Katrina.

Originally posted by Rob_Gee:
It's sad, but maybe next time they will listen to the evacuation warnings.

I'm sure some of the people that didn't leave were just being stubborn, but in many cases these people had nowhere to go and no way to get there. N.O. residents are something like 80% native to the city, so it's not they all had an auntie in texas they could just drop in on….

This is dumb. No reasonable person would think that the comparison made between the hurricane and the tsunami literally meant that the same number of people were killed. What it meant was that both were disasters of staggering proportions. Do you interpret the Bible literally, too?

Also, blaming people for not evacuating is a an asshole thing to do, a lot like blaming rape victims for wearing short skirts. Have you noticed that a lot of the people left behind are poor and black? New Orleans is one of America's poorest cities. It costs money to leave home, it costs money to find shelter. Most of the people left don't have it.

Originally posted by Doctor Doom:
It costs money to leave home, it costs money to find shelter. Most of the people left don't have it.

Like Fats Domino? :roll:

Originally posted by Rob_Gee:

Originally posted by Doctor Doom:
It costs money to leave home, it costs money to find shelter. Most of the people left don't have it.

Like Fats Domino? :roll:

You think one example proves a point?

There's something wrong with smug little Republicans like yourself sitting in comfort at their computers and finding blame with people who are currently going through hell.

Originally posted by Doctor Doom:

There's something wrong with smug little Republicans like yourself sitting in comfort at their computers and finding blame with people who are currently going through hell. [/QB]

1) I'm not Republican and 2) Your dumbass is sitting in comfort at your computer also. I've donated money already, probably more than you make in a week, have you? Didn't think so. So just sit there and keep crying, I'll keep listening.

There's something wrong with smug little Republicans like yourself sitting in comfort at their computers and finding blame with people who are currently going through hell.

yeah, the media narrative is already being spun in an effort to absolve the authorities and blame the victims

and do we really think if it was 30,000 middle class white people living in their own shit at the Superdome that an evacuation would take 5 days to organize? not likely….

Originally posted by god's shoeshine:
NOTHING is more important than concert ticket prices. nothing.

I beg to differ….tickets to Manchester United games have gone up this season :mad: still at least £20 cheaper than it is to see a Chelski or Arseholes game though, so not quite my tsunami!

Originally posted by Rob_Gee:
I'm not Republican and 2) Your dumbass is sitting in comfort at your computer also. I've donated money already, probably more than you make in a week, have you? Didn't think so. So just sit there and keep crying, I'll keep listening.

1) Whether you're a registered Republican or not, in your opinions and outlook, you are Republican.

2) I'm also sitting in comfort as are all of us, but the important difference is that unlike you I'm not pointing fingers at victims.

Originally posted by Doctor Doom:
1) Whether you're a registered Republican or not, in your opinions and outlook, you are Republican.[/QB]

Way to make up the rules as you go along.

Originally posted by Rob_Gee:

Originally posted by Doctor Doom:
1) Whether you're a registered Republican or not, in your opinions and outlook, you are Republican.

Way to make up the rules as you go along. [/QB]

Explain in what way you're not Republican?

I'm not giving away private info. when I say that Dr. Doom is WAYYYY more plugged in to what the hell is going on with disaster relief/politics right now.

I'd say, just as a point of reference, that he knows more than the average "poster" about misery, deprivation, international opinions/attitudes, and the logistics of aid-provision - and tho he might not have a million dollars to give to Katrina relief, he's emailing you from the HEART of the real Tsunami disaster…where he's been for some time.

I'd say his view of our narrow-minded, politics at ALL costs/spin-meister American life right now is right on. God speed, Dr. Doom.

PS: Just caught the story on NBC about a the Leesburg VA Sheriff's department deploying SIXTEEN (volunteer) deputies with a caravan loaded with water, food, gasoline, first aid supplies and emergency communications equipment. They turned around last night and came home. WHY? Because FEMA didn't provide the "OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT AUTHORIZATION" release. WTF. Hope the prez. enjoys his helicopter ride today. The bureaucrats are in control. God help us ALL!

I've not really posted much before, never really felt the need to bitch about the shitty show the night before or the amazing one that was just announced, but I read this board from time to time…..

Most of you probably don't know me, but many of the long-time 9:30 staff members do. Obvious clue: Chrissy +1.

I just got back from my New Orleans "vacation" yesterday. I weathered the storm a block from the French Quarter, and I've seen much of this first hand, however the situation as gotten much, MUCH worse since we were able to get out on Tuesday.

Heads are going to roll at the highest levels of the government for this mess…..I can safely say that the only reason we were able to get a ride out of town was because we are white. I know this because we were told as much. There are some serious race and class issues at work down south that have led to all this tragedy.

Despite being white, we were still EXTREMELY lucky to get a ride at all. We got out at the last possible minute. Without the guardian angels that got us out, we would probably be sitting in our hotel with no food & water, or be forced to the Superdome which was nearby. I'm not sure which option is worse.

If you have the means, PLEASE donate to the Red Cross, Salvation Army or any other organization that can help. There were a lot of people that I met throughout this ordeal that are probably still there, and they need help desperately. This is not over by any stretch of the imagination. This is an ongoing emergency, and it will take more money and help than we probably know at this point.

Sorry if any of this was a little incoherent. I'm still pretty loopy from the whole nightmare. I'm tellin' you….the stories I have, most would probably not believe….

Again, please donate.

Welcome back, glad you're safe, and thanks for the reality check from the front lines.

Originally posted by BadSushi:
Hope the prez. enjoys his helicopter ride today. The bureaucrats are in control. God help us ALL!

you are quite possibly the most unctuous person i've had the displeasure to stumble across … it's like how i usually agree with the message coming from leftist protestors but can't fucking stand their sanctimonious attitudes

Originally posted by BadSushi:
Yeah, the 22nd amendment forbids the election of the encumbent President's relatives, right? So Jeb can't run as the next family member? hahahah

what's wrong with jeb? if the voters don't like him, then he's not elected. that's why we live in a de-moc-ra-cy. . .say it again, this time slower. anyway, it's common knowledge that george p. is the next in line.

Originally posted by Venerable Bede:
what's wrong with jeb?

i have one reason, the exclamation point
<img src="http://i.timeinc.net/time/potw/20021108/jeb.jpg" alt=" - " />

you have no idea how annoying that exclamation point is when you see it constantly through a campaign (bumper stickers, posters, etc)

Originally posted by HoyaParanoia:

Originally posted by Venerable Bede:
what's wrong with jeb?

i have one reason, the exclamation point
&lt;img src="http://i.timeinc.net/time/potw/20021108/jeb.jpg" alt=" - " /&gt;

you have no idea how annoying that exclamation point is when you see it constantly through a campaign (bumper stickers, posters, etc)

He bears a strange resemblance to Walter Mondale in that photo…

could you guys PLEASE stop your personal pissing match for one day - people are dying for fucks sake

and I for one agree w/ BadSushi on this one - Shrub has a fuckin nerve to be showing up in NOLA after his total indifference/diffidence to whats being going on down there - I hope the lynchmobs get him

Originally posted by HoyaParanoia:

Originally posted by BadSushi:
Hope the prez. enjoys his helicopter ride today. The bureaucrats are in control. God help us ALL!

you are quite possibly the most unctuous person i've had the displeasure to stumble across … it's like how i usually agree with the message coming from leftist protestors but can't fucking stand their sanctimonious attitudes

We should all get along everyday, for people are dying every day.