Florida Governor Charlie Crist knows exactly why there have been no major hurricanes in his home state the past few years:

“Do you know the last time it was we had a hurricane in Florida? It’s been awhile. In 2007, I took my first trade mission. Do you know where I went?” said Crist, a Methodist, referring to a trip to Israel. He then told of going to the Western Wall and inserting a note with a prayer. He said it read, “Dear God, please protect our Florida from storms and other difficulties. Charlie.” “Time goes on — May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December — no hurricanes,” Crist said. “Thank God.”

Paul Fidalgo points out that this isn’t exactly true…

… in 2008, Hurricane Gustav caused widespread damage throughout the gulf region of the South. It didn’t hit Florida directly, but four people were killed on Florida beaches due to resulting rip currents. So I suppose that means God was keen on the landmass of Florida, just not so much all the people living in it. And it’s not as though Florida has seen no storm activity since Saint Charlie took office. In 2007 alone, Tropical or Subtropical Storms Andrea, Barry and Ingrid, plus another unnamed tropical depression, made landfall in Florida. And in 2008, Tropical Storm Fay hit Florida four times — a record — killing six Floridians.

So maybe Crist should double-check his facts. And when the next hurricane hits Florida, we can also remind Crist that no god is paying attention to his personal messages.



