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crimycarny

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11. Abcnews headline "Biden to visit Maui wildfire aftermath amid criticism..."
Wed Aug 16, 2023, 11:39 AM
Aug 2023

So annoying how the media has to twist headlines to get clicks, to create drama and conflict.

"Amid criticism"?? And where is that criticism coming from? The right-wing, which criticizes Biden for everything he does.

President Biden reacted immediately to the Maui wildfire tragedy with FEMA funds, the Head of FEMA sent to Maui, etc, etc, etc. Why would President Biden fly out while rescue workers, first responders, and other local resources need to be laser-focused on fighting the fire, rescuing those affected, etc?

I've worked in IT for over 20+ years. When we have a system down the WORST thing that can happen is a bazillion managers getting involved while the technical people are in the midst of troubleshooting. The best scenario is when one manager is assigned as the point person and he/she makes sure those working the issue have the resources they need, escalates if needed, and communicates with upper management so those working the issue can focus on troubleshooting and not the care and feeding of management. That is what President Biden is doing, making sure those working the problem have the resources they need and staying the h*ll out of their way.

The headlines might as well be "Biden eats breakfast amid criticism", "Biden goes to bed amid criticism", "Biden wakes up amid criticism"

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Perfect juxtaposition! Thank you, my dear EarlG! ♥ nt CaliforniaPeggy Aug 2023 #1
It's not like trump would do anything for Maui except maybe play golf. LakeArenal Aug 2023 #2
He'd throw leis Marthe48 Aug 2023 #10
Paper BlueMTexpat Aug 2023 #12
yep Marthe48 Aug 2023 #13
LOCK TFG and his co-conspirators UP! ffr Aug 2023 #3
Just a reminder... Takket Aug 2023 #4
Yeah, Hunter's attorneys have to prove shit didn't happen! Ilsa Aug 2023 #23
So 10s before the deadline on 8/25? Brainfodder Aug 2023 #5
Joe is what we need RANDYWILDMAN Aug 2023 #6
and a TRAITOR**, and RAPIST, and sexual predator. niyad Aug 2023 #22
And Biden is off to Wisconsin today to celebrate the malaise Aug 2023 #7
Outstanding and "Candidates" is choice. IMO nt Prairie_Seagull Aug 2023 #8
The 91 doesn't even count BumRushDaShow Aug 2023 #9
Abcnews headline "Biden to visit Maui wildfire aftermath amid criticism..." crimycarny Aug 2023 #11
What a contrast! Presidential vs. Penitentiary. thatcrowwoman Aug 2023 #14
This makes me smile LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2023 #15
They don't take weight, do they? Ilsa Aug 2023 #25
Fox News: Hey look! It's a squirrel! Initech Aug 2023 #16
See now we know Dump didn't win the last election SouthernDem4ever Aug 2023 #17
Well, since it was a fire and not a hurricane flood, wnylib Aug 2023 #18
Now you're trying to endow him with common sense SouthernDem4ever Aug 2023 #19
The "Law and Order" President. Not the TV show. twodogsbarking Aug 2023 #20
Seriously Republican leadership - the SlobFather is your "GUY?" NoMoreRepugs Aug 2023 #21
K&R Blue Owl Aug 2023 #24
Mahalo.. Kick for Pres Biden going Cha Aug 2023 #26
Its the grand tour of felony, larceny, corruption, and treason. With a side order of mayhem. Ford_Prefect Aug 2023 #27
Badda bing! flamingdem Aug 2023 #28
Kick and recommend. Thanks for posting! TeamProg Aug 2023 #29
Would you like to see "you know who" The Wizard Aug 2023 #30
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