I don't know what to say. No cartoon could adequately cover what's been unfolding with regard to the disrespect, disregard, disinterest, and distancing the President and Vice President have been exhibiting in response to the devastation Helena wrought.
When I read today that I-40 had 14 bridges closed with 5 "completely gone", I wondered if either of them had any concept of the impact that situation alone has on that area, the state and the nation. I've driven in the flood of pounding traffic on I-40 numerous times on our trips to Black Mountain NC and Townsend TN. And each time have been amazed at the number of trucks using that East-West route through the mountains. Add to that the amount of property damage, loss of life and destruction of homes and businesses the people of Western North Carolina in particular are experiencing. A catastrophic event has taken place and both of our top "elected" leaders appear to be checked out or engaged in phony photo ops.
Our thoughts and prayers go out for our long-time NC commenters, Windbag and The Dude, one of whom might still be situated in the affected area.
Below, the truth of what else is going on:
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Then there's the Lonshoremens' strike...
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