Hurricane Katrina Victims Or War In Iraq (48)
uh huh
(two states east)
(two states east)
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You think it is fair the gulf states gets neglected?
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think the gulf states should be a priority over Iraq
(two states east)
was to distracted by yer beauty to answer properly lene'
(two states east)
was to distracted by yer beauty to answer properly lene'
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How about pull out all troops, ask Iraq how they want to manage the rebuilding of their country, and assist them....
...then turn that eye back onto those in need in the Gulf States...and perhaps train the soldiers in the art of construction and set them free to help others, for the power of good....
is just a thought...not so realistic though...I know
...then turn that eye back onto those in need in the Gulf States...and perhaps train the soldiers in the art of construction and set them free to help others, for the power of good....
is just a thought...not so realistic though...I know
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This president has blatently neglected the victims of hurricane Katrina. There should of been a steady effort from day one.
That is a fine idea Jesse but there are many more resources needed that they are not getting. Much of the labor is being imported from Mexico as far as construction.
That is a fine idea Jesse but there are many more resources needed that they are not getting. Much of the labor is being imported from Mexico as far as construction.
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good question...I'd like to side with Katrina vics..
But I guess the question I have would be at what point does the state take responsibility and when do the Feds. step in?
But I guess the question I have would be at what point does the state take responsibility and when do the Feds. step in?
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State and local government has their part, why aren`t you demanding action from them? Could it be that they are democrats?
The Governor of Louisiana, and the Mayor of NO are probably more responsible for the mess than the federal government.
The Governor of Louisiana, and the Mayor of NO are probably more responsible for the mess than the federal government.
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Ah ha, Mitchell wants a debate!
Mr. Mitchell, how can one hold the governor and mayor responsible when the levees that broke are overseen, maintained, and built by the US Army Corps of Engineers.. which is federal?
They have no jurisdiction whatsoever in an instance like that, and I highly doubt that they really get a vote in the matter at all.
Rich
Mr. Mitchell, how can one hold the governor and mayor responsible when the levees that broke are overseen, maintained, and built by the US Army Corps of Engineers.. which is federal?
They have no jurisdiction whatsoever in an instance like that, and I highly doubt that they really get a vote in the matter at all.
Rich
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Too tired for a debate, sorry, was getting ready to go to bed
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Besides, hasn`t the levee been repaired?
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No, it hasn't been fully repaired yet, and they're still 1/2 way through the re-building of the modifications they wanted to get done to strengthen it. The predictions are that it wouldn't be done before hurricane season again - know what that means?
Row row row your boat.....
Rich
Row row row your boat.....
Rich
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well, we just don`t know what the next hurricane season will bring, do we? They predicted a hars one this past season and look what happened.
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"harsh"
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Nope, it could be minimal, or it could be another Katrina or worse. With the way the weather and jet stream patterns are, they do predict a very bad season but we won't know until such time as it rolls through.
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Figured so, I'm fluent in typonese
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I like that question because its been on my mind for awhile. Our local government has failed us. Its not the first time. Sadly, Louisiana has a long-running issue with finding halfway decent politicians. I've only been in this state for a few years and its been nothing but one disaster after another.
So what happens now? Do the citizens suffer because our leaders have failed? Not only are we in desperate need of labor but we need an authoritative presence on the street. We have t0o many bad cops out there (some are currently on trial for murder) and I fear for the well-being of those good cops asked to pick up the slack. Since the beginning of the New Year, it seems a gang war or some kind of nonsense has invaded the city. People in safe, beautiful, historic, unaffected areas are being murdered in their beds!
There has been alot of progress in the city. I was there a month after Katrina and I was there again last month. There's been some great change and its almost solely thanks to the hard work of amazing volunteers and determined locals who love our city and want to make it great again. But we still need help.
People love to play the blame-game when it comes to Katrina. Blame the locals, blame the mayor, blame the governor. But I'm sick of it. Passing the blame doesn't get anything done. Even if the Federal government refused to recognize their own shortcomings in handling the matter directly after the storm, I wouldn't care if they'd step up now and do something.
If Bush is so confident that he can save the Middle East, then restoring order and rebuilding a city of his own country should be a piece of cake.
So what happens now? Do the citizens suffer because our leaders have failed? Not only are we in desperate need of labor but we need an authoritative presence on the street. We have t0o many bad cops out there (some are currently on trial for murder) and I fear for the well-being of those good cops asked to pick up the slack. Since the beginning of the New Year, it seems a gang war or some kind of nonsense has invaded the city. People in safe, beautiful, historic, unaffected areas are being murdered in their beds!
There has been alot of progress in the city. I was there a month after Katrina and I was there again last month. There's been some great change and its almost solely thanks to the hard work of amazing volunteers and determined locals who love our city and want to make it great again. But we still need help.
People love to play the blame-game when it comes to Katrina. Blame the locals, blame the mayor, blame the governor. But I'm sick of it. Passing the blame doesn't get anything done. Even if the Federal government refused to recognize their own shortcomings in handling the matter directly after the storm, I wouldn't care if they'd step up now and do something.
If Bush is so confident that he can save the Middle East, then restoring order and rebuilding a city of his own country should be a piece of cake.
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It may be fifth years before another major storm hits NO again, and it may happen this fall.
My advise would be to get out of that sinking bowl.
My advise would be to get out of that sinking bowl.
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You call it a "sinking bowl" but many people call it Home. I was dragged into moving to Louisiana kicking and screaming. But I have fallen in love with New Orleans. It is an amazing city.
Not to mention an important port for the rest of the US. If Americans can't recognize the charm of the city, they should atleast recognize its economic importance to the rest of the country.
Not to mention an important port for the rest of the US. If Americans can't recognize the charm of the city, they should atleast recognize its economic importance to the rest of the country.
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We read in Mitchell's thread " THE BOOM OUTSIDE BAGHDAD" about all the rebuilding going on in Iraq and improving their lives and economy. Yes..if you bomb the hell out of a country you are going to have rebuild it but what about our own people?
Do you think it is fair and do you think the gulf states should be a priority over Iraq?