What to do about Georgia?

[VaYank5150]

Perdue asks Obama to declare state of emergency  | ajc.com

Gov. Sonny Perdue on Tuesday asked President Obama to declare a state of emergency in the wake of near-record flooding in the state.

Perdue said this week's flood levels may match or exceed levels recorded on Jan. 9, 1946, the established record.

The governor said he hopes for a decision by the end of Tuesday and is expecting "some level of federal reimbursement." He said the state "will do everything in its power physically and fiscally to help flood victims.

ONE argument I have heard fro many conservatives and I assume GOP supporters on this board is that Obama is trying to provide health insurance to people against the will of the US Constituion. I am asking if these same people feel the same way about other Federal agencies, such as FEMA? Is FEMA too intrusive? Does it fly in the face of the Constitution? Where in the Constitution does it state that FEMA will help the states that ask for it? Why is a Republican governor asking for Federal help in the first place?

 

[dilloduck]

Perdue asks Obama to declare state of emergency *| ajc.com

Gov. Sonny Perdue on Tuesday asked President Obama to declare a state of emergency in the wake of near-record flooding in the state.

Perdue said this week's flood levels may match or exceed levels recorded on Jan. 9, 1946, the established record.

The governor said he hopes for a decision by the end of Tuesday and is expecting "some level of federal reimbursement." He said the state "will do everything in its power physically and fiscally to help flood victims.

ONE argument I have heard fro many conservatives and I assume GOP supporters on this board is that Obama is trying to provide health insurance to people against the will of the US Constituion. I am asking if these same people feel the same way about other Federal agencies, such as FEMA? Is FEMA too intrusive? Does it fly in the face of the Constitution? Where in the Constitution does it state that FEMA will help the states that ask for it? Why is a Republican governor asking for Federal help in the first place?

To get money

 

[VaYank5150]

Perdue asks Obama to declare state of emergency *| ajc.com

Gov. Sonny Perdue on Tuesday asked President Obama to declare a state of emergency in the wake of near-record flooding in the state.

Perdue said this week's flood levels may match or exceed levels recorded on Jan. 9, 1946, the established record.

The governor said he hopes for a decision by the end of Tuesday and is expecting "some level of federal reimbursement." He said the state "will do everything in its power physically and fiscally to help flood victims.

ONE argument I have heard fro many conservatives and I assume GOP supporters on this board is that Obama is trying to provide health insurance to people against the will of the US Constituion. I am asking if these same people feel the same way about other Federal agencies, such as FEMA? Is FEMA too intrusive? Does it fly in the face of the Constitution? Where in the Constitution does it state that FEMA will help the states that ask for it? Why is a Republican governor asking for Federal help in the first place?

To get money

But that is basically the same reason Obama wants to reshape our healthcare system?

 

[xotoxi]

What to do about Georgia?

I think that we should be diplomatic about this situation, however, a Russian invasion should not be tolerated.

 

[VaYank5150]

So, based on McConnell stating his mother NEEDS MediCare, and now the Republican Governor of Georgia is reching out to our Federal Govenrment for aid (money), all the while the GOP is bashing Obama for his planned overhaul of healthcare, because "it costs too much". Do you all understand how the rest of us might get confused on what you are really pissing and moaning about?

 

[RodISHI]

So, based on McConnell stating his mother NEEDS MediCare, and now the Republican Governor of Georgia is reching out to our Federal Govenrment for aid (money), all the while the GOP is bashing Obama for his planned overhaul of healthcare, because "it costs too much". Do you all understand how the rest of us might get confused on what you are really pissing and moaning about?

So is it your contention that since Georgia has a Republican governor they are not entitled to receive the same help as say a state like Iowa that flooded recently which has a Democrat governor?

 

[JakeStarkey]

The stoopid cons are pissing and moaning because they are out of a power, because they are a diminishing minority, and because they can't stop modern-progressivism. Tuff luck.

 

[Oddball]

Perdue asks Obama to declare state of emergency *| ajc.com

Gov. Sonny Perdue on Tuesday asked President Obama to declare a state of emergency in the wake of near-record flooding in the state.

Perdue said this week's flood levels may match or exceed levels recorded on Jan. 9, 1946, the established record.

The governor said he hopes for a decision by the end of Tuesday and is expecting "some level of federal reimbursement." He said the state "will do everything in its power physically and fiscally to help flood victims.

ONE argument I have heard fro many conservatives and I assume GOP supporters on this board is that Obama is trying to provide health insurance to people against the will of the US Constituion. I am asking if these same people feel the same way about other Federal agencies, such as FEMA? Is FEMA too intrusive? Does it fly in the face of the Constitution? Where in the Constitution does it state that FEMA will help the states that ask for it? Why is a Republican governor asking for Federal help in the first place?

That one's easy...It's Sonny Perdue.

He's one of those squishy "moderate" (read: leftist) republicans, who can't wait to get their mitts on the reins and act like democratics.

Charlie Christ, Tim Pawlenty and John Huntsman are other prime examples.

 

[CrusaderFrank]

This is Obama's Slow Motion Katrina

 

[BasicGreatGuy]

In my opinion, the people of the state of Georgia need to take care of themselves, instead of looking for the feds to wipe their butt for them.

Sonny is not a constructionist. He is a politician. Big difference. He is squishy like Dude said.

 

[rightwinger]

I think Georgia has made it clear they do not want Federal Assistance in this matter

Georgia Senate threatens dismantling of USA | Jay Bookman

Georgia Senate threatens dismantling of USA
7:02 am April 16, 2009, by Jay

It wasn’t quite the firing on Fort Sumter that launched the Civil War. But on April 1, your Georgia Senate did threaten by a vote of 43-1 to secede from and even disband the United States.

It was not an April Fool’s joke.

In fact, Senate Resolution 632 did a lot more than merely threaten to end this country. It stated that under the Constitution, the only crimes the federal government could prosecute were treason, piracy and slavery.

“Therefore, all acts of Congress which assume to create, define or punish [other] crimes … are altogether void, and of no force,” the Georgia Senate declared.

In other words, in the infinite, almost unanimous wisdom of the Georgia Senate, Michael Vick is being imprisoned illegally, Bernie Madoff should serve no time for stealing $60 billion and the Unabomber must go free. In fact, the federal penitentiary in Atlanta should be emptied of its inmates.

But wait, there’s more.

The resolution goes on to endorse the theory that states have the right to abridge constitutional freedoms of religion, press and speech. According to the resolution, it is up to the states to decide “how far the licentiousness of speech and of the press may be abridged.”

The resolution even endorses “nullification,” the legal concept that states have the power to “nullify” or ignore federal laws that they believe exceed the powers granted under the Constitution. That concept has a particularly nasty legacy. It helped precipitate the Civil War, and in the 1950s and early ’60s it was cited by Southern states claiming the right to ignore Supreme Court rulings ordering the end of segregation.

Finally, the resolution states that if Congress, the president or federal courts take any action that exceeds their constitutional powers, the Constitution is rendered null and void and the United States of America is officially disbanded. As an example, the resolution specifically states that if the federal government enacts “prohibitions of type or quantity of arms or ammunition,” the country is disbanded.

In other words, if Congress votes to restore the ban on sale of assault rifles, the United States is deemed to no longer exist.

This, your Georgia state Senate voted 43-1 to endorse.

 

[Ravi]

Hey now. There's no rational reason to punish the people of Georgia simply because their politicians suck. We all pay into FEMA, and we all need FEMA's help on occasion.

 

[rightwinger]

Hey now. There's no rational reason to punish the people of Georgia simply because their politicians suck. We all pay into FEMA, and we all need FEMA's help on occasion.

I do not want to insult the fine people of Georgia by offering them federal assistance in a matter that is surely a States issue.

 

[NYcarbineer]

Perdue is the dumbass who a couple years ago held public prayers for rain, isn't he?

 

[VaYank5150]

So, based on McConnell stating his mother NEEDS MediCare, and now the Republican Governor of Georgia is reching out to our Federal Govenrment for aid (money), all the while the GOP is bashing Obama for his planned overhaul of healthcare, because "it costs too much". Do you all understand how the rest of us might get confused on what you are really pissing and moaning about?

So is it your contention that since Georgia has a Republican governor they are not entitled to receive the same help as say a state like Iowa that flooded recently which has a Democrat governor?

No, I am not CONTENDING anything. I am trying to understand how on one hand the GOP and their supporters can hold up the Constitution and fight against Healthcare reform and a public option, because there is no specific language pertaining to helathcare in the Constitution, but on the other hand are more than happy to reach out to FEMA for help and funding when FEMA, nor any of the reasons for it's existence are specified in the Constitution either.
And while I am at it, how does Mitch McConnell stand behind one government run healthcare program (MediCare) because his mother depends on it, but in the same breath criticizes a similar program from other people.

 

[NYcarbineer]

Hey now. There's no rational reason to punish the people of Georgia simply because their politicians suck. We all pay into FEMA, and we all need FEMA's help on occasion.

Correct. Do the right thing for the people.

Or, maybe those 2 million teabagging government haters who had the ambition to show up in Washington to make fools of themselves can mosey on down to Georgia and do something.

 

[VaYank5150]

Hey now. There's no rational reason to punish the people of Georgia simply because their politicians suck. We all pay into FEMA, and we all need FEMA's help on occasion.

Correct. Do the right thing for the people.

Or, maybe those 2 million teabagging government haters who had the ambition to show up in Washington to make fools of themselves can mosey on down to Georgia and do something.

Now THAT is an idea! Can you imagine how much GOOD 2 million people could do in this situation? That's A LOT of sandbag fillers. What say you tea party goers?

 

[Dr.Traveler]

Perdue asks Obama to declare state of emergency *| ajc.com

Gov. Sonny Perdue on Tuesday asked President Obama to declare a state of emergency in the wake of near-record flooding in the state.

Perdue said this week's flood levels may match or exceed levels recorded on Jan. 9, 1946, the established record.

The governor said he hopes for a decision by the end of Tuesday and is expecting "some level of federal reimbursement." He said the state "will do everything in its power physically and fiscally to help flood victims.

ONE argument I have heard fro many conservatives and I assume GOP supporters on this board is that Obama is trying to provide health insurance to people against the will of the US Constituion. I am asking if these same people feel the same way about other Federal agencies, such as FEMA? Is FEMA too intrusive? Does it fly in the face of the Constitution? Where in the Constitution does it state that FEMA will help the states that ask for it? Why is a Republican governor asking for Federal help in the first place?

Isn't this the kind of thing you have a Federal Government around for anyways? Handling problems too big for a single State to handle seems like the job description.

 

[VaYank5150]

Perdue asks Obama to declare state of emergency *| ajc.com

Gov. Sonny Perdue on Tuesday asked President Obama to declare a state of emergency in the wake of near-record flooding in the state.

Perdue said this week's flood levels may match or exceed levels recorded on Jan. 9, 1946, the established record.

The governor said he hopes for a decision by the end of Tuesday and is expecting "some level of federal reimbursement." He said the state "will do everything in its power physically and fiscally to help flood victims.

ONE argument I have heard fro many conservatives and I assume GOP supporters on this board is that Obama is trying to provide health insurance to people against the will of the US Constituion. I am asking if these same people feel the same way about other Federal agencies, such as FEMA? Is FEMA too intrusive? Does it fly in the face of the Constitution? Where in the Constitution does it state that FEMA will help the states that ask for it? Why is a Republican governor asking for Federal help in the first place?

Isn't this the kind of thing you have a Federal Government around for anyways? Handling problems too big for a single State to handle seems like the job description.

<In my best GOP supporter/tea party supporter typeset> Please show me where this is stated in our Constitution?

 

[Oddball]

It's not. But as I already pointed out, Sonny Perdue doesn't give a ratsass.