BF2S Forums What can we do?

Braddock wrote:

What are you all talking about, the Bush administration did loads to help...

you know what the funny thing is about all this?
when i go down, i have to pick myself up, dust myself off and try again. i dont get to make some sad ass emo music video to spark sympathy.
when some people go down, they stay down....and dont get back up until someone comes along and holds their hand and tells them everything will be ok. and that they dont have to work to rebuild anything, hell we will give it to them cause they had a run of bad luck......i wish more people could pick themselves up.

Last edited by Parker (2007-03-20 14:17:11)

usmarine2007 wrote:

Shut up dude.  That city is the product of government handouts which make people lazy and dependent.

deeznutz1245 wrote:

Incorrect. They aren't lazy because I saw them looting electronics stores for big screen TV's. Those are heavy you know, how could you call them lazy?

Maybe 'United States Of America' should just be changed to 'States of America'?

Kmarion wrote:

SEREMAKER wrote:

Kmarion wrote:

I was there during the aftermath. I have a friend that works for Florida power (Electric company) and they sent allot of help that way. They were working 18 hours at a time. I went down there for two weeks to help. The federal response was very slow, but the preparing was an even bigger disgrace. Logistically it was hard just to get to the people that needed help. I am sure you guys saw the boats driving down the streets. Those guys were busting their ass to get to them. That's why I can't help but think the majority of the death came from a lack of transporting them. People were stuck in their attic with no food for weeks. Here in Florida anytime there is a hint of a hurricane we immediately begin planning evac routes and stationing trucks full of water strategically through the state. I think despite the years of warning the people of LA felt untouchable perhaps. I don't think New Orleans was even given a 24 hour notice to get out. That has comes from the Governor/Mayor. Most of those area's were so impoverished that finding away to move them was hopeless by the time they made the decision.

http://i11.tinypic.com/2v83995.jpg

SEREMAKER the Clinton administration did not cease to fund the levies. I don't know where you got that. The problem was they (The state) were using the funding for other projects. They were voting down tax increases and pulling funds from the money devoted to the levies.

hmmmmmmmmmmm give a few mins to wind through the enourmous paperwork here then I'll try to find where I read about Clinton, the Army Corps and the levies - it was something about that they havn't been worked on since the 60's ( I think) and the funds ceased on a mutual decison between state and federal

Good luck, the federal government has never completely cut funding.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/co … 02462.html
http://www.cnsnews.com/ViewNation.asp?P … 0907a.html

yeah I buzzed around, couldn't find what I read awhile back

found this though

Last edited by SEREMAKER (2007-03-20 14:27:34)

Hurricane wrote:

George Bush cares about black people...



not!

Hey Kanye,Bush has appointed more black people to high level cabinet positions than any other president in history.

Parker wrote:

GATOR591957 wrote:

Parker wrote:

katrina?
are you blaming katrina on this administration?

Absolutely.  They have still failed to handle the aftermath.

and what about the local government? or is it easier to blame the administration than admit that the local government dropped the ball? there are plenty of things that i dont like about this administration but come on, go rag on ray nagan about his POS city. besides, hes the one that was so high and mighty and didnt need ANYONES help because they were ready for whatever happened. if you ask me that piece of shit should be rotting in prison for the shit he did.
but i know, its GWs fault.......

Do the words "You're doing a hell if a job Brownie" ring a bell.  To be fired shortly afterward.  I think that says it all.

GATOR591957 wrote:

Dezerteagal5 wrote:

GATOR591957 wrote:

Absolutely.  They have still failed to handle the aftermath.

Liberals, quick to call out mistakes but NEVER offer a valid solution.

I've offered a solution.  Get Bush out!

http://politicalhumor.about.com/library/blbushclock.htm

Kmarion wrote:

GATOR591957 wrote:

Dezerteagal5 wrote:

Liberals, quick to call out mistakes but NEVER offer a valid solution.

I've offered a solution.  Get Bush out!

http://politicalhumor.about.com/library/blbushclock.htm

Is there any way to speed it up.  I'm just tired of hearing all these departments being called up to testify.

Dezerteagal5 wrote:

GATOR591957 wrote:

Dezerteagal5 wrote:

Liberals, quick to call out mistakes but NEVER offer a valid solution.

I've offered a solution.  Get Bush out!

Lol your such a sheep liberal. Thats exactly the response i expected! The problem with you commies is that you see whats on the media, and see a mistake happen in the world, and blame it on the administration. Its immature and very bad for this country.

Liberals: Sit on there asses and complain.
Republicans: Get up and do something helpful about it.

I can excuse one two major even more minor mistakes.  I've listed several major mistakes.  Let alone the number of administration officials that have either left or forced to step down.  Please.

I'm offering a revolution.  The people of this country need to unite and get rid of this political haggling.  My party is better than yours.  The people are the ones suffering, not the politicians

Last edited by GATOR591957 (2007-03-20 14:52:46)

Now this is being helpful.
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=a54_1174303982

Hurricane wrote:

George Bush cares about black people...not!

Sure, the same race who stood united and said the government doeasnt care about them. So the National Guardsmen, Marine Reservists, Coast Guard dont work for the govenment? I do recall a video of these brave women and men dangling from a rope on a helicopter to save hurricane victims. Hurricanes come through that region every year. Those levies have been fucked since the stupid French decided below sea level was an ideal location for a coastal city. It was a matter of time before this happened and you can blame this administration as much as you want for how the aftermath was handled, but dont tell me for every person who needs help down there that there isnt a fellow citizen trying to exploit them. These people went through a tragedy for God's sake and you have fellow citizens robbing and looting. Forget about being from New Orleans for a minute. Forget you are even American or English speaking. Be a fucking world citizen and help eachother. Be a human with compassion and reason, not some fucking animal. Oh wait thats right. We need someone to blame. Little girly ass cowards rob and loot in a time of crisis. People who create and socially sustain these cowards are the ones who justify and excuse their behavior. So dont worry about the government who gave $20,000 debit cards to over 27,000 victims, which by the way, can you guess the most popular item purchased on that card for the first six months after the cards were issued???? 20" rims. Twenty inch fucking rims!!!!!!!! Lets all have a look in the mirror, or for those of you fortunate enough, look into your 20' of chrome.

Dezerteagal5...

Just because the opposition don't offer a fantastic alternative it doesn't make the Republicans Knights in shining armour. Also the Republicans initiated a lot of the messy problems the United States are experiencing and now the Democrats have the Senate and have to start a clear up operation Republican supporters try and shift the blame. It's like the republicans start the Iraq war, piss everyone off with it until the Democrats get some power back and when the Democrats respond by scaling back the war effort the Republicans try and paint the Democrats as the guys who lost the war.

They're both pretty useless.

JimmyBotswana wrote:

mKmalfunction wrote:

I honestly don't think there is anything we can do. Americas no longer for the people by the people. It's for corporate interests by corporations. Democrat and Republican alike.

I honestly think we need another revolution.

Thomas Jefferson wrote:

A little revolution from time to time is a good thing. It is as natural as lightning. The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.

Oooooo.  I like that.  If I can validate that quote... +1

Kmarion wrote:

It was an ideal location at the time. Perfect in fact. I don't think they were planning on a million people to be living there when it was founded.

There were far more people trying to help each other than looting. Regardless of color or social status. The media thrives on panic and they made it a point to show the worst of the chaos while ignoring the unity.

True. Same with the tsunami in the far East, the media figured the controversial shots of the locals burning the bodies would sell more papers and get more viewers than any of the helping/rebuilding.