2 Years Post Hurricanes Katrina/Rita: Call to Action

[nikki1920]

Funny. I keep hearing that Canada is READY with assistance, but Bush hasn't asked them for any help. Does he plan on it? Will he ask other countries to help? Or will he be an idiot and remain stubborn?

Bring our troops home and have them help the Gulf States get back on their collective feet.

ETA: Idiot is going to do a press conference in Mobile, then do an aerial tour of the area. What the HELL is that going to do? He's got a TV, he's seen what it looks like, call in reserves from every damn state, call Canada, call Mexico, call Britian, call every dayum body. GET OFF YOUR ASS, BUSH, and GET INVOLVED!!!!!

[treblk]

I know everyone has seen the devastation in the Gulf coast area and I pray for everyone that is affected. I'm sending this out to you all and ask that you please pray for my sands (linesister) Auwana Brown. Her whole family is from NO and we had been playing phone tag. I finally spoke with her yesterday and she informed me that she has lost her grandmother, possibly her brother, his wife and kids. This situation has affected more and more people. I'm so sad and don't know what else to do, she is trying to get funds together to make her way to Houston, then to NO. Her father was able to escape, but is stuck at the superdome and like the others, is in need of food, water and just basic necessity. I know and believe with my heart in the power of prayer and donation. Our undergrad chapter is trying to help her with funds, but any other donation to reputable orgs like Red Cross, Salvation Army, will help her family and the countless others.

I thank you in advance.

[kiml122]

From Michael Moore's webside

http://www.michaelmoore.com/words/message/index.php?messageDate=2005-09-02

[CrimsonTide4]

From Michael Moore's Website

http://www.michaelmoore.com/words/me...ate=2005-09-02

[kiml122]

Originally posted by CrimsonTide4
From Michael Moore's Website

http://www.michaelmoore.com/words/me...ate=2005-09-02

Thanks Soror CT4...you are the best

[TonyB06]

Anyone wishing to electronically communicate with their elected federal representatives (Senators, congressional district rep.) to perhaps urge a swifter federal response, may find them at:

http://www.senate.gov/general/contac...nators_cfm.cfm

www.house.gov/house/MemberWWW.shtml

[CrimsonTide4]

Originally posted by TonyB06
Anyone wishing to electronically communicate with their elected federal representatives (Senators, congressional district rep.) to perhaps urge a swifter federal response, may find them at:

http://www.senate.gov/general/contac...nators_cfm.cfm

www.house.gov/house/MemberWWW.shtml

I will start drafting mine in 28 minutes.

[unknown2u]

Originally posted by CrimsonTide4
I am watching CNN and the Latina anchorwoman just got very confrontational with the FEMA director. I applaud her because her questions are valid and mirror many of our sentiments.

I was told by 2 sources that even if your calls cannot get through, text messages can. So if your friends and loved ones have cell phones, please send them a text.


You all continue to be in my prayers.

I tried that...but most phones havent been charged for days. I dont know what else to do.

ETA: I love Michael Moore

[Honeykiss1974]

Ok, I'm sure I will get flamed and I don't really care but it really bothers me that there are people (in all political parties) using this to finger point and play the blame game - when you have thousands of people suffering at this very moment. There will be plenty of time for that, but right now you HELP is needed.

WTF is Micheal Moore doing to help? So while he is currently sitting at a $3,800 a week fat farm typing away in his blog - people need help food, supplies, a ride - RIGHT NOW! Use whatever "power" you have right now to help, not to blame.

Right now PEOPLE ARE DYING and this really isn't the time to play "nan nana boo" politics - it goes for him and anybody else that feels the need to use the Hurricane to further whatever their agenda may be.

[Honeykiss1974]

Various Websites are hosting message boards and other information for people searching for the missing. Here are a few:

The National Next of Kin Registry
http://pleasenotifyme.org/nok/restricted/home.htm

Craig's List
http://neworleans.craigslist.org/laf/

NOLA.com (The Times-Picayune)
http://www.nola.com/forums/searching/

WWL-TV
http://www.wwltv.com/forums/viewfor...f4bd2e188d4f473


Hope this helps

[TonyB06]

Originally posted by Honeykiss1974
Ok, I'm sure I will get flamed and I don't really care but it really bothers me that there are people (in all political parties) using this to finger point and play the blame game - when you have thousands of people suffering at this very moment. There will be plenty of time for that, but right now you HELP is needed.

Blame has always been a part of the Washington political game. Despite what they say, both Republican and Democratic White Houses use blame, and other devices, to shape public opinion for their agendas. They take polls EVERYDAY, testing policy ideas, strategy options, speech lines for effect in focus groups--polls most folk never hear about. And when the White House wants its way, it can bring pressure to bear and place blame where it wants to as well.

The Bush White House, just like any other White House would, is closely monitoring the coverage and criticism it is getting. Its agency heads are coached (talking points) before interviews and its round of surrogate friends, party leaders, interest group supporters, do their part as well.

MM is a private citizen and can say what he pleases, and people are free to embrace or reject it. President Bush, like every other president before him however, is charged with effective leadership of the nation, particularly in times of crisis. Opinions will vary on how effective he's been.

These are big boys playing a big boys game...no one need feel sorry for anybody except the folks of the Gulf Coast in this one.

*and this was not meant as a flame toward you, HK *

[Honeykiss1974]

I know TonyB I'm not saying people don't have the right to express themselves or any of that.

What I am saying is that this isn't the time for that and by doing it, it takes away from the real issue of what we need to be doing NOW to get people to safety.

I'm more concerned why people are drowning in their homes/attics (or probably already have), bodies litter the water and aidewalks, babies are dying in the street in the arms of their mothers because of dehydration, etc. than listening to Micheal Moore or even Rush Limbaugh point fingers at each other's political party right now. Use those mouths to get your followers to donate to the American Red Cross because that's whats important right now.

[crunkone]

Originally posted by soft&beautiful
I am so pissed at the level of aid that OUR government is providing to the people of the Gulf Coast. My family lives in and around Picayune, MS. No news coverage has been there. If anyone knows of any condition there please help. I have not heard from my sister, aunts, uncles, or cousins there. The report I recieved earlier was false.....I am so worried right now....

What is Picayune by? I've heard of it but I'm not familiar with the location. I'll ask around though.

Mississippi State is also one of the schools allowing displaced students to enroll.

This is devastating beyond words. My prayers are with everyone and I believe that prayer helps.

[TonyB06]

Originally posted by Honeykiss1974
I know TonyB I'm not saying people don't have the right to express themselves or any of that.

What I am saying is that this isn't the time for that and by doing it, it takes away from the real issue of what we need to be doing NOW to get people to safety.

I'm more concerned why people are drowning in their homes/attics (or probably already have), bodies litter the water and aidewalks, babies are dying in the street in the arms of their mothers because of dehydration, etc. than listening to Micheal Moore or even Rush Limbaugh point fingers at each other's political party right now. Use those mouths to get your followers to donate to the American Red Cross because that's whats important right now.

I feel you, HK, but in the U.S., who gets to say "when the time is" for anything? Most of us have either donated $, blood, or set in motion whatever it is we're going to do. Unless you're a part of FEMA/disaster aid and charged with direct involvement, how exactly do Moore's comments, or Rush Limbaugh's comments "take away" from anything?

Whose comments are hindering FEMA's ability to reach those dying babies? Do Moore's comments prevent you from knowing as much as you can stand about why people are still trapped in their homes? For that matter, do we know that Moore/Limbaugh have not already directed their "followers" or "ditto-heads" as to what they should do? I've already said I think critical thinking/opinion--when it reaches a critical mass--can have a political impact. So what truly is harmed by free expression?

But I know it's all in the perspective. After 9/11, I didn't see what ribbon-wearing or flag waving did. Yeah, I wanted to break my foot off in somebody's azz, but I donated blood instead because I felt that was a direct way I could affect what went down. For those not directly affected, talking can be a cathartic first step. (isn't that what GC is about to some degree?)

but we still ----->here<---right?

[Tickled Pink 2]

On a special ABC news report: "Before he (President Bush) left on this 3 state tour, he made some comments at the White House he said the results were not acceptable, speaking about the relief efforts so far.This from a President loath to admit failure..."