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FEMA can’t say “Watch Out for Ice” in storm warnings for fear of memes

The emergency disaster agency isn’t allowed to give a proper storm warning thanks to ICE.

A winter storm is set to hit much of the US this weekend, and naturally, the Federal Emergency Management Association is sending out warnings to make sure people are safe.

But they aren’t allowed to use the word “ice” in any of their messaging because their superiors at the Department of Homeland Security are worried about internet mockery thanks to the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, CNN reports.

DHS, which oversees both ICE and FEMA, told workers at the latter agency Thursday that phrases like “watch out for ice” could be misunderstood or turn into viral memes, considering the negative headlines ICE agents are producing in Minnesota and across the country.

FEMA can’t say “Watch Out for Ice” in storm warnings for fear of memeshttps://newrepublic.com/post/205644/fema-not-allowed-watch-out-for-ice-storm-warnings-memesOpen linkView original on lemmy.world
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Aren't these the same assholes using AI to edit people crying that are arrested, and when criticized, announced that 'the memes will continue'? Are they afraid of a fucking meme war?

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Well its not like the dumb fucks can actually read. It's pictures and words with 5 letters or less, but dont use "doubt" because the silent 'b' confuses them.

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“Meme magic” helped Trump get elected the first time. And memes have been ascendant ever since.

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lemmy.world

You don't need to be brown anymore. Just be an observator and they'll shoot to kill.

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