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 Remember, the state is not your friend, the state is not there to help you, the state is there to steal from you.

This is what is happening in the US after the hurricane. 

by @BroSpencer

Just got off the phone a Pastor in the midst of the flooding in TN/NC. He is in one of the most devastated locations. He verified a few things about the situation: 
- Almost all help is being done by private citizens, mainly churches.
- Private helicopters are flying in the vast majority of the supplies.
- Local Sheriffs are telling people to feel free to defend their property from looters by whatever means they have. 🔫
- WROL (Without Rule of Law) is happening in some areas, which means looting, robbing, and etc. 
- FEMA's involvement has seriously complicated the rescue efforts.
- Local Sheriffs have threatened to arrest FEMA workers if they hinder rescue and aid work. 
- The response to this tragedy has been massive and overwhelming. All from private individuals and local Churches. 

Pray for these people!

 
 Fuck. The. System.
And for the people🫂.  
 Honestly asking what reasonable level of government assistance did you expect from a country $36t in debt? 
 It is sending millions and millions to ukraine and israel.... 
 It’s not. Also that’s not at all answer to my question.  If you intentionally lived in a very rural area that’s not easy to access when there actually is a road gets hit with a once in a lifetime flood what would be your expectation of government assistance?