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Could you provide some basis otherwise? Some angry tweets aren't evidence that we weren't sending them food/supplies/assistance.

Evidence for us providing maximum support (yes it's just Twitter, but so was that Vox article): https://twitter.com/abbydphillip/status/914124370422976513

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You know what? I started looking for more facts on this, and to be honest I don't think there are any. All of the news, especially since Trump tweeted this morning, is extremely politicized. For any source that provided evidence one way or another I could not untangle any objective facts from whatever agendas I felt they were trying to push. Most of what I found was just fluff that blew up some quip or minuscule fact that I honestly only thought was worthwhile because it was presented in a way to exploit my confirmation bias.

But this is the tactic this administration has been using to scatter people's attention and make it impossible to find reliable information about what is actually going on. Cause some outrage that exacerbates biases in the media, claim that news is unreliable because of bias, and then present the facts as you would like it.

Everyone realized the storm was worse than anyone predicted, mayor criticizes government and pleads for more help, DT creates some outrage, and now they can deflect any criticism by saying that their critics are out for their throats.

I have two undeniable facts though:

* Shit's bad.

* The WH's slow response and DT's comments are not helping.

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