Let's Clear a Few Things Up

Redstate.org ^ | 09/03/2005 | Leon H

[databoss]

anyone out there know how many police & fire personnel in NO? They seemed very thin for a major city...they have to have at least 10,000 - 15,000 personnel where were they?

[freema]

I read somewhere (and sure wish I could remember where, for you) that the police force just abandoned ship...were operating at 20% capacity. I saw it today.

[freema]

I can vouch that I saw it too, but I don't remember where either.

[bethtopaz]

Yeah, I agree! They were on a real roll with low poll ratings (never bothered me-I love GW no matter what!), Cindy Sheehan "starting" the anti-war movement (what an ego!), and things not going swimmingly in Iraq (when has a war ever gone perfectly - ain't no such animal!)

Another plan to bash Bush - bites the dust!

[tgslTakoma]

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[EDINVA]

ok, so it made me verklempt .. but one update ... on another thread there's a story about Qatar giving $100M to Katrina relief ! Other offers are out there. Bout time.

[trubluolyguy]

It was NOT racism.


It was incompetence.



The Mayor and especially the Governor were criminally stupid.

[Comus]

I find it amazing that the Dems can get 100% of a precinct out to vote (in alphabetical order, no less) for Little Mary but can't get those same voters out of NO.

[bvw]

A plan is worth NOTHING. The DRILLS and training than apply the plan in mock scenario are the worthwhile element using the plan. In a real situation because of the drills, because of the training, officials can react with confidence to the actual risk or event.

And by drilling, by mock exercises, the whole learns what the written plans miss, they learn what resources and stagings are needed. By that mechanism a REAL plan is developed, with much of it in people's heads as it must be in order to work.

This New Orleans plan sounds like the worst kind of planning -- written by consultants and low-level functionaries, printed up and forgotten.

[Lijahsbubbe]

His job description does not include making sure every adult in America has a car, is in good health, has good sense, and is mobile.

Liberals would beg to differ. It's this liberal platform that has created a generation of government dependent people.

I am not going to depend on the government, my boss, or any authorities to tell me when to leave a city or evacuate a building.

I may not always make the right decision, but I will make my own.

[harpo11]

Gov. Blanco is big nincompoopo. A failure. She should resign. She bears much of the responsibility for her lack of bold leadership. She cannot instill confidence, courage, or planning capability. She is above her head.

However, let's face it. Not many people could have ever imagined the massive destruction and devastation that was wrought by Hurricane Katrina. Yes, the government officials plan and prepare and practice for such disasters, but it's all on paper. Not real life. Not real tragedy.

In the final analysis it's up to us, We the People, to take action to protect ourselves and families to the best of our ability. We also must demand from officials a more efficient, streamlined, and aggressive response to future disasters.

There's just too many darn layers of government red tape and inefficient bureaucracies, rules and regs to get her wheels moving. I know that the Bush Administration has recognized this after 9-11 and is very cognizant of the fact that still more needs to be done to bring it about.

In the meantime, God Bless our beleaguered citizens impacted by this great disaster, my thoughts and prayers are with you and to our awesome heroes working night and day under extreme hazardous circumstances my hat's off to you in a big proud salute.

God Bless America. May a new, bold, bright and shining future soon arrive soon for all.

[DUMBGRUNT]

A long, boring read.
So long and boring the Mayor never quite found the time to read it!

[DUMBGRUNT]

" N O at best is a horrible crime ridden debauched hellhole with incompetents running it and awash is cronism and corruption. You go just for a visit and you are taking a chance to become a crime victim,"

This can be said of any major city on earth.

With good light and a sharp eye you will see the same in any city or berg. It is just a matter of scale.

[Sola Veritas]

"That is just enough! You are a f'n moron. Earthquakes don't stop America from rebuilding San Francisco or Los Angles."

I'm not for rebuilding those places either unless the rebuilding can be done in such a way as to prevent future distruction. It is folly to keep rebuilding something that will just get knocked down again. You speak of the wonderful culture of New Orleans. Fine, let those that want to rebuild it for "culture" do it using their money, not mine.

[sefarkas]

I'm not for rebuilding those places either

Mercy that you are not in-charge of anything, and that you are not on the staff of anyone who cares what you or your allies here think. In your America the Port of Los Angles would not exist, San Francisco would not exist. Lower Manhattan (the world's financial center) would be abandoned. Farmers shipping grain down the Mississippi would be broke sending loads in ships small enough to be serviced in Baton Rouge. Baton Rouge, by the way, would be useless without the River Control Structure. The list of economic reasons for having New Orleans in exactly the place it is would go on for pages.

Where do you expect the folks who work at the refineries and grain export facilities to live? Your suggestion is simply not credible. Only a f'n moron would agree with you.

[Sola Veritas]

"Your suggestion is simply not credible. Only a f'n moron would agree with you."

It is indeed possible that my ideas are not credible or even practical. However, your vulgar expressions tend to hurt your credibility. Plus, you are not supposed to attack a person on this forum personally or use profanity - even disguised. A little less emotion please.

It is absurd to keep rebuilding in areas where natural forces are working against you. Unless you can effectively overcome those forces. The gulf oil industry is extremely important to the country, as is the navigation of the Missisippi river. However, I don't see that an entertainment city is necessary to maintain these. BTW - to equate a terrorist attack on NYC with a hurricane in NO is not a fair analogy. However, places like SFC and LA are also dissasters waiting to happen again. It seems folly to keep rebuilding them, at least for human residence. Some places are just not suited for large scale human occupation.

[sefarkas]

Thank-you for continuing to demonstrate why no one of stature will take up your policy.

[Deetes]

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