I want everyone to know that Hurricane Helene caused historic devastation to the Southeast of the United States, especially to the state of North

Carolina. Whole towns in North Carolina have been completely destroyed by Hurricane Helene. I live in South Carolina and we suffered damage as well. I'm telling you this, because the national media downplays this historic, biblically catastrophic event because it happened to conservative Republican states. They only want people to care about the blue, liberal states because it's an election year.

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Northwest · M

the national media downplays this historic, biblically catastrophic event because it happened to conservative Republican states

I'm sure this is what you think, but you're misinformed, probably by the "conservative" media you're watching.

It has nothing but Helene coverage, 24/7 and appeals for donations and funds to those who need them, and it's all over the media.

Seriously, wake up and blindly believing everything Trump tells you. You deserve better than this.

Cloud7593 · 46-50, F

@Northwest Good to know
I didn't get this idea from Trump.

Northwest · M

@Cloud7593

I didn't get this idea from Trump.

So what, pray tell, gave you this idea? Certainly can't be CNN, NBC, CBS, NPR, ABC, New York Times, because they're busy covering Helene 24/7.

Cloud7593 · 46-50, F

@Northwest I've had people tell me this. I've had no access to internet or TV all week because of a severe power outage in the state. Some of the people saying this are diehard Democrats.

Northwest · M

@Cloud7593

I've had people tell me this. I've had no access to internet or TV all week because of a severe power outage in the state. Some of the people saying this are diehard Democrats.

I live cross country from you, in Washington State, and I'm fully aware of what's going on in the Carolinas, including power outages, washed out roads, lack of fresh water, etc.

And I get it all from my "liberal" media.

It really saddens me when a co-patriot hates based on rumors, and assumptions, when we're really all into it together.

Interesting though that you have no Internet, but you're on SW.

This too shall pass.

Cloud7593 · 46-50, F

@Northwest My power came back on tonight. I don't hate anyone, just trying to inform people. People have really helped each other out during this. Good to see

Northwest · M

@Cloud7593

just trying to inform people

Which makes it even more important to be factual, or somewhat close it, not out starting rumors.

What if there was a rumor that one of the nearby bridges, in the thick of the storm, was out but really wasn't, and it's the only way out of town? Would you be a little be more careful about "informing people" using bad information?

luckranger71 · 51-55, M

@Cloud7593 you’re not informing anyone. You’re spreading hateful misinformation and pitting areas of the country against each other needlessly. I’m glad you’re ok.