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peterchen wrote: Guys, it's pathetic and maddening. As easy as Louisiana officials could have gotten help, some guy in D.C. could have picked up the phone and asked "Looks pretty bad down there. Sure you don't need help?" (And if no one picks up the phone on the other end GET UP HIS ASS AND HAVE A LOOK). Some guy in D.C. did. His name is George W. Bush. Without his am twisting the fucking idiots that ran New Orleans and the State of LA would not even have issued the evacuation orders. Furthermore our system of laws and the governance of the country start at the local level (city), then county (in this case, Parish), then state, then the Federal level. It would have been illegal for the Federal Government to step in and doing anything unless invited. The governor of the state (a Democrat, fyi) sat in her office and shivered like a dog shitting razor blades because she was too afraid of making a decision regarding authorizing the city to use the 100s of school buses (that sat idle) to evacuate those too poor to own vehicles. Mike "liberals were driven crazy by Bush." Me To: Dixie Sluts, M. Moore, the Boss, Bon Jovi, Clooney, Penn, Babs, Soros, Redford, Gore, Daschle - "bye bye" Me "I voted for W." Me "There you go again." RR "Flushed the Johns" Me
I'm not so much astonished about the evacuation (though 20% seems more than usual, a lot of people will always remain and try to "protect their homes" or "ride it out"), but the afterwards response seemed painfully slow. Maybe it wasn't that clear a week ago, but it looks like it was pretty obvious even back then that the worst scenario actually happened. Do you think the town, or the state would be able to deal with that alone? It is so bizarre. Reps blaming Dems for NOT asking the Feds for help. The leader of the free world, and an true icon of the american way (I am not ironic) NOT stepping up to save the day. Everybody over here believed that the US had the power and technology to help themselves quickly and efficiently. Well, they didn't. As it looks, because of Red Tape. Mike Gaskey wrote: because she was too afraid of making a decision So the plan fails because of one person failing? Your plan sucks.
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And it looks like the feds responded the next day and declared a fed emergency (Before the storm) Chris Losinger wrote: you might want to hold off on distributing blame until this is actually over. don't worry, there will be plenty for everyone. I agree, but as you can see from the one who posted the thread, I am not the one who came out putting blame.
kgaddy wrote: I agree, but as you can see from the one who posted the thread, I am not the one who came out putting blame. Actually, if you read what I wrote, you'll see that I am not assigning blame, just asking if these are valid questions.
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Jim A. Johnson wrote: SHE DID REQUEST THE ASSISTANCE. See other replies, or any frigging media outlet you care to use. She failed to send a timely request for specific aid. In addition, unlike the governors of New York, Oklahoma and California in past disasters, Gov. Blanco failed to take charge of the situation and ensure that the state emergency operation facility was in constant contact with Mayor Nagin and FEMA. When troops were offerd BEFORE the storm hit, she said she need 24 hours make up her mind. According to the Mayor of NO, Nagen.
kgaddy wrote: She failed to send a timely request for specific aid. Exactly what I mean. If you hear a friend shouting "Help!", do you ask back "what kind of help?", or do you have a look? (hint: that's a trick question)
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Now that the inept Democrat leadership has been exposed, there is no question that the city and state go GOP. Mike "liberals were driven crazy by Bush." Me To: Dixie Sluts, M. Moore, the Boss, Bon Jovi, Clooney, Penn, Babs, Soros, Redford, Gore, Daschle - "bye bye" Me "I voted for W." Me "There you go again." RR "Flushed the Johns" Me
:laugh: From now on, your country will go by "Divided States of America" for me.
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peterchen wrote: some guy in D.C. could have picked up the phone and asked "Looks pretty bad down there. Sure you don't need help?" It looks like that did happen. The federal government does not have the authority to intervene in a state emergency without the request of a governor. President Bush declared an emergency prior to Katrina hitting New Orleans, so the only action needed for federal assistance was for Gov. Blanco to request the specific type of assistance she needed.
kgaddy wrote: The federal government does not have the authority to intervene in a state emergency without the request of a governor. President Bush declared an emergency prior to Katrina hitting New Orleans, so the only action needed for federal assistance was for Gov. Blanco to request the specific type of assistance she needed. So hundreds (or thousands) died because those that could help sat around waiting for the assistance to be specifically requested by the governor, while they all watched the media screaming that help was urgently needed? Good thing the governor finally requested the assistance, right? Otherwise the federal government would still be waiting. :|
Explain to the mothers & fathers of American servicemen that may come home in body bags why their son or daughter have to give up their life?" -- Sean Hannity, 1999.
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I'm not so much astonished about the evacuation (though 20% seems more than usual, a lot of people will always remain and try to "protect their homes" or "ride it out"), but the afterwards response seemed painfully slow. Maybe it wasn't that clear a week ago, but it looks like it was pretty obvious even back then that the worst scenario actually happened. Do you think the town, or the state would be able to deal with that alone? It is so bizarre. Reps blaming Dems for NOT asking the Feds for help. The leader of the free world, and an true icon of the american way (I am not ironic) NOT stepping up to save the day. Everybody over here believed that the US had the power and technology to help themselves quickly and efficiently. Well, they didn't. As it looks, because of Red Tape. Mike Gaskey wrote: because she was too afraid of making a decision So the plan fails because of one person failing? Your plan sucks.
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boost your code || Fold With Us! || sighist | doxygenThe federal government does not have the authority to intervene in a state emergency without the request of a governor. They were asked to declare an emergency and they did. It is up to the state to ask for what they need. That did not happen. In other words it like this, you call me and say "I need help!" I say "what do you need?" you say "Hang on a sec" and then it's too late. Then you want to blame me? Remember: They (LA) asked to declare an emergency, the feds did. Bush asked Blanco if she wanted the National Guard. Blanco said she needed 24 hours to make my her mind. The feds cannot do anything without the permission of the state. So yes peterchen, in this case it failed. BUT, the voters will decide if they want to elect local officls in the future that can handel the stress of such a diaster.
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Now that the inept Democrat leadership has been exposed, there is no question that the city and state go GOP. Mike "liberals were driven crazy by Bush." Me To: Dixie Sluts, M. Moore, the Boss, Bon Jovi, Clooney, Penn, Babs, Soros, Redford, Gore, Daschle - "bye bye" Me "I voted for W." Me "There you go again." RR "Flushed the Johns" Me
Mike Gaskey wrote: Now that the inept Democrat leadership has been exposed, there is no question that the city and state go GOP. Does it cross your mind that the inept federal response, along with the current "hands-on" involvement of the vacationing President, has been calculated to win GOP seats in the upcoming elections? I tell you man, it's beautiful. The democrats don't stand a chance. :sigh:
Explain to the mothers & fathers of American servicemen that may come home in body bags why their son or daughter have to give up their life?" -- Sean Hannity, 1999.
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kgaddy wrote: The federal government does not have the authority to intervene in a state emergency without the request of a governor. President Bush declared an emergency prior to Katrina hitting New Orleans, so the only action needed for federal assistance was for Gov. Blanco to request the specific type of assistance she needed. So hundreds (or thousands) died because those that could help sat around waiting for the assistance to be specifically requested by the governor, while they all watched the media screaming that help was urgently needed? Good thing the governor finally requested the assistance, right? Otherwise the federal government would still be waiting. :|
Explain to the mothers & fathers of American servicemen that may come home in body bags why their son or daughter have to give up their life?" -- Sean Hannity, 1999.
I cannot believe I have to answer this. So, because the one in charge failed, you want to blame the other guy who is busy with another goverment because he did not break the laws of the system in place to help when he did not know exactly what the state needed or lacked because the govenor failed to act and inform the feds what it needed! Alvaro Mendez wrote: Good thing the governor finally requested the assistance, right? Otherwise the federal government would still be waiting. Yes. It's a good thing she finally woke up and did her job. But is it Bush's fault she took so long? Maybe Rove drugged her, yea, it had to be K. Rove!:laugh:
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The federal government does not have the authority to intervene in a state emergency without the request of a governor. They were asked to declare an emergency and they did. It is up to the state to ask for what they need. That did not happen. In other words it like this, you call me and say "I need help!" I say "what do you need?" you say "Hang on a sec" and then it's too late. Then you want to blame me? Remember: They (LA) asked to declare an emergency, the feds did. Bush asked Blanco if she wanted the National Guard. Blanco said she needed 24 hours to make my her mind. The feds cannot do anything without the permission of the state. So yes peterchen, in this case it failed. BUT, the voters will decide if they want to elect local officls in the future that can handel the stress of such a diaster.
kgaddy wrote: So yes peterchen, in this case it failed. BUT, the voters will decide if they want to elect local officls in the future that can handel the stress of such a diaster The republican government failed to show it's efficiency either. I'd declare that a tie. Since you and Mike are so keen on the disaster's effect on next elections, I wonder when the following question will make it to the newspapers: "Would Bush have acted eariler if Blanco was a republican?"
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Mike Gaskey wrote: Now that the inept Democrat leadership has been exposed, there is no question that the city and state go GOP. Does it cross your mind that the inept federal response, along with the current "hands-on" involvement of the vacationing President, has been calculated to win GOP seats in the upcoming elections? I tell you man, it's beautiful. The democrats don't stand a chance. :sigh:
Explain to the mothers & fathers of American servicemen that may come home in body bags why their son or daughter have to give up their life?" -- Sean Hannity, 1999.
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kgaddy wrote: So yes peterchen, in this case it failed. BUT, the voters will decide if they want to elect local officls in the future that can handel the stress of such a diaster The republican government failed to show it's efficiency either. I'd declare that a tie. Since you and Mike are so keen on the disaster's effect on next elections, I wonder when the following question will make it to the newspapers: "Would Bush have acted eariler if Blanco was a republican?"
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boost your code || Fold With Us! || sighist | doxygenpeterchen wrote: "Would Bush have acted eariler if Blanco was a republican?" No. Mike "liberals were driven crazy by Bush." Me To: Dixie Sluts, M. Moore, the Boss, Bon Jovi, Clooney, Penn, Babs, Soros, Redford, Gore, Daschle - "bye bye" Me "I voted for W." Me "There you go again." RR "Flushed the Johns" Me
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kgaddy wrote: So yes peterchen, in this case it failed. BUT, the voters will decide if they want to elect local officls in the future that can handel the stress of such a diaster The republican government failed to show it's efficiency either. I'd declare that a tie. Since you and Mike are so keen on the disaster's effect on next elections, I wonder when the following question will make it to the newspapers: "Would Bush have acted eariler if Blanco was a republican?"
Pandoras Gift #44: Hope. The one that keeps you on suffering.
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boost your code || Fold With Us! || sighist | doxygenpeterchen wrote: I wonder when the following question will make it to the newspapers: "Would Bush have acted eariler if Blanco was a republican?" I hope so! It's headlines like this that makes the American people roll their eyes and say "whatever". If all the liberals have are conspriacy theories, then tey are doomed. But I have to admit, it's not good for the country when one party (Democrat) keeps killing itself.
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Our opposition party has assembled a set of questions for the Bush clan regarding the response to Katrina: Questions for Bush[^] My question for our rabid righties is: Are these questions fair, and should they be answered? Dying for your response.. and his.
1. Why does the sole responsibility rest on the Bush administration when these dire warnings have been talked about for decades? What responsibility rests with the city of New Orleans and the state of Louisiana? 2. Legitimate question. 3. What exactly could the Feds have done that the state and city could have and should have already done? I have looked at the evacuation plans and the "last resort refuges" like the Superdome are mentioned, but the plan mentions nothing about how to deal with 100,000 people in the LRRs. I see inadequate planning by the state and city. Should the Feds review all plans and contingency plans? That should be the question rather than laying blame on the administration. 4. Legitimate question. I have also heard that the Red Cross turned away some resources. If so why? 5. Hurricans hit the US several times every year. We didn't know Katrina was a Cat 5 until a day or so before it struck. Even then we don't know what kind of damage it will do or if it will fizzle or turn away. Where was Congress suring all of this? On recess. 6. Legitimate question for FEMA and HSD. 7. Bureaucracy sux. 8. Doesn't the governor have to request troops? Like a state soverienty issue? 9. Legitimate question, but the blame should not rest solely on Bush. 10. Legitimate question, but I think this is bureaucracy for you. 11. It's human nature to CYA. It should not be tolerated. Ever. 12. Valid point. 13. Good questions. But we need to be patient, form a committee, have hearings, etc. :sigh:
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kgaddy wrote: She failed to send a timely request for specific aid. Exactly what I mean. If you hear a friend shouting "Help!", do you ask back "what kind of help?", or do you have a look? (hint: that's a trick question)
Pandoras Gift #44: Hope. The one that keeps you on suffering.
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boost your code || Fold With Us! || sighist | doxygenpeterchen wrote: If you hear a friend shouting "Help!", do you ask back "what kind of help?", or do you have a look? What if they are on the phone. Or better yet, what if they have a task list and say I need help. But she does not tell you what is on the list or what kind help. (hint: that's NOT a trick question)
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peterchen wrote: If you hear a friend shouting "Help!", do you ask back "what kind of help?", or do you have a look? What if they are on the phone. Or better yet, what if they have a task list and say I need help. But she does not tell you what is on the list or what kind help. (hint: that's NOT a trick question)
What about having a look? And no, I'm not thinking about W himself, but some guy who can see and tell what has to be done?
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peterchen wrote: I wonder when the following question will make it to the newspapers: "Would Bush have acted eariler if Blanco was a republican?" I hope so! It's headlines like this that makes the American people roll their eyes and say "whatever". If all the liberals have are conspriacy theories, then tey are doomed. But I have to admit, it's not good for the country when one party (Democrat) keeps killing itself.
kgaddy wrote: that makes the American people roll their eyes and say "whatever". not only in the DSA :rolleyes: It#s just weird... your obsession with the next election, and the thought that noone would fail if they'd just be republicans is sick.
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I cannot believe I have to answer this. So, because the one in charge failed, you want to blame the other guy who is busy with another goverment because he did not break the laws of the system in place to help when he did not know exactly what the state needed or lacked because the govenor failed to act and inform the feds what it needed! Alvaro Mendez wrote: Good thing the governor finally requested the assistance, right? Otherwise the federal government would still be waiting. Yes. It's a good thing she finally woke up and did her job. But is it Bush's fault she took so long? Maybe Rove drugged her, yea, it had to be K. Rove!:laugh:
kgaddy wrote: I cannot believe I have to answer this. So, because the one in charge failed, you want to blame the other guy who is busy with another goverment because he did not break the laws of the system in place to help when he did not know exactly what the state needed or lacked because the govenor failed to act and inform the feds what it needed! Of course! Should hundreds (or thousands) of people be left to die because of some law? Your house is burning down, everyone sees it, it's on all the news channels, it's being watched by the fire departments. Yet, they don't do anything because they have a rule that they have to wait until you, the owner, calls them. So now it's your fault that the fire department didn't come to put out the fire. kgaddy wrote: But is it Bush's fault she took so long? No, it's Bush's fault he took so long[^].
Explain to the mothers & fathers of American servicemen that may come home in body bags why their son or daughter have to give up their life?" -- Sean Hannity, 1999. -- modified at 18:05 Wednesday 7th September, 2005
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And it looks like the feds responded the next day and declared a fed emergency (Before the storm) Chris Losinger wrote: you might want to hold off on distributing blame until this is actually over. don't worry, there will be plenty for everyone. I agree, but as you can see from the one who posted the thread, I am not the one who came out putting blame.
kgaddy wrote: I agree, but as you can see from the one who posted the thread, I am not the one who came out putting blame. is that the "He punched me first" defense, or the "two wrongs make a right" defense ? Cleek | Image Toolkits | Thumbnail maker
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If all democrats logic follow your line of think you are correct, they do not stand a chance...again. BTW CNN poll shows the blame goes mostly to the local goverments and not the feds. Keep it up!
kgaddy wrote: BTW CNN poll shows the blame goes mostly to the local goverments and not the feds. Of course, why do you think Bush is down there?
Explain to the mothers & fathers of American servicemen that may come home in body bags why their son or daughter have to give up their life?" -- Sean Hannity, 1999.
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The federal government does not have the authority to intervene in a state emergency without the request of a governor. They were asked to declare an emergency and they did. It is up to the state to ask for what they need. That did not happen. In other words it like this, you call me and say "I need help!" I say "what do you need?" you say "Hang on a sec" and then it's too late. Then you want to blame me? Remember: They (LA) asked to declare an emergency, the feds did. Bush asked Blanco if she wanted the National Guard. Blanco said she needed 24 hours to make my her mind. The feds cannot do anything without the permission of the state. So yes peterchen, in this case it failed. BUT, the voters will decide if they want to elect local officls in the future that can handel the stress of such a diaster.
kgaddy wrote: Blanco said she needed 24 hours to make my her mind. Do you have a source on that? I've never heard that.