Katrina - Page 29

gldstwmn · #**421** 09-01-2005, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by dissention

Because he wants to "assess" the damage.

Isn't that what he did in the plane yesterday?

gldstwmn · #**422** 09-01-2005, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by dissention

What purpose would it serve? Is he going to get his classy suits dirty or, heaven forbid, his hands dirty by helping out down there? I think not. It took him two days to even return from his ****ing vacation. The most I expect from him are some hollow words of support, a half-assed defense of his own actions (or lack of action, if you will), and some of his trademark Godspeak about his "visions," his "dreams," how he was spoken to from above, and all of it sprinkled with an admixture of his patently false, down-home cowboy "I-am-everyman" schtick. I'd prefer that he just sit on his luxuriously cushioned ass, like he always does, instead of diverting attention away from the plight of these poor people by posing for photo-ops that he'll no doubt parade about later on down the road in an effort to get those poll numbers a-'risin.

Thank you for making me laugh. I needed that.

dissention · #**423** 09-01-2005, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by gldstwmn

Isn't that what he did in the plane yesterday?

Over tea and crumpets, I'm sure. Condi probably baked them herself.

gldstwmn · #**424** 09-01-2005, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by strandinthewind

So, you would not have attacked him if he had declined to go and would have told people they were wrong for doing so.

no spin zone dear

I smell BO.

strandinthewind · #**425** 09-01-2005, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by gldstwmn

Thank you for making me laugh. I needed that.

So, if he did not go, you would not flame him either?

I have yet to get a simple "no I would not" from Diss

In the end, he has to go and we all know it. I do not care for him, but his presence will bring hope - as false as that may be to some.

dissention · #**426** 09-01-2005, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by lbelle1214

Dissention.....respectfully you are talking about one person....he holds a position to delegate, to lead. Can you actually watch what is going on and think that he's not involved? Seriously? And he does get in there and get "dirty"....he always did here in Texas...and he still does. I know I can't possibly sway your opinion....all I ask is that you look at the whole picture.

I hope you aren't defending his record as governor in Texas...or I'll just have to...well, laugh. Hard.

lbelle1214 · #**427** 09-01-2005, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by strandinthewind

Well, it does not take four days either. I mean NYC had help in an day

Moreover, that it takes four days to get all the help there is insane by any definition. Mind you - I am the rationale one around here when it comes to stuff like this

He should have mobilized the Guardsmen on Monday and had them begin to congregate in Texas on the Louisiana border.

He should have ordered the food and water then and not on Wed.

He should have sent today or yesterday every available AF transport plane to NOLA - the airport is clear and had been for days. These can carry thousands to safety.

I mean if I can think of this why can't he or FEMA, whose job it is to do so.

NYC was a disaster of a different proportion. The entire city and surrrounding areas were not incapacited entirely. Please done thinK I'm minimizing that at all. But we're talking about four STATES here, with no communication, no electricity, a world unto themselves. My son is STUCK between Fl and MS border trying to get home. We stay in contact every hour. But most times, even the cell doesn't work. Everyone is trying to do the best that they can in this horrible situation.
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strandinthewind · #**428** 09-01-2005, 02:17 PM

Heaven help us and them - I used to work a block from there

and have many friends who work at Charity

Gunmen target medical convoy
New Orleans mayor issues 'desperate SOS'

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana (CNN) -- New Orleans' Charity Hospital halted efforts to evacuate its patients after it came under sniper fire, according to Dr. Tyler Curiel, who witnessed the incidents.

The attack came as New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin issued "a desperate SOS" for the thousands of people stranded in an around the city's convention center with no food or water and fading hope.

Curiel and his National Guard escorts, were returning to the hospital after dropping off patients at nearby Tulane Medical Center, when someone started shooting at their convoy of Humvees.

"We were coming in from a parking deck at Tulane Medical Center, and a guy in a white shirt started firing at us," Curiel said. "The National Guard (troops), wearing flak jackets, tried to get a bead on this guy. "

The incident happened around 11:30 a.m. (12:30 p.m. ET). About an hour later, another gunman opened fire at the back of Charity Hospital.

"We got back to Charity Hospital with with food from Tulane and we said, 'OK the snipers are behind us, let's move on,'" Curiel said. "We started loading patients (for transport) and 20 minutes later, shots rang out."

The National Guard soldiers told staff to get away from the windows, and evacuations were halted.

Charity Hospital has no electricity, no water and the only food available is couple of cans of vegetables and graham crackers.

Evacuations by boat were halted after armed looters threatened medics, and overturned one of their boats.

The sniper attacks were the latest incidents of violence that have disrupted efforts to help people in the flooded city.

www.cnn.com

gldstwmn · #**429** 09-01-2005, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by strandinthewind

Well, it does not take four days either. I mean NYC had help in an day

Yes. But it is the center of our financial interests. Let's get the priorities straight. /sarcasm

lbelle1214 · #**430** 09-01-2005, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by dissention

I hope you aren't defending his record as governor in Texas...or I'll just have to...well, laugh. Hard.

O.K.....where do you live?

strandinthewind · #**431** 09-01-2005, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by gldstwmn

I smell BO.

LOL - is that a "no, I would not"

In the end - show me one President who actually worked at a look see. Yet, W gets the flames with no perspective. Typical.

gldstwmn · #**432** 09-01-2005, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by lbelle1214

Seriously? And he does get in there and get "dirty"....he always did here in Texas...and he still does.

The governor of Texas is a figurehead mostly. How often does your legislature meet again?

strandinthewind · #**433** 09-01-2005, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by dissention

I hope you aren't defending his record as governor in Texas...or I'll just have to...well, laugh. Hard.

Yes you would. Everything this man touches goes to hell in a handbasket.

dissention · #**434** 09-01-2005, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by lbelle1214

O.K.....where do you live?

Massachusetts.

I don't have to live in Texas to know that he was utter **** as governor, just as I don't have to live in California to know that Arnie is utter **** as govenor.

gldstwmn · #**435** 09-01-2005, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by strandinthewind

He should have sent today or yesterday every available AF transport plane to NOLA - the airport is clear and had been for days. These can carry thousands to safety.

I mean if I can think of this why can't he or FEMA, whose job it is to do so.

Hell, he flew over it in his own plane yesterday.