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raccoon

(31,118 posts) Tue Oct 3, 2017, 05:02 PM Oct 2017

Asking about the death toll in PR. Jeez! Nt

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Asking about the death toll in PR. Jeez! Nt (Original Post) raccoon Oct 2017 OP

Trump seems incapable of thinking that a death toll represents real human beings. procon Oct 2017 #1

That Part Isn't Over Yet Leith Oct 2017 #2

I'm absolutely certain that .. ananda Oct 2017 #3

procon

(15,805 posts)

1. Trump seems incapable of thinking that a death toll represents real human beings.

Reply to raccoon (Original post)

Tue Oct 3, 2017, 05:15 PM

Oct 2017

There is a disconnect at some basic level where he just seems incapable of feeling any emotion or compassion for the people.

Leith

(7,813 posts)

2. That Part Isn't Over Yet

Reply to raccoon (Original post)

Tue Oct 3, 2017, 05:57 PM

Oct 2017

How about areas nearly impossible to reach? Aren't there any diabetics there? There certainly isn't any usable insulin any more (no way to refrigerate it). How about cholera? Infections from injuries? Nobody died of thirst because there's no potable water?

I sincerely hope that none of the above happens, but weeks of neglecting maladies will take its toll.

ananda

(28,873 posts)

3. I'm absolutely certain that ..

Reply to Leith (Reply #2)

Tue Oct 3, 2017, 05:58 PM

Oct 2017

.. the death toll in PR is far higher than anything
beng reported.

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