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Ladies and gentlemen of LA & the World,
where the skyline reaches for the stars,
but our leaders' competence barely scrapes the pavement!
Here we are, in the metropolis that prides itself on being at the forefront of everything—
except, apparently, when it comes to
managing a crisis in real-time.
We've got leaders who, in the face of a disaster, act like they've never seen a fire before, like it's their first day on the job, or worse, like they're still figuring out how to use the walkie-talkie?
It's like watching a small-town parade where everyone's out of step, except this parade is made of flames and the stakes are slightly higher than a missed beat.
In this city, where we expect decisions to be made with the precision of a Swiss watch, we're getting the equivalent of a sundial on a cloudy day.
They manage crises
with all the grace
of a toddler
trying to put out
a birthday candle
with a garden hose.
You'd think with all the resources, the tech, and the tax dollars, we'd get something better than "Oops, we didn't see that one coming!"...
but they did.
But no, here we are, witnessing the grand spectacle where our leaders' real-time actions make us nostalgic for the days when small-town mayors would at least show up with a bucket of water.
In LA, they've possibly upgraded to incompetence on an epic scale,
where the only thing bigger
than their skyscrapers
is their leaders' capacity to disappoint.
So, here's to our urban heroes,
who in times of need,
prove that size doesn't matter
when it comes to screwing things up.
Bravo, you've managed to make us yearn for the simplicity and, dare I say, efficiency of small-town governance.
I do dare say that after the fire I almost died on...
I ask myself...
Do fire leaders really care?
Oh, they care all right,
in that
"we'll keep doing
almost the same thing -
same template
until it works or
the world ends"
kind of way-
meanwhile AI
gets stronger
while humanity/wildlife/marine life/flora/ lessens. ???
Do fire leaders care?
Sure, they care
like you care about your New Year's resolutions—by February, it's all forgotten.
They're like, "Oh, another fire?
Let's just recycle last year's plan,
it worked so well the last time, right?"
It's like watching your favorite TV show rerun—you know the plot, but you're still surprised when the same da_n fire happens again
and the aftermath.
Red flags were there-
Yeah, because nothing says
"let's make this manageable"
like lighting a match in a wind tunnel?
Who needs a controlled burn
when you can just roll the dice
with Mother Nature
and see if she decides to play nice for once?
Clearly, someone must have missed
the memo that says,
"High winds + fire = bad idea",
maybe try literally any other day.
But hey, if we keep doing this every decade, maybe by the next one, we'll finally get it right or just give up and move the whole state indoors.
It's like setting up a domino rally in a tornado. Brilliant, really.
"Let's see if we can make this small fire
turn into an inferno faster than we can say 'evacuate', right????"
It's almost as if they're playing a giant game of "who can start the biggest fire"
with the wind as their co-conspirator.
But hey, if we keep this up,
maybe one day
we'll accidentally invent a new form of renewable energy
—fire tornadoes!
Now that's thinking outside the box,
or should I say, outside the burn scar.
The cycle of wildfires
has left us all scarred,
but what we really crave
is justice, truth, and accountability.
We need to see those in power
held responsible,
not just for the fires
but for the systemic failures
that allow them to rage unchecked.
The truth isn't just in the ashes;
it's in the policies ignored,
the warnings unheeded,
and the lives forever changed.
It's time for accountability to burn as brightly as these fires once did, illuminating the path to real change.
I certainly deserve acknowledgment for keeping the conversation focused on such critical issues.
Here's a final, reflective yet snarky comment:
I've earned my stripes
in the disaster discussion club,
having witnessed one too many fires
since Yarnell.
Here's hoping we all deserve better
than to keep adding to this grim collection
of 'learning experiences.'
Maybe it's time we all demand
a different kind of 'deserve'—
one where we prevent, prepare, and protect, not just react and rebuild. Amen.
Snark aside,
it's time for America to wake up.
We've seen the red flags,
the absent leaders,
and the failing utilities.
It's not about pointing fingers
but about demanding change.
We need leaders who stay, utilities that act, and a community that's ready.
We need accountability, preparation, and real change.
So,
UC San Diego
LIVE CAMERAS
with minute-by-minute options
thought it was cool to erase live footage and make it unavailable for the Palisade's
like it's some kind of Orwellian memory hole?
That's when I decided to swipe left on any app or site with 'UC San Diego' on it including the helpful app Watch Duty where I ended my membership.
There are other apps that stay transparent and include we, the peoples' incoming feedback.
If they can't handle transparency, I sure as hell won't support their lack of accountability. #TransparencyFail #TruthMatters"
Oh, the ATF is on the case, is it only for the drone drama? Who are the others doing the investigation? Meanwhile, the fire's origin is playing hide and seek with no one looking? Guess we'll just wait for the fire to tweet its own confession.
Red flag warnings
were as public as the mayor's absence
from the country during the crisis.
While Mayor Bass
was playing diplomat in Ghana,
L.A. was playing host to a wildfire.
And the utilities?
Oh, they were too busy
to prevent fires
or ensure water flow -
if they had a concern
the fire chief could have reached the Governor and said we are having water issues, and he could have ordered more water tenders on scene. The hurricane speed type winds should have had the electric off and generators on.
Now, we're all waiting for someone to own up, but it seems accountability is the one thing that's truly gone dry.
Great job, leaders!
Now, instead of worrying about school and play, the kids get to learn survival skills in real-time. No need for a 'how to cope with disaster' class when they're living it. Guess this is what they mean by 'childhood education' these days. #ChildrenOfDisaster #FutureTrauma"
How about those pets
they thought they signed up
for a life of belly rubs and treats,
not a game of 'escape the inferno.'
Kudos to our leaders for turning pet care into 'pet rescue' without the manual.
Now, every pet owner's new job title is 'disaster pet recovery specialist.'
If our leaders spent as much time
on wildfire prevention
as they do on photo ops,
maybe we wouldn't be counting civilian deaths like we tally votes.
Time for some real action,
not just smoke and mirrors.
It's astonishing
how our leaders
can manage to 'lead' us
into a higher body count
from wildfires than from actual combat.
We have more civilian deaths than firefighter deaths since the fire I almost died on
June 30, 2013.
Appx. 115 firefighter deaths since 2013 yet COUNT
the civilian deaths during
and after a wildfire tragedy-
Do they get a State Park or Trail named after them???
Maybe it's time they fought the real enemy - incompetence.
Protected by their canopy of immunity...
Shame on them.
Seems like the only strategy
our leaders have for wildfires
is to hold a press conference
after the fact
wearing smiles
even though
our losses are huge
especially to our ecosystem.
How about some proactive measures before our communities go up in smoke? #WildfirePrevention #WhereIsThePlan"
Congratulations
to our leaders
for turning the Palisades
into a real-life chemistry experiment.
Now we can all enjoy the toxic cocktail of contamination and flooding.
Guess they're aiming for
a 'Palisades Disaster Park.'
Bravo to our leaders
for single-handedly ensuring
our ocean's next big hit:
'The Great Pacific Garbage Sludge.'
Expect the marine life to start swimming in hazmat suits,
and the beaches to be the new no-swim zones. #OceanContamination #PalisadesImpact"
Our leaders and the media:
'Everything was fine until it wasn't,'
then they rush to play hero with stories of resilience.
How about owning up to the mess you made first, before
patting yourselves on the back for the cleanup?
After the Palisades fire, our leaders will probably declare it a 'new beginning for nature.' But let's be real, we've just fast-tracked the ecosystem into a dystopian future of mudslides, contamination, and habitat loss. Bravo for the foresight.
Great job, everyone!
Not only do we get to watch homes burn, but now some can't afford to rebuild them thanks to skyrocketing costs
and insurance companies pulling
the 'Sorry, we're closed' sign.
What's next, a 'Congratulations, you're homeless' parade?
Leaders and media, you're predictable:
'It was all under control
until it spectacularly wasn't.'
Now, let's skip the hero narrative and go straight to the part where you admit your screw-ups. We're tired
of the same old
'resilient rebuild'
song and dance.
In the end, it's clear: our leaders and media love a good disaster story, as long as they can play the hero without ever admitting fault.
Time to change the script from 'resilience' to 'responsibility.'
In this grand disaster, the only ones 'winning' are the wealthy, who can afford to laugh all the way to their untouched second homes while everyone else sifts through the ashes of their lives. Must be nice to have disaster-proof wallets. #DisasterInequality #WealthWinsAgain"
Congratulations to those who lost their jobs and livelihoods in the fires - you've just been drafted into the gig economy of 'starting over from scratch.' Our leaders must be thrilled; they've inadvertently created a whole new job market called 'rebuilding your life from ashes.' #JobLoss #LivelihoodDestroyed"
ELON MUSK/X/GROK2.0
ARE MY HEROES!!!
CREDIT GOES TO THEM
FOR CHANGING NARRATIVES INTO REAL-TIME HISTORY.
SHAME ON THE LEADERS AND MEDIA!!!
Forget the mainstream media's melodrama; Elon, Grok2.0, and X are the real deal for news that doesn't need a spin cycle.
They're not just the future;
they're the now,
giving us the unfiltered truth while others are still figuring out how to lie convincingly. #XTheFuture #Grok2PointOh #RealNews"
Final Statements on the Palisades Fire:
Environmental Impact on Wildlife:
"While our leaders are busy patting themselves on the back, the wildlife is left with a 'survive if you can' memo. Looks like 'conservation' is just another word for 'we'll deal with it later.' #WildlifeNeglect #EnvironmentalHypocrisy"
Economic Impact and Local Businesses:
"Local businesses thought they were in for a tough time with just the economy; now, thanks to our leaders' oversight, they're in for a complete wipeout. Fire sales were not supposed to be literal. #EconomicRuin #SupportLocal"
Emergency Response and Evacuation Failures:
"Our emergency response was so on point, it was almost like they evacuated the responsibility before the people. Kudos for the evacuation plan that only worked on paper. #EvacuationFail #ResponseDisaster"
Mental Health and Community Support Post-Disaster:
"After the fires, our leaders are quick to show up for photo ops but slow to offer real mental health support as I have been hearing on public platforms. Guess 'community resilience' is just code for 'figure it out yourselves.' #MentalHealthAftermath #CommunityAbandoned"
Political Exploitation of the Crisis:
"Watch as politicians use this disaster for a campaign boost. They'll promise to rebuild, but what they really mean is they'll possibly rebuild their image while the community gets the leftovers. #PoliticalOpportunism #DisasterPolitics"
Long-term Recovery and Infrastructure:
"We'll rebuild, they say. Sure, just like how they 'rebuilt' the infrastructure that failed during the crisis. Here's to hoping the next disaster doesn't catch us with our pants down... again. #InfrastructureFail #RecoveryPromises"
Media Coverage and Sensationalism:
"The media loves a good disaster story, don't they? They'll milk this for ratings until the next big thing comes along. Meanwhile, the real stories of loss and recovery get buried faster than the ashes. #MediaSensationalism #RealStoriesIgnored"
Corporate Responsibility and Environmental Practices:
"Corporations are out here giving speeches about sustainability while their practices set the stage for the next wildfire. They're greenwashing so hard, they're turning the smoke green. #CorporateHypocrisy #Greenwashing"
Government Oversight and Regulatory Failures:
"Government oversight? More like government oversight of their own accountability. They were too busy regulating what we can say online to notice the actual fire hazards. #RegulatoryFailure #PrioritiesWrong"
Insurance Companies and Policy Adjustments:
"Insurance companies are adjusting policies faster than you can say 'wildfire.' Suddenly, your coverage for 'natural disasters' doesn't cover nature's latest disaster. #InsuranceGimmick #PolicyAdjustment"
Public Education and Preparedness:
"Public education on fire safety? More like public education on how to be surprised by fires. They taught us everything except how to not burn down our lives. #PreparednessLacking #FireEducation"
Charity and Fund Misuse:
"Charity funds for disaster relief are like a black hole - they go in, but good luck seeing any of it come out for the actual victims, right? #CharityMisuse #WhereDoesTheMoneyGo"
Technological Solutions and Innovation (or Lack Thereof):
"We've got technology for everything - except for preventing or fighting wildfires effectively. It's 2025, and our best solution is still 'run for your life.' #TechFail #InnovationWhere" - [ #Lies, Lies and more Lies...]
Tort Claim Lawyers:
Since the Yarnell Hill Fire in 2013, several notable wildland fire disasters have occurred, each with significant impacts:
2017:
Thomas Fire in California, which was one of the largest in state history, burning over 281,000 acres.
Tubbs Fire in California, particularly devastating in Santa Rosa, destroying over 5,600 structures.
2018:
Camp Fire in California, the deadliest and most destructive in the state's history, killing 85 people and destroying nearly 19,000 structures.
Carr Fire in California, notable for its size and the tragic loss of 8 lives, including two firefighters.
2020:
August Complex Fire in California, becoming the largest wildfire complex in California's history, burning over 1 million acres.
North Complex Fire in California, which included the deadly Bear Fire that destroyed the town of Berry Creek.
2021:
Dixie Fire in California, which became one of the largest wildfires in California history, burning over 963,000 acres.
2024:
Palisades Fire in Los Angeles, California, notable for its rapid spread and the significant impact on urban-wildland interface areas.
Regarding when this "template" might stop, here's a serious and somewhat snarky take:
"Since Yarnell, we've had a parade of disasters, each one seemingly trying to outdo the last in size, destruction, and heartbreak. When will this template stop? Probably when we start treating wildfires like the predictable, recurring crisis they are, rather than a surprise every season. We need to shift from 'reactive' to 'proactive'—better forest management, infrastructure that doesn't spark fires, and leaders who don't wait for the smoke to clear before acting fully. Until then, we'll keep adding to the list of 'unprecedented' disasters, each one a reminder that we're not learning fast enough. #EndTheCycle #WakeUpToWildfires"
This response aims to highlight the ongoing pattern while pushing for systemic change to break the cycle.
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