Posted on 09/07/2005 3:30:30 PM PDT by carlr
Major Garrett is talking with Britt and reported that a Red Cross representative told him the LA state homeland security department refused them permission to take food and water to the Superdome because they did`nt want to encourage people to go there.
They wanted to get people out and were afraid that providing support would be a "magnet" atttracting more displaced persons.
To paraphrase,the state was looking to discourage people through hardship out of the Superdome.All the aid in the world wouldnt have gotten through.
And now, Major Garret is on Shep's show, repeating that the Red Cross was kept out of NO.
Just heard from the rep for Red Cross on FOX she said they were ready the minute the storm passed and were not allowed to deliver the aid because the STATE OF LOUISIANA would not let them
"Probably could have if the State of Louisiana would have just let them in."
Brown didn't sound too good when he showed he didn't know about the survivors at the Convention Center.
What, no $5.00 hot dogs and $3.50 mini bottles of water!?
This is my suspicion only: It looks as though there was a concentrated effort to keep city money from being spent. They were waiting for the Federal spigot to be turned on. Then there would be no more need for city money and, in the confusion, would then slip out of sight and into big easy pockets. Just a suspicion knowing that buses did not roll causing drivers to be paid and fuel costs to be made. Just a suspicion.
"Roger was asking him about their co-ordination with the Red Cross. He hesitated enough in his answer to make me wonder what the real story was"
Red Cross probably blew them off. They're no angels.
Back in the 80's in NYC they used to sll T-shirtsthat said, "Welcome to New York... Now Leave.
Does anyone have a transcript or recording of the segment? If so, PLEASE POST.
I just looked on Fox's website. I couldn't find one. Maybe later on one will show up?
Does anyone know how long the shelterees were in the Dome during and after Hurricane Ivan?
This selfish PR seeking governor is not sure she's going to issue a mandatory evacuation.
This woman ran for governor on a feel good platform and the voters of Louisiana chose emotions over common sense.
You got it sister!
(an assumption on my part)
Misinformation
Part of the New Homeland Security contract (federal govt) with the states keeps Red Cross out of disaster areas. They are only allowed in after the area is no longer a disaster as their presence could keep people from evacuating. That's the national policy. That might look good on paper but since the evacuation locations were still inside NOLA (convention center, superdome, highways) Red Cross was not allowed to help these people. Red Cross was also not allowed to help
inside the hospitals. This policy works with all relief efforts (Salvation Army, ect). You can call the Red Cross and confirm: Red Cross National Affairs number (202-303-5551).
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/05246/565143.stm
Yeah, that's the ticket...Blanco and Nagin didn't allow supply deliveries to the Superdome because they were concerned about price gouging...quick, get out the talking points.
Blanco and Nagin: Put them in "the hull of the ship" and let them eat caca.
If there's anyone out there with a view to the future, they'll get someone down to that shelter and take that kid under their wing.
Oh my God!!!
THE DEMS DENIED FOOD AND WATER TO BLACK PEOPLE!!!!!!!!
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