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Aaron Rupar
@atrupar28 Oct 2022
Republicans are really blaming Democrats for a MAGA trying to kill Pelosi's husband. words fail
McCaul: When you let dangerous criminals out on the streets with bail and not put them in prison, you're asking for this incident to happen. I think it created the environment where it happened
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Virginia’s governor joked about the violent attack on Nancy Pelosi’s husband. The distance between vile MAGA and ordinary Republicans is closing quickly. huffpost.com/entry/nancy-pel…
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Fort Myers is devastated. Tough hurricane proof infrastructure that’s in shambles. There’s no electricity or water. It’s unlivable. Wind damage is far worse than I saw after Irma, Ida, Harvey, or Katrina. #flwx #Ian
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Ian is a monster Borderline Category 5 with a wide eye will deliver a storm surge 18 feet (5 1/2 meters) above where you stand. Winds are sustained at 155 gusting to 200 miles per hour From Sanibel to Sarasota, I pray that you took evacuation orders seriously #HurricaneIan
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NEW—Hurricane #Ian is rapidly intensifying to a Category 4 with winds now to 155MPH. That's 2 miles shy of a Cat 5. This will cause catastrophic damage along the Florida Peninsula. That's 150-300x more destructive than a Category 1. @NBCNews xitter.cf/KathrynProciv/status/1…
UPDATE: #Ian now a 155mph Category 4 (2mph away from Category 5). A 155mph Category 4 #hurricane is **333 TIMES** more destructive than a 75mph Category 1.
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9/28 7am EDT UPDATE: Catastrophic storm surge along with destructive waves from #Ian are expected along the southwest Florida coastline from Englewood to Bonita Beach, including Charlotte Harbor. Residents should urgently follow evacuation orders from local officials.
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A second tsunami event near Tonga has triggering warnings for Australia, Fiji, New Zealand, Vanuatu, Samoa, Lord Howe and Norkfolk Island. bit.ly/3fuFo05
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Planned Parenthood is proud to provide abortions. Abortion is health care. Basic health care. Essential health care. Health care that cannot wait. But across the country, that care is under attack. #RallyForAbortionJustice
Say it with us: No abortion bans. Not now, not ever! We’re rallying across the country for abortion justice. Watch the DC live stream now: p.ppfa.org/2YjqJzQ
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The American people support the right to a safe, legal abortion. We’re not going back—not now, not ever. #RallyForAbortionJustice
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Joining us at a #RallyForAbortionJustice? 📱 If you take photos or videos today, be sure to use the hashtag and tag us so we can share! 💪 Let's show the nation what our movement for abortion justice is all about!
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#HurricaneIda Water rescues, flooding, crazy winds in downtown New Orleans and flooding in Laplace, La.
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Please, send rescue to my brother and sister. They live in LaPlace, LA. Their address is 136 Belle Grove Dr. They are in the attic of their home. They need a boat to get out. Please, go get them! Their name is Jason and Betty Perry.
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As #HurricaneIda makes landfall in #Louisiana, our #DisabilityAndDisasterHotline is responding to disaster-impacted disabled people and connecting them to resources. Connect: (800) 626-4959 or [email protected] Learn more here: disasterstrategies.org/hurri…
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Have heard many people and officials say this is the worst storm they have experienced. There are a lot of places outside of New Orleans that have been devastated by #Ida. #BeOn4
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Last known position of LaPlace teams was 5mi outside of city limits at 2:20 AM. 5mi can take 5 min or 3 hours after a Cat-4. Won't have a ton info til 8 or 9AM probably. We don't call it the long night for nothing. The first night is awful. 1/
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BREAKING—New Orleans “9-1-1 is currently experiencing technical difficulties. If in an emergency, go to your nearest fire station or approach your nearest officer.” (per @opcd911 & @nolaready) #Ida @weatherchannel
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How serious is the flooding in #Laplace? This crowdsourced map suggests that AT LEAST 70% of the community is underwater. The area near I-10 is likely under at least several feet of water. The population of the community is 30,000.
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If you know someone in the attic, make sure you have a way to alert them that they are stuck there! You can only get help if you can be found. #Laplace #Lafitte #IdaSOS #IdaRescue
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We are making another attempt at LaPlace. A team is also trying for Lafitte. Success is absolutely not guaranteed; winds are still high. Anyone needing help please call 911 FIRST. We're accepting rescue requests at crowdsourcerescue.org/hurric….
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#SOSHurricaneIda 110 Oak Shadow Ct. Laplace la. 70068 2 Adults - No Attic Access PLEASE HELP! #HurricaneIda
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