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Posted on 08/28/2005 2:38:16 PM PDT by NautiNurse
That isnt exactly how it went down. They needed the parts to convert the M16s to semi-automatic fire, and the ammunition needed to be flown down from San Luis Obispo. Then one of the helos tasked with this had a problem
The CA Natl Guard was repeatedly told by LA law enforcement they would not be needed.
>>>Good question. In LA during the Rodney King riots, the National Guard was deployed without ammunition. They couldn't find the key to the ammo or something.
"I hope I'm wrong; somehow I doubt you do."
You somehow doubt that I hope I'm wrong about the storm threat being ghoulishly exaggerated?
Your doubt is well-founded.
It should with its own emergency lighting. But you don't plan for people trying to stampede upstairs. I hope everything goes okay, but putting that many people in one place under the conditions they are fixing to go through might not have been a good idea. But that is truely Monday morning quarter backing on my part. Maybe a evacuation plan in the future by trains, even freight trains, might be a good idea in the future.
I just did a refresh - you're right. Due north.
I agree I haven't seen anyone writing the epitaph for New Orleans yet, but the potential for widespread damage and serious loss-of-life is definitely there.
I recall the freak cyclonic storms that hit Oregon every 40 or 50 years, and wreak a path far across the state.
Twice in my lifetime so far, 1962 and 2001, I think was the last one. Of course, they come from the South-West.
I must agree.
Also, although I hope and pray he comes through this fine, I nominate Shep for the "Geraldo Disaster Reporting Award."
Take that off line.
I was on the last flight into BR and it was fine The airport was swamped at 430 with people wanting out on one of the last two flights out.
Am I wrong or does the storm passing east of new orleans mean things won't be so bad, or so horrific for NO.
We have tornado alert and power outages in BR already.
Am hearing it's doing the north turn ...
This is mind-numbing..
any chance we could avoid comments like that until after people are out from under the gun?
thanks.
What amazes me is people are totally oblivious to the weather now days, even to the extent of ignoring forcasts and warnings. Folks in NO and surrounding areas knew several days ago Katrina was out there and headed their direction. They, of all people, should know to pack and be ready to head out. But, nooo. So many have waited until the last minute and bottle necked the roads which only slows evacuation efforts.
Yes, yes, there are those who don't have transportation out but they too should have prepared. Lining up at the dome or other shelter anytime past noon was a bit late.
thanks i knew I could count on freepers..FR should be running the evacuation...it would have been done sooner..
That coming from you? :-)
Shep should be at the dome. That is the more important story.
they already have a reporter there
Doogle
Shep face was ghostly. If Lake Pontchartrain levees
crevasse or break Shep will be swimming.
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