I turned on CNN earlier and Blitzer was breathless in his introduction of an Superdome/Astrodome refugee. The reporter started interviewing a black guy named Lorell. They set up the piece as an interview showing the anger and despair of those that were at the Superdome.
Ol' Lorell had a big smile on his face. He thanked God, President Bush and the mayor for getting him and his family out together and safe. The CNN reporter was stunned. Stike one for CNN. It was not going as planned so he asked the man to describe his trip ( "how violent was it???). Lorell praised the driver and said the ride was quite comfortable. He said if you waited in line and went through the correct procedures all was fine. It was those that tried to cheat the procedures that were having the problems. Strike two for CNN.
CNN reporter than asked Lorell how he will survive in the Astrodome for three or four months. What kind of misery and destitution were waiting for him. Lorell says with a big smile that he contacted family who were sending him money to go to South Carolina. He thanked God again again was on his way. Strike three CNN.
I tell you, I wish more people interviewed were like Lorell, my new hero.
52 posted on 09/01/2005 7:37:33 PM EDT by Republican Red
Wow ... thanks for posting that wonderful interview, Nan. It put a big ole smile on my face.
Lady ... thank you for all of your spiritual posts. It is important that we remember to pray for our fellow citizens. Also remember those in the military who are so worried about family and friends back home.
Paula Zahn at 8 was trying to 'steer' Mary Landrieu (not our favorite person), who was actually saying with sincerity how good it was of Senators Frist and Reid and House Leader Hastert to work together to get Congress back early to deal with things.
Pissed offaula chided her very sternly to the effect
"Don't you realize we out here don't want to listen to you pat one another on the back?"
[with all these tragedies going on implied]
To her credit, Senator Landrieu shot back effectively she had lived in NO all her life - her father had been the Mayor - and she is totally dedicated to helping her city and the region.
Acknowledged that every effort was being made to do things quickly, despite the vagaries of nature, the many unforseen setbacks and wrinkles, etc., - that the government was not perfect, but trying hard.
Kinda cooled P's jets..:))
[Mary = 1 Paula = -1]