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Associate AD [1010]
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Swannanoa Tiger
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Oct 4, 2024, 5:56 AM
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Hey T-Netters,
ME '91 Tiger here.
We're on day 7 here in Swannanoa now, and all is well with the old rat and madam rat, as well as our entire family.
I'm a Swannanoa native, and other than the 4 (and a half (dang you, MATH208)) years I lived in our beloved Clemson, I've lived here my entire life.
I have no idea what the 'outside' knows about the destruction here, but the main Swannanoa area now looks like Cite Soleil on the edges of Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
It's bad here.
If anyone wants to get involved, I personally recommend Hearts With Hands. They do disaster relief on a huge scale and they are equipped, trained, and ready to respond. Their headquarters are right here in Swannanoa and now they are responding right in their backyard. They get relief to people right away and I think the world of them.
https://www.heartswithhands.org
Go Tigers!
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Gridiron Giant [15917]
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Re: Swannanoa Tiger
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Oct 4, 2024, 6:20 AM
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Thoughts and prayers 🙏
Our valley will never be the same.
GO TIGERS!!!
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Legend [6811]
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Thanks for the tip on Hearts with Hands. I sent them a few bucks to help.
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Oct 4, 2024, 6:31 AM
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Stay safe!
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Asst Coach [811]
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Re: Swannanoa Tiger
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Oct 4, 2024, 6:56 AM
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Praying for you, your family, and all involved!
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National Champion [8042]
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Re: Swannanoa Tiger
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Oct 4, 2024, 8:07 AM
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This emergency has me a bit angry. People are dead and dying due to lack of federal help. The news is saying that they spent most of the FEMA money on illegal immigrant housing and food. Mayoress says there isn’t enough money to handle an emergency like this because of it.
Prayers have been streaming out since day one by many. We have been donating because we live in eastern NC and have lived through quite a few hurricanes the last 25 years and know what it’s like. This is Katrina x 10. Hang in there. Many people care and are doing what they can!
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Valley Protector [1464]
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Re: Swannanoa Tiger
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Oct 4, 2024, 8:48 AM
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Might need to check your facts.
X and Newsmax and FOX do not.
Replying to the rumor that funding for FEMA disaster response had been "diverted to support international efforts or border related issues," the government agency said on its specially dedicated fact check page: "This is false. No money is being diverted from disaster response needs. FEMA's disaster response efforts and individual assistance is funded through the Disaster Relief Fund, which is a dedicated fund for disaster efforts. Disaster Relief Fund money has not been diverted to other, non-disaster related efforts."
A Department for Homeland Security spokesperson told Newsweek: "These claims are completely false. As Secretary Mayorkas said, FEMA has the necessary resources to meet the immediate needs associated with Hurricane Helene and other disasters."
"The Shelter and Services Program (SSP) is a completely separate, appropriated grant program that was authorized and funded by Congress and is not associated in any way with FEMA's disaster-related authorities or funding streams."
"FEMA does not ask for or generally accept any cash donations or volunteers for disaster response," the agency clarified, saying that anyone approached by a someone claiming to represent FEMA and asking for donations is likely to be a scammer.
It said that rumors regarding "turning away donations, stopping trucks or vehicles with donations, confiscating and seizing supplies often spread after a disaster" are all false.
"FEMA does not take donations and/or food from survivors or voluntary organizations," the agency said. "Donations of food, water, or other goods are handled by voluntary agencies who specialize in storing, sorting, cleaning, and distributing donated items."
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Ring of Honor [21238]
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Tiger Spirit [9338]
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Re: Swannanoa Tiger
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Oct 4, 2024, 9:12 AM
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Uh oh.
Watch out.
The liberals are coming to tell you to stop watching Fox and looking at infowars (whatever that is).
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Rival Killer [2682]
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Don't make this political...
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Oct 4, 2024, 9:14 AM
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FEMA has money to help the victims of Hurricane Helene, and people will be getting those benefits. Don't believe everything you read on social media.
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Ring of Honor [21238]
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You're right
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Oct 4, 2024, 9:21 AM
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those people who lost literally everything to their name are getting an eye popping $750
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Tiger Cub [16]
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Re: You're right
Oct 4, 2024, 10:37 AM
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That's for immediate needs like food and supplies. Of course there are many other resources available and coming available. You sound like a good democratic socialist. Call your congressman and ask them to approve more funding if you believe more resources are needed.
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Tiger Spirit [9338]
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Re: Don't make this political...
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Oct 4, 2024, 9:25 AM
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Mayorkas said himself that FEMA doesn’t have enough money!!!
But hopefully all the migrants got their sex changes.
Oh and I can’t wait until our next payment to Ukraine is due. Bet we’ll find the money for that.
#AmericaLast
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Rival Killer [2682]
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He was talking about for future hurricanes, not the current one....
Oct 4, 2024, 10:41 AM
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FEMA has enough money to help these victims.
And for future hurricanes, if there are any, congress can appropriate more funds...that would require Republicans to approve it, which is not a certainty.
And stop with the sex change & immigrant talk. You people are so triggered, it's ridiculous.
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Head Coach [963]
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All-In [10563]
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The areas devastated in NC and GA
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Oct 4, 2024, 10:02 AM
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Are extremely red areas and being ignored for political reason, them not being able to vote or even caring to vote due to trying to survive in November in 2 swing states could be the difference in the election. I promise you if these were blue areas that Kamala would find the funds to fully support these areas and make them whole…. Don’t kid yourself otherwise.
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Tiger Spirit [9338]
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This is sadly accurate.
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Oct 4, 2024, 10:07 AM
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The demonic nature of these people knows no bounds.
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Rival Killer [2682]
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Asheville is a blue city in a swing state....
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Oct 4, 2024, 10:36 AM
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The narrative that the Dems don't want to help "red areas" falls apart when you consider Asheville. And Kamala is not responsible for "funding" recovery at this point. This is congress' job. But if it's up to her and/or Biden, they will of course fund it to the greatest extent possible
You people will believe anything if it's written by certain social media influencers & politicians.
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Ring of Honor [21238]
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You do realize all of the federal Aid is in Asheville right?
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Oct 4, 2024, 10:41 AM
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Locals on the ground outside of Asheville are reporting that they are getting nothing and FEMA is even using red tape and bureaucracy to prevent suppliers from getting in or making it harder.
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Rival Killer [2682]
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Ring of Honor [21238]
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Did you read what I said?
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Oct 4, 2024, 11:09 AM
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I didn't say FEMA wasn't on the ground. I said all the aid is in Asheville. Their voters' area.
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Rival Killer [2682]
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I sure did. You're FOS....
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Oct 4, 2024, 1:22 PM
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They're providing help in many counties, not just Asheville, as the link I provided goes into detail. You guys are so deep into conspiracy-world, it's ridiculous.
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All-In [10563]
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Orange Beast [6292]
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Re: I sure did. You're FOS....
Oct 4, 2024, 5:47 PM
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Didn't you get the memo? Lifelong Democrat Elon Musk bought Twitter and refuses to allow it to be the propaganda arm of the DNC so now he's just another right wing MAGA nutjob conspiracy theorist.
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All-In [10563]
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The Dems are quoted saying
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The voters in Asheville are smarter and richer than Trump voters and will make sure to vote. David Axelrod said it on his podcast.
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Head Coach [963]
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Re: Swannanoa Tiger
Oct 4, 2024, 12:44 PM
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Those are alot of words...too bad I didn't read 'em 👍
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Asst Coach [844]
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Re: Swannanoa Tiger
Oct 4, 2024, 6:07 PM
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lol, this one believes everything he is told like a good little boy. Hilarious and scary at the same time.
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All-In [10637]
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FEMA money was diverted to aid non-citizen immigrants. $650 million out of
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Oct 4, 2024, 9:09 AM
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$20 billion. Money was spent - yes - but not "most of the FEMA money".
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Tiger Spirit [9338]
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Re: FEMA money was diverted to aid non-citizen immigrants. $650 million out of
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Oct 4, 2024, 9:14 AM
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Maybe “the big guy” can give his 10% back.
But I wouldn’t count on it.
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All-In [10637]
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Prayers sent. How did Hearts with Hands survive the storm themselves? I
Oct 4, 2024, 9:11 AM
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would think they would need help rather than being able to offer it.
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Associate AD [1010]
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Re: Prayers sent. How did Hearts with Hands survive the storm themselves? I
Oct 4, 2024, 2:45 PM
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Other than a roof leak, HWH came out in great shape.
Their building is VERY close to Bee Tree Creek, which became a raging river, but they suffered no food damage.
They are currently feeding and providing relief to thousands of people.
The National Guard come by and pick up meal boxes (prepared on-site) and carries those far into remote areas.
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Clemson Conqueror [11604]
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Praying for you and youre family hope things on the road to recovery***
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Oct 4, 2024, 9:27 AM
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Clemson Conqueror [11604]
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Mods, can you start deleting just the political posts?
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Oct 4, 2024, 9:31 AM
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Several times someone in the affected area has come on to share their personal experiences and the thread has been hijacked by someone who has to share their thoughts on politics
I very much want to hear about the welfare of people in the storm’s path; I very much do not want to hear anyone’s political opinions on the matter.
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Tiger Spirit [9338]
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Re: Mods, can you start deleting just the political posts?
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Oct 4, 2024, 9:55 AM
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…says the one who has used the opportunity to spread his hatred of Trump.
LOL. Get lost.
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Clemson Conqueror [11604]
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This posters last post was 3 months ago hes doing us a service by posting a
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Oct 4, 2024, 11:30 AM
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first person account; I’m guessing he didn’t come here after months to hear what you think about the government
The other thread you referenced was started by LBB who posts political drivel every 5 minutes, and has no first hand knowledge
But hey you’ve still got months before you can start regaling us again with your knowledge of bracketology; so, I guess you need something to pass the time.
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Dynasty Maker [3506]
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My mother in law lost a distant cousin, who was trying to get to Swannanoa
Oct 4, 2024, 11:51 AM
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by car and then foot. She collapsed with a heart attack while walking. A house near the road let them on their porch. She died, no emergency could get to her. Just sad. They were looking for their other son.
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Head Coach [963]
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Re: Swannanoa Tiger
Oct 4, 2024, 12:45 PM
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Stay safe and be well 👍🙏👍
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Associate AD [1010]
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Re: Swannanoa Tiger - didn't intend to cause such a problem
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Oct 4, 2024, 3:02 PM
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Normally, I'm posting about some funny (to me) something-or-other that's mostly meaningless or asking who's gonna help me boost the sweet Matador in @Tigerbalm1 's collection.
You political dudes could probably find another, less time-critical post to hijack (or start your own).
Swannanoa is a disaster and if you're interested in spending your coins in way that they won't be wasted I was trying to let you know.
My daughter (Architecture '23) and I spent all morning running my saw with search crews along the waterways as they looked for remains.
It's bad - I don't care if there's fed money or not - I'm just letting people know of an organization that gets stuff done and makes their resources last and reaches thousands of people in need who happen to now be right in their backyard.
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Ultimate Clemson Legend [99531]
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Don't let these ladies get you down with all their purse swinging....
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thanks for providing that link BTW.
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Head Coach [982]
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