[MadIvan]

I lived in Amsterdam for a year. The Dutch have a saying, regarding their land reclamation activities - "God made the earth, but the Dutch made the Netherlands".

I entirely agree their approach, which is dedicated and serious, is worth study and possibly replication.

Regards, Ivan

[ut1992]

I too lived in Amsterdam, but for two years.

I wouldn't make too much fun of the Dutch. I was thoroughly impressed by the Dutch systems of flood control; first lines of defense and then multiple redundancies. The Dutch are considered by many as leaders in flood control matters. The massive flood gates in the Port of Rotterdam are a perfect example.
They took heed of the massive storm that hit the Dutch coast in the mid-/late- 50's that killed so many people.

[truth_seeker]

"God made the earth, but the Dutch made the Netherlands"

From what they show of the people of New Orleans, I'm not optimistic they will replicate so well.

Looters, and whining, crying, corrupt democrats.

Maybe the Army Corps of Engineers.

[Deetes]

Hows life on the other side of the pond ?