Welp, tough shit
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Oh boy, here we go again. St. Louis is looking for a handout after this storm, just like so many red states do. It's amazing how every time there's trouble, whether it's tornados or anything else, they're quick to call for help from FEMA.
Now let me be real. These states seem to think they can't handle their own problems without federal assistance. It's like someone always asking for a ride instead of learning to drive. If you want to live in America, sometimes you have to pull yourself up by the bootstraps and deal with life's challenges.
Sure, I feel for those affected by these storms, but it seems like there's always this expectation that the federal government will swoop in. Maybe if they invested more in their own infrastructure or preparedness programs, we wouldn't be seeing so many of these crises needing federal aid every time the wind picks up.
St. Louis and other red states need to step up and show some resilience instead of just reaching for the government checkbook. It's time they start thinking about how they can contribute more to solving their own problems instead of relying on a constant stream of handouts. We're all in this together, but we can't rely on others to do everything for us.