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  1. It really isn’t. It should be a wake up call.
  2. Responding to your comment is not hijacking.
  3. posted under Another Trump victory LumRaiderFan Posted November 30 lol, I guess he thinks those polls carry weight. Usually when you dig into them, which some folks never do, turns out they polled 1000 “likely” voters. Polls are useless.
  4. Those were media reports. I can’t take the credit. However, thank you.😊
  5. He needs to put the most qualified people in right positions. Start off be removing Patel, Bondi, and that Department of War guy. Address health care, economy, stop falling asleep and stay on-point when addressing the country. Lastly he needs to be more open and really put America first and stop being a busy body in other men’s matters.
  6. [Hidden Content] polls apparently matter to MAGA. 😂 This is what the response was. [Hidden Content]
  7. Having the first female to flip a red city in a red state in over 30 years is a major accomplishment. 👏👏👏👏
  8. You can have yours as well. At the end of the day it’s opinions. Yours and mine carry no weight and it won’t sway one way or the other. You’re either MAGA or your not. AI overview: While the new law pushes for maximum transparency, the status of an active investigation provides a legal mechanism for the government to temporarily keep related files sealed. [Hidden Content]
  9. I won’t defend any of it. My stance is get them all.
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  12. May God bless you too.
  13. Will Trump release the files? Can you define a pedophile?
  14. Can you define yourself? Ask her. It is apparent she won.
  15. Did they do well in midterms?
  16. Miami, Florida is a Democratic city. 😂 She, Higgins is defined as a woman. The 1st woman mayor and she beats Trump pick. First Democratic Mayor in nearly 30 years. Trump currently holds 220 of the 435 seats. Marjorie,Stefanie,Nehls, and Arrington have announced they will not seek re-election. Yes, 🌊 is coming.
  17. [Hidden Content] She is a woman. Midterms are coming.
  18. AI Overview The complaint about chemical releases in Port Arthur, Texas, is most notably associated with Hilton Kelley, a prominent local environmental activist and a recipient of the Goldman Environmental Prize. Hilton Kelley, who returned to his hometown of Port Arthur in 2000, became a leader in the movement to address severe industrial pollution. His anti-pollution campaigns focused on documenting high levels of air contaminants and elevated rates of medical problems, such as asthma and cancer, among local residents living near facilities like the Motiva and Valero refineries and the Oxbow calcining plant. Key aspects of the complaints and related events involving "Kelly" or "Kelley" include: Citizen Air Monitoring: Hilton Kelley established the Community In-power and Development Association (CIDA) and trained residents to monitor air quality and log symptoms related to odors. He noted the irony of citizen monitors having equipment while Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) officials investigating complaints were empty-handed. Specific Incidents and Chemicals:Kelley has complained about specific releases, such as the Motiva refinery upset in 2003 which released tons of contaminants including hexane and butane. He also noted "six or seven flares going at one time" during pollution events in February 2021, emphasizing that "there is no safe amount of benzene for human exposure". Legal and Regulatory Action:Complaints led by community groups, including some possibly involving an attorney named Kelly Haragan, resulted in the EPA agreeing to investigate the Texas air regulator for alleged racial bias in its rulings related to the Oxbow plant. Health Impacts: Jenny Kelly, an administrative director at a local hospital, commented in 2024 on the respiratory issues and anxiety experienced by patients following a separate air release incident in nearby West Orange.
  19. You said the EPA was a joke now your feelings are hurt.
  20. He is not defending he is releasing drug cartels.
  21. Your president would have you to believe it is Tylenol. 😂
  22. This is what EPA says about the community you live in. Yes, chemical plants in Southeast Texas pose significant health hazards, with residents facing elevated risks from carcinogens like benzene and 1,3-butadiene due to frequent toxic releases, despite EPA regulations and state oversight; recent events and studies confirm ongoing issues with pollution, lack of enforcement, and disproportionate impacts on nearby communities, leading to calls for stronger action to protect public health. Key Health Concerns & Pollutants: • Carcinogens: Benzene, 1,3-butadiene, and ethylene oxide are common emissions, linked to leukemia, respiratory illnesses, and reproductive issues. • Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) ([Hidden Content], toluene, and others cause headaches, dizziness, and respiratory irritation. • Particulate Matter & Ozone Toxic smog from industrial activity leads to lung damage, aggravated asthma, and pneumonia. Regulatory & Enforcement Issues: • State vs. Federal: While the EPA sets standards, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has faced criticism for being less stringent, with some Texas standards allowing higher emissions. • Frequent Violations: Reports show daily unauthorized air pollution events in Texas, though penalties are infrequent. • Industry Influence: Critics point to industry influence over regulatory bodies, hindering effective oversight and enforcement. Impact on Communities: • Environmental Justice: Latinx communities, especially in areas like Houston's east side (Pasadena, Deer Park, Channelview), bear a disproportionate burden of toxic releases and related health problems. • Daily Exposure: Residents report constant chemical odors, affecting daily life and increasing illness. EPA is not a joke. Just ask your surrounding neighbors. I know it does not support the MAGA narrative.
  23. While Donald Trump's policies aimed to boost coal, critics argue his administration hurt coal towns by cutting economic development programs, reducing health/safety enforcement for miners (increasing black lung risk), and failing to diversify economies away from a declining industry, leaving communities vulnerable despite rhetoric promising revival. His focus on propping up coal led to environmental rollback battles, but couldn't stop market decline, ultimately hurting long-term community stability. Arguments that Trump Hurt Coal Towns: • Budget Cuts: Proposed eliminating key federal programs supporting coal community economic and workforce development, harming areas already struggling. • Health & Safety Rollbacks: Reduced funding and paused rules (like silica dust) for agencies protecting miners, leading to concerns about rising black lung disease and miner safety. • Economic Vulnerability: His focus on coal failed to address long-term economic diversification, leaving towns dependent on a shrinking industry despite market realities. • Broken Promises: Despite promises to bring back coal jobs, the industry continued its decline, and miners faced increased health risks without adequate support, notes CNN ([Hidden Content]). Keystone had Environmental groups vehemently opposing Keystone XL due to risks of oil spills, potential contamination of water sources like the Ogallala Aquifer, and increased greenhouse gas emissions from extracting tar sands oil. Keystone pipeline was not safe for the environment and the original investors lost interest. The economy was heathy and thriving and groceries were affordable before MAGA.
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