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

06-28-05 ~ Hall of Fame #12

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Opinions by our own 'King of Ping' Every Thursday at the Finest The guy's good, folks!

[Diver Dave]

Read about Wahoo late last night. So sorry for the emotional roller coaster you've experienced.

[ohioWfan]

On my Ping List post #2 was posted by "Unknown"...........very strange.

Any explanation, anyone?

[Billie]

Another winner! Running out of new compliments to offer - you two are quite the team! The essays are always fantastic, and how you can come up with the perfect illustrations every time is also amazing - considering the short time you have to put this together, dutchess.

Thank you both for all that you add to the Finest, week in and week out.

[Pippin]

Dutchess posted it

She had it pulled because it wasn't formatted like she wanted it.

[Mama_Bear]

Good morning, all. It's another Fine day.

Dutchess and JH2, bravo! Excellent commentary and presentation! Always look forward to having my coffee with you two on Thursdays. :-)

[Diver Dave]

One more item...

Some numbers and dates over time become forged into the old brain... like SS number, military service number, birthdays and anniversaries, etc. Phone numbers don't count with the innovation of speed dialing.

Anyway, today's date marks one of those anniversaries. Thirty-eight years ago today, I saluted the Officer of the Deck and the Colors for the last time. With seabag over my shoulder, I walked across the brow to my ship as I ended my 4 year enlistment in the US Navy.

I'll be spending some time today looking through old photo albums from those good ol' days and share one of em with y'all...

[Billie]

So glad to see the album back up!

Dolly is so good at making these great collages and it's plain to see how much she enjoys it!

The Album has actually been *up* for quite a while. :) We have a link to it every week on the TGIF threads! :)

[Billie]

Happy Anniversary, Sailor. SALUTE!!!!

[lonestar]

Pt. Arthur , TX, is very Democrat and has a majority black population. They even have Mardi Gras celebrations. I believe the school district is still observed by the feds. They are under scrutiny of Texas Education Agency because the school board members (majority black) can't agree on anything!

Southeast Texas is primary working class and has an above average unemployment rate.

The biggest difference between Pt. Arthur/Beaumont and New Orleans (besides smarter elected officials, food and music) is lack of a good public transit system. That's why most poor people own cars.

[DollyCali]

Mary Poppins was traveling home, but due to worsening weather, she decided to stop at a hotel for the night. She approached the receptionist and asked for a room for the night.

"Certainly madam," he replied courteously.

"Is the restaurant open still?" inquired Mary.

"Sorry, no," came the reply, "but room service is available all night. Would you care to select something from this menu?"

Mary smiled and took the menu and perused it. "Hmm, I would like cauliflower cheese please," said Mary.

"Certainly, madam," he replied.

"And can I have breakfast in bed?" asked Mary politely.

The receptionist nodded and smiled.

"In that case, I would love a couple of poached eggs, please," Mary mused.

After confirming the order, Mary signed in and went up to her room for the night.

The night passed uneventful! y and the next morning Mary came down early to check out. The same guy was still on the desk.

"Morning madam...sleep well?"

"Yes, thank you," Mary replied.

"Food to your liking?"

"Well, I have to say the cauliflower cheese was exceptional, I don't think I have had better. Shame about the eggs, though....they really weren't that nice at all," replied Mary truthfully.

"Oh...well, perhaps you could contribute these thoughts to our Guest Comments Book. We are always looking to improve our service and would value your opinion," said the receptionist.

"OK, I will...thanks!" replied Mary....who checked out, then scribbled a comment into the book. Waving, she left to continue her journey.

Curious, the receptionist picked up the book to see the comment Mary had written.

"Supercauliflowercheesebuteggswerequiteatrocious!"

[ohioWfan]

Ah...........thanks for letting me know.

[Billie]

Morning, lonestar. Are you back in your home again? Did any of the uprooted trees crash into your house? If you have posted an update of the condition in your town and your home in particular, I must have missed it. :( Hope that everything is okay where you are.

[visualops]

lol You all messed me up this morning what with the original thread getting pulled. I saw in My Comments only 3 posts and wondered what the heck!
Hope everyone is having a great day

[Billie]

That is so cute! LOL!

[ohioWfan]

Major GROAN..........................

(Spoonerisms are my favorite kinds of jokes, Dolly. I have a number in my joke repertoire. :)

[snugs]

My photo is already in the album Dolly

[DollyCali]

yes, I know Eleanor.... ! Did you find your pix on this Table?

I will post the folks I don't have pix for for the Finest Pix. Between 3 external hard drives & 3 computers, my photos are all over the place. I left out Dutchess, Pippin, The Mayor on the big one. I looked for the longest time. I have several of The Mayor & Dutchess. (somewhere) the one I have of Pippin is when she FReeped in DC.

the Finest one will be larger pix as there will be less. Will have the regulars as well as "occasional" drop ins. A good part of them are ones that I took at one time or another.

If you are reading this & want to make sure I have your pix, let me know.

[FreeTheHostages]

[auboy]

:-)

I prefer my cauliflower stir fried, but like my eggs anyway but raw.

[dixie sass]

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