Posted on 08/30/2005 4:17:24 PM PDT by Paleo Conservative
Another liberal leader! Must be related to a Klinton or Kennedy. What a weak person. It is totally overwhelming? What an a$$hole! How freekin motivating. Why not call for Auntie Em?
Have you ever personally been through a hurricane that severe? I have and the severity caught everyone offguard, because Celia had been predicted to be a category 1 hurricane with 90 mph winds. When it started to hit land it contracted so that instead of having 90 mph winds it had up to 180+ mph winds. I understand what it is like to have a the effects of a hurricane exceed what was thought to be the worst case.
Paleo..our government has spent billions of dollars 'studying' the plight of NO in just this scenario for over 20 years...lol(in a moment of dark humor)..for years the LA politicos have ignored the studies and even used the monies for 'other' things..all the while they ignored the realities of the danger. LA is a cesspool of democrat incompetency and corruption in state and local government. We are seeing what they are capable of and so far it is the same as it always is from democrats...:"SEND IN THE FEDERAL bureaucracy ....SEND IN THE CLOWNS" Don't worry..thank the God lord Bush in in office right now..so the 'Clowns' are a dying breed in government..but look for them to muck up the mighty mississippi with utter bs in the coming days.
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I was in no way excusing any incompetence. I was simply pointing out that the job of dealing with a disaster such as Katrina would take its toll on anyone. The hard truth remains that as much as our elected leaders can plan for emergency management we still have to depend on ourselves to heed their advice. I noticed after the hurricanes hit here last year that many people were unprepared. The attitude seemed to be, don't worry FEMA, etc. will take care of us if anything happens.
I may not agree with the politics of some of the leaders but I do not think they are indifferent to the suffering of so many. I hope difference can be set aside in mounting a rescue and recovery.
The true test of politics will come in the future when Louisiana and Mississippi have to take look at such things as building codes, flood plain ordinances and budgets for services involved in emergency management.
Oh by the way as a general rule I do not trust liberals and am pretty sure the blame game will begin real soon.
There were no ordinances against building in flood plains when the French founded New Orleans.
I did not think there was. I know one factor that will be very prominent in any rebuilding of New Orleans is the insurance industry. A lot of the big name companies are pulling out of Florida. Oh they'll still take our money for auto insurance and they will still insure commercial interests but joe and jane homeowner are tough out of luck.
I bet you will see the same thing in LA, Al and MS. The insurance companies will push for stricter codes. Without stricter codes insurance companies may just pull out of the region. Since most mortgage companies will not make loans on uninsured property you can imagine what the lack of available insurance would do to any rebuilding effort.
Alchohol is an estringent.
Hello, you have been on my mind and I was wondering if you have gotten any news yet.
Thanks so much... I really appreciate it...
The Salvation Army has a link on First Coast News ABC25. It is sent up to find missing persons due to the hurricane. But, I could not get through because it was so busy. I will try tonight maybe I can get through. As for the Red Cross, you cannot get through to them even on the phones. But, I will keep trying.
No, I have not heard anything yet. But, I am still trying... Where there is a will there is a way...
Ok take care and prayers for you all.
Yes, Hugo in Charleston. It takes courage and support by everyone. Looters need not apply.
I am so glad that your brother is safe and sound. What a lift it must give your heart. Please know that I join you in your rejoicing in spirit if not in body.
God be thanked for His mercy endures forever.
AWESOME!!!!! Tears of joy for you and your family. Your post made my day.
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