memeorandum: People like Ryon are going to shoot at Hurricane Irma (BBC)

11:45 AM ET, September 10, 2017

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Harriet Alexander / Yahoo:

Florida gun owners encouraged to ‘shoot the storm’ and fire their guns at Hurricane Irma — A Florida man who suggested shooting guns at Hurricane Irma out of “stress and boredom” has found that his idea has captured peoples' imaginations - with over 46,000 signing up to join in.

Discussion: Politico, The Gateway Pundit, Mediaite, Fox News Insider, CANNONFIRE and Daily Kos

Katie Paris / Shareblue:

Trump tells cabinet Hurricane Irma means wealthy need their tax cuts faster — As Americans evacuate their homes, bracing for the horrific devastation of Hurricane Irma, Trump has determined that billionaires and corporations need their tax cuts — stat. — Donald Trump has decided …

Brandon Carter / The Hill:

Florida sheriff warns citizens: Don't shoot at Hurricane Irma — A Florida sheriff is warning citizens not to shoot guns at Hurricane Irma as the monster storm approaches Florida. — “To clarify, DO NOT shoot weapons @ #Irma,” the Pasco County, Fla. sheriff tweeted.

Discussion: Politico

Clark Mindock / The Independent:

Irma: Florida residents call on Trump to open Mar-a-Lago as a shelter for hurricane victims — Many shelters in South Florida are already full — Thousands of residents of South Florida are inundating hurricane shelters ahead of Hurricane Irma's arrival, filling locations to capacity …

Discussion: Raw Story, The News-Press and John Hawkins' Right Wing News

James Rothwell / Telegraph:

Live: Hurricane Irma hits Florida — Florida has been hit by the ‘most catastrophic storm’ it has ever seen, with Hurricane Irma bringing tornadoes, a 15ft sea surge, flooding and 130mph winds. — In the last few hours, Irma has strengthened to a Category 4 storm and closed …

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BBC:

People like Ryon are going to shoot at Hurricane Irma — Some Americans preparing for Hurricane Irma are coming up with unusual ways to show their defiance. — They are planning to fire bullets into the storm or use flame throwers and lasers to show their resistance - although there's no way to stop the path of a hurricane.

Discussion: Daily Mail, WCMH-TV and AOL

CNN:
Hurricane Irma: Live updates

Discussion: New York Times, IJR, Hullabaloo, Mediaite and The Daily Caller

Sarah K. Burris / Raw Story: Florida sheriff begs people not to ‘shoot at Irma’ after bored guy claims storm will turn around

Fox News:
Strengthening Hurricane Irma shifts west, bears down on Tampa

Discussion: Florida Governor Rick Scott and JustOneMinute

CNN:
FEMA chief: ‘Millions’ could be without power from Irma

Discussion: Jamie Dupree - AJC, CBS Miami, IJR, fox13now.com, ABC News, Politico and New York Times

CNN:
Hurricane Irma, now a Category 3 storm, begins lashing Florida

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John Bowden / The Hill:

Trump faith adviser: 'I wish I wouldn't have said' god ‘lifted up’ Trump — President Trump's top spiritual adviser Paula White said Saturday that she regretted saying that God “lifted up” Trump in his 2016 election victory over Hillary Clinton — The megachurch pastor told reporters …

Discussion: Washington Post, RedState, ThinkProgress and Religion News Association

Jill Lawrence / USA Today:

Trump shows GOP how it's done: Scrap absolutism, deal with reality — The Freedom Caucus is the tail that aspires to wag a whole country though it represents just a sliver of Americans. Even within the House it's outnumbered by moderate centrists. — CONNECT

Associated Press: Trump makes nice with Dems, leaving his party confused

Merris Badcock / WPTV:

More than 50 animals found tethered to trees in Palm Beach County as Irma approaches — WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Officials are calling it animal cruelty like they've never seen before. — As Hurricane Irma's outer bands inch closer to Palm Beach County, animal control officers said they are hustling to rescue abandoned animals.

Discussion: The Daily Caller, WCMH-TV and IJR

Politico:

How California could jolt the 2020 presidential race — The nation's largest state is poised to upend the primary election schedule. — LOS ANGELES — California is pushing forward with a plan to change the state's primary date from June to March, a move that could scramble …

Discussion: Political Wire

Peter Baker / New York Times:

Bound to No Party, Trump Upends 150 Years of Two-Party Rule — WASHINGTON — When Donald J. Trump set his sights on the presidency in the 2000 election, he pursued the nomination of the Reform Party, a home for disenchanted independents. “The Republican Party has just moved too far to the extreme right,” he explained.

Discussion: The Daily Caller, Lawyers, Guns & Money, Balloon Juice and RedState

TMZ.com:

Fired FNC Anchor Eric Bolling, Son Dies from Drug Overdose (UPDATE) — Fired FNC Anchor Eric Bolling — Son Dies from OD — EXCLUSIVE DETAILS — 2:45 PM PT — Eric tweeted about the tragedy, saying ... “Adrienne and I are devastated by the loss of our beloved son ... Details still unclear.”

Discussion: Daily Wire, American Thinker, The Gateway Pundit, TheBlaze, Mediaite, Deadline, The Daily Caller and IJR, more at Mediagazer »

Hayley Miller / HuffPost:
Eric Bolling's 19-Year-Old Son Found Dead

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Jon Levine / Mediaite:
Tragedy: Eric Bolling Son Dies

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Megan Cerullo / New York Daily News:
Ousted Fox News host Eric Bolling's 19-year-old son found dead

Discussion: The Last Tradition, The Root and The Gateway Pundit

Angela Fritz / Washington Post:

Hurricane Irma is literally sucking the water away from shorelines … As a meteorologist, there are things you learn in textbooks that you may never see in person. You know they happen theoretically, but the chances of seeing the most extraordinary weather phenomena are slim to none.