#209 | Posted by BellRinger

w'lcome

This bears repeating as it hasn't been even commented upon:

California uses controlled burns, also known as prescribed fires, to mitigate wildfires. These carefully planned burns help reduce excess vegetation, which can fuel wildfires, and improve forest resilience. The state has significantly increased its use of prescribed fires, doubling their implementation between 2021 and 2023 and treating over 700,000 acres in 2023[1][2]. However, challenges such as climate change, liability concerns, and limited suitable weather conditions restrict their broader application[3][6].

Citations:
[1] www.gov.ca.gov
[2] www.fire.ca.gov
[3] newsroom.ucla.edu
[4] ww2.arb.ca.gov
[5] www.savetheredwoods.org
[6] www.nytimes.com
[7] www.mbard.org
[8] cepr.net
[9] www.kqed.org
[10] readyforwildfire.org
#149 | Posted by rstybeach11

Regarding what?
#193 | Posted by eberly

The politics surrounding fire mitigation in the state of California since 1996. Are you seriously that slow? Or seriously that insincere? My guess is the latter. What says you?

Why?
#204 | Posted by LampLighter

See my #205.

Poor thing ... ..
But again ... ..I forgive you.
You're cute.
You're cute though.
-- EBERLY

Why do you bother responding at all? You're borderline bipolar. It's obvious.

I forgive you.
#190 | Posted by eberly

For what? Be specific and stop playing games. SNOOFY is gone, you don't need to take his place.

Can they get it out of committee?
#183 | Posted by eberly

You and Jeffy have some homework to do! I'd suggest going back to at least 1996.

Poor thing ... ..
#180 | Posted by eberly

The mirror is stark, is it not?

You can stop victimizing yourself
#179 | Posted by eberly

^^The irony is rife, Kansanonian! Back to my previous points, any care or interest? Your ignorance and assumptions notwithstanding

#176 | Posted by eberly

You deserve the slap first and foremost, Kansanonian.

Is there a single poster from CA on this site who doesn't use the term "red state --------"?
I forgive you.
#153 | Posted by eberly

To start, that's a baseless assumption. Your statement that you "forgive me" suggests you assume that I've used the phrase "red state --------."

Get it?

The DR, pundits everywhere. Trump
#165 | Posted by eberly

And you include yourself in that description yet purposely do not include myself, correct?

All blamed squarely on the state government.
#154 | Posted by eberly

By whome? Be specific.

#162

Exactly

I'm not doing it now.

Neither am I, so who is this we you refer to? Be specific.

Is there a single poster from CA on this site who doesn't use the term "red state --------"?
I forgive you.
#153 | Posted by eberly

For what? You're ASSuming I've used the phrase "red state ---- hole"?

Why all the assumptions? California kid here declaring: "I have never used nor even typed the words 'red state ---- hole.'"

Ball's in your court, EB.

Gaslighter in refernce to #142, when was the last time the Republicans were in control of California?
#147 | Posted by visitor

^^Ignorant of California politics.

Swallow it.

We politicize the crap out of everything.
#148 | Posted by eberly

You got a mouse in yo pocket?

California uses controlled burns, also known as prescribed fires, to mitigate wildfires. These carefully planned burns help reduce excess vegetation, which can fuel wildfires, and improve forest resilience. The state has significantly increased its use of prescribed fires, doubling their implementation between 2021 and 2023 and treating over 700,000 acres in 2023[1][2]. However, challenges such as climate change, liability concerns, and limited suitable weather conditions restrict their broader application[3][6].

and send thoughts and prayers.
#145 | Posted by visitor_

Typical response from a MAGAt regardless of the disaster.

Take'm and shove'em

Garbage. And she couldn't even control her own kids.
#75 | Posted by Dbt2

This fuggin' guy is now running cover for Palin just to disparage Harris.

JFC it's sad to see how low Jeff is now willing to go even though his cult already won.

#141 | Posted by LauraMohr

I agree. Especially as it relates to earthquakes or the eventual eruption of Yellowstone.

California has unique natural issues we have to deal with just as Florida has to deal with hurricanes and the Midwest has to deal with tornadoes. Then there's Texas with their issues surrounding freezing temperatures and a poorly protected electrical grid. Some issues can be protected by the State. Some can't. Mitigation is the best we got for any state and that only goes so far.

It was and remains astonishing.
#72 | Posted by BellRinger

As was Sarah Palin's negative impact on McCain's campaign. Harris never embarrassed herself on the level of Sarah Palin. For you to suggest otherwise is bottom line trolling. McCain lost to a black guy because of Palin's stupidity. To compare the two is, as you've consistently pointed to, comparing apples and oranges.

But please, do some digging and provide an/some example(s) that would prove me wrong.

While these horrible fires are burning, we want to rag on those states?

How often is this area of LA exposed to these conditions?

Very low humidity
High winds

I'm not bitching about local and state govt. just asking ... .
#137 | Posted by eberly

Santa Ana winds like we are currently experiencing are rare.

Now I propose the same concept to you: While these horrible fires are burning, we want to rag on the entire state of California, its representatives, and its people? Because that's what's happening, provided by the resident DR Trump cultists, including Trump himself.

Genuinely interested in your response. Thank you I'm advance.

How do we go about fixing it?
#135 | Posted by BellRinger

Since you seem sincerely interested in providing receipts, dig into the California state politics since around 1996 as it relates to this topic. This is nothing new and clearly panaceas are nonexistent. So what does that tell you? IOW, it should explain why a solution hasn't been found. And if you think that matter is solely partisan, I've got a bridge to sell you.

Would this fire be any different if it was started by lightning or Oprah's Cybertruck?
#130 | Posted by REDIAL

In terms of blame at the feet of the governor, that's all that matters. IOW, preparation is the only control he has. The actual ignition and the subsequent fanning of flames? He clearly has zero control over. Hence, the idea Newsom is to blame for this is absolutely idiotic.