Did New Orleans Catastrophe Have to Happen?

[Vanni Fucci]

Somebody should tell them that. "You've got to hold back a Category 5 Hurricane with the levees your evacuated city has got."

That'll make them feel better.

:lol: :lol:

 

[GL Schmitt]

Will this bollixed and befuddled emergency evacuation never end?

The Superdome evacuees have just arrived at the Astrodome after many hours of a four-to-a-seat un-air-conditioned bus trip from New Orleans to Houston, only to learn that the Astrodome is full.

They are being turned away — no one knows to where.

The Astrodome is filled with approximately 8,000 when they claimed it could hold 25,000.

Who can’t count?

What kind of low grade morons are running the show?

Oh, yeah, FEMA!

 

[Ocean Breeze]

Will this bollixed and befuddled emergency evacuation never end?

The Superdome evacuees have just arrived at the Astrodome after many hours of a four-to-a-seat un-air-conditioned bus trip from New Orleans to Houston, only to learn that the Astrodome is full.

They are being turned away — no one knows to where.

The Astrodome is filled with approximately 8,000 when they claimed it could hold 25,000.

Who can’t count?

What kind of low grade morons are running the show?

Oh, yeah, FEMA!

ya know.......for all their bragging , tech expertise, so called advancement...... it would appear that the ol' US of A.....can't organize a rescue mission properly in it's own country..../state....any better than it can organize a war in a far off land. They knew ahead of time there was going to be a hurricane ......and did not plan for it, get the ducks in place for meeting the post hurricane challenges. They could have had cruise ships on stand by ........ to receive victims of this event...... and other more creative /innovative measures......including asking for help (other countries ) AHEAD of time.....just in case it is needed......and therefore emphasizing the humanitarian part of it as a priority. Being OVER ready is sure better than this. Now the people are being herded from place to place like cattle.....with out direction.

What we do know is that Canada has staff and equipment on standby , has offered assistance and can move with assistance on short notice..........and yet........the pride /arrogance of the current US leader is interfering from doing what is best for the victims of this current tragedy. -by graciously accepting some assistance . <without being paranoid re: "political motives" > PRIDE before the FALL........and at the rate things are going.........someone is going to fall HARD.......and take a lot of victims with him/them. These same someones are so out of touch with reality.......they cannot handle their jobs responsibly.


btw: what is the capacity of the Astrodome??? hmm. should look it up.. :idea:

 

[mrmom2]

There not dropping the ball guys those people are headed for places like this

This is pics of a Fema camp and I'll bet if its anywhere close this is where their going 8O

 

[mrmom2]

September 1, 2005 -- Flood protection money to Halliburton = Blood money for the Big Easy. With reports that the Bush administration diverted $250 million in SELA (Southeast Louisiana) Urban Flood Control Program funds from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to Iraq, it is time for Congress to sit down with former Corps of Engineers Senior Executive Service Principal Assistant for Contracting Bunnatine Greenhouse. Ms. Greenhouse, who hails from Louisiana and likely knows something about who diverted the flood abatement funds to Halliburton, was fired in retaliation for her June 27 congressional testimony in which she stated that Corps contracts for Kellogg, Brown & Root/Halliburton Iraq infrastructure projects were improperly awarded -- through a no-bid process -- as a result of political influence by Bush and Cheney political appointees in the Army's hierarchy. On August 27, Ms. Greenhouse was removed from her career civil service position just as Hurricane Katrina bore down on New Orleans. Congress should order the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to obtain copies of all Corps of Engineer documents on contracts for Halliburton and the diverting of New Orleans flood control funds to Iraq reconstruction. The possibility that Dick Cheney's firm took money that was to go to New Orleans flood control projects should be a priority for Congress -- which should cancel its Labor Day recess and get back to work before September 12. (Late today, it announced it was reconvening immediately).



How much money is enough for you Scrooge Cheney? (Apologies to Ebenezer). Care to spare a Halliburton dime for New Orleans?

It is no wonder that Dick Cheney is nowhere to be found during America's worst natural disaster. When the people of New Orleans discover that Cheney's firm profited at the expense of their loved ones' lives, they will want to tear Cheney from limb to limb. And who can blame them?

 

[becka]

If they are so dumb, then why don't we all invite them to our country and educate them?

 

[becka]

RE: Did New Orleans Catas

Wouldn't it be better to drive down there and help them instead of sitting around complaining?

 

[becka]

RE: Did New Orleans Catas

I have a couple of aquaintances down there, and they are driving hundreds of miles just to volunteer. Makes me think I should be doing something too.

 

[Ocean Breeze]

September 1, 2005 -- Flood protection money to Halliburton = Blood money for the Big Easy. With reports that the Bush administration diverted $250 million in SELA (Southeast Louisiana) Urban Flood Control Program funds from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to Iraq, it is time for Congress to sit down with former Corps of Engineers Senior Executive Service Principal Assistant for Contracting Bunnatine Greenhouse. Ms. Greenhouse, who hails from Louisiana and likely knows something about who diverted the flood abatement funds to Halliburton, was fired in retaliation for her June 27 congressional testimony in which she stated that Corps contracts for Kellogg, Brown & Root/Halliburton Iraq infrastructure projects were improperly awarded -- through a no-bid process -- as a result of political influence by Bush and Cheney political appointees in the Army's hierarchy. On August 27, Ms. Greenhouse was removed from her career civil service position just as Hurricane Katrina bore down on New Orleans. Congress should order the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to obtain copies of all Corps of Engineer documents on contracts for Halliburton and the diverting of New Orleans flood control funds to Iraq reconstruction. The possibility that Dick Cheney's firm took money that was to go to New Orleans flood control projects should be a priority for Congress -- which should cancel its Labor Day recess and get back to work before September 12. (Late today, it announced it was reconvening immediately).



How much money is enough for you Scrooge Cheney? (Apologies to Ebenezer). Care to spare a Halliburton dime for New Orleans?

It is no wonder that Dick Cheney is nowhere to be found during America's worst natural disaster. When the people of New Orleans discover that Cheney's firm profited at the expense of their loved ones' lives, they will want to tear Cheney from limb to limb. And who can blame them?

My oh my. The inner most circle of the bush/cheney cabal is one criminal racket disguised as a republican gov't . Well, sort of diguised. Does their malignancy :twisted: ever end??? How far does the metastasis :evil: go now??

 

[GL Schmitt]

One of those Doom and Gloom think pieces from July 18, 2005.

Big Blow in the Big Easy
By Dan Gilgoff

 

[mrmom2]

This part is so true I hope it happens :x

When the people of New Orleans discover that Cheney's firm profited at the expense of their loved ones' lives, they will want to tear Cheney from limb to limb. And who can blame them?

 

[GL Schmitt]

UN offers to help overwhelmed US cope with Katrina

By Irwin Arieff
Thur Sep 1, 2005


UNITED NATIONS, Sept 1 (Reuters) - The United Nations on Thursday offered to help the United States provide disaster relief to the victims of Hurricane Katrina as the storm's devastation challenged the U.S. authorities' ability to cope.

While the United States is the country best prepared to deal with such a disaster, "the sheer size of this emergency makes it possible that we can supplement the American response with supplies from other countries, or with experience we have gained in other relief operations," U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan said.

"I know we will not be alone. We will be happy to work with other parts of the international community to support the efforts of President Bush and his administration, the American Red Cross, and other U.S. relief organizations who have been our partners in the past," Annan said in a statement.

The United Nations has taken the lead in coordinating natural disaster relief around the world for the past five decades. But its focus has been mainly on poor nations.

U.N. assistance was first offered to Washington on Wednesday by Emergency Relief Coordinator Jan Egeland, who led the global aid effort after December's Indian Ocean tsunami.

But U.S. officials, while thanking the world body for its offer, did not request any assistance at that time.

More recently, however, U.S. officials have signaled they were open to all offers as dozens of foreign governments lined up to pledge assistance.

"Anything that can be of help to alleviate the tragic situation of the area affected by Hurricane Katrina will be accepted," State Department spokesman Sean McCormack said in Washington.

"America should be heartened by the fact that the world is reaching out to America at a time of need."

Annan, in a statement, said the storm damage was turning out "far worse than any of us imagined at first."

"The American people, who have always been the most generous in responding to disasters in other parts of the world, have now themselves suffered a grievous blow," he said.

"I know that I speak for the whole world in offering them my heartfelt sympathy and any assistance that the United Nations can give," Annan said. "We will be happy to work with other parts of the international community to support the efforts of U.S. President George W. Bush and his administration, the American Red Cross, and other U.S. relief organizations who have been our partners in the past."



c Reuters 2005. All Rights Reserved.

 

[media]

WHAT YOU WON'T SEE ON TV

In the heart of America, my spouse mentioned that there were huricane victims in our city. As far away as we are, I did not believe this. So I called a couple hotels and asked. In 20 minutes I found 19 people. This was yesturday.
I called the local pizza restaurant, and they fed them for dinner that night. While there visiting with them to see what they needed, I saw two fellow small business owners that are clients of mine. One volunteered to buy dinner the next night and the other (owning three fast food restaurants) offered to provide a meal also. (This man had just finished helping load 2 semi trailors full of bottled water that he donated to the relief effort)
I found out that one family was towing a family car for the other family that was broke down. One call to a local mechanic who I had only met once and a free parts and repair were provided. One of the young adult children (22) has a cracked tooth that is hurting him. One call to a local dentist and he has a free appointment tommorow at 4pm.
A place to live? Local church camp is providing all of thier accomadations for free, and volunteers from the church will be cooking meals daily. A different local church will be giving my new friends from New Orleans a home to stay in for free as soon as it is ready. The home needs minor repairs.
You might not see this story on the news, but you will find it across the nation in cities like this one.
My spouse works for a radio station. They did a four hour remote and raised $2,300. from people entering a grocery store and recieved a standing ovation from the local Red Cross board. But what only a few people saw was the 4-year-old little girl who brought a teddy bear and her jar of pennies to give. Her whole savings.
By tommorow our city will recieve over 300 people that are going to stay in the Armory and other shelters. I have no doubt that we will pull together as a community and help them all.
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[mrmom2]

Thats totally awesome media way to go keep up the good work :wink: :notworthy:

 

[Ocean Breeze]

WHAT YOU WON'T SEE ON TV

In the heart of America, my spouse mentioned that there were huricane victims in our city. As far away as we are, I did not believe this. So I called a couple hotels and asked. In 20 minutes I found 19 people. This was yesturday.
I called the local pizza restaurant, and they fed them for dinner that night. While there visiting with them to see what they needed, I saw two fellow small business owners that are clients of mine. One volunteered to buy dinner the next night and the other (owning three fast food restaurants) offered to provide a meal also. (This man had just finished helping load 2 semi trailors full of bottled water that he donated to the relief effort)
I found out that one family was towing a family car for the other family that was broke down. One call to a local mechanic who I had only met once and a free parts and repair were provided. One of the young adult children (22) has a cracked tooth that is hurting him. One call to a local dentist and he has a free appointment tommorow at 4pm.
A place to live? Local church camp is providing all of thier accomadations for free, and volunteers from the church will be cooking meals daily. A different local church will be giving my new friends from New Orleans a home to stay in for free as soon as it is ready. The home needs minor repairs.
You might not see this story on the news, but you will find it across the nation in cities like this one.
My spouse works for a radio station. They did a four hour remote and raised $2,300. from people entering a grocery store and recieved a standing ovation from the local Red Cross board. But what only a few people saw was the 4-year-old little girl who brought a teddy bear and her jar of pennies to give. Her whole savings.
By tommorow our city will recieve over 300 people that are going to stay in the Armory and other shelters. I have no doubt that we will pull together as a community and help them all.
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that is awesome to hear. Whereabouts is this??? Keep up the excellent work.......and hope it is contageous.

 

[Ocean Breeze]

http://www.iht.com/articles/2005/09/01/news/scene.php

:x

 

[mrmom2]

What I just saw on TV Ted Koppel calling for 82nd airborne combat troops to quell the unrest in New Orleans 8O Wholly feck might as well use the Posse Comitatus act as asswipe .Say good bye to more rights in the US 8O .Any Unrest from here on in in the US you better be ready for combat troops in your neighborhoods 8O

 

[Ocean Breeze]

What I just saw on TV Ted Koppel calling for 82 airborne combat troops to quell the unrest in New Orleans 8O Wholly feck might as well use the Posse Comitatus act as asswipe .Say good bye to more rights in the US 8O .Any Unrest from here on in in the US you better be ready for combat troops in your neighborhoods 8O

situation explosive. Just saw a blurb on TV...about some assistance from Vancouver......getting to the area......and now being unable to do a thing......due to the explosive nature of things there. So they are just waiting.(virtually paralyzed ) .....Will have to follow that one up and see what happens with this aid group.

It is clearer now , that this whole thing has been mishandled. ......and then one hears those religious freaks/fanatics make their prejudicial and inhumane remarks via the media just to inflame things further. They sure don't know when to keep their bloody loud mouths SHUT Tight.....and just have to get into the mix.

 

[Ocean Breeze]

What I just saw on TV Ted Koppel calling for 82 airborne combat troops to quell the unrest in New Orleans 8O Wholly feck might as well use the Posse Comitatus act as asswipe .Say good bye to more rights in the US 8O .Any Unrest from here on in in the US you better be ready for combat troops in your neighborhoods 8O

is this http://www.dojgov.net/posse_comitatus_act.htm what you are referring to???

(thx)

 

[mrmom2]

Thats the one Ocean and the US founding fathers put that in there so the Army would never be used to police the people .Anti police state legislation is what I'd call it :wink: