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Katrina Live Thread XII
Various ^ | 31 August 2005 | Various

Posted on 08/31/2005 4:00:15 PM PDT by NautiNurse

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To: oceanview

And in the meantime, nickname this thing Hurricane Blanco


3,701 posted on 09/01/2005 9:06:15 AM PDT by AmericanInTokyo (USA should be studied by StateDept. as a "Foreign Country". Then will see OUR insurgents and chaos.)
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To: hoosiermama

"IMO Once they start comparing Texas schools to the schools in LA, they may not want to go home."

Not sure what you meant by that. The people I know around N.O. sent their kids to private school because LA schools were not -- how to say it -- quite up to academic standards.

Depending on the district in which they enroll, the LA kids may well struggle.

But they're all going to want to go home. Even with all the disgusting behavior going on in NO right now, I hurt, hurt, hurt for the kids and for the good folks who have totally lost not only possessions but community.


3,702 posted on 09/01/2005 9:06:24 AM PDT by Jedidah
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To: Quix

In my experience living there, the politicians and their supporters are probably quite comfortable now and in no danger from the looting, etc.

The sheep that gave them their power are abandoned.

People have been talking for years about what would happen should a hurricane this size hit that city, and I'd be willing to bet you there were lots of federal dollars passed from hand to hand over the years to prepare for this.

I will be astounded if some of those reporters don't ask the obvious questions: Where did the money go, why weren't officials prepared? It's not like it was a secret this could happen someday.

Are you watching how Houston is handling the evacuees? How they are prepared and handling this so much better than New Orleans officials?

Compare it to what happened in New Orleans.

Man some heads need to roll in New Orleans.

Where are the all powerful and rich unions my brother-in-law supported all these years? Wonder if they'll help these people out?

This event should serve as a wake-up call to everyone. This could be coming someday to a town near you.

Not me, though, I just moved so far out in the boonies (in Tennessee (God's country) and I'm prepared. I'll never depend on the government or anybody else to take care of me.

This situation WILL get worse. And the anger and frustration needs to be directed where it belongs, to the power brokers in that town and state.


3,703 posted on 09/01/2005 9:06:58 AM PDT by girlangler (I'd rather be fishing)
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To: Diddle E. Squat
It is the apparent lack of a sufficient military presence to maintain order that I question.

Carefully and slowly read that sentence again. Do you understand exactly what you said? You're basically complaining that nobody predicted that a hurricane-ravaged American city could turn into a war zone. I wouldn't have predicted it. Would you have?

Tell you what, though -- I think the disaster responses nationwide are going to be updated to account for this lesson.

3,704 posted on 09/01/2005 9:07:01 AM PDT by r9etb
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To: Lady Heron

>Very true! The only other option is to give every city in the US (even the small ones) a family to take care of.....Spread them out, and make them manageable!<

I'd love to see this happen. We as a country could do this. If we can take in refuges from other parts of the world, let's hope we can help these folks relocate to other cities and towns.


3,705 posted on 09/01/2005 9:07:15 AM PDT by Darnright ( Deja Moo: The feeling that you've heard this bull before)
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To: Vermonter

Thank goodness....


3,706 posted on 09/01/2005 9:07:26 AM PDT by sissyjane
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To: Howlin

"Did you see my post up above? The Mississippi NG are being brought back from Iraq."

That is great. I am sure they have a lot of family issues to deal with as well.


3,707 posted on 09/01/2005 9:07:41 AM PDT by Revel
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To: Howlin
FEMA has suspended rescuse operations because it's dangerous for them to go out there.

I just heard that also. This is becoming increasingly frustrating for us watching. Imagine what it must be like for those still stranded. I understand the reasons they feel they needed to suspend operations, but I am so sorrowful for those citizens who have no ill intentions other than survival. This is truly tragic. Every moment wasted is a moment someone may die, and probably is dying. I am trying to remain understanding, but this operation is disasterous in more ways than one. It seems no one is really in charge, and nothing today is any better than yesterday. I am at a loss as to why things are moving in such a choatic manner.

3,708 posted on 09/01/2005 9:08:07 AM PDT by conservativebabe (God Bless Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida)
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To: MplsSteve
There are already the accusations that federal money was diverted away from improving NO's levee system for other purposes, likely the war.

Yes, Sidney Blumenthal already planted that political urban press using the foreign press to launder out the Clinton fingerprints. The way to shoot it down is to explain that the fed money was there but because LA refused to put up any of the state matching funds that were required by law before the fed money could be spent. Since LA made it clear for several years that they weren't going to provide those matches and expected the feds to pay 100%, the money was diverted to other needs, of which there were many.

3,709 posted on 09/01/2005 9:08:28 AM PDT by Diddle E. Squat
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To: BykrBayb
"This police precinct has been under attack by gang members for several days. At night, the gang stages assaults on the building. After several major firefights, the police are running dangerously low on food, water, and - worst of all - ammunition. Their manpower is decreased, too. "

"They expect an even larger gang attack tonight. So far, neither the police department nor the National Guard has been able to resupply them or send reinforcements. Unless they get them, the situation could turn very bad, very quickly."

"Family calls to the authorities have been unsuccessful as of yet.

"I'm asking any Freeper with contacts who might be able to help get them supplies - especially ammo - and either police or military reinforcements: Please call your contacts and ask them to help get this precinct resupplied and reinforced as soon as possible."

"That's the New Orleans Police Department, District 1, on N. Rampart St. in the French Quarter."

"Thank you. Wampus SC"

Any word yet on how these officers have faired?

3,710 posted on 09/01/2005 9:08:57 AM PDT by Earthdweller (Earth to liberals, we were not in Iraq on 9/11 so how did the war cause terrorism again?)
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To: Jedidah

Kids are actually pretty resilient. I have worked with kids in a homeless shelter, and I am always amazed and inspired by their strength and zest for life regardless of their present circumstances. It's the old people I feel the worst for. I fear many suicides, depression, alcoholism, etc. among these unfortunate people.


3,711 posted on 09/01/2005 9:09:19 AM PDT by Dems_R_Losers (2,4,6,8 - a burka makes me look overweight!)
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To: girlangler
"This situation WILL get worse. And the anger and frustration needs to be directed where it belongs, to the power brokers in that town and state."

Shep is reporting that folks are dying on I-10 now. Exposure and dehydration are taking its toll.

3,712 posted on 09/01/2005 9:09:28 AM PDT by Mad Dawgg ("`Eddies,' said Ford, `in the space-time continuum.' `Ah,' nodded Arthur, `is he? Is he?'")
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To: LibertyRocks
This just goes to show that even in times of tragedy, there are good people:

Thompson closed his eyes and leaned into each stretch of the bow as he played mournfully. A woman eating crackers and sitting where a vendor typically sells pizza watched him intently. A National Guard soldier applauded quietly when the song ended, and Thompson nodded his head and began another piece, the Andante from Bach's Sonata in A Minor. Like most in the shelter, Thompson's family in Charleston, S.C., has no idea where he is and whether he is alive. Thompson figures he is safe for now and will get in touch when he can. Meanwhile, he will play, and, once in a while, someone at the sports complex will manage a smile.

"These people have nothing," he said. "I have a violin. And I should play for them. They should have something."

His parents should be so proud of him. May God protect him, and all of the people in that mess.

3,713 posted on 09/01/2005 9:09:51 AM PDT by TheSpottedOwl ("President Bush, start building that wall"!)
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To: Monti Cello

>The true radicals and anarchists must be salivating right now...this is their ideal scenario for revolution on a national scale. As soon as it's opportune this whole disaster will be cast as the grand racial conspiracy to last for the next 50 years.<

The Ted Ralls of the world must be rubbing their filthy paws in glee at this point.


3,714 posted on 09/01/2005 9:10:04 AM PDT by Darnright ( Deja Moo: The feeling that you've heard this bull before)
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To: Mad Dawgg

Shep just got ticked at the NY studio ----wrong tape


3,715 posted on 09/01/2005 9:10:23 AM PDT by Rightly Biased (<>< Like $3 a gallon gas? Thank an enviromentalist.)
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To: girlangler

Just imagine how well the plans will work on the ground when this is a biological, chemical, or radiation attack against a major city. Those plans better include controlling civil disorder better than the NO democrats' plans for hurricane aftermaths.


3,716 posted on 09/01/2005 9:10:25 AM PDT by epluribus_2
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To: Howlin

No I didn't see it, the thread is moving fast, but I heard yesterday that they were bringing back the LA nat'l guard from Iraq, and rotating replacement from other areas. Plus an additional 10,000 mobilized.


3,717 posted on 09/01/2005 9:10:55 AM PDT by Diddle E. Squat
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To: Mad Dawgg

The scope of this is beyond anything we could have imagined.


3,718 posted on 09/01/2005 9:10:58 AM PDT by freeperfromnj
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To: Smogger

I have a nine week old. I can hardly imagine....

So much suffering...


3,720 posted on 09/01/2005 9:11:12 AM PDT by Toirdhealbheach Beucail (Am fear nach gheibh na h-airm 'n am na sith, cha bith iad aige 'nam a chogaidh)
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