Feds denies funds for Minneapolis rebuild

[R.P. McM]

Edit:  I do realize that many who have suffered the damage in Minneapolis aren't directly responsible for the Marxist Carnage.  In the end, there should be some aid, but it should come with strings attached.  And, to be sure, there should be more rapid FEDERAL intervention against widespread rioting should the state fail to enforce public safety.  The decision to respond immediately and forcefully to rioting was a no-brainer.  Unfortunately, the decision to stand down was made by politicians who, arguably, don't have functioning brains.

Of course! And the same is true of federal aid to FL. The people of MN shouldn't be made to compensate Floridians for their reactionary opinions apropos climate change. We're more than capable of paying our own way, but when Miami is hit by a hurricane or flood, don't ask me to foot the bill. I think a scenario in which MN takes care of its own, exclusively, and FL does likewise, is not going to work out in FL's favor.

[R.P. McM]

Also R.P McM comparing this to damage caused by a natural disaster is hilarious given there is now way you can stop those from happening

There's a very, very easy way that you prevent destruction from natural disasters: don't build cities where you know they will strike. Hurricanes are not only possible in Florida, they are entirely inevitable. The government of Florida "WILLFULLY declined to protect the safety and well-being of ordinary citizens when they had the means at their disposal to do so".

[R.P. McM]

Dont see a problem with this given this was 100% the failure of the MN Government . Also R.P McM comparing this to damage caused by a natural disaster is hilarious given there is now way you can stop those from happening while the MN government absolutely could have stopped the riots

No, this was 100% the failure of a white police officer who (fraudulently) registered and voted as a Republican in FL, and murdered someone. Listen, I'm fully willing to support a policy in which the citizens of MN are entitled to 100% of their federal tax contributions, no welfare for anyone in FL, WV, KY, MS, etc.

[R.P. McM]

Dont see a problem with this given this was 100% the failure of the MN Government . Also R.P McM comparing this to damage caused by a natural disaster is hilarious given there is now way you can stop those from happening while the MN government absolutely could have stopped the riots

Um...no?

Yeah, the absurd thing is that the government of MN is expected to plan for unforeseen, unprecedented riots, but the government of FL needs a federal bailout in the event that a hurricane hits Miami. Uh, WTF?

[R.P. McM]

Dont see a problem with this given this was 100% the failure of the MN Government . Also R.P McM comparing this to damage caused by a natural disaster is hilarious given there is now way you can stop those from happening while the MN government absolutely could have stopped the riots

Um...no?

Yeah, the absurd thing is that the government of MN is expected to plan for unforeseen, unprecedented riots, but the government of FL needs a federal bailout in the event that a hurricane hits Miami. Uh, WTF?

It’s called using the national guard from day 1

Don't lecture me. I was a member of the MN Army National Guard. Our governor was one of the highest ranking enlisted members (CSM). So you have no idea what you're talking about. Walz mobilized the Guard, but it wasn't enough. For a few nights over the course of a century. A freak occurrence, unlike a hurricane in Miami.

[R.P. McM]

Dont see a problem with this given this was 100% the failure of the MN Government . Also R.P McM comparing this to damage caused by a natural disaster is hilarious given there is now way you can stop those from happening while the MN government absolutely could have stopped the riots

Um...no?

Yeah, the absurd thing is that the government of MN is expected to plan for unforeseen, unprecedented riots, but the government of FL needs a federal bailout in the event that a hurricane hits Miami. Uh, WTF?

It’s called using the national guard from day 1

Don't lecture me. I was a member of the MN Army National Guard. Our governor was one of the highest ranking enlisted members (CSM). So you have no idea what you're talking about. Walz mobilized the Guard, but it wasn't enough. For a few nights over the course of a century. A freak occurrence, unlike a hurricane in Miami.

OSR has never been motivated by facts. He pretty much views this as a superhero comic where the National Guard would have gunned down dozens if not hundreds of people and "order" was restored over "the commies".

Kent State 2.0. Yeah, what OSR seems not to realize is that the vast majority of part-time soldiers don't receive extensive training in riot control. Far from it — over the course of six years, I believe it was briefly covered in basic training. That's it. Granted, I wasn't a member of the Infantry or Military Police, but neither are the vast, vast majority of MNARNG personnel. Also: we visited the firing range (in order to qualify) once a year. So I'm expected to adeptly handle a loaded weapon I've used maybe two days over the preceding 12 months? It's a recipe for disaster, potentially.