A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....09-29-05....In Two Storms, Same Media Morons Seen

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In Two Storms, Same Media Morons Seen
by JohnHuang2

Associated Press writer Stephen Ohlemacher, in a piece entitled, "Rita's Victims Wealthier Than Katrina's," notes that "Hurricane Rita smashed into a region that is wealthier, more mobile and much less densely populated than the one devastated by Hurricane Katrina." How does a hurricane with the hots for soaking the rich know where to find the rich? The Eye -- center of the storm. Gives them eagle-sharp vision. That's how hurricanes with racist impulses like Katrina could find New Orleans. No wonder white Mississippi made out so well with Katrina!

Applying his piercing logic, Ohlemacher adds that Rita's victims "are less likely to live in poverty, more likely to own a car," less "likely to be a member of a minority group," more likely to be Republican, less likely to have voted for Kerry, more likely to own stock, less likely to love Michael Moore flicks (OK, I added the last four).

With news that the death toll from Rita was very low and damage to oil refineries much less-than-expected, libbies have had little to cheer about. I guess that's what all these 'RITA DEVASTATES RICH BASTION OF PORT ARTHUR!' headlines are for. They make liberals feel better.

Especially since we now learn that those sensational media rumors in the aftermath of Katrina -- "200 EVACUEES MURDERED BY MICHAEL BROWN AND FEMA AT SUPERDOME!" . . . "WOMEN AND CHILDREN RAPED BY ROVING GANGS OF HALLIBURTON EXECUTIVES AT CONVENTION CENTER!" -- have now been discredited. Yes, even the rumor that Lake Pontchartrain sharks trained by the Carlyle Group and alligators from Jebby's backyard were prowling through black neighborhoods. And gay neighborhoods.

As part of his valorous effort to 'restore' law and order in New Orleans right after Katrina, Ray Nagin went on the "Oprah" show. The clown told the TV audience of evacuees "in that frickin' Superdome for five days watching dead bodies, watching hooligans killing people, raping people."

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One rumor claimed that a dead infant had been dumped in a trash can. It was the only bit of positive news for pro-abort libbies. When you're a loser, you take good news where you can find it.

Now the press says it's stunned that wild and unfounded rumors they "reported" from people on the street turn out to be wildly unfounded. It took the media only almost a month to figure it out.

The Los Angeles Times admits that the Los Angeles Times innocently adopted much the same hyperbolic tone as the rest of the MSM, reporting "that National Guard troops 'took positions on rooftops, scanning for snipers and armed mobs as seething crowds of refugees milled below, desperate to flee. Gunfire crackled in the distance." If only Bush supported gun control.

But! Proving there's still something in the water at the Associated Press, AP writer Tom Raum writes that, "whatever the reasons, the residents of heavily Republican Texas seemed to get better treatment from government during Hurricane Rita" than the poor black victims of Katrina in Lousiana. How preposterous. He knows both hurricanes were racist.

Louisiana voted for Bush over Kerry, 57%-42%, but that was probably Diebold. Mayor Nagin and Oprah tried to evacuate New Orleans, but George Bush turned his Bull Connor fire hose on blacks trying to leave. That's how New Orleans got flooded. Crappy levees and crooked Big Easy politicians thieving infrastructure money had nothing to do with it, man. Racial healer Charlie Rangel told a town hall meeting last week that "George Bush is our Bull Connor!" After 5 years of "racist" Bush in office, poverty is lower than after 5 years of black leader Bill Clinton in office, so Rangle had to fabricate his cock and Bull Connor story.

New Orleans failed to use its school buses, but libbies say that was probably George Bush, too. After all, the mayor said there weren't any drivers. They were likely kidnapped by Rove and sold into Halliburton's global slave trade. Probably busy hastily digging mass graves in Iraq to bury the 10,000 corpses from the Superdome. Anyway, George Bush probably hid the bus keys. Hid 'em in the same drawer he keeps that hurricane-ending Kyoto treaty.

Raum notes that "New Orleans before Katrina was heavily populated by poor blacks who voted Democratic" and that "the issue of race is likely to linger in the aftermath of the two big storms." So far this hurricane season, we've had 17 named storms (10 is the average), 9 hurricanes (6 is the season average) and 5 major hurricanes (3 is the average) -- racism is alive and well! When a purely meteorological phenomena like a hurricane forms in the Atlantic, you know racial tensions are high.

As for images of all those white volunteers serving black evacuees in shelters, churches and synagogues -- Photoshop. It was the Congressional Black Caucus serving all those meals.

It never occurs to these idiot "reporters" that the more effective government response to Rita may have something to do with (a) Texas having a functional government, (b) a governor who doesn't need 24 hours to think about the hurricane, (c) an effective police force and (d) local officials who are on the ball. It means better preparation for dealing with natural disasters like floods, forest fires, hurricanes, tornadoes or another Kerry presidential run.

While the moron press and Louisiana's government think downed power lines, uprooted trees, wrecked homes and flooded streets are caused by racism, Texas officials believe a more likely explanation is that a hurricane came through.

When it's not busy race-baiting, the press is busy trying to split Republicans. In Jackson Square, Bush proposed a "Gulf Opportunity Zone -- presumably, a tax-free status to encourage investment . . . Worker Recovery Accounts of up to $5,000 for job training, education and childcare. He proposed a Urban Homesteading Act on federal lands," (Michael Barone, 9/19/05). Really Marxist stuff. Post-disaster reconstruction won't be cheap, but if you think that's expensive, imagine what it would cost to fix that other disaster area, Helen Thomas's face. Puts it all in perspective.

Going forward, expect the MSM to eagerly not apply any lessons from their botched Katrina coverage. Which is why I want an independent commission to investigate the MSM. America needs another commission. It's a recipe for finding out the truth. We need a full-scale probe of the MSM's response to Katrina. Liberals love commissions. I'm sure they'll love this one. We need a thorough review to find out the obvious. To make it as independent and nonpartisan as possible, just like the 9/11 Commission, I want Michael Brown to chair this Commission. It's only fair. What do you say, libbies?

Anyway, that's...

My two cents

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[LadyX]

It always is amazing how you hostesses manage to find
the wonderful graphics to effectively illustrate JH's essays!

[LadyX]

Good night, Dolly, I'm so very sorry about what you described last night.
God give you peace and rest for trying so very hard in an impossible situation ...

[deadhead]

Excellent, all!

Loved your essay, JH2. You are brilliant, such a talented man, thankfully you are on the right side :-) Yes, media morons. Tired of everyone blaming President Bush for everything. Wonderful presentation, dutchess, great graphics. The image of those buses in the parking lot is haunting. Maggie Malone, your 'dear john' letter was the best.

Prayers for all affected by the hurricanes.

Lonestar, Meg33 and Billie, keeping you and yours in my prayers

[deadhead]

Hi Billie, post 103 is for you too. Read what you wrote about your family in Beaumont. My thoughts and prayers are with them.

[The Mayor]

Please Pray for this man.. From a private freep mail.

[LadyX]

Just wonderful, Rus!
I'm sure at least 99.9% of those who frequent
the Finest pray for him regularly..:))

[deadhead]

Thanks for your post. I keep President Bush in my prayers daily. I know in my heart and soul that he is a good man. President Bush loves America, supports our military and cares about all of us.

Blessings to President Bush and his loved ones.

God Bless America

[LadyX]

So happy to see you here, Colleen!
You and Miss Lucy are ready for fall, I'd bet, and running through fallen leaves - and warm apple cider and doughnuts before a fire in the fireplace..:))

It's cooler here now, and lots of leaves and pecans are on the ground.

[deadhead]

Happy to see you too :-) I love the cool weather. Lots of acorns here in the yard. Love when the leaves change colors and start to fall. Here is a pic of my pup, Lucy....took it earlier today, she cracks me up. Many say that she is spoiled. Oh well...

[LadyX]

It's wonderful to see her happy and content,
remembering how ill she was for a time.

Hugs for Miss Lucy - and Miss Colleen!

Time for bed for me...long day today.

[OneLoyalAmerican]

Thanks DollyCali:
You are always good company my FReeper FRiend.
OLA

[deadhead]

Yes, getting late. Keeping you and yours in my prayers.

Take Care

[The Mayor]

Thank you and I know ladies, but I just had to share.

Sorry to have been absent all day but I was gone early and got home late. We had a press conference tonight.
And we have been planning our strategery for the election. It is not far away.
Gotta go to bed, there is a wonderful Daily Bread for the morning.

To be absent from the body, is to be in the prescence of the Lord is the subject.
G'Night..

[MEG33]

One of my favorite neighbors escaped to their farm..she has family and some of their friends from the hard hit area staying in her home..She came by to see if I needed a ride anywhere ..The Orkin man asked if he could bring me anything when he comes Saturday as he knew I was without a car..I am fine..well supplied but I appreciated it.

I am catching up on repairs and odd jobs..A whole bottle of green soapy concentrate cleaning liquid spilled on a utility shelf in the laundry room and ran down the wall..Gooey and messy cleanup!I have two more days of repair persons coming..I just thought of the gutters needing cleaning!

My once starving stray kitty is keeping me company.

There are evacuees moved here for Rita that were Katrina victims, too..
Lonestar is the only one I "know" that is out of her home and has damage...I think of her a lot..Home is so important..I am lucky to feel at home here and at my daughter's house.

It's been really hard on a lot of families and I appreciate the volunteers who work hard to give shelter to those who have no where to go..

I am disturbed by the shopping list presented to Congress..Public buildings and schools, infrastructure are one thing. I think it is law that we the people do that..but they go too far..Some of the people are pictured spending Fema money at the jewelry store and for alcohol..That angers me..
LA seemed to treat their bad boy politicians like it was just nothing and kind of fun lore..I am not laughing...

[Mama_Bear]

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Please join us, and have a nice weekend!

[JohnHuang2]

AWESOME, dutchess! Simply AWESOME!! Bravo, my friend! Just now logged on, so I haven't yet read the replies, but here's a big THANK YOU in advance to y'all for dropping by.

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[auboy]

Suppertime at your house sounds like a sitcom. We could call it Dutchess and the Veggie Revolt. :-)

Your love of veggies sounds similar to mine for most of my life. Only in the last ten years have green beans, asparagus, broccoli and cauliflower gained much space on my plate. My mother always said I was a late bloomer, and that applies double to my taste buds.

BTW, potatoes are a vegetable, right? ;-)

[PreviouslyA-Lurker]

I look like Cindy Crawford. ; )

[Kitty Mittens]

Hi, sweet (((((((Dutchess)))))))! Thank you for your Concern for my Health. I Went to the Doctors 3 Times this Week, and still have Several Visits to Go, as I Try to Regain my Health. But I Praise the Loving Lord of Heaven, that He has Granted me Respites in Which I Feel Better, Glory to His Name!

Thank You, Dear Lord, for Your Presence, Your Grace, and Your Love!

I Hope you have been Well, my FRiend, and our Lord Bless Everyone at the Finest!

[lonestar]

My mother has been saying, "I want to go home" for 7 or 8 years even when she IS home. So, actually, she makes more sense now!

She is in a hospital bed so running away is not a problem. She enjoyed the trip over--sat up looking out the window the entire way. She has it made--fed and watered on regular basis. Some days I would almost trade places with her. She has not a care in the world.

I do plan to go to the A&M/Baylor game tomorrow for a little entertainment.