It was deleted after immediately sparking outrage. The author tried to defend it by saying it "poked fun" specifically at secessionists. Image below with the cartoon artist's comments...
Feels in poor taste to me, but you be the judge.
(Apparently Politico thought it was in bad taste too, in retrospect.)
Some of the top replies below. Story and images courtesy of Zero Hedge...
Times when natural disasters occur should be reserved for joining forces as opposed to bickering in our own camps. Set your politics aside if your neighbor is in need it's the human thing to do. I agree this is in poor taste but that's just my opinion.
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very funny!
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Probably not if you're from Texas, I'm guessing!
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Terrible timing. Nevertheless, I think this satire sums up how modern Republican states are totally against "big government" until it's personal.
Very funny indeed @marketanalysis
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Keep in mind that Houston proper voted for Hillary.
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