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Katrina Live Thread, Part XI
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| 30 August 2005
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Posted on 08/30/2005 1:34:04 PM PDT by NautiNurse
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To: TheSpottedOwl
I heartily agree, and some of the statements I've seen regarding the looters comes *this close* to blatant racism. Like Easter eggs, bad eggs also come in a rainbow of colors...
I've come to the conclusion that it's a "heart" problem not a "skin" problem. Just depends on knowing right from wrong & that is not a trait belonging to one's ethnicity. I also apologize for jumping to my own too-early-to-state conclusions.
To: steveegg
Forty years ago, one each gas pump, there was a little window that showed how much the gas tax was. How many people today know that they pay more than $0.40 a gallon gas tax? They sure don't learn thatr at the pump.
5,442
posted on
08/31/2005 11:23:14 AM PDT
by
RobbyS
( CHIRHO)
To: All
Has anyone heard of any INTERNATIONAL EFFORTS to help with this disaster? The US was on the spot for the tsunami relief...yet criticized. We are always first helping with natural disasters world over. I haven't heard of anything coming from other countries yet. Has anyone?
5,443
posted on
08/31/2005 11:23:22 AM PDT
by
CitizenM
("An excuse is worse than an lie, because an excuse is a lie hidden." Pope John Paul, II)
To: cgk; cajungirl
Washington and Raiford were staying with Washington's sister in Baton Rouge. Raiford, who is diabetic, went to a Walgreens in search of insulin. "I left my insulin," she said. She didn't have the $30 to pay for it, though, so she left empty-handed. The pharmacist told her she needed a doctor in order to get it for free. A doctor's visit, she said, seemed as impossible as returning to New Orleans.That's criminal. If she dies without insulin, I hope they put that pharmacist away for life. She has maybe 3-4 days to survive without it. And death from DKA ain't pretty or fun.
To: CitizenM
Russia is sending planes and aid.
To: CedarDave
But at least the city wouldn't have to be re-evacuated. Well, Both points are taken. The city, though, is going to be uninhabitable for months. The houses -- almost all of them -- are total losses. We are talking about billions to rebuild after up to six months of nobody being able to live in the city.
I have the same concerns about the river levy. But it also seems to me that many taller buildings with their foundations under water for months could also be compromised. It's just a godawful mess.
5,446
posted on
08/31/2005 11:24:12 AM PDT
by
Types_with_Fist
(I'm on FReep so often that when I read an article at another site I scroll down for the comments.)
To: buickmackane
Thanks for the school information. Don't you think they could suspend the uniform rules for refugees? Looks like school started, August 16th. Like you said, the supplies were bought and now lost.
I'll see what I can come up with, however the school boards should have some compassion on these children and parents, who have lost everything.
5,447
posted on
08/31/2005 11:24:29 AM PDT
by
TheSpottedOwl
("President Bush, start building that wall"!)
To: NautiNurse
5,448
posted on
08/31/2005 11:24:39 AM PDT
by
Howlin
(Have you check in on this thread: FYI: Hurricane Katrina Freeper SIGN IN Thread)
To: Howlin
"Frank, it's the end of August; before December 1st, it could be any one of us."
Heh. That's supposed to cheer me up?
LOL. /delirious
I'm going to go play in traffic now... seriously, I have to run an errand, get some cheap (snort!) gas, too, while I'm out. I'll be back to lurk in a little while. Thanks again. I can't imagine what some of those people are going through, so prayers up!
5,449
posted on
08/31/2005 11:24:49 AM PDT
by
Frank_Discussion
(May the wings of Liberty never lose a feather!)
To: Protect the Bill of Rights
I may have missed this, but has there been anything released regarding the number of missing persons as reported by loved ones? I can't imagine that at this point they could do anything but pull a number out of a hat. Too much confusion and turmoil.
5,450
posted on
08/31/2005 11:24:55 AM PDT
by
maryz
To: spectre
You are right...people won't help forever, but people that want to help themselves will be given chances...
I just have my doubts about how many will take advantage...maybe the ones in the dome...they at least went to where they were told to go...
the looters and people out on the streets...dunno if they will "help themselves".
I don't mind helping financially or otherwise, but not indefinitely if the victims don't try to get jobs or make other arrangements, attend school, etc....
BUT, regardless, we will all be paying for a long time ---taxes, doncha know!
5,451
posted on
08/31/2005 11:25:00 AM PDT
by
Txsleuth
(Arlington Texas --- Next home of the Dallas Cowboys...going more broke every second.)
To: Howlin
"Frank, it's the end of August; before December 1st, it could be any one of us."
Heh. That's supposed to cheer me up?
LOL. /delirious
I'm going to go play in traffic now... seriously, I have to run an errand, get some cheap (snort!) gas, too, while I'm out. I'll be back to lurk in a little while. Thanks again. I can't imagine what some of those people are going through, so prayers up!
5,452
posted on
08/31/2005 11:25:04 AM PDT
by
Frank_Discussion
(May the wings of Liberty never lose a feather!)
To: Frank_Discussion
Aren't friends actually family at a time like this?
{{{{hugs}}}}
5,453
posted on
08/31/2005 11:25:12 AM PDT
by
Not A Snowbird
(Official RKBA Landscaper and Arborist, Duchess of Green Leafy Things)
To: steveegg
The two-week relaxation is totally insufficient, but it will buy time to explain the issue to the American public. And the relaxation can be extended. Let the enviros scream - the American people will witness first hand how extreme and ridiculous they are.
I am TV-challenged, but I hope that Bush and his team (ie, Chertoff et al) are taking control of this matter, because the LA officials are not up to the task.
5,454
posted on
08/31/2005 11:25:27 AM PDT
by
mwl1
To: Howlin
CNN is receiving private e-mails from individual law enforcement saying the number of dead is "even higher than that".
5,455
posted on
08/31/2005 11:25:37 AM PDT
by
advance_copy
(Stand for life, or nothing at all)
To: spectre
We will take care of own, see to those in need, bandage the wounded, bury our dead, and than carry on. It is our way, it will always be America's way....
Bless those who are on their way....I have a feeling the response around the country will be overhelming....incredibly overwhelming...
5,456
posted on
08/31/2005 11:25:48 AM PDT
by
PigRigger
(Send donations to http://www.AdoptAPlatoon.org)
To: Frank_Discussion
I'm not trying to cheer you up; I'm telling you that when it's our turn, you're expected here to hold our hands. :-)
5,457
posted on
08/31/2005 11:26:03 AM PDT
by
Howlin
(Have you check in on this thread: FYI: Hurricane Katrina Freeper SIGN IN Thread)
To: Howlin
HORRORS! Fox is showing pictures of the people in the Dome throwing their TRASH into the waters outside the SuperDome. Just like any sporting event. Still, inexcusable.
5,458
posted on
08/31/2005 11:26:12 AM PDT
by
steveegg
($3.00 a gallon is the price you pay for ANWR! Start drilling or stop whining! - HT Falcon4.0)
To: cgk
many utility crews from neighboring states are still restoring power to southern Florida, Heard on the radio this morning that NSTAR is sending workers from Massachusetts.
5,459
posted on
08/31/2005 11:26:12 AM PDT
by
maryz
To: maryz
Amazing how a little kiddie blow up pool was a great thing to have around
5,460
posted on
08/31/2005 11:26:27 AM PDT
by
RDTF
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