but the one that goes back a couple hundred years is A Conflict Of Visions in how different sides of the aisle approach things. Many of his youtubes go back a few decades but may be addressing things today. Some are with another brilliant man William F Buckley. The most recent Social Fallacies is a very easy read and discusses many things today as well. Your interest in that area may be a nice start if interested https://www.amazon.com/Social-Justice-Fallacies-Thomas-Sowell/dp/1541603923
I just listened to a few minutes and perhaps this gives a taste...along with any book reviews. Ben Shapiro who is very bright considers Thomas the greatest living thinker in the USA and beyond.
Where are you thinking in Europe? I need to get back in the gym. It has almost been 20 years since I lifted...
We bike with a German company called Radweg Reisen. Been with them for almost 20 years so we have biked in Germany, France, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, and Sweden. This year we are biking near Orange, France in the Provence area and then biking in area north of Barcelona, Spain starting near Figaro. We switched to electric bikes a few years ago which makes for pretty easy trips for many of the rides. My brother went on a couple of these trips and he was 5-10 and 280. We called him Turbo Ger because he always stay in the high power setting and had a blast. Trips are fairly inexpensive with most between $1000-1500 for 8 days including your bike, housing, breakfast, and taking your luggage to next housing site. They give you a map and send you on your merry way and you can go as fast or slow as you want. Average about 25-30 miles per day. Great way to have a goal to get in shape and if you dont reach your goal, you will still be fine. Just stay off of the rides that show 3 circles for longevity and difficulty. Haha! We rode from Pisa to Florence a couple of years ago and hit some big, mile long inclines close to 14 percent. Got up to 180 on heart rate with electric bikes. Most rides are like not that. Most are along the river, going down river. The Mosel in Germany is great trip for beginners. Fly into Frankfurt, take the train to Trier, end back at Koblentz on the Rhein and take the train back to Frankfurt. That first ride we took in Europe changed our lives and we decided we wanted to be more participant than spectator and we have been doing that ever since. https://www.cycling-holiday.com/Where are you thinking in Europe? I need to get back in the gym. It has almost been 20 years since I lifted...
That is a great story that illustrated AGAIN that FEMA should be disbanded. Amish build 12 of these homes in 48 hrs. Fed Govt promise to 26 families to get a home --- 3 do.
The contrast is stark and absurd.
Get rid of FEMA. Any emergency comes up give the FED. money directly to states or counties in a proportion to the size of the disaster. Bypass the waste and corruption of Federal Government. Put the money where locals can do good.
wow....you must be in very good shape...and your brother at 280 lbs....that is amazing!
I will call myself in good shape, not very good. Doctor says I need to lose about 30 lbs of fat so there’s that. But, my point about my brother is that you dont have to be in good or great shape to enjoy the biking in Europe. Meanwhile I will keep working on that 30 lbs. I have lost about 45 pounds, but its taking me 20 years to do that so I figure in about 13-14 years I will get there!
My weight isn't much different than in college, but now it has more fat. When I had a hip replacement the doc said it was time for highway miles instead of off road miles.
17 years ago out of the blue while in they gym I did a leg press of 600# 60 times to just see how it felt...could have done more...never tried to max, but have done 1400# and knew that was close. Today, I would start out with probably 100# because I don't want to do another hip replacement. I need to get back in the gym...weight might go quickly, but cardio I'm sure wouldn't as I haven't stressed my system for some time. I've thought about renting a car in Tuscany, but we are so used to trains and walking. A bike would let you see the countryside thought. Ever thought about the Appian way or would that be too rough of a ride?
