[Naomi4]

Good for the military.

[Calpernia]

If 40% of NO is dry, what would be the reason to force the residents out that aren't in sewer water?

[neodad]

But what if local police try to stop the military? Oh, I forgot, the local police is in Vegas.

[GVnana]

If they don't want to go, you can't make 'em. Tell them their lives are at risk, give them the opportunity, and that's all you can do.

Nagin's useless "orders" are becoming comedic.

[gulf1609]

I wonder if the military even has the power to forcibly remove people from their home. If Blanco does not turn over control I don't think the troops can forcibly do anything but rescue and help. The National Guard and police (who might be in Vegas by now) would have to do the forcing.

[Brilliant]

They Mayor is not in charge of the military.

[NoControllingLegalAuthority]

I am having a hard time keeping count. Is this the third, fourth, or fifth mandatory evacuation order for New Orleans?

[TomGuy]

The Gov and the Mayor seem to be on different pages.

Per FoxNews, Nagin ordered the military to start removing people, forcibly if necessary, from N.O. [Does he even have the authority to do such?] Blanco said no such order has been given and the military will not be used to remove people.

[leadpenny]

I believe Nagin is, "Stuck on Stupid!"

[randita]

Governor Blanco said as much yesterday -- the military is there for rescue and humanitarian aid, not for law enforcement.

If the military enforced the mandatory evacuation, can you imagine the pictures we'd see -- just recall the FBI man with automatic weapon and goggles going after Elian Gonzalez and that's what we'd see plastered over every publication in the MSM.

[NRA1995]

More "Naggin'"

[conservativecorner]

I think the Mayor has done quite enough to these poor souls.

[auto power]

....that's because the GOVERNOR will not authorize military troops to take over the responsibility...there is a rift between the mayor of New Orleans and the Governor...and of course, it's all Bush's fault.

[RTINSC]

These people should be allowed to stay if they want. But they should sign a waiver of some sort relieving the government of any responsibility for their welfare.

[truemiester]

NO has always been murder capital USA. I wonder how many 'missing' people's bodies will wash up.

[nairBResal]

Mr. Nagin when your boys get back from Vegas let them do the forcible removal of your city folk.

[wallcrawlr]

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/1478693/posts


The Last Days And Death Of New Orleans Caught On Video
Lightning Boy - Storm Chaser Video ^ | Douglas Kiesling, AKA - Lightningboy
Posted on 09/06/2005 3:26:18 PM CDT by wallcrawlr
I was in downtown New Orleans shooting Hurricane Katrina video and documented the last few days of the City before it died.
http://www.stormchaserdiary.com/Hurricane_Katrina/index.htm

Here are the first few videos: (Be warned the server is slow.)

http://www.stormchaserdiary.com/Hurricane_Katrina/video/082705_New_Orleans_Starts_To_Evacuate.wmv

http://www.stormchaservideo.com.nyud.net:8090/Hurricane_Katrina/video/082805_Last_Night_On_Bourbon_Street_256k.wmv

http://www.stormchaservideo.com.nyud.net:8090/Hurricane_Katrina/video/082805_Massive_Evacuation.wmv

http://www.stormchaservideo.com.nyud.net:8090/Hurricane_Katrina/video/082805_Katrina_Moves_Into_New_Orleans.wmv

http://www.stormchaservideo.com.nyud.net:8090/Hurricane_Katrina/video/082905_Lake_Pontchartrain_Final_%20Moments_Overnight.wmv

http://www.stormchaservideo.com.nyud.net:8090/Hurricane_Katrina/video/082905_Hurricane_Katrina_Hits_PreDawn.wmv

http://www.stormchaservideo.com.nyud.net:8090/Hurricane_Katrina/video/082905_Hurricane_Katrina_Fleeing_And_Aftermath.wmv

[Nov3]

Good for them

[bboop]

Does anyone know much about Nagin? Does he have a family? Is he gay? The foaming, spitting, raging, cursing -- it is all so unattractive.

[NoControllingLegalAuthority]

I can see allowing the fools to stay with a stern warning: If you try to trespass upon others property, you will be arrested immediately.

There is no doubt some of these people who will not leave are risking their lives to continue looting.