Not to mention, the government's cozy relationships with certain corporations mean they profit massively from these disasters. They scare everyone, people evacuate, and then corporations swoop in to make millions on reconstruction
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The system is set up so that these storms just cycle money around—usually into the pockets of a few well-connected contractors. Meanwhile, federal relief funds trickle down to the people who lost everything. It’s hard to keep taking these politicians seriously when they only show up to issue warnings or beg for federal aid when things go south. What about actual climate preparedness? That’s a joke.
This is a systemic issue, fueled by corporate greed and governmental complacency. But the bigger picture here is that these storms are only getting worse, and that’s directly tied to our inaction on climate change. We’re looking at stronger storms, more destruction, and the same ineffective responses. If we don’t start tackling the root cause, which is our insane addiction to fossil fuels and corporate profit, we’re going to see more and more of these 'evacuate or die' scenarios. It’s a wake-up call, and we need radical action—yesterday.
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