Is the politics of fear spreading?

[Moonliner]

Originally Posted by Not Afraid

Ernesto has time - and enough open sea - to return to hurricane strength before hitting the Keys and Southern Florida. Or at least that is what was reported 20 minutes ago.

In this case, I dont think it is fear but reality. We all know the damage a bad hurricane at the "right" spot can do and we also know just how useless our government is in helping mop up. One can't help think "what if". But, Hurricane season is just getting started - we're only on the letter "E".

Technically we are almost half way through hurricane season ( 48% as of today) and only up to 'E'. Last year, as we all know, we were up to 'K' as of this date.


Ernesto does not appear to be a "bad" hurricane and may not be a hurricane at all by the time it makes land in the US.

I did however note the excitement in all the news reports last week when the storm track pointed out into the gulf and possibly at New Orleans followed by the subdued coverage when it was determined to only be going for Florida.