Katrina - Page 38

Mad4stevie · #**556** 09-02-2005, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by GypsySorcerer

I'm watching him right now, and he looks like he is barely paying attention. His jaw in constantly clenched.

I think he is listening - he was looking at the other guys, just not Mr. FEMA.

dissention · #**557** 09-02-2005, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by gldstwmn

You've got to go to the CNN home page, Heather and listen to Mayor Nagin's radio interview. You won't believe it. It's incredible.

"They allowed that pumping station-pumping station 6 to go under water..."

The ending of that interview chilled me to the bone. Words are of no use at this point.

skcin · #**558** 09-02-2005, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Nixxxed

They also have Anderson Cooper ripping Mary Landrieu (LA Senator) a new one, as well as Jack Cafferty ranting about, well everything. Both great clips if you're bandwidth-blessed.

I saw this live last night. It was beautiful, Anderson did not back down one iota. Is this woman insane? Thanking politicians for sending their thoughts & condolences when the people who voted for her are dead or still suffering? What an assh*le.

I just read this on CNN.com. Is this guy for real?

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Federal Emergency Management Director Michael Brown told CNN that federal officials were unaware of the crowds at the convention center until Thursday, despite the fact that city officials had been telling people for days to gather there.

I thought I had heard that the Superdome was full and people were going to the convention center on late Tues early Wed - the head of FEMA didn't know this but I did? WTF?

gldstwmn · #**559** 09-02-2005, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by sara1998

CNN is replaying an interview with Mayor Ray Nagin from WWL radio. It's well worth listening too. Let's just say, he is beyond pissed. I don't have time right now to recap it, but if you have a chance, look for this on the web or listen to it on CNN.

Thanks Maria. I linked everyone to it. It is something else. That guy must feel so helpless right now.

Josh2003 · #**560** 09-02-2005, 10:42 AM

Now they are talking on CNN...why did they just show us that briefing? They basically said that this seems like something that could have been done in the White House or even on the plane, and that this just looked like some kind of PR thing to show them "working together".

dissention · #**561** 09-02-2005, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by skcin

I thought I had heard that the Superdome was full and people were going to the convention center on late Tues early Wed - the head of FEMA didn't know this but I did? WTF?

How could they not know about this? It reeks of bull****. There have been reports for the past two days that have talked about all of the dead bodies and starving people at the convention center.

gldstwmn · #**562** 09-02-2005, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Gailh

Watching all of this unfold from the other side of the Atlantic I find hard to comprehend that people are dying days after the event - in the 21st century in the richest nation on earth.

It's astonishing, isn't it? This is a huge wake up call for America.

Our own government can't even save us.

dissention · #**563** 09-02-2005, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Josh2003

Now they are talking on CNN...why did they just show us that briefing? They basically said that this seems like something that could have been done in the White House or even on the plane, and that this just looked like some kind of PR thing to show them "working together".

All of it is PR, right down to Bush's "casual" attire and his carefully rolled-up sleeves that are meant to express what a caring, regular joe he is who isn't afraid to get his hands dirty.

Josh2003 · #**564** 09-02-2005, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by gldstwmn

It's astonishing, isn't it? This is a huge wake up call for America.

Our own government can't even save us.

And that raises the question: What if this had been some kind of terrorist attack? Are we really as safe as this administration is claiming?

dissention · #**565** 09-02-2005, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Josh2003

And that raises the question: What if this had been some kind of terrorist attack? Are we really as safe as this administration is claiming?

Or what if we were attacked by terrorists during this disaster while the military has it's attention on all of this? Scary thought.

Nixxxed · #**566** 09-02-2005, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Josh2003

Now they are talking on CNN...why did they just show us that briefing? They basically said that this seems like something that could have been done in the White House or even on the plane, and that this just looked like some kind of PR thing to show them "working together".

That looked like BAD community theater. What a pointless time-wasting exercise. He can try, and get all his friends to try to spin this back into his favor. But it's not going to work.

GypsySorcerer · #**567** 09-02-2005, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by gldstwmn

You've got to go to the CNN home page, Heather and listen to Mayor Nagin's radio interview. You won't believe it. It's incredible.

"They allowed that pumping station-pumping station 6 to go under water..."

The video finally worked for me, and I just finished it. Holy ****. I wish they could air it fully on the news....unedited.

SuzeQuze · #**568** 09-02-2005, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by dissention

Cooper didn't just rip her a new asshole, he beat the living hell out of her. Bless him for that, he's a prince among journalists. What a good man.

Yes, I agree, and I now know why you love him so much. I'm sickened by any journalist sensationalizing this, or putting on that stupid effing TV smile! What could they be thinking??? Cooper has a lot of empathy and class.

Nixxxed · #**569** 09-02-2005, 10:57 AM

MSNBC just put up one of their famous countdown (or, countup) clocks on screen to show how long it has been since the hurricane, with little to no Federal help.

4 days, 4 hours, 35 minutes ... and counting.

Josh2003 · #**570** 09-02-2005, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Nixxxed

MSNBC just put up one of their famous countdown (or, countup) clocks on screen to show how long it has been since the hurricane, with little to no Federal help.

4 days, 4 hours, 35 minutes ... and counting.

MSNBC...talk about sensationalism. Didn't they have a "countdown to war" ater Bush said that Saddam had "48 hours" to disarm or whatever?