Thank you, as always Robert. My heart aches for your beloved Los Angeles and especially for all who've lost homes and more... Unimaginable.
The despicable MAGA behaviors aren't worth further comment & nobody should have to provide clarification as to the true reality of fire management practices of California (which is impressive!). But I appreciate learning more, as you have provided us with much here, as always...As a voice of reason, science, sanity & compassion. Thank you for being here for all of us.
Thank you for your thorough explanation of California's importance to the GDP. I had not known the numbers. I will forward this newsletter to others to give them the benefit of the truth. Blessings to our CA neighbors so devastated by the wildfires.
Seriously as long ago as Hurricane Sandy, Republicans did not want to provide aid to Blue state New York. Our society is sick! I didn’t hear any recriminations about hurricanes and tornadoes that devastated red states!
Robert, the clarity of your astronomical photos, given mass fires nearby astonishes me. Are you upwind of all of the fires? Still, I’d expected atmospheric light scattering to blur things. (Clearly, I’ve been mistaken.). What has gone on?
Robert, you are certainly allowed to rant! No apologies necessary! I appreciate the information you impart on the fires, government, and the people and areas affected
Your perspective pics, besides being amazing and awe inspiring, do exactly that. Listening to your audio version provides hope that even in the midst of the worst of mental angst (on so many levels) it is possible to deliver a measured, thoughtful and calm narration. So rare today yet so needed. Thank you Robert.
Thank you for the information and sources you provide. I have struggled since January 6, the anniversary of the insurrection and the counting of electoral votes that gave the presidency to an insurrectionist who is now a convicted felon. My son and daughter in law live in the Highland Park neighborhood of LA. Their home was spared but they evacuated for 5 days due to uncertainty of the Eaton Fire and the air quality. Two of their dear friends lost their homes in Altadena. I have been in their homes and fell in love with Altadena. My heart is breaking for all those in LA County who have lost their homes and/or their places of work. The lies and misinformation spread by MAGA Republicans is deplorable. This morning when I listened to your newsletter correcting the lies about the situation in battling the fires and the childish name calling by the emotional immature person heading to the White House I felt an anger that can only be described as fury. I have never been so angry in my life. My husband and I have plans to spend sometime in LA this winter to spend a few weeks near our son and his wife. Those plans are on hold for a bit but I hope we can spend sometime there to hold the hands of those suffering and volunteer where needed. Tomorrow I will be with my postcard group and the Congressman from Ohio and Speaker Johnson are on my list of those to write. Residents of LA County our hearts are with you and any difficulties California may have with the incoming administration will not yours alone.
Why are we wasting time trying to defend California and Los Angeles officials against attacks from Trump, Musk, and MAGA in general? If any single person is to blame for the LA fires, it’s Donald Trump. Is there any other individual who has done more to impede our transition from fossil fuels to clean energy? Until we stop burning fossil fuels, disasters like the LA fires will only get worse. Let’s use science and facts to attack Trump! Vigorously!
Thank you. Those of us on the east coast need to hear the truth. Thank you. In western NC the orange man also spread disinformation and many people suffered as a result. He has no moral level he won’t go below. No level is too low
I want to offer some suggestions. We need semi-permanent housing for people of all ages and needs.
1. CA should use eminent domain to acquire a few downtown hotels so their rooms and associated staff are available to people displaced by fires. I suspect some cost can be defrayed by insurance. But we cannot rely on church basements and airplane hangers and other forms of short term housing for the years this will take. Good quality hotels are a huge resource, with plenty of meeting space for make-shift schools. It is just a matter of money.
2. Luxury cruise ships might be acquired tor the same purpose. Moored in LA.
3. Many Californians have second homes. The state could easily provide incentives for those people to make those homes available for a couple of years.
4. The state could buy all homes now on the LA market and lease them for a couple of years to displaced families. At the end of the lease term the state could sell the houses. The same could be done in other markets for families wanting to move elsewhere.
Thank you, Robert. I rely on your newsletter for informed and honest news. I recall seeing Steve Bannon on TV being interviewed a couple of years ago. He said, and I quote, “Just keep shoveling the s**t at them.” And that is exactly what has been happening for years - the s**t just keeps being shoveled at the public without regard to truth or fact or anything else that is honorable. I view him as one of the most dangerous men in America.
I know this note isn't totally on today's topic, and I read and absorb your newsletter every day even if I don't comment regularly. I have also so enjoyed your astrophotography. I am researching telescopes with camera on board or attachment (for my Sony DSLR) and cell phone app tracking. I am an enthusiast photographer, still learning a lot after over 30 years of working at it. I'm sure your equipment is more sophisticated than I probably need, though would surely like to pick a good one that will grow with me over time. Any suggestions?
I join in thanking you for providing clear, TRUE information at this time!
Thank you, as always Robert. My heart aches for your beloved Los Angeles and especially for all who've lost homes and more... Unimaginable.
The despicable MAGA behaviors aren't worth further comment & nobody should have to provide clarification as to the true reality of fire management practices of California (which is impressive!). But I appreciate learning more, as you have provided us with much here, as always...As a voice of reason, science, sanity & compassion. Thank you for being here for all of us.
Thank you for your thorough explanation of California's importance to the GDP. I had not known the numbers. I will forward this newsletter to others to give them the benefit of the truth. Blessings to our CA neighbors so devastated by the wildfires.
Seriously as long ago as Hurricane Sandy, Republicans did not want to provide aid to Blue state New York. Our society is sick! I didn’t hear any recriminations about hurricanes and tornadoes that devastated red states!
This should be posted in every newspaper.
The comments by Trump sympathizers, about the fire, display tremendously high ignorance coupled with maliciousness.
Robert, the clarity of your astronomical photos, given mass fires nearby astonishes me. Are you upwind of all of the fires? Still, I’d expected atmospheric light scattering to blur things. (Clearly, I’ve been mistaken.). What has gone on?
Robert, you are certainly allowed to rant! No apologies necessary! I appreciate the information you impart on the fires, government, and the people and areas affected
Do stay safe!
Your perspective pics, besides being amazing and awe inspiring, do exactly that. Listening to your audio version provides hope that even in the midst of the worst of mental angst (on so many levels) it is possible to deliver a measured, thoughtful and calm narration. So rare today yet so needed. Thank you Robert.
Thank you for the information and sources you provide. I have struggled since January 6, the anniversary of the insurrection and the counting of electoral votes that gave the presidency to an insurrectionist who is now a convicted felon. My son and daughter in law live in the Highland Park neighborhood of LA. Their home was spared but they evacuated for 5 days due to uncertainty of the Eaton Fire and the air quality. Two of their dear friends lost their homes in Altadena. I have been in their homes and fell in love with Altadena. My heart is breaking for all those in LA County who have lost their homes and/or their places of work. The lies and misinformation spread by MAGA Republicans is deplorable. This morning when I listened to your newsletter correcting the lies about the situation in battling the fires and the childish name calling by the emotional immature person heading to the White House I felt an anger that can only be described as fury. I have never been so angry in my life. My husband and I have plans to spend sometime in LA this winter to spend a few weeks near our son and his wife. Those plans are on hold for a bit but I hope we can spend sometime there to hold the hands of those suffering and volunteer where needed. Tomorrow I will be with my postcard group and the Congressman from Ohio and Speaker Johnson are on my list of those to write. Residents of LA County our hearts are with you and any difficulties California may have with the incoming administration will not yours alone.
Thank you for the truth.
May you stay safe
Why are we wasting time trying to defend California and Los Angeles officials against attacks from Trump, Musk, and MAGA in general? If any single person is to blame for the LA fires, it’s Donald Trump. Is there any other individual who has done more to impede our transition from fossil fuels to clean energy? Until we stop burning fossil fuels, disasters like the LA fires will only get worse. Let’s use science and facts to attack Trump! Vigorously!
Thank you. Those of us on the east coast need to hear the truth. Thank you. In western NC the orange man also spread disinformation and many people suffered as a result. He has no moral level he won’t go below. No level is too low
Our hearts and prayers are with you all
I want to offer some suggestions. We need semi-permanent housing for people of all ages and needs.
1. CA should use eminent domain to acquire a few downtown hotels so their rooms and associated staff are available to people displaced by fires. I suspect some cost can be defrayed by insurance. But we cannot rely on church basements and airplane hangers and other forms of short term housing for the years this will take. Good quality hotels are a huge resource, with plenty of meeting space for make-shift schools. It is just a matter of money.
2. Luxury cruise ships might be acquired tor the same purpose. Moored in LA.
3. Many Californians have second homes. The state could easily provide incentives for those people to make those homes available for a couple of years.
4. The state could buy all homes now on the LA market and lease them for a couple of years to displaced families. At the end of the lease term the state could sell the houses. The same could be done in other markets for families wanting to move elsewhere.
Thank you, Robert. I rely on your newsletter for informed and honest news. I recall seeing Steve Bannon on TV being interviewed a couple of years ago. He said, and I quote, “Just keep shoveling the s**t at them.” And that is exactly what has been happening for years - the s**t just keeps being shoveled at the public without regard to truth or fact or anything else that is honorable. I view him as one of the most dangerous men in America.
Robert,
I know this note isn't totally on today's topic, and I read and absorb your newsletter every day even if I don't comment regularly. I have also so enjoyed your astrophotography. I am researching telescopes with camera on board or attachment (for my Sony DSLR) and cell phone app tracking. I am an enthusiast photographer, still learning a lot after over 30 years of working at it. I'm sure your equipment is more sophisticated than I probably need, though would surely like to pick a good one that will grow with me over time. Any suggestions?
Thank you for any advice.