Clinton: I’m not sure Trump knows Puerto Ricans are US citizens

[K1052]

With in-air refueling, a Chinook w/12 tons of whatever-the-hell is needed could be there in a few hours, like generators and fuel for those hospitals I keep hearing about having no power. Or hell, just ice makers can be lifesavers right now for anyone on insulin. I dunno if this was already done, but if not, it could have been an option on the table.

With the road network a mess and fuel distribution/security problems a shitload of helicopters based on an aircraft carrier or multiple LHDs would probably be real useful for ferrying life critical stuff to the more remote places on the island while the major efforts work outward from San Juan.

 

[[DHT]Osiris]

With the road network a mess and fuel distribution/security problems a shitload of helicopters based on an aircraft carrier or multiple LHDs would probably be real useful for ferrying life critical stuff to the more remote places on the island while the major efforts work outward from San Juan.

Yep, helos are perfect in this scenario. Don't even need carriers in the first few hours, you can send 'em from Miami if you've got midair refueling (limited availability for the CH-47's), or at least shuffle supplies/aircraft between the islands where fueling permits.

 

[feralkid]

You can deploy every ship in the Navy inventory and it doesn't change the challenges of transporting supplies and relief inland. We've grown so accustomed to a first world quality of life, most of you have no idea how difficult even the most mundane of logistical challenges can become once basic infrastructure gets knocked out.

Having said that, Trump should be front and center assuring the American citizens of Puerto Rico that relief is coming, and coming promptly.

The obvious question is how did Puerto Rico get to a point where it was so susceptible to a hurricane. Both Florida and Houston proved amazingly resilient despite the hits they took. Look up the legislative limbo of Puerto Rico, going all the way back to 1997. Decades of neglect and no investments in infrastructure lead to catastrophe.

Ah, yes...start blaming the victims.

 

[K1052]

Yep, helos are perfect in this scenario. Don't even need carriers in the first few hours, you can send 'em from Miami if you've got midair refueling (limited availability for the CH-47's), or at least shuffle supplies/aircraft between the islands where fueling permits.

Probably be more efficient to base medium and heavy lift helicopters close offshore with their own support/fuel and have them ferry aid that comes into the port. San Juan is getting stuff shipped in but getting it distributed is the nightmare.

 

[OutHouse]

Nice attempt at diversion.

They are not relevant to the millions suffering unless you think partisanship is more important than suffering.

We already know what you think, you worthless piece of shit.

OK shithead, what do I think?

 

[Starbuck1975]

Ah, yes...start blaming the victims.

Actually, I was blaming Congress

 

[feralkid]

Actually, I was blaming Congress

My apologies; I stand corrected, good sir.