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Derechos

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48. It is just astounding the level of greed...

Wed Jul 4, 2012, 08:35 AM

Jul 2012

The developers don't care if their buildings are eventually damaged or destroyed by rising sea levels. They will make money now and let their customers suffer the consequences. This seems to be the new normal for our capitalistic society, from Wall Street to I guess now the beach, I got mine so suck it if you pay the consequences down the road.

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N. Carolina lawmakers reject sea level rise predictions [View all] maddezmom Jul 2012 OP

Ok. Is there a way to invest in stupidity? Woody Woodpecker Jul 2012 #1

is it possible? dtom67 Jul 2012 #5

+1 !!!! seriously, if more politicians had to live with the fruits of their own policies Voice for Peace Jul 2012 #38

Buy land inland. They'll all need to move at some point. bloomington-lib Jul 2012 #21

HOw many of those GOP legislators are selling Cape Hatteras, Emerald Isle... properties....?? Evasporque Jul 2012 #52

Latest nominees for the Darwin Awards The Blue Flower Jul 2012 #2

Wise decision. . . Journeyman Jul 2012 #3

exactly n/t maddezmom Jul 2012 #14

This message was self-deleted by its author bupkus Jul 2012 #24

This message was self-deleted by its author bupkus Jul 2012 #4

I really like that idea! Duval Jul 2012 #10

I'd like to give you a gif for that lunatica Jul 2012 #53

I am reminded of the story of King Cnut commanding the tide to stop. mysuzuki2 Jul 2012 #6

The idiocy in NC lends itself to excellent letters to the editor. WorseBeforeBetter Jul 2012 #22

"like" Voice for Peace Jul 2012 #39

This message was self-deleted by its author Dalai_1 Jul 2012 #44

I envision a gorgeous gated community exclusively for Republicans Ezlivin Jul 2012 #7

Only if the gates are sturdy enough to prevent their escape Warpy Jul 2012 #12

Just to make sure... dtom67 Jul 2012 #8

asshats is too KIND. Duval Jul 2012 #9

sorry, I try to censor myself when posting an OP in LBN maddezmom Jul 2012 #15

Idiot Republicans think they have a CHOICE about this Warpy Jul 2012 #11

Wonder if insurance companies will feel the same way? iamthebandfanman Jul 2012 #13

Andy Griffith, an NC native, is already spinning in his grave. nt Chef Eric Jul 2012 #16

A few years from now... FiveGoodMen Jul 2012 #17

Waving at you all from a State that is having a run on ignorant, embarrassing actions! NRaleighLiberal Jul 2012 #18

Well, at least you don't have this nitwit speaking for you: freshwest Jul 2012 #30

Waving with you! We are the gift that keeps on giving Dalai_1 Jul 2012 #37

This reminds me of a story: Brigid Jul 2012 #19

They are gripped with fear when they close their eyes because alfredo Jul 2012 #20

A vote to "deny" scientific findings etherealtruth Jul 2012 #23

Another banner day in North Carolina! WorseBeforeBetter Jul 2012 #25

Just in, NC sets the value of Pi at 3.2 Bernardo de La Paz Jul 2012 #26

I'm printing this article... CoffeeCat Jul 2012 #27

which makes their local gov responsible so folks can sue, right? fascisthunter Jul 2012 #28

This is great Kalidurga Jul 2012 #29

They've covered their eyes and ears... polichick Jul 2012 #31

Shouldn't the words: "Stick Heads in the Ground" be there somewhere? BootinUp Jul 2012 #32

Idiots AC_Mem Jul 2012 #33

When they see Ocrakoke from glass-bottomed boats, they'll believe it. TheCowsCameHome Jul 2012 #34

Of course they do... Rhiannon12866 Jul 2012 #35

The tides didn't listen to Canute, either, but... TreasonousBastard Jul 2012 #36

Science The Jungle 1 Jul 2012 #40

Absolutely. nt BootinUp Jul 2012 #42

Yep, it's bizarre and sad jade3000 Jul 2012 #43

We now have proof--Norah was a Democrat dembotoz Jul 2012 #41

We need to applaud NC for their now legal denial of science! KatChatter Jul 2012 #45

As a practical matter, what should the FEMA response be when the water rises? RickFromMN Jul 2012 #46

They're all about individual responsibility...unless they themselves need help. tanyev Jul 2012 #49

Hmmm ... Nihil Jul 2012 #47

It is just astounding the level of greed... Derechos Jul 2012 #48

Texas GOP platform opposes the “teaching of Higher Order Thinking Skills” Bernardo de La Paz Jul 2012 #50

No FEMA help from flooding.....that's the answer. nt nanabugg Jul 2012 #51

flooding now? dtom67 Oct 2012 #54