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DIMS talking points prediction after Rita strikes (Vanity)
Me | 9-21-05 | Me

Posted on 09/21/2005 1:09:34 PM PDT by Chicos_Bail_Bonds

When Rita strikes I expect that the local and state response will be MUCH better than Katrina. I also expect the same for the Feds.

My guess is also that if things go rather well, the attacks will be loud as ever that Bush "saved his own state" and that Texas isn't poor like Louisiana, etc.

In fact, I would wager the memos have already been typed up and they have simply left the dates off them and the actual cities that are struck until this weekend when they release them to the press.

It's sad, but why do we all know it's coming!


TOPICS: Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: bush; fema; hurricane; katrina; rita; texas
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To: Political Junkie Too
The Feds were prepared to back up Louisiana and New Orleans during Katrina. They didn't expect Blanco and Nagin to so fumble the emergency, and were not in position to step in to do the state's and city's jobs, as well as their own.

With Rita, Texas is better prepared for the emergency, freeing the Feds to focus on their own job this time. Also notice how Mississippi had things covered, and so the Feds weren't an issue there, either.

And notice how Florida was able to handle 3 hurricanes in a row recently without any incident.

Five hurricanes, four states, only one disaster. Obviously, Nagin and Blanco are the weakest links. Goodbye...

21 posted on 09/21/2005 1:47:38 PM PDT by ez (What went wrong...Blanco kept the Red Cross out while Nagin kept the refugees in.)
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To: wbill

You don't need to worry about voting for a DUmocRAT over Bush. I'm pretty sure he isn't going to run again.


22 posted on 09/21/2005 1:49:04 PM PDT by mbard24 (Few things are harder to put up with than a good example.)
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To: Chicos_Bail_Bonds
Line in AP story written 20 minutes ago. (4:30 PM EST)

Democratic critics said the preparations for Rita seemed to exceed those for Katrina, and called anew for an independent panel to investigate why.

"It's nice to have the Bush administration recognize the importance of a federal response to Rita, but why weren't they proactively mobilizing and organizing like this for Katrina?" said Rebecca Kirszner, a spokeswoman for Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid of Nevada.

23 posted on 09/21/2005 1:49:18 PM PDT by GWB00
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To: Chicos_Bail_Bonds
Line in AP story written 20 minutes ago. (4:30 PM EST)

Democratic critics said the preparations for Rita seemed to exceed those for Katrina, and called anew for an independent panel to investigate why.

"It's nice to have the Bush administration recognize the importance of a federal response to Rita, but why weren't they proactively mobilizing and organizing like this for Katrina?" said Rebecca Kirszner, a spokeswoman for Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid of Nevada.

24 posted on 09/21/2005 1:49:22 PM PDT by GWB00
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To: mbard24
Yep, but I'm sure that whoever the Republicans nominate will be 'an idiot' too. The media/liberal establishment slapped that label on GW's father, and on Reagan, as well.

Didn't stick. You'd think they'd learn after awhile.

25 posted on 09/21/2005 1:53:36 PM PDT by wbill
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To: Chicos_Bail_Bonds

You're right...and don't forget, TX is Bush's home state AND home to the Evil Big Oil, so that's why TX had A Plan while LA/NOLA was left without A Clue.


26 posted on 09/21/2005 2:00:24 PM PDT by WestTexasWend
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To: GWB00
but why weren't they proactively mobilizing and organizing like this for Katrina?"

because Gov Perry declaired an emergency for the coastal counties THREE days before the storm is due to hit.

27 posted on 09/21/2005 2:20:36 PM PDT by ol' hoghead
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To: Deetes

How many people here feel that RFK Jr. is as big an a$$hole as Ron Reagan Jr??? ( I know, but the Jr. thing seems to flow.)


28 posted on 09/21/2005 2:55:38 PM PDT by rock58seg ("Guest Workers," W's version of, "Read my lips." Secure our borders!)
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To: rock58seg

Sissy Rats ! Both of them.


29 posted on 09/21/2005 3:03:25 PM PDT by Deetes (God Bless the Troops and their Families)
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To: Chicos_Bail_Bonds

1. Global Warming.

2. Karma for our bad acts.

3. Women, children, and minorities hardest hit.

4. Aid not reaching women, children, and minorities

5. Bush gives favoritism to Texas

6. Democratic areas not getting aid

7. Repeated stories about family from NO that made new home in Houston only to have it destroyed again.


30 posted on 09/21/2005 3:14:23 PM PDT by MeanWestTexan (A good friend helps you move. A great friend helps you move a body.)
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To: rock58seg

Ron Reagan Jr HAS a big asshole. There's a difference.


31 posted on 09/21/2005 3:16:54 PM PDT by MeanWestTexan (A good friend helps you move. A great friend helps you move a body.)
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To: MeanWestTexan
"karma for our bad acts"

It's interesting how the same people who would mock a Jerry Falwell or Pat Robertson for blaming 9/11 on abortion and homosexuality will then turn around and blame Katrina on our bad "karma."
32 posted on 09/21/2005 3:17:45 PM PDT by Steve_Seattle
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To: farlander

With all the Mexicans in Texas, how long until somebody says, "George Bush doesn't care about Hispanics."


33 posted on 09/21/2005 3:19:22 PM PDT by dfwgator (Flower Mound, TX)
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To: Chicos_Bail_Bonds
Happening already:

Bush Administration Touts Rita Readiness (Reid Questions Why TX so Ready?)

34 posted on 09/21/2005 4:26:23 PM PDT by xrhopsiomega
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To: xrhopsiomega

This is going to get really ugly when the storm passes. No matter how well the response goes, the president will get hammered. How do I know this? Texas' 18th Congressional District is located in the city of Houston, Texas. It's congressperson is Shiela Jackson Lee. Nuf said...


35 posted on 09/21/2005 4:35:14 PM PDT by EJayB (I don't know why Bill cheated, I think Hillary blows as much as Monica...)
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