Hurricane Katrina - Page 23

Honeykiss1974 · #**331** 09-09-2005, 06:35 PM

FEMA to Halt Debit Cards for Direct Deposit

And if I didn't have a beforehand ???? (those check cashing places aren't all over the place for nothing)

http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=stor...na_debit_cards

lifesaver · #**332** 09-09-2005, 09:01 PM

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Originally posted by Lindz928

The statistics that he gave (if accurate) are staggering. I would not blame anyone for not wanting to go back to that.

The possibly controversial question- If these people who have lived in poverty choose not to go back, but stay in places like Houston... Will they have a negative effect on the poverty rates and the education systems and the housing statistics in those cities?

I mean, he talked about the lady who was working for minimum wage at Popeye's in NO and is now planning on staying in Houston. Who is to say that she will automatically find a better job there? She may end up working for minimum wage at Popeye's in Houston. Won't make a bit of difference unless the cost of living in Houston is much lower than in NO. I honestly don't know if it is or not.

I agree with you. My brother in law (Ken) is a Houston Cop who has been assigned this week to the Astrodome & George Brown Convention Center. He has taken many refugees to jail for using Crack. he also took a lady to jail this afternoon after she collected her 5th RedCross Debit card. She was getting in line, getting a card after she filled out the info and getting a card, then getting in another line, using a different name. The cards are being given out, without the requirement of an ID or anything. (I'd think they'd at least use some system of identification that they use in mexico during elections. You dip your thumb into permanant ink that stains yous skin for up to a week after you vote. It prevents people from voting multiple times. So why couldnt they do the same here?)

At any rate, a lot of these people are good folx, but a lot arent. it will be interesting to see how the crime stats change in the next year and to see if any can be correlated to where the refugees have moved.

Back on the crackhead Ken arrested. He was complaining the whole way to jail saying "but I'm a Katrina refugee! I've been through too much. You shouldnt arrest me. I was in New Orleans!" Ken told him, "yeah, but you're in MY backyard now. This isnt Louisania. We actually care about the law here. You're welcome to start over here, but YOU WILL follow our laws, or you will go to jail."

I couldnt agree more. They are all welcome here. But they will adjust to our way of doing things, not the other way around. I dont care what you have been through.

wrigley · #**333** 09-09-2005, 09:18 PM

I watched tonight's star-studded musical benefit for the hurricane survivors. Does Chris Rock know when he said "George Bush hates midgets" before his turn at the teleprompter that it was broadcast to the masses?

honeychile · #**334** 09-09-2005, 09:19 PM

FYI - My cousin, Monica, who is a nurse, just left today for New Orleans. The whole story is under the Prayer Request thread in the ADPi Forum.

As for rebuilding, I'm sure they will - but that doesn't make it prudent. If Lake Ponchatrain is a natural extension of the Mississippi Gulf/Delta/River; since it's in a natural hurricane area; and since the amount of disease will be rampant for a long time to come - well, maybe nature should be better respected!

aggieAXO · #**335** 09-10-2005, 01:25 AM

some anoimal organizations to help:

If you would like to make a donation toward the relief work, please check out these groups:

LSU School Of Veterinary Medicine
Mississippi State University School Of Veterinary Medicine
LSU Veterinary Student Support Fund
Louisiana Veterinary Medical Association
American Veterinary Medical Foundation
ASPCA Hurricane Relief

I say go ahead and rebuild but do not expect taxpayers to continue to bail you out. I am not sure how Texas is going to handle the situation, our school system has not been up to par for years so it will be interesting.

I feel sorry for the people going to California and making minimum wage-how are they going to be able to live out there with such a high cost of living?

lifesaver · #**336** 09-10-2005, 05:26 PM

Everytime they say the name of the guy that took over in NOLA for Michael Brown, I hear something else. His name is Thad Allen. But when said real fast, I hear them say Fat Albert.

Tom Earp · #**337** 09-10-2005, 06:08 PM

Animals are Animals, but People too!

They do a lot to help people feel better dont they?

lifesaver, I can agree with You! I have been there and seen Animals not of 4 Legs but 2!

It is not or ever will be an easy job to put People out when they are in need.

Remmber, This Country is ding things that NO Other Country Can.

Good or Bad, It is getting done! It isnt easy!

It takes time. Political BS aside, there were Scew Ups upon all levels from City, State, and Federal Level!

DeltAlum · #**338** 09-11-2005, 12:16 AM

"Vice President Dick Cheney visited an emergency management center in Austin, Texas, and said the government was finally gaining control of the situation. "I think we are in fact on our way to getting on top of the whole Katrina exercise. We've got a lot of work ahead of us," he said."

Exercise?

Exercise?

I'm sorry folks, but to me this shows the real lack of understand and compassion this entire administration has shown during the whole unfortunate situation.

It means nothing to these elite politicians. As long as Trent Lott is able to rebuild his home so they can sit on the back patio and drink mint juleps.

What a nightmare.

tinydancer · #**339** 09-11-2005, 12:23 AM

I think "exercise" was a really poor choice of a word. It sounds like he thinks we're having a fire drill or something.

LOL @ Fat Albert.

mu_agd · #**340** 09-12-2005, 03:38 PM

Mike Brown has resigned as head of FEMA

Lindz928 · #**341** 09-12-2005, 04:08 PM

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Originally posted by DeltAlum
"Vice President Dick Cheney visited an emergency management center in Austin, Texas, and said the government was finally gaining control of the situation. "I think we are in fact on our way to getting on top of the whole Katrina exercise. We've got a lot of work ahead of us," he said."

Exercise?

Exercise?

I'm sorry folks, but to me this shows the real lack of understand and compassion this entire administration has shown during the whole unfortunate situation.

It means nothing to these elite politicians. As long as Trent Lott is able to rebuild his home so they can sit on the back patio and drink mint juleps.

What a nightmare.

I think it shows nothing more than the mis-use of a word. Do you REALLY think he meant it the way you are taking it? I hope not.

DeltAlum · #**342** 09-13-2005, 05:45 PM

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Originally posted by Lindz928
I think it shows nothing more than the mis-use of a word. Do you REALLY think he meant it the way you are taking it? I hope not.

This guy makes a living speaking in public. So does the President. I don't think either of them really understand the way we common folks think. The President's statements the first two or three days of this disaster certainly weren't compassionate, but rather defensive about National Guard troops not being available -- and about Trent Lott's house being destroyed.

But then I've never been comfortable that he (Bush) really cares about anything but his wealthy conservative friends.

Sorry, but that's the way he strikes me.

On another note:

"Bush Accepts Blame For Poor Katrina Response
Admission Comes Just Days After Accusing News Media, Critics
Louisiana Death Toll Climbs To 423

(CBS) WASHINGTON President Bush Tuesday took responsibility for government failures in dealing with Hurricane Katrina and said the disaster raised broader questions about the government's ability to respond to natural disasters as well as terror attacks.

"Katrina exposed serious problems in our response capability at all levels of government," Mr. Bush said at joint White House news conference with the president of Iraq. "And to the extent that the federal government didn't fully do its job right, I take responsibility."

The admission comes just days after accusing the news media and critics of the administration storm response of "playing the blame game," reports CBS News White House Correspondent Peter Maer.

"I want to know what went right and what went wrong," the president said. "I want to know how to better cooperate with state and local government, to be able to answer that very question that you asked, 'Are we capable of dealing with a severe attack or another severe storm?'"

Tom Earp · #**343** 09-13-2005, 05:58 PM

Just seems to show a Big Lack of Sympathy, Understanding and Caring from Those Who Have and Those Who Dont!

No wonder a Dr. told Him "Fuck You".

Oh, But He was Black and the SS jumped His ass as He was leaving!

His tape is on ebay for sale!

Peaches-n-Cream · #**344** 09-15-2005, 12:26 PM

I was thinking about starting a new thread, but I figured this would fit in here.

In the last few days, Pres. Bush and Gov. Blanco have said, "I take full responsibility" for what went wrong. What does that mean? "I take full responsibility" just seems like a meaningless statement made by whomever is in charge when there is a public relations disaster. It's not even an apology.

Any thoughts?

Tickled Pink 2 · #**345** 09-15-2005, 04:04 PM

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Originally posted by Peaches-n-Cream
I was thinking about starting a new thread, but I figured this would fit in here.

In the last few days, Pres. Bush and Gov. Blanco have said, "I take full responsibility" for what went wrong. What does that mean? "I take full responsibility" just seems like a meaningless statement made by whomever is in charge when there is a public relations disaster. It's not even an apology.

Any thoughts?

I think so, too. He didn't say "I'm so sorry we took so long..." or "I'm so sorry I didn't do xyz". It didn't sound sincere - it just sounded like rhetoric. Someone should ask him exactly what he feels his part in this failure was, since he's feeling responsible and all.