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allegorical oracle

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8. At least some of Florida's distress arises from being hit by three hurricanes last

Reply to BlueWavePsych (Original post)

Wed Aug 20, 2025, 11:18 AM

Aug 20

year. FEMA funds that reimburse cities and counties for losses of public facilities (repairs and replacement of electric lines, poles, transformers, for instance). Power companies fronted those repairs but are having problems being reimbursed. FEMA funds have been diverted to immigration gulags. We're being charged about 25% more for power, now.

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Florida is now the 2nd most financially distressed state in the US -- topped only by Texas, Google helps reveal [View all] BlueWavePsych Aug 20 OP

This article is about debt. yardwork Aug 20 #1

May they have JustAnotherGen Aug 20 #2

And we know how this goes. Baitball Blogger Aug 20 #3

Very Confusing article Melon Aug 20 #4

I had to read the article a few times. yardwork Aug 20 #7

It's only going to get worse too. Emile Aug 20 #5

Florida's has volatility has long been a subject for portrayal Simeon Salus Aug 20 #6

At least some of Florida's distress arises from being hit by three hurricanes last allegorical oracle Aug 20 #8

California is the fastest growing ? MichMan Aug 20 #9

I live in Florida and have not seen any dramatic price increases. Talking to friends around the country, prices mitch96 Aug 20 #10

This article isn't about prices. yardwork Aug 20 #11

When I saw "financially" I thought money/prices in the article..nt mitch96 Aug 20 #12

I had to read the article a few times to understand. yardwork Aug 20 #13