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In Wilma's wake, relief falls short, tempers shorter
Yahoo!News ^ | October 26, 2005 | Jamie Malernee

Posted on 10/26/2005 7:19:52 AM PDT by mlc9852

No power, no gas, no water--and for many, no help.

South Floridians began to comprehend the long-term affects of Hurricane Wilma on Tuesday, as it became increasingly clear that residents could spend the next few days, if not weeks, waiting in lines for basic supplies, coveting working showers and toilets, and in many cases, kicking themselves for underestimating the damage a Category 2 storm could bring.

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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Government; US: Florida
KEYWORDS: paginglootie; whiners; wilma
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1 posted on 10/26/2005 7:19:53 AM PDT by mlc9852
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To: mlc9852

It all gets back to local and state governments NOT BEING PREPARED. Maybe someday the people with DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITY from the people that readily demand their tax dollars.


2 posted on 10/26/2005 7:23:27 AM PDT by EagleUSA
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To: mlc9852

What did they expect? ....living in Florida after all?...


3 posted on 10/26/2005 7:23:29 AM PDT by Dallas59 (“You love life, while we love death.” - Al-Qaeda / Democratic Party)
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To: Dallas59
"Everybody wants everything yesterday,"

Katrina trained malcontents.

4 posted on 10/26/2005 7:25:06 AM PDT by ncountylee (Dead terrorists smell like victory)
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To: mlc9852

These people had days to prepare; heck after the last hurricane season especially, every resident of Florida should own a generator and keep emergency water and food supplies on hand at all times. What is it about these people that they don't understand "being prepared" ?

I live in the country and am subject to frequent power outages in times of bad weather. I own a generator and keep emergency supplies on hand. I don't stand in line for relief and whine when I have to take care of myself and my family !


5 posted on 10/26/2005 7:28:47 AM PDT by cinives (On some planets what I do is considered normal.)
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To: EagleUSA

It gets back to individuals not being prepared. Anyone who can catch gray water (rain) can flush a toilet. Anyone with an ounce of sense these days has a supply of bottled water and canned food on hand. Anyone who doesn't absolutely need to fill the gas tank to drive...should not.


6 posted on 10/26/2005 7:29:23 AM PDT by silverleaf (Fasten your seat belts- it's going to be a BUMPY ride.)
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To: mlc9852; Lady Jag; Slings and Arrows; PetroniDE

It's ... KITTY LOOTIE!

7 posted on 10/26/2005 7:29:45 AM PDT by martin_fierro (< |:)~)
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To: mlc9852

And how many MILLION people need help? The MSM is just rabble rousing to try to make Bush (both of them) look bad. They are just feeding the malcontents. We're too much an instant gratification society.


8 posted on 10/26/2005 7:30:56 AM PDT by metmom (Welfare was never meant to be a career choice.)
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To: EagleUSA

It all gets back to local and state governments NOT BEING PREPARED

Actually it all gets back to people not being prepared. They are complaining they don't have the supplies they were told a week ago to go get.


9 posted on 10/26/2005 7:31:01 AM PDT by edcoil (Reality doesn't say much - doesn't need too)
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To: mlc9852

Were these the dummies living in mobile homes at the water's edge? Mobile homes should be outlawed in hurricane-susceptible places.


10 posted on 10/26/2005 7:31:19 AM PDT by kittymyrib
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To: mlc9852

"Wahh Wahh! The government isn't helping us! Wah Wahh"


11 posted on 10/26/2005 7:31:41 AM PDT by BostonianRightist (I looted New Orleans and all I got was 40 of these lousy taglines.)
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To: martin_fierro

Wow. I'd like to know how they did that.


12 posted on 10/26/2005 7:31:48 AM PDT by mewzilla (Property must be secured or liberty cannot exist. John Adams)
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To: cinives

That's what I thought. As a former Floridian, we knew we may be without water and power for at least several days after a hurricane and prepared accordingly. Our society has now become so dependent on government that people cannot survive a few days on their own after a hurricane hits. If people followed the advice by officials, they should be okay. I am really tired of listening to them whine.


13 posted on 10/26/2005 7:32:14 AM PDT by mlc9852
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To: mlc9852

Everyone supposed to have three days supplies. Bush does a great job, but he doesn't have a magic wand...


14 posted on 10/26/2005 7:33:29 AM PDT by GOPJ (Protest a democrat -- light your hair on fire -- and the MSM still won't take your picture.)
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To: mlc9852

I can understand being in these lines if someone's home is completely destroyed, but I'm guessing that at least some of those waiting in line had the opportunity to lay in food and water prior to the hurricane season. Before winter, we have gallons of old soda bottles filled with water for the toilet, bottles of water for drinking, cans of food, our gas bottles for the grill filled, and so on. It's difficult to imagine people who simply wait for the state to care for them after a storm.


15 posted on 10/26/2005 7:34:14 AM PDT by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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To: mewzilla

Hey, the cats are no dummies.

"Hmmm ... I can either swim through miles of brackish water ... or I can let this guy carry me in a dry plastic box. Hmmm ..."


16 posted on 10/26/2005 7:34:46 AM PDT by martin_fierro (< |:)~)
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To: martin_fierro

Looks like he's been herding cats.

I've heard a lot about that, but never seen photographic proof it happens.


17 posted on 10/26/2005 7:35:46 AM PDT by Constitution Day (When life gives you lemons... Just shut up and eat your damn lemons.)
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To: cinives

Well, said. We are in the same situation and we are also prepared. We could easily go a week without going to the store. (That reminds me that I need to fill up my gas cans. Thanks.) I just can't believe that anyone who lives in FL doesn't already have a generator and plywood ready and doesn't stock up before hurricane season hits. Bottled water can be drunk later if you find out you didn't need it and it's not such a huge outlay. Same with food.


18 posted on 10/26/2005 7:35:50 AM PDT by metmom (Welfare was never meant to be a career choice.)
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To: cinives
You're the way most Americans used to be and some still are.

If necessary, I could have, would have walked out of New Orleans pre Katrina. I know some could NOT have, but many could have. Mostly the big fat, "poor" "victims".

I don't understand all the helpless, whining "victims" who didn't think or can't/won't take care of themselves.

Who are the people who expect Uncle Sam to take care of them and provide everything for them?
19 posted on 10/26/2005 7:35:52 AM PDT by garyhope
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I am sorry...I don't have a lot of sympathy for people who whine about waiting in line for hours for ice....get in line behind the Katrina victims or better yet...Ivan victims! Some people are still waiting for help from the hurricanes that hit last year and these people are whining because they waited in line for ice!!!


20 posted on 10/26/2005 7:37:39 AM PDT by 4everontheRight (Criminals feed on the indulgence of society's understanding)
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