Katrina - Page 40

wondergirl9847 · #**586** 09-02-2005, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by dissention

Suddenly, incongruously, the first notes of Bach's Sonata No. 1 in G minor," the Adagio, pierced the desperation.

Samuel Thompson, 34, is trying to make it as a professional violinist. He had grabbed his instrument — made in 1996 by a Boston woman — as he fled the youth hostel Sunday where he had been staying in New Orleans for the last two months.

"It's the most important thing I own," he said.

He had guarded it carefully and hadn't taken it out until Wednesday afternoon, when he was able to move from the Superdome into the New Orleans Arena, far safer accommodations. He rested the black case on a table next to a man with no legs in a wheelchair and a pile of trash and boxes, and gingerly popped open the two locks. He lifted the violin out of the red velvet encasement and held it to his neck.

Thompson closed his eyes and leaned into each stretch of the bow as he played mournfully. A woman eating crackers and sitting where a vendor typically sold pizza watched him intently. A National Guard soldier applauded quietly when the song ended, and Thompson nodded his head and began another piece, the Andante from Bach's Sonata in A minor.

Thompson's family in Charleston, S.C., has no idea where he is and whether he is alive. Thompson figures he is safe for now and will get in touch when he can. In the meantime he will play, and once in a while someone at the sports complex will manage a smile.

"These people have nothing," he said. "I have a violin. And I should play for them. They should have something."[/I]

That article made me cry. This particular part really had me in tears. Music can soothe.

I am continuing to pray for these people.

ETA: Listening to Mr. Nagin. After 9/11, Bush was right there in the thick of it, with the bullhorn, WTH is he now?

dissention · #**587** 09-02-2005, 11:55 AM

Anyone hear what Bush just said?

"Out of the rubble of Trent Lott's house will be built a fantastic house. I can't wait to sit on the porch."

I **** you not.

Dreammms · #**588** 09-02-2005, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by dissention

Anyone hear what Bush just said?

"Out of the rubble of Trent Lott's house will be built a fantastic house. I can't wait to sit on the porch."

I **** you not.

he honestly has lost his f*cking mind!

SuzeQuze · #**589** 09-02-2005, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by wondergirl9847

That article made me cry. This particular part really had me in tears. Music can soothe.

I am continuing to pray for these people.

ETA: Listening to Mr. Nagin. After 9/11, Bush was right there in the thick of it, with the bullhorn, WTH is he now?

Bless him, this will help emotionally at least. Those poor people, I'm so ashamed of how this is being handled. It really does underscore the horrible divides in the country, economically and racially. It is an absolute disgrace. The mayor was right to tear everyone on the air, this goes beyond just unaccptable to downright criminal. The government has been negligent (understatement).

wondergirl9847 · #**590** 09-02-2005, 11:57 AM

I see on ABC that he's in Biloxi. I have a bad feeling if he goes to NO...he'll get shot.

SuzeQuze · #**591** 09-02-2005, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by dissention

Anyone hear what Bush just said?

"Out of the rubble of Trent Lott's house will be built a fantastic house. I can't wait to sit on the porch."

I **** you not.

Sick, he is completely out of it, what plane does he exist on?

dissention · #**592** 09-02-2005, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by wondergirl9847

That article made me cry. This particular part really had me in tears. Music can soothe.

I am continuing to pray for these people.

ETA: Listening to Mr. Nagin. After 9/11, Bush was right there in the thick of it, with the bullhorn, WTH is he now?

Me, too. That article disturbed me incredibly. Children being violated, people stewing in feces and urine, innocent people being beaten, and people being robbed of everything dear to them. It's heartbreaking.

DrummerDeanna · #**593** 09-02-2005, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by wondergirl9847

I see on ABC that he's in Biloxi. I have a bad feeling if he goes to NO...he'll get shot.

yeah - he was never planning on actually landing in NO because of the security concerns....

dissention · #**594** 09-02-2005, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by SuzeQuze

Sick, he is completely out of it, what plane does he exist on?

I have no lcue and don't care to have one, honestly. How he can say something like that is a mystery. What goes on in his head for him to think that it's a good idea to say that to the victims of this disaster and to the rest of the world? I'm waiting for him to say that the rebuilding of Lott's house will benefit the economy.

GypsySorcerer · #**595** 09-02-2005, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by SuzeQuze

It really does underscore the horrible divides in the country, economically and racially. It is an absolute disgrace.

Exactly.

macfanken · #**596** 09-02-2005, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by dissention

Anyone hear what Bush just said?

"Out of the rubble of Trent Lott's house will be built a fantastic house. I can't wait to sit on the porch."

I **** you not.

I missed it, was there a "Mission Accomplished" banner behind him?

gldstwmn · #**597** 09-02-2005, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by dissention

Anyone hear what Bush just said?

"Out of the rubble of Trent Lott's house will be built a fantastic house. I can't wait to sit on the porch."

I **** you not.

I say let him keep talking...

gldstwmn · #**598** 09-02-2005, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by dissention

I have no lcue and don't care to have one, honestly. How he can say something like that is a mystery. What goes on in his head for him to think that it's a good idea to say that to the victims of this disaster and to the rest of the world? I'm waiting for him to say that the rebuilding of Lott's house will benefit the economy.

You know that one's coming.

estranged4life · #**599** 09-02-2005, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by wondergirl9847

I have a bad feeling if he goes to NO...he'll get shot.

bad news if he was shot, Now would it? (Except I wished Cheney would get smoked too...Cheney as President is an unlaughable joke to those of us who will be citizens of the United State of Halliburton)

wondergirl9847 · #**600** 09-02-2005, 12:17 PM

I don't want anyone to get shot, not even him.

He is one of the worst Pres' ever, but I don't wish him to die.

What other states are helping? Of course I live in Texas, so we see mostly how Dallas, Houston, San Antonio are helping, but I'm curious as to what other states are helping. If you live in a state that's helping out, post about it!!