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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." Santorums 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
"Santorum is the biggest moron I've ever seen"
He's got some heavy competition, but he's right up near the top. I recall some years ago when he was a young congressman and seemingly a real conservative. Then he joined the Senate Club and lost his head like the rest. He forgot his roots. Now he's flailing around like a headless Dodo. I can barely stomach him anymore. I watched the predicted tracks on this storm and they were absolutely spot on accurate. Everyone with any sense knew this thing was coming in right at NO or so close it should be considered a direct hit considering the diameter of the storm. Screw Santorum.
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posted on
09/09/2005 2:01:17 PM PDT
by
Cautor
To: GianniV
"Finally - somebody pointing fingers at weathermen. These a--holes are wrong all of the time. Throw them in jail!"
But Roves pulling their strings, so IT'S REALLY ALL BUSH'S FAULT
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posted on
09/09/2005 2:01:29 PM PDT
by
conservativewasp
(Liberals lie for sport and hate their country. Islam is a terrorist organization.)
To: netmilsmom
Kitty kitty kitty...... Not zot material. Santorum needs a proper whooping on this stupid statement.
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posted on
09/09/2005 2:02:09 PM PDT
by
don-o
(Don't be a Freeploader. Do the right thing and become a Monthly Donor!)
To: wideawake
He is a troll but i live in south florida and that was one of the dumbest ideas and statements i heard so far regardless i still want him to retain his seat but back away from his stupid weather reporting legislation
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posted on
09/09/2005 2:02:12 PM PDT
by
italianquaker
(CONFIRM THE JUDGES BUSH=MANDATE)
To: colorado tanker
Yes, I just signed up. I have no idea what a troll is. No, I did not vote for Kerry. I voted for Bush and still strongly support him. I am for the war on terror and glad we are in Iraq. If you blindly follow republicans or democracts, you are stupid. So stick troll up your a## jerkoffs......
To: js1138
Someone needs to fax this idiot Santorum this chart.
To: You Dirty Rats; rodmunch99
Do you have a National Weather Service Forecast for 4:58PM EDT for a Severe Thunderstorm with many lightning strikes on the poster?I think it might move in a little quicker than that ....
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posted on
09/09/2005 2:03:26 PM PDT
by
GaltMeister
(“All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.”)
To: EagleUSA
Actually, aren't weathermen (oops....weatherpeople) supposed to have an evacuation plan for each city in the US and aren't they supposed to go pluck people off roofs and stuff?
susie
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posted on
09/09/2005 2:03:40 PM PDT
by
brytlea
(All you need as ID to vote in FL is your Costco card...)
To: rodmunch99
So stick troll up your a## jerkoffs......Troll for sure!! That kind of language is considered very DUbious around here.
To: rodmunch99
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posted on
09/09/2005 2:05:50 PM PDT
by
LowOiL
("I am neither . I am a Christocrat" -Benjamin Rush)
To: brytlea
Actually, aren't weathermen (oops....weatherpeople) supposed to have an evacuation plan for each city in the US and aren't they supposed to go pluck people off roofs and stuff?Nahhh, it's the President's job to micro-manage all that stuff, haven't you heard?
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posted on
09/09/2005 2:06:04 PM PDT
by
GaltMeister
(“All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.”)
To: rodmunch99
On the Katrina threads, it was OBVIOUS that New Orleans was going to be hit by the storm. The NHC nailed it and Santorum is a total idiot on this issue.
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posted on
09/09/2005 2:06:17 PM PDT
by
Dog Gone
To: ARealMothersSonForever
I hate to be stupid, but, what is the moose biting a sister joke? I keep hearing it and I don't get it! :(
susie
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posted on
09/09/2005 2:06:24 PM PDT
by
brytlea
(All you need as ID to vote in FL is your Costco card...)
To: rodmunch99
What do you know! This one is feisty. rodmunch, it is considered a courtesy to browse around and lurk a little prior to posting a vanity. You will get some flak being new. If you are for real, you will hang around. If not, well, sucks to be you.
To: rodmunch99
Easy big fellow. A sincere welcome. That was an excellent post. We have a few here who are looking for something to get mad about. Your sign on date is availabe - hover your mouse on your screenie...and most freepers like to bust on newbies.
Keep in clean, and talk to us.
As for those calling the kitties, read the damn post.
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posted on
09/09/2005 2:06:41 PM PDT
by
don-o
(Don't be a Freeploader. Do the right thing and become a Monthly Donor!)
To: don-o
Yes but the poster who signed up today and wanted a Dem in his place does deserve one.
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posted on
09/09/2005 2:07:03 PM PDT
by
netmilsmom
(Prayers for victims of Katrina)
To: GianniV
I always thought that, in my next life, I would want to be a TV weatherman. These guys don't need to be right, and, they get paid a pretty decent salary.
Barring that, I would learn the piano...
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posted on
09/09/2005 2:08:00 PM PDT
by
Paisan
To: GaltMeister
Oops...silly me! It's gotten a little confusing, trying to keep track!
susie
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posted on
09/09/2005 2:08:22 PM PDT
by
brytlea
(All you need as ID to vote in FL is your Costco card...)
To: italianquaker
Exactly.
I'm supposed to support giving away a Senate seat to the Democrats because Santorum proposed one stupid piece of minor legislation?
Forget this rodmuncher.
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posted on
09/09/2005 2:08:50 PM PDT
by
wideawake
(God bless our brave troops and their Commander in Chief)
To: rodmunch99
Is he pimping for Accu weather based in PA?????
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posted on
09/09/2005 2:09:56 PM PDT
by
cynicom
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