Slow Response Or Deliberate Extermination?

[Rain Man]

Originally posted by AKA2D '91
I envision the 'new' NOLA will look differently, which isn't a bad thing. I believe those "projects" will be demolished. If someone doesn't have real estate in Orleans parish now, you may not be able to afford it in the coming weeks. I believe external forces, like Donald Trump (who had just purchased a building on Canal St prior to the storm) and other gurus will come down and purchase most of the property available. I believe that the infrastructure as we knew it prior to Katrina will no longer exist.

I do believe the 'new' NOLA will capitalize on invigorating the tourist industry by making it more tourist friendly. I would not be surprised if more high scale condos etc will be built along the river front. I also believe the historical and cultural dynamic of the city will remain. Remember, we have to get you all back for Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest, etc etc.

Politically, in NOLA, the base may turn more towards Republican, as far as Texas, I still think it will hold its Republican base. I don't really see a shift in parties. Remember, even though we may not want to believe it, most low income individuals have not registered to vote, nor do they tend to vote. The Democrats will have to make sure they get those displaced individuals who decide to remain in Texas, Georgia, etc to become registered AND vote. Don't be surprised if Gov. Rick Perry doesn't run for President.

Everyone in the GNO area (if they want to admit it or not) knew something needed to be done with the school system, the political currption, etc. As an educator, I look for bigger and better things from this district. They have an opportunity to start from almost nothing and build up. Once this happens, more businesses and industries will run to NO. (I bet the industries will set up before the school system is up and running.) Which will serve as a catalyst for great economic impact for Louisiana, the region, and the country. Hopefully, our neighbors to the east will be able to rebuild and do the same. Louisiana and Mississippi have almost always been on the bottom or top of lists as it relates to education and poverty. Katrina was something else, but there will be many positives to come from this devastation. As someone said, this (hurricane devastation) is a MINOR setback for a MAJOR setup!

We have to be thankful to Katrina for many, many, many things.

...cause I thought that was one heckuva post.

Being that you are much more saavy to the political goings-on in NO than many of us, I really liked that post. It almost sounded like a true campaign speech, except yours sounded sincere

One thing I think we all can surmise: One NO recovers, it will definately NOT be business as usual, there will be a political shakeup in the works.