Displacing the Blame: "D.E.W." and the Wildfires in Hawaii
Greetings Dirtlings. Today’s episode is a serious one: the Maui fires. Ellsworth is going to teach us about Directed Energy Weapons, and discuss a theory going around social media that such weapons are what started the fires in Maui on August 8th, 2023. There are other theories as to the origin of the fires and we will dive into several of them, along with what we believe led up to the devastation which may have been decades in the making. Big Spoon will give us a rundown of events that occurred on the island of Maui in Olinda, Kula and Lahaina and give a list of resources to those needing or wanting to help in any way they can. Don’t worry, we will still end on a classic Ellsworth Would You Rather to take your mind off of lasers, climate change, unethical tourism and severe drought. This episode was recorded on August 2nd, please advise some information is dated. As always, do your own research!
CONTENT WARNING: This podcast often uses explicit language and covers sensitive or distressing topics. It is NSFW. Listener discretion is advised.
Reminder: We're hobbyists, not experts. Please approach the content of this episode with that in mind, we encourage you to do your own research. Remember, facts and statistics can be misinterpreted or misused. If you're an expert on a topic we cover, we welcome additional information or corrections via our contact form on our website. Happy listening!
RESOURCES:
EMERGENCY HOUSING: 1-800-733-2767 (1-800-RED-CROSS)
FIND LOVED ONES: 1-800 RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) and select Option 4. Follow the voice prompts for "Hawaii Wildfires."
FOR COUNSELING AND SUPPORT: Disaster Distress Hotline at 1-800-985-5990
HOW YOU CAN HELP: 1-800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767), or text the word HAWAII to 90999 to make a $10 donation.
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REFERENCES & SOURCES
Drought and Wind: How Maui’s Wildfires Turned into a Tragedy
Red Cross Helps After Wildfire and Hurricane
Essay: The Climate Crisis and Colonialism Destroyed My Maui Home. Where We Must Go From Here
Directed Energy Weapons: Government Accountability Office
Lockheed Martin Directed Energy Weapons
Royce White Urges Maui Investigation (does not pass smell test)
Reddit: Maui fires caused by D.E.W. (does not pass smell test)
Reddit: “Evidence” of D.E.W. Use (referenced video does not pass smell test)
