Yes, I joined Free Republic today because, when I googled Greensburg Tornado, the third link referenced was this site, believe it or not. I did not go into town today because we’ve been able to get to my brother and sister-in-law’s house and work there all along. Why? Because it sits about 1.5 blocks beyond the city limit. I missed the President but that’s okay. My priorities do not involve him right now. My priorities won’t include Britney Spears or Donald Rumsfeld, either, if they show up.
I’ve read your comments and have a few questions. I’ve seen the rescue operations on TV and I’ve seen HumVees there. Besides, they are just large jeeps, and trucks, even ones that you mistakenly date from the Korean War (and I know they don’t) would be far more useful. Do you agree with the statements made by Gov Sebelius (and repeated by Harry Reid) that the National Guard is somehow handicapped by the fact that some of it’s equipment is in Iraq? According to the commanding general of the KNG, at least 80% of the Guard is still in KS. Sebelius’ comments were disgraceful political propaganda exploiting the death and destruction in Greensburg to score a cheap, dishonest, political point.
Lori, you mom didn’t happen to be the high school art teacher did she? Not sure if you’re the Lori I’m thinking of or not.
I had my 20 year reunion last summer, and have some good pictures as reminders of how Greensburg looked. We are good old country people, get out of our way, let us do what we need to do, and let the people trying to politicize this mess go hang themselves. Old country song “a country boy can survive” is running through my mind now. going to have to go hunt down my tape of it.