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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[Billie]

Thanks for your reply, lonestar. I have been thinking about you. Yes, if rotting food and a few downed trees are the worst, you surely are counting your blessings.

I have family in Beaumont, and saw some pictures of their house after the storm - they evacuated before it hit, of course, but their house didn't escape damage. Don't know how much - two trees through the roof - they're not sure how much damage is done inside - no power or water there yet either, so they haven't been able to start cleanup.

[lonestar]

Are your relatives back in B?

[Kitty Mittens]

Great Job, Dutchess and JohnHuang!

(((((((HUGS))))))) TO ALL THE FINEST!

[PreviouslyA-Lurker]

Hi snugs!

[dutchess]

Good afternoon Temple. John's always on target but I found him to be especially "passionate" with this one! As always, thanks for stopping by (and cybercheese on its way for INK!)

[dutchess]

Hi Dolly...LOVE the new look of Freeper Photo album! One of these days will get my picture in it :o)

[dutchess]

Thanks for all you do for our FRee Republic, Dutchess.

Awe...how sweet. And thank YOU too! Just noticed you started here in 1998 too. My how time flies!

[dutchess]

Hi GBUSA....LOVE your bettyboop gif!!! Way too cool!

[dutchess]

Oh Dolly...I just read about Wahoo. I am so very sorry...I can only imagine how difficult this was for you. ((((dolly)))))

[dutchess]

WOW! I think this essay and the graphic layout is gonna leave a mark on those goofy libs and the MSM. And now, according to a report I saw yesterday, Bush is organizing another hurricane to hit before the season ends.

Thanks Dave and VERY well put about the looney left. Just when you think they can't get any wackier!!!!!

[dutchess]

Hi dixie. Isn't it cool to see the album again. Hope all is well with you!

[dutchess]

My fault Ohio. My greeting was all wacky and I asked that it be removed! Hope I can attend the next gettogether. Miss you!

[GodBlessUSA]

Hi Dutchess
Thanks! :)

[Taxman]

When you are having fun, time flies!

First March for Justice, Oct 31, 1998, was my FR tipping point. My life has not been the same since!

Many thanks to JimRob and the others who made it possible.

[dutchess]

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!

AH Visualops..."caught" redhanded. Had the "perfectly" formatted thread, got up at 5:00 a.m. to post. Viewed it and it was fine so posted. One picture was the dreaded red x and asked that it be deleted. Happened again although AGAIN in view (thread view not "my comments" and it was fine). Again asked it be deleted. Went back to bed frustrated. Found a missing quote this morning before I attempted to post again. Still not sure why it showed up fine when I viewed it.

ANYWAY, after all that I had my greeting all nice and framed...just reviewed this on "reply" and to my absolute dismay that was wacky too! ANOTHER delete request!

Dolly...think we're BOTH jinxed :o)

AdminModerators....THANKYOU THANKYOU THANKYOU. You ALL are the best!!!!!

[dutchess]

Hey lonestar. So glad to hear you and your mom are safe and sound. Is mom doing okay with the change of environment???? I really questioned whether dad was Alzheimer's rather than just dementia until we dealt with the change in environment thing. (I took him to his Florida place for two weeks in Feb. He did great there but BOY it was hell to pay when we got home. Over a week period he totally lost it! Fortunately we were able to stabalize it with additional meds but are VERY careful to keep things consistent. (not that you have a choice!) Anyway, thinking of you friend.

[Temple Owl]

Ink always enjoys your cybercheese and I always enjoy your posts. Have a very good evening.

[dutchess]

Hey free. Always enjoy you posting the daily calendar. Thanks!!!

[dutchess]

Okay...I'm am not a cauliflower lover but your recipe sounds good snugs. Since dad moved in with us I have to regularly cook veggies (when it was just Mr. D. and me...must admit the only veggie I regularly made was asparagus with "burnt" butter (my favorite) or salad. Mr. D. is thrilled now cause he LOVES all the things I HATE like broccoli, green beans, cauliflower. I usually serve them up HUGE portions and give myself a little iddy biddy piece (or like 3 green beans). It's gotton to be a daily joke! :o) They always "check out" and comment on how much I serve myself AND eat! I think dad enjoys that as much as watching "Wheel of Fortune" :o)

[dutchess]

Hi Kitty. Great to see you. Are you still feeling well??? Have been thinking of you.