Katrina Live Thread, Part XIII

Various ^ | 1 September 2005 | Various

[bwteim]

Shep was on Hannity radio this afternoon.

He said he wanted to give water to those asking for water, and it was tough, but hey, it was a matter of survival [meaning, he kept his water].

Those who heard it with better memories, can jump in, but that was the core of his response.

[samantha]

I have my crucifix right here. I only agree on the Sports remark. In football season there is just something about football fans that transends everything. It will be a very bad downer if there is nothing to root for and be positive about.

[KJC1]

Whoa. Did anyone just catch Blanco (I think) on the WWL live stream?

She just blasted someone, but I didn't catch who because I was out of the room.

[Strategerist]

During the presser this afternoon it's pretty clear that FEMA views itself as a catering service for state and local governments, and not "in charge" in any conceivable way.

[ican'tbelieveit]

Anyone watching the WWL feed? Where the governor of LA is demanding an apology because she is offended that someone suggested not rebuilding NO?

[tomkat]

This one's good too, Mo.
WWL, working out of Baton Rouge for the time being.
Good local coverage - EOC briefing on now.

http://www.wwltv.com/perl/common/video/wmPlayer.pl?title=beloint_wfaa&props=livenoad

[Eaker]

Is he pro or con on the looting, assaults, rapes and murders?

[Knitting A Conundrum]

Saw his pic on an ad for E! saying he had been pulled from the rubble of New Orleans. Suspect someone got to his house...

[metmom]

Glad to hear this and glad to know you're safe.

[sfimom]

Forgiven. :) We're all on edge and sleep deprived. And Does anyone know if she got any sleep?

[Rokke]

Snort. Greta Van Sustren just declared the Astrodome (yes I mean Astro) a disaster area and a powder keg just waiting to go off. I guess the Geraldo set is already laying the groundwork for the next "big" story. Why do I get the feeling that even if all the folks from New Orleans were given million dollar bank accounts and estates in Switzerland the press will be lamenting about how "...and NOBODY is telling them what to do!"

[BykrBayb]

Thanks for the update about your uncle's son on the other thread. Prayers are continuing.

[RobRoy]

Although I agree with your basic premise, some cities have worse inner cities than others.

[Coldwater Creek]

Me either!!!!!!

[ican'tbelieveit]

I think she is mad over Hastert's comment about needing to seriously review how to rebuild NO. He essentially said it would be stupid to rebuild a city that is 10ft below sea level.

[Mo1]

Thanks .. that's the one I had

But I need to reboot the computer and now I keep getting beeping noises

I'll keep trying

[tomkat]

yw

[popdonnelly]

"Did anyone just hear Olberman on MSNBC? "That Limbaugh.." and "he doesn't get it." He is going to get it tomorrow."

Limbaugh is not going to be on tomorrow and I'll bet Olbermann knows that.

[DouglasKC]

It's hard to comprehend, but it looks like the city officials told them to assemble there, and then just forgot about them ever since. They said they haven't seen or heard a word since they were told to go there, and clearly no food or water drops either.

Not true. Picture of at least one drop is right here.

[gswilder]

HERE was BEST QUOTE of the day .......

CNN reporter talking to National Guard commander. She said, "look at all the problems .... people upset and angry, rioting and looting, rapes, and people with guns". Then she asked the National Guard captin "how can you handle a situation like this?"

The national Guard captin said "we handled people like this in Iraq, and we can handle people like this here in New Orleans"!

As the commercials says ..... PRICELESS ........