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DeSantis Rejected $350 Million in Climate Funding Before Hurricane Idalia | Now his state is suffering from a storm fueled by climate change. (newrepublic.com)

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[–] GiddyGap@lemm.ee 11 points 3 years ago (1 child)

But that’s what happens when your state is a punching bag and piggy bank for grifter politicians.

It's actually just what happens when people vote for Republicans. They believe climate change is a hoax and they use it to rile up their base.

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[–] WalrusDragonOnABike@kbin.social 2 points 3 years ago (1 child)

What's the difference?

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[–] GiddyGap@lemm.ee 4 points 3 years ago

There are some grifter Democrats as well, but most Democrats generally take climate change and the environment seriously. Most Republicans don't.

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