If Louisiana falls into the GOP column and
nobody reports it, will it have happened?
Posted on 09/15/2005 4:52:29 PM PDT by Howlin
Edited on 09/15/2005 5:05:17 PM PDT by Admin Moderator. [history]
9 P.M. EDT.
LOL
In the meantime...don't pour money into a city below sea-level....
I had no idea you were a nanny-stater sink. How liberal of you.
I really think this speech was a major success, even though my electricity cut out in mid-post just as I was trying to post again about some of his comments. The electricity came back on towards the end but I couldn't get the pc back online right away. Oh well. :)
He came across strong and confident, just like his post 9/11 speech.
It is amazing that, as someone pointed out, two of the worst ... tragedies, disasters, however you want to call them ... occurred 9 months or so after his first and second inauguration.
And I believe he's stepped up to the challenge each time.
I also think this speech is perhaps even more challenging and historic than after 9/11. Four years ago, the country was united after an outside force caused destruction in a limited area.
This time, the forces within seem bent on breaking apart the national unity, and the destruction is far greater.
Losing a major American city? Just days ago, it seemed inevitable.
Not anymore. Completely amazing ... and what a gift we have in our President. (even though I don't live in the U.S. anymore, I still voted for him twice and am so grateful he is in charge "back home.")
What I really like about what the President has done is to give the poor a REAL chance. The Democrats have failed at helping the poor. We'll see if the Republicans can do better.
I trust this President to do it right!
You got a point.
I just didn't like the reference of 'free' money, which seemed wrong considering the situation. These people didn't win a lottery. If they did, it was the worst one possible.
But I do hope people use the money properly to rebuild their lives beyond what they had before.
Ouch! You called me a newbie... oh, I don't know if I can bear it... LOL!
Maybe you're right. The speech could have been made by the Easter Bunny hiding billion dollar bills in Eggs for the next New Orleans Easter Egg Hunt.
I can relate. The whole point is New Orleans (along with Houston - but more so) is the most important port city in the country. Barge traffic carries goods up and down the Old Man through the Crescent City. New Orleans, blemishes and all, is a city of rich culture, great food, and music. A fantastic convention town. Yes, it sits below sea level.... but I believe now that we have the opportunity and the know-how to get it right, we will do so. The money is being handled by an Inspector General, not the Louisiana Crime Family (aka New Orleans political machine).
There should be no question about rebuilding. I'd say the same thing about San Francisco or New York City (imagine a Category Five hitting there - and it IS vulnerable).
who?
me?
Blessings to Mr. & Mrs. jwalsh07 :-)
ConservativeFirster got confused because they all had ties on.
OK, I thought that's what was said.
Only if YOU allow YOURSELF to cry to "daddy" first when disaster hits home, then it's a problem.
What a lovely bunch of coconuts........LOL
interesting....
They seem to be mimicking some of the trolls that are on this thread.
I'm never voting for a Texan again after last weekend. LOL
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