From Watts Up With That?

By Charles Rotter

This Sunday in Miami, the climate theatrics continue as Indivisible hosts its latest eco-panic pageant, “RIDERS ON THE STORM.” Set against the scenic backdrop of Maurice A. Ferré Park, this production promises drama, fear, and a generous helping of misinformation—all wrapped in the righteous indignation of progressive performance activism.

The premise? “NO FORECAST. NO WARNING. NO ESCAPE!” That’s the ominous slogan leading the charge. It’s not the trailer for a Netflix thriller—it’s Indivisible’s pitch to convince you that Trump has personally unplugged the Weather Channel and is now out to abolish FEMA altogether.

Let’s clarify something: Donald Trump has indeed proposed scaling back FEMA, not as an act of destruction but as a strategic shift toward empowering states to handle disasters themselves. This is not a wild conspiracy theory—it’s been stated publicly. But in the hands of Indivisible, this becomes a full-blown climate apocalypse scenario. Apparently, giving states autonomy is indistinguishable from “being unprotected” and “dismantling disaster relief.” Someone alert Florida, where Ron DeSantis has managed hurricane response with a level of competence that should be the envy of the rest of the United States. If anything, FEMA could stand to learn a thing or two from Tallahassee.

The reality is that FEMA’s track record is mixed at best. After Hurricane Katrina, FEMA was synonymous with inefficiency. After Hurricane Maria, it became a punchline for slow response. If anything, Trump’s critique of FEMA echoes frustrations across the political spectrum. Yet Indivisible has managed to interpret this as “Trump wants us to drown.”

The protest, predictably timed with “World Ocean’s Day,” offers all the trappings of a religious rite. Participants will likely arrive in fossil-fueled vehicles, clutching artisanal protest signs produced with petrochemical inks, to chant about the evils of climate change and the need to “speak up for science.” Never mind that the actual science on FEMA’s effectiveness, or climate model reliability for that matter, is riddled with uncertainties they don’t want to acknowledge.

This is the same Indivisible that enthusiastically fueled anti-Tesla hysteria, targeting Elon Musk dealerships in a flurry of protests. While the national office gave the standard “we didn’t plan this” disclaimer, local chapters were up to their necks in it. Their protest infrastructure is robust—thanks in no small part to donors like George Soros, whose Open Society Foundations gave the group $7.6 million, and Karla Jurvetson, who tossed in over half a million to keep the outrage machine well-oiled.

They claim peaceful intentions, but some of their fellow travelers have taken a darker turn, with arson attacks on Tesla facilities and Molotov cocktail incidents. And while we must be careful not to paint every protester with the same brush, it’s curious how often these “peaceful demonstrations” happen to occur adjacent to acts of criminality.

Now they’re bringing this circus to Miami—a city that’s grown increasingly weary of progressive alarmism. Florida, once a swing state, has been shifting steadily rightward. Ron DeSantis didn’t win Miami-Dade by accident. It’s no longer a friendly playground for climate doomers. The protest might draw a crowd, but don’t expect the kind of mass turnout they’d get in Berkeley or Brooklyn. Miami has other priorities—like jobs, freedom, and keeping the lights on without bankrupting the grid.

So what’s the takeaway? This isn’t about hurricanes or FEMA or Trump. It’s about control. Indivisible, like many activist organizations, wants more centralized authority, more bureaucracy, and more money flowing into federal pipelines they influence. Whether the policies work—or cause more harm—is an afterthought.

If history teaches anything, it’s that complex problems don’t get solved by chanting slogans and waving signs. They get solved by adults in rooms with data, accountability, and a willingness to question groupthink. Until Indivisible shows interest in any of that, their protests remain what they’ve always been: theater masquerading as policy.

H/T Mumbles McGuick