Interesting Article on Gov't & Katrina

[Vteckidd]

the only people I ultimately blame are the people who stayed around in the first place, and then I blame the local govt.

my family from Slidell/St Tammany Parish all recieved automated calls on Thursday before the hurricane...

that idiot Mayor Naigan did not publically give the mandatory evacuation till Saturday night/Sunday Morning.

IF the Local Govt' was more organized and had their National Guard standing by or have them set up in Baton Rouge, things wouldve been alot different...but the fact remains that they were never called upon for a full mobilization, until AFTER the storm.

we can point fingers all day, and after watching the news.....every single politician who wants to get on TV is jumping out and pointing out how they "were the sole voice" for the people and tried to get everyone to move faster.

The people took their lives in their own hands when they stayed behind.
The local GOVT was not prepared and thought that the Federal GOVT would be ready to clean up their mess.

if I hear that Mayor Naigan try and act innocent or say that he begged for delegation, I'll drive to NO again and shoot him in the head. That guy is just trying to act like he was there for the people instead of telling the people that he's not fit to be a mayor.

THANK YOU.

in this country, its always political , and its always a race issue. had this happened in a "white" city in Louisiana, what would have been said then?

the fact is this, just like 9/11, it is the largest most destructive natural disaster in history. The local govt should have had better plans and procedures in place BEFORE this happened. the people that stayed behind, you were warned.

The people that couldnt afford to leave, im sorry, casualties of war. Its a asshole thing to say, but how do you evacuate people so fast with such little time, oh thats right, HAVE A PLAN IN PLACE BEFORE IT HAPPENS.

my heart and money has gone out to the poeple that are less fortunate and that had no choice, but , i have yet to see someone answer the question of how do you help the homeless that had no money to go anywhere.

Its not a race thing , but people are making it out to be. Look at the numbers, NO is primarily black, so of course there is more footage of black people, DUH, its simple numbers. its not cause "bush doesnt care about black people" .

someone posted this on a local baord an i agree with it:

Kanye's comments?

Yeah "the media" is portraying blacks in such a harsh light dude. Showing black people with stacks of Jordans and arms full of designer clothes that they otherwise could not afford to buy isn't "real" is it? I guess the media planted those people there, eh? What about black dudes carrying big-ass TVs that they can't even plug in anywhere?

How is that shit NOT looting?

It's called REALITY and the media shows that, along with a lot of shit that they spin to their own likings for ratings, but it's still real guys.

It also depends on which media outlets you're looking at too, because I've seen a lot of compassion for the people getting needed supplies, and very little slack for the true looters.

It's probably the law of averages though - how many white people stayed? How many black people stayed and were forced to wade through flood waters? Naturally if you have 95% blacks left, well we'll only see blacks looting, right?

Also I don't see Kanye's ass out there in the shelters offering up moral support to "his people" do you guys? It's easy for him to go on a telethon and donate money since he's filthy rich, but come on bro get real! Go mingle with "your people" as you call them, and mix it up with them and see if you don't get mugged and beat down for your riches and fine jewelry.

Hell medi-vac choppers and contractors trying to rebuild the city are being shot at, why shouldn't a guy like Kanye get the beatdown for $50,000.00 worth of jewelry?

Lastly just for fun, someone find and post a pic of a white person with a TV or a stack of designer clothes please, thanks.

Could it be that there are no white looters, or just no pictures taken of them because of a media conspiracy? You don't think black reporters want to expose white looters just to prove a point? Do I think that whites would not be looting? Hell no, poor whites will do dastardly things just as quickly as poor blacks, hispanics, whatever. Point is the law of averages shows us more blacks looting because there's more blacks there - it's a fact people. Oh and if you were a poor white dude would you even venture out in NO to loot? Hell no! you'd be afraid that an angry black mob would kill you, because god knows it's turned into a racial thing already!!!

I'm just curious...

[BOOSTEDeg]

People were told to EVACUATE, even in Tampa and the west coast of Florida, where it didn't hit too hard. Yes, they told New Orleans to evacuate. So, whoever stayed had to face the consequences, POINT BLANK. As for those of you talking shit about the Military, have you ever served???? Do you know what it takes to mobilize units, or even onesies and twosies? I will defend my Military brothers until the end. Have any of you running your mouths donated? Have I? Yes, I have. I would love to go down there and lend a hand too, have any of you even thought of volunteering to assist? You cannot put all this on "Our Government." When something as catastrophic as this occurs it is our duty as either citizens or soldiers to lend any help we can. Before all of you start talking about our governments short comings on this or any matter, ask yourselves: What have I done to rectify, resolve or lend a helping hand on this subject? I am sick and tired of people who just have negativity without solutions. Do something about it! Just a Veteran Soldiers point of view.

[AznTraitor]

People were told to EVACUATE, even in Tampa and the west coast of Florida, where it didn't hit too hard. Yes, they told New Orleans to evacuate. So, whoever stayed had to face the consequences, POINT BLANK. As for those of you talking shit about the Military, have you ever served???? Do you know what it takes to mobilize units, or even onesies and twosies? I will defend my Military brothers until the end. Have any of you running your mouths donated? Have I? Yes, I have. I would love to go down there and lend a hand too, have any of you even thought of volunteering to assist? You cannot put all this on "Our Government." When something as catastrophic as this occurs it is our duty as either citizens or soldiers to lend any help we can. Before all of you start talking about our governments short comings on this or any matter, ask yourselves: What have I done to rectify, resolve or lend a helping hand on this subject? I am sick and tired of people who just have negativity without solutions. Do something about it! Just a Veteran Soldiers point of view.

I dont think anyone bashed the military here?

and to anwser your questions...

yes, yes, yes.

I've donated, AND I've been, was there last week delivering supplies.