TinyViolins · 31-35, M
I mean, I get the argument being put forth in favor of it, but the cynical side of me knows better. It reeks of BS. There's no chance in hell that politicians are going to do something they can't benefit from. My biggest concern is that this sets a really bad precedent that opens the door for abuse in subsequent elections.
AthrillatheHunt · 51-55, M
LordShadowfire · 46-50, M
@AthrillatheHunt I don't fully understand it myself. They wanted to change all future election years going forward.
AthrillatheHunt · 51-55, M
@LordShadowfire you mean like having their primary first ? Or electing people in “off years “?
LordShadowfire · 46-50, M
@AthrillatheHunt I'm not sure of the details. I think they just want to switch it to even years, maybe? I don't know. It's weird.
DeWayfarer · 61-69, M
Hey climate change deniers, still don't care? Your loss, since you're mostly MAGA.
A few more good category three or better hurricanes will take Florida out for good. FEMA is defunded.
AI generated from
https://www.tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2025/06/24/fema-hurricane-recovery-federal-funding-cuts/
https://www.politico.com/news/2025/06/15/florida-hurricane-season-fema-reforms-trump-00405634
https://www.newsweek.com/matt-gaetz-voted-against-fema-funding-before-hurricane-helene-hit-1961501
A few more good category three or better hurricanes will take Florida out for good. FEMA is defunded.
AI generated from
https://www.tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2025/06/24/fema-hurricane-recovery-federal-funding-cuts/
https://www.politico.com/news/2025/06/15/florida-hurricane-season-fema-reforms-trump-00405634
https://www.newsweek.com/matt-gaetz-voted-against-fema-funding-before-hurricane-helene-hit-1961501
Impact of Defunding FEMA on Florida's Hurricane Recovery
Current Situation
Florida is facing a critical juncture as the 2025 hurricane season progresses. The state has historically relied on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for disaster recovery funding. In recent years, Florida received over $4 billion from FEMA to recover from severe hurricanes, including significant aid after Hurricane Ian in 2022.
Potential Changes to FEMA
The Trump administration has proposed significant changes to FEMA, including the possibility of eliminating the agency after the 2025 hurricane season. This could shift the financial burden of disaster recovery entirely to the state and local governments. Experts warn that without FEMA's support, Florida may struggle to manage the costs associated with hurricane recovery, which can reach billions of dollars.
Consequences of Defunding
Financial Strain: Local municipalities may not have the budget to cover the costs of recovery. Experts predict that many areas could face severe financial challenges if FEMA funding is cut.
Emergency Response: FEMA plays a crucial role in providing manpower and resources during disasters. Cuts to the agency could lead to inadequate emergency response capabilities, especially in rural areas that rely heavily on federal support.
Infrastructure Resilience: Programs aimed at strengthening infrastructure against hurricanes, such as the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program, have already faced funding cuts. This could leave Florida's infrastructure vulnerable to future storms.
Conclusion
The potential defunding of FEMA poses a significant risk to Florida's ability to recover from hurricanes. As the state prepares for an active hurricane season, the reliance on federal support remains a critical concern for local emergency management officials.
Current Situation
Florida is facing a critical juncture as the 2025 hurricane season progresses. The state has historically relied on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for disaster recovery funding. In recent years, Florida received over $4 billion from FEMA to recover from severe hurricanes, including significant aid after Hurricane Ian in 2022.
Potential Changes to FEMA
The Trump administration has proposed significant changes to FEMA, including the possibility of eliminating the agency after the 2025 hurricane season. This could shift the financial burden of disaster recovery entirely to the state and local governments. Experts warn that without FEMA's support, Florida may struggle to manage the costs associated with hurricane recovery, which can reach billions of dollars.
Consequences of Defunding
Financial Strain: Local municipalities may not have the budget to cover the costs of recovery. Experts predict that many areas could face severe financial challenges if FEMA funding is cut.
Emergency Response: FEMA plays a crucial role in providing manpower and resources during disasters. Cuts to the agency could lead to inadequate emergency response capabilities, especially in rural areas that rely heavily on federal support.
Infrastructure Resilience: Programs aimed at strengthening infrastructure against hurricanes, such as the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program, have already faced funding cuts. This could leave Florida's infrastructure vulnerable to future storms.
Conclusion
The potential defunding of FEMA poses a significant risk to Florida's ability to recover from hurricanes. As the state prepares for an active hurricane season, the reliance on federal support remains a critical concern for local emergency management officials.
DeWayfarer · 61-69, M
On topic of the election postponement.
It's debatable. This is not just a Florida issue yet rather a city of Miami issue as well.
State Constitutions are different than city charter's. And this is a mayoral race. Nothing more.
It's debatable. This is not just a Florida issue yet rather a city of Miami issue as well.
State Constitutions are different than city charter's. And this is a mayoral race. Nothing more.
YoMomma ·
I didnt know we were having them
in america nothing
ElwoodBlues · M
ChipmunkErnie · 70-79, M
SinlessOnslaught · M
Let's just change literally everything tonight.
AthrillatheHunt · 51-55, M
@meJess when Florida wanted to build a high speed rail from the airport to Disney the rental car companies and Disney killed the bill. Disney runs Florida .
hunkalove · 70-79, M
We should sell Florida back to the Spaniards.
LordShadowfire · 46-50, M