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Some Reports of N.O. Violence Exaggerated
Associated Press ^ | Sep 27 | MICHELLE ROBERTS

Posted on 09/27/2005 11:36:58 AM PDT by andyk

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To: HairOfTheDog
That's right and so the media has distorted the story and will distort the story some more now to keep it the topic for headlines. Really it is a way for the those race baiters to continue doin their thang, which is crying about discrimination and racism at every turn- of course none of it addresses the real problems in NO or how to fix them.

It is sad to see people fall for it,IMO. But there is nothing new under sun when it comes to the media.

61 posted on 09/27/2005 2:27:17 PM PDT by Diva Betsy Ross (Code pink stinks)
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To: rdb3

LOL! ;]


62 posted on 09/27/2005 2:28:11 PM PDT by Diva Betsy Ross (Code pink stinks)
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To: frogjerk

4 days and you turn to cannibalism? Looks like some of them could have missed a few more meals.


63 posted on 09/27/2005 2:29:38 PM PDT by toddlintown (Your papers please.)
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To: pepperhead
Well even gansters can take time of for a natural disaster it seems. Perhaps they were all busy helping evacuate the elderly and save people's pets. We should all be so proud that the people of NO kept it down to only two murders( or more - but who knows) , some looting, some shooting of rescue personal, and some other irrelevant crimes. I mean they were scared after all.

"Riots used to be an offense now it is a defense...."

64 posted on 09/27/2005 2:34:50 PM PDT by Diva Betsy Ross (Code pink stinks)
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To: Diva Betsy Ross
We should all be so proud that the people of NO kept it down to only two murders( or more - but who knows) , some looting, some shooting of rescue personal, and some other irrelevant crimes. I mean they were scared after all.

Like the Energizer Bunny, you just keep going and going and...


If you want a Google GMail account, FReepmail me.
They're going fast!

65 posted on 09/27/2005 2:43:32 PM PDT by rdb3 (NON-conservative, American exceptionalist here.)
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To: rdb3
My point is that since we all are normally circumspect on what comes out of the MSM, we should be this way consistently. But it appears that if the MSM report confirms one's worldview here, it's automatically legitimate. No questions asked.

And here I thought posters here were wise to the media. Another bubble burst.

66 posted on 09/27/2005 2:45:17 PM PDT by SJackson (we are forced to live in a democracy... the process is frustratingly slow, HRH Gov Blagojevich)
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To: rdb3
Hey babe- at least I keep my opinions on this topic to one thread at a time and one web site.

And you? (are you going to go after each and every freeper who has the gall to disagree with you? Each and every internet user? Where does it stop?) LOL.Be careful your agenda is showing.

67 posted on 09/27/2005 2:50:53 PM PDT by Diva Betsy Ross (Code pink stinks)
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To: Diva Betsy Ross
Hey babe...

Well, you're not lying here. Even busted up in a wheelchair, I still look oh, so good.

And you? (are you going to go after each and every freeper who has the gall to disagree with you? Each and every internet user? Where does it stop?) LOL.Be careful your agenda is showing.

Agenda? Methinks thou dost protest too much.

My only agenda here is taking you to task for obviously bigotry. That you can't deny. No one who reads your screeds can deny it. You just try to be cute about it.

It ain't working.


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They're going fast!

68 posted on 09/27/2005 3:10:31 PM PDT by rdb3 (NON-conservative, American exceptionalist here.)
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To: rdb3
And,IMO- your posts are full of bigotry...so we are even. See how that works? :]
69 posted on 09/27/2005 3:17:03 PM PDT by Diva Betsy Ross (Code pink stinks)
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To: Diva Betsy Ross
And,IMO- your posts are full of bigotry...

Your opinion is misinformed and you are a liar. Prove the charge that my posts are "full of biortry," or retract it. Projection doesn't work here.

You're up.


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They're going fast!

70 posted on 09/27/2005 3:19:49 PM PDT by rdb3 (NON-conservative, American exceptionalist here.)
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To: SJackson
And here I thought posters here were wise to the media. Another bubble burst.

Yep. Pop!


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They're going fast!

71 posted on 09/27/2005 3:26:02 PM PDT by rdb3 (NON-conservative, American exceptionalist here.)
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To: rdb3
I am going to give you a break on the reading comprehension thing since I know you are not feeling well. It isn't a fair debate. But food for thought...IMO means: In My Opinion.

You have your opinions and I have mine.

Demanding people retract their opinions on a political message board, because you don't agree with them, could be seen as a bit ummm...overbearing. Especially when you admit in your posts and taglines that you are not even of the same political thought as most people around here.... you are just looking for fights and using imagined racism as a soapbox.

Ping your buds- get your cronies to charge in and call me names- but, no- I won't retract a thing.

72 posted on 09/27/2005 3:34:14 PM PDT by Diva Betsy Ross (Code pink stinks)
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To: rdb3

You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make her drink. ;)


73 posted on 09/27/2005 3:34:45 PM PDT by pepperhead (Kennedy's float, Mary Jo's don't!)
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To: Diva Betsy Ross
I am going to give you a break on the reading comprehension thing since I know you are not feeling well. It isn't a fair debate.

Stop it! I can't take anymore!

Oh! That was rich!

On my worse day I'll out-think, outclass, and out-reason you and the best of your crew. Got that?

Especially when you admit in your posts and taglines that you are not even of the same political thought as most people around here.... you are just looking for fights and using imagined racism as a soapbox.

No, I'm not mired in the past nor am I stuck with radioactive political views. I'm an optimist. I believe in the "can do" spirit, not the constant "whoa-is-me" bitching and bellyaching that defines itself as top notch political debate. That crap is nonsense. So you've said nothing here.

Ping your buds- get your cronies to charge in and call me names- but, no- I won't retract a thing.

I fly solo. There's no need to ping anyone. You won't retract anything because you do not have enough integrity to do so. And you have no evidence of me posting "bigotry" because I've done no such thing. I will defend myself against any and all lies. You made the charge, so the onus is on you to prove it.


If you want a Google GMail account, FReepmail me.
They're going fast!

74 posted on 09/27/2005 3:55:21 PM PDT by rdb3 (NON-conservative, American exceptionalist here.)
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To: andyk
... police are re-examining the reports and finding that many of them have little or no basis in fact.

Are these the "real " police or the "on paper" police?

75 posted on 09/27/2005 4:32:23 PM PDT by indiana_gop
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To: andyk
What??!? ... they lied .. say it ain't so

/ sarcasm>
76 posted on 09/27/2005 4:38:02 PM PDT by Mo1
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To: rdb3

None of your posts have ever been deleted due to foul mouthed racism so anyone can look you up. I've looked over this thread and have not seen the evidence provided for your 'posts full of bigotry' so I think I'll be off to call my dearest now.


77 posted on 09/27/2005 4:42:48 PM PDT by cyborg (Thank you dear Lord for my new job, breath in my lungs and my future husband petronski.)
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To: rdb3
You may pride yourself in being a degreed wordsmith- but a social scientist you are not.

One can not "prove" an opinion.

78 posted on 09/27/2005 4:46:08 PM PDT by Diva Betsy Ross (Code pink stinks)
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To: WasDougsLamb

Was Nagin following orders from Blanco to dissuade anyone else from entering the DOME or CIVIC CENTER?

They weren't prepared.

Money had been squandered.

They locked the doors.

They announced the reason for no more supplies was to discourage more evacuees.

They were very aware of what segments of the population they were ending up with. Lions and lambs.


79 posted on 09/27/2005 4:47:32 PM PDT by UCANSEE2 (I jez calls it az I see it.)
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To: andyk

Actually, at the time, a few bought it, it seemed very possible.

I believe Nagin reported this as well, because he heard from the same source, and had every reason to believe it was very possible.

Many Freepers asked for, waited for, confirmation.

There were multiple sources after a while, and it's credibility rating was up there. Still, many said without first hand proof, they would wait to see.

I would say we did above average on dealing with this aspect of internet knowledge sharing.


80 posted on 09/27/2005 4:53:04 PM PDT by UCANSEE2 (I jez calls it az I see it.)
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