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Santorum has critical words for forecasters in the wake of Katrina
WITF FM 89.5 ^ | 9-9-05 | Damon Boughamer

Posted on 09/09/2005 1:46:29 PM PDT by rodmunch99

(Washington) -- U.S. Senator Rick Santorum is suggesting that early mistakes in predicting the path of Hurricane Katrina may be a symptom of lost focus at the National Weather Service. Santorum, who introduced legislation earlier this year to curb the output of government weather forecasters, says tracking life-threatening weather must be central to what the agency is doing. 00149_ric09d.mp3 Asked about Katrina by WITF, Santorum described weather service warnings for Florida, where the storm first made landfall, as “not sufficient." Santorum’s bill instructs the government to abandon weather prediction and data reporting efforts that duplicate private-sector activity. He came under fire when it was revealed that the head of State College-based AccuWeather, which would benefit, has given his campaigns thousands of dollars.


TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: katrina; santorum; weatherservice
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To: rodmunch99

He's just doing the bidding of his campaign cash contributors, wants to privatise the weather service.

Well, the forecasters were the only ones escaping blame so far.


21 posted on 09/09/2005 1:53:44 PM PDT by swarthyguy
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To: dubyaismypresident

Based on what, simply the signup date? Is that your only criteria for spotting trolls? There is nothing wrong with the post or the sentiment expressed.


22 posted on 09/09/2005 1:53:54 PM PDT by NonValueAdded ("Freedom of speech makes it much easier to spot the idiots." [Jay Lessig, 2/7/2005])
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To: rodmunch99

Put him up against a wall, blind fold him, give him a cigarette, then leave him there.

As stupid as he obviously is he'll die of starvation.


23 posted on 09/09/2005 1:53:57 PM PDT by Phsstpok (There are lies, damned lies, statistics and presentation graphics, in descending order of truth)
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To: rodmunch99
Munch this, TROLL

The real meteorologists were right-friggin-on... 3 days in advance.

24 posted on 09/09/2005 1:54:01 PM PDT by xcamel (Deep Red, stuck in a "bleu" state.)
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To: rodmunch99

Uhhhhh...gee...

Welcome to FR.


25 posted on 09/09/2005 1:54:16 PM PDT by SE Mom (God Bless those who serve..)
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To: rodmunch99

You sign up here today to announce that you'd rather see a democrat take Santorum's seat? I'm guessing you're a sandal-wearing vegetarian who voted for John Kerry.


26 posted on 09/09/2005 1:54:27 PM PDT by Godebert
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To: rodmunch99

27 posted on 09/09/2005 1:54:37 PM PDT by Kozak (Anti Shahada: " There is no God named Allah, and Muhammed is his False Prophet")
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To: rodmunch99
I pray to God a Democrat wins his seat next year.

Do you like cheese?

28 posted on 09/09/2005 1:54:47 PM PDT by quantim (Victory is not relative, it is absolute.)
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To: rodmunch99
I pray to God a Democrat wins his seat next year.

I smell a 'RAT!! Anyone know where we can find Kitties to take out this 'RAT?

29 posted on 09/09/2005 1:54:59 PM PDT by You Dirty Rats
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To: wideawake

>>Hi trollboy!<<


LOL!
I thought so.....


30 posted on 09/09/2005 1:55:14 PM PDT by netmilsmom (Prayers for victims of Katrina)
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To: quantim

Are the Kitties alrady at Happy Hour? It is late on a Friday Afternoon.


31 posted on 09/09/2005 1:55:49 PM PDT by You Dirty Rats
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To: You Dirty Rats; mhking; 4mycountry

>>Anyone know where we can find Kitties to take out this 'RAT?
<<


Kitty kitty kitty......


32 posted on 09/09/2005 1:56:29 PM PDT by netmilsmom (Prayers for victims of Katrina)
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To: dubyaismypresident

Retracting part of my #22 ... the poster is correct about this being bad legislation but dead wrong about replacing Santorum with a RAT.


33 posted on 09/09/2005 1:56:48 PM PDT by NonValueAdded ("Freedom of speech makes it much easier to spot the idiots." [Jay Lessig, 2/7/2005])
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To: rodmunch99

34 posted on 09/09/2005 1:57:46 PM PDT by js1138 (Great is the power of steady misrepresentation.)
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To: rodmunch99

I'm not surprised a Democrat wants santorum defeated. Aren't you on the wrong board though?


35 posted on 09/09/2005 1:57:53 PM PDT by Soul Seeker (Barbour/Honore in '08)
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To: rodmunch99
"Santorum is the biggest moron I've ever seen"

You should get out more often
36 posted on 09/09/2005 1:57:56 PM PDT by 1035rep
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To: rodmunch99

Hi. Do you care to follow this up with a little logic?


37 posted on 09/09/2005 1:58:01 PM PDT by ARealMothersSonForever (Bless those in need this day)
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To: js1138
Do you have a National Weather Service Forecast for 4:58PM EDT for a Severe Thunderstorm with many lightning strikes on the poster?

That's my weather prediction!

38 posted on 09/09/2005 1:59:29 PM PDT by You Dirty Rats
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To: xcamel

Yep. The forecasters had the eye's landfall just miles from where it came ashore. Outstanding forecasting. The mental midgets in LA and NO had three days to get their act together.


39 posted on 09/09/2005 2:00:07 PM PDT by colorado tanker (The People Have Spoken)
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To: quantim

A moose bit his sister once, though.


40 posted on 09/09/2005 2:00:13 PM PDT by ARealMothersSonForever (Bless those in need this day)
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