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Posted on 09/02/2005 3:03:06 PM PDT by NautiNurse
I hope so Tex, I just hope so.
Texas is wonderful, I am amazed at the bigness of the generosity.
In a word, no. Geraldo had the NOLA Police Chief with him, and the Police Chief said 30,000 (thirty thousand). The Police Chief also wants transportation OUT, and may be exaggerating in hopes it causes a quicker reaction.
I have no cable here so I can only base my opinions from what I see written here.
This is a hellish situation.
The reporters are/have seen much more than they will ever put on air.
These two (from accounts on this thread) appear to have developed some human emotions despite being reporters.
I personally have more sympathy towards Shep because he has been there longer and actually experienced the hurricane and it's aftermath rather than being flown in afterwards.
However I also have sympathy for G (can't spell it sorry lol) as a parent. Were I to go down there this minute I would probably be in tears the moment I saw a child ( I however would be doing all in my power to help amidst wiping my tears away.
Conclusion: Reporters are human. They are not perfect. Humans lose controll of their emotions in extreem circumstances. And the problem here is what exactly?
People forget that the stinch in that convention center is overwhelming...Those complaining that Geraldo is a drama king should think if they have children, how would the feel if their baby was exposed to who knows what.
Is anyone watching this guy? He took a schoolbus and started picking people up. He picked up the elderly, people passing out, etc., gave them water, etc. Never drove a bus, just took his chances. The people all donated money and bought gas. He's in Houston and they are all alive. The bus is parked at the Astrodome in Houston.
His quote: "I love them and I am glad they made it."
Picky, picky. LOL We SAY it like a word.
So what did she write...
My guess:
Please Mr. President, don't leave me alone here all by myself...Come back!!
you don't think the DNC is capable of this? they are. now that doesn't mean it happened, but don't dismiss it as tin-foil so quickly. look at her actions, can it all be incompetence? look at the systematic move by the media against Bush today. that just doesn't "happen" on its own, the left is well organized.
Pastor, scroll back to earlier in this thread and you will see pictures of pallets of food and water stacked outside the Convention Center. Those pictures were taken today. Geraldo is a nutcase. He always has been. He is the Jerry Springer of the media.
maybe the President told him how to be a leader?
If bush is getting the blame for NO then i hope to heck that he gets the credit for what good job miss and ala have done dealing with this,,,,
That's a flat out lie. Everyone there has talked about seeing people collapsing or laying in a stupor or dying.
Can't believe how some are minimizing a disaster that is ongoing before our eyes. Stating the truth is blaming, but apparently some feel theatened by honesty and human compassion. I don't want a robot reporting.
okay okay, I am backing off.
I adore Texas. My grandchildren are Texans, I worship at the big star on my daughter's den wall. I have cowboy boots bought in Texas.
Am I off the Texas S--t list?
Detroit...The most liberal city...Mfume's home? maybe he has a plan.
I hate to say it, but I've thought that for some time.
Landrieu's papa was mayor of NO for a long time, her brother is the current Lt. Gov.
She was down there on Monday or Tuesday demanding more money than 9/11.
In the meantime, everyone's bugging at the mayor, and he doesn't have the resources, so he calls the state.
She blows him off (or lies to him or backs him off - he did stump for Bush and Rindahl, the current Gov.'s challenger) to make the situation worse and lay it at the feet of him and W.
He's laid-back attitude made me realize something was up, and then it outburst on the radio.
He's a smart man - he's going to tell the truth, and the Governor and who knows else is going to fry for it.
Me too!
No problem with what you said from me.
That was cute. Thanks for the smile :)
FEMA doesn't give a crap about that.
FEMA is the ones giving the orders for this evac. They count them off, try to keep the families together as best they can, and ship them out.
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