[FlJoePa]

A liberal friend of mine is already claiming over $20 Billion in damages. Mainly in the Catskills he tells me. The Catskills? $20 Billion? With a B?? Are you friggin’ serious?

When did we become such a bunch of wusses that we can’t dig ourselves out from a stupid tropical storm without taking both hands off the shovel and directing them - palm up, in the direction of the gubbmint?

[mojitojoe]

New York economy takes MULTI-BILLION hit from Irene on vital weekend... as experts warn U.S. clean-up cost will outstrip Katrina
• Last weekend of August is usually key for New York’s $1.4tn annual output
• But direct hit would have flooded subway and acres of expensive real estate
• Damage cost of Hurricane Irene across East Coast estimated at up to $45bn
• Non-functioning economy in New York for four days will have huge impact
• Insurance premiums will rise and businesses across the city have suffered

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2031068/Hurricane-Irene-Direct-hit-New-York-City-cause-35billion-damage-double-dip-recession.html#ixzz1WMv7VDxA

[OldGoatCPO]

Eye came ashore about 60 miles from where I live. Quite a bit of damage but nothing compared to the folks in Joplin. We are already cleaning up to the point you barely notice a hurricane went through. We have some large trees down and homes damaged but no reason for Obama to come down. Pamlico was hit hard and along Outer Banks. Even with minor damage expect Obozo to visit NC is critical State for his reelection.