Over 40 People Have Died In Kentucky

[Terry]

What confuses me is how can 2 million African Americans get in and out of

Washington DC in sub zero temps in 1 day when 200,000

couldn't get out of New Orleans at 85 degrees with four

days notice.

Hmmm. I've seen this posted elsewhere, verbatim. Double spaced and everything.

How many people were at the event, total?

Yes I got in an email last week. I thought it was funny and so true. SO I used it.

 

[Ravi]

Wait, it's fashionable now to think the government should rescue people? I can hardly keep up with the talking points.

But this is good news, maybe there is hope for a national disaster insurance program modeled on the national flood insurance program.

Uh, you seem to be missing irony and payback?

Ah, you're just cynically using dead Americans to score cheap political points. Damn shame.

 

[jgbkab]

I guess these buses were not good enoug and that's why they were never deployed eh?
http://squawkboxnoise.files.wordpress.com/2006/03/nobus.jpg

So the people that got stuck should have stolen the buses in the picture before the storm or do all the residents have bus keys?

 

[Annie]

I guess these buses were not good enoug and that's why they were never deployed eh?
http://squawkboxnoise.files.wordpress.com/2006/03/nobus.jpg

So the people that got stuck should have stolen the buses in the picture before the storm or do all the residents have bus keys?

And the fault of those buses not being driven out of a area, filled with people, BEFORE the storm struck, was who's? Oh yeah, f'ing state and city officials. The Feds cannot micromanage those responses, though we can be pretty sure Obama will try.

 

[Terry]

I guess these buses were not good enoug and that's why they were never deployed eh?

So the people that got stuck should have stolen the buses in the picture before the storm or do all the residents have bus keys?

No maybe if the city's mayor and gov. raised the alarm bell louder (manditory full evacuation)and deployed those buses people then those people wouldn't have to worry about the KEYS. OH wait, some were worried that they wouldn't be able to watch TV so they went out and got some. *LOL*

 

[Jon]

I just want to know why no one cares that the northern half of Arkansas is in the same condition.

 

[jgbkab]

I guess these buses were not good enoug and that's why they were never deployed eh?
http://squawkboxnoise.files.wordpress.com/2006/03/nobus.jpg

So the people that got stuck should have stolen the buses in the picture before the storm or do all the residents have bus keys?

And the fault of those buses not being driven out of a area, filled with people, BEFORE the storm struck, was who's? Oh yeah, f'ing state and city officials. The Feds cannot micromanage those responses, though we can be pretty sure Obama will try.

It wasn't W's fault and it's not Barry's fault either. Shit is going to happen and the important thing is that we learn.

 

[PubliusInfinitum]

It was the fact that they knew what was going to happen and the aid people needed was not in place...four days later. A freaking ICE STORM is a a totally different animal. I'm pretty sure that it's a logistics nightmare. Plus the state of Kentucky is a helluva lot bigger than the gulf area that was affected during Katrina. Come on people!

First, The Feds were prepared for Katrina, with millions of tons of food, water and other emergency supplies... but you're focus was on on isolated place... the stadium and surrounding area... state and local officials refused to allow the FEMA supplies to be distributed to those people, because the State did not want them to STAY. Now that is a FACT sis, and that it conflicts with your 'perception induced' reality, does not change that.

Secondly, you're right; an ice storm is different from a hurricane... It's a walk in the park. When the ice thaws and those people who sought shelter return home, there will be a home there, distinct from the empty lots tens of thousands of people found after Katrina... or there will be furniture in their home, its roof still whole...

Katrina wiped homes and businesses from their foundation and turned them into kindling... from east Texas to west Florida... up to 20 miles inland from the coast; it destroyed homes and businesses for another 30 miles, up to 50 miles from the coast; it seriously damaged homes and businesses for another 150 miles... take a peak at your map and note just what that means...

I hope for your sake that you were just yankin' our chain and didn't really intend to impart your true feelings that this ice storm was logistically more of a problem than that of a major Hurricane.

The press all but ignored MOST of the damage which resulted from Katrina, so they could focus on the visuals of a flooded N'Orleans... It appeared that the worst of the damage was in the Super Dome and it's immediate surroundings; but in fact, the worst of Katrina was 20 miles deep for 700 miles along the gulf coast... which quick math shows us is roughly 7000 square miles of nearly complete devastation; and that WAS JUST THE WORST OF IT... the damage extened back at least another 100 miles and that produces an area of 70,000 square miles... And the Bush administrations FEMA assets were spread along that line. What's more, the deficit spending which the left and their centrist comrades like to spew about was what it was BECAUSE of such efforts to help those injured by Katrina and the other 6 major Hurricanes that hit the gulf coast furing that period.

You're a dupe of a sychophant anti-Bush media... if you believe that the effort there was anything but Herculian... And that you can't seee the point of the OP here... that not a word of criticism has been heard from an effort which stands as paltry in contrast, from the Hussein Regime, while they plot to spend a TRILLION DOLLARS on bullshit socialist policy failures... under the erronerous rubric of "Stimulus..."

Grab a clue sis... their all around you; just pick one up and examine it for a while, you'll be glad ya did...

 

[jgbkab]

You're a dupe of a sychophant anti-Bush media... if you believe that the effort there was anything but Herculian... And that you can't seee the point of the OP here... that not a word of criticism has been heard from an effort which stands as paltry in contrast, from the Hussein Regime, while they plot to spend a TRILLION DOLLARS on bullshit socialist policy failures... under the erronerous rubric of "Stimulus..."

Grab a clue sis... their all around you; just pick one up and examine it for a while, you'll be glad ya did...

I'm neither anti-Bush nor am I a woman.....

 

[Harry Dresden]

Obama doesn't care about white people.

well half of them anyway.....

 

[Annie]

So the people that got stuck should have stolen the buses in the picture before the storm or do all the residents have bus keys?

And the fault of those buses not being driven out of a area, filled with people, BEFORE the storm struck, was who's? Oh yeah, f'ing state and city officials. The Feds cannot micromanage those responses, though we can be pretty sure Obama will try.

It wasn't W's fault and it's not Barry's fault either. Shit is going to happen and the important thing is that we learn.

It was the state and city officials at fault, though that isn't what was said by the likes of you. Suddenly we're all supposed to understand that these are just 'one of those things that happen'. Right.

 

[Terry]

Well the thing is as long as the lefties like to place Katrina's blame and GW's feet then Obama will surely be blamed. Funny how some will not be able to wash that stink off themselves.

Eight years we heard everything thrown at the President's feet. Eight years we heard countless people disrespect the Oval Office.

The day of debating the policies and not disrespect the President is over. It was 8 Years of hatred the left spewed and frankly a lot were sick of it within the first month.

I think it is only natural that since the left created this mess, then many want to give it right back to them. You lefties in the next 4 years will clearly see what you have brought on. Blame yourselves for you are the ones who cheapened the Office of the President. I'm rather enjoying watching you lefties try and excuse everything Obama does. Even Rep called Bush on his wrong policies but we wont' see that with the Obama Sheep.

 

[Annie]

Wait, it's fashionable now to think the government should rescue people? I can hardly keep up with the talking points.

But this is good news, maybe there is hope for a national disaster insurance program modeled on the national flood insurance program.

Uh, you seem to be missing irony and payback?

Ah, you're just cynically using dead Americans to score cheap political points. Damn shame.

Learned from the masters.

 

[jgbkab]

And the fault of those buses not being driven out of a area, filled with people, BEFORE the storm struck, was who's? Oh yeah, f'ing state and city officials. The Feds cannot micromanage those responses, though we can be pretty sure Obama will try.

It wasn't W's fault and it's not Barry's fault either. Shit is going to happen and the important thing is that we learn.

It was the state and city officials at fault, though that isn't what was said by the likes of you. Suddenly we're all supposed to understand that these are just 'one of those things that happen'. Right.

Yep...that's pretty much how I understand it.

 

[Harry Dresden]

Actually I don't think it is a partisan problem, I think that people looking for the Feds to bail them out are not the brightest bulbs on the planet. This problem with weather is not new, not 'global climate' problem either. Common sense when living in border states would say, have alternative sources for heating/cooking. Have at least a week's worth of water stored.

Problem for all of us is thinking the government will always 'be there' to save us from the ravages of nature. Any disaster that befalls any area certainly deserves our attention, indeed I'm fairly confident that people will donate to help out in the aftermath.

Indeed I think we should all heed the limits of government in these disasters and ask what would happen if there was a huge incident, not localized. Are we prepared to care for ourselves and protect ourselves?

here in Arnold land we have been told since at least the 70's,if there is a major quake,the feds probably wont get here for aprox. 3-4 days,the state 2-3,so you are on your own until the local FIRST responders can get to you,so do what you can for yourself and help others until then.....most people where i am at should know this very important fact.....you are on your own for at least 1-2 days,so they keep telling us to stock up on water and canned goods,first aide stuff .......

 

[WillowTree]

So the people that got stuck should have stolen the buses in the picture before the storm or do all the residents have bus keys?

And the fault of those buses not being driven out of a area, filled with people, BEFORE the storm struck, was who's? Oh yeah, f'ing state and city officials. The Feds cannot micromanage those responses, though we can be pretty sure Obama will try.

It wasn't W's fault and it's not Barry's fault either. Shit is going to happen and the important thing is that we learn.

what planet are you living on? You a traitor to yer party?

 

[Annie]

Actually I don't think it is a partisan problem, I think that people looking for the Feds to bail them out are not the brightest bulbs on the planet. This problem with weather is not new, not 'global climate' problem either. Common sense when living in border states would say, have alternative sources for heating/cooking. Have at least a week's worth of water stored.

Problem for all of us is thinking the government will always 'be there' to save us from the ravages of nature. Any disaster that befalls any area certainly deserves our attention, indeed I'm fairly confident that people will donate to help out in the aftermath.

Indeed I think we should all heed the limits of government in these disasters and ask what would happen if there was a huge incident, not localized. Are we prepared to care for ourselves and protect ourselves?

here in Arnold land we have been told since at least the 70's,if there is a major quake,the feds probably wont get here for aprox. 3-4 days,the state 2-3,so you are on your own until the local FIRST responders can get to you,so do what you can for yourself and help others until then.....most people where i am at should know this very important fact.....you are on your own for at least 1-2 days,so they keep telling us to stock up on water and canned goods,first aide stuff .......

Yep, bottled water for at least a week, plan on at least double the number of people in your home. Canned goods, in a disaster, even your teen daughter will overlook 'expiration date.' Don't forget flashlights and batteries, (Batteries on average will have 80% of their original power 7 years later.) Friends and I buy batteries at Costco and share, that way we keep replenishing our supplies for longer time, if ever needed.

Speaking of Costco or Sam's, they are my suppliers of choice for 'emergency goods.' Smart idea though is to 'team up' with a friend or two, building your supply 4 or 6 cans at a time. It's easier to build variety, while not having to put out all the cash at once. Meats, pastas, fruits, vegetables, pudding all come in cans-if for some reason they can't be heated, they are still safe to eat.

A well prepared first aid kit is required. Again, buy the essentials first, then keep adding as money allows. The link just posted has some very good suggestions, though a bit over the top for my thinking. If things got THAT bad, I'm not sure I'd want to stick around.

 

[Old Rocks]

Has Barack Obama gone down there yet? No? People died and Obama snoozed. Truly unforgivable. Where's FEMA, in a meaningful way? No excuses. The horror.

take a look at this

http://www.floppingaces.net/2009/01/29/thermostat-a-sign-that-global-warming-not-a-serious-concern/

Shove it up your dingbat ass. Bush may have been putting on a style show, President Obama is working. You guys are reduced to the ridiculous to critisize President Obama. The differance here is no "Heck of a job, Brownie" high fives, while people are still dying. The message is, you have a job to do, go out and do it. You people are truly pathetic. But keep it up. There will be a 70 Dem senate in 2010, and even a stronger majority in the House.

 

[Terry]

Yep I have a generator, well water, 2 acres to plant on if needed, stored food, guns, ammo, wood burning stove, loads of wood, and 4 cars two suv's that hold a lot of gas. Yeah I'm prepared to hunker down for at least two years self sufficent. Those that rely on the Gov. will be the first to wish they were me. LOL

 

[Old Rocks]

Obama doesn't care about white people.

That's for sure,, he don't give a shit about white peoples.

Hey Annie, I don't give a shit about white people, either. I care immensly about Americans.