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11-02-2012, 06:27 PM
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Seldom Seen
Join Date: May 2001
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Lot of screwed up priorities
I count my blessings in the midst of so much devastation, loss, and suffering in the areas that Sandy hit hard. What happened up here doesn't even deserve mention with what I see in NY, NJ, and CT.
But what really gets me pissed is seeing the food stores, generators, and lights being held aside for the now cancelled NY Marathon. Food and water not being made available to our citizens who need them! And hotels jacking up prices. Some people who lost homes or power have had to go to these hotels for shelter, if they could afford or find a room. And now they are being evicted to make room for Marathon reservations????? What were the organizers and the mayor thinking? Yes, they have finally cancelled, but it should have been done by Tuesday....
I am just in awe of the destruction and losses suffered this week. And disappointed in our system for not getting relief to those that are in need on a more timely basis.... Lessons from Katrina were not well learned I guess.
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“Americans have the right and advantage of being armed, unlike the people of other countries, whose leaders are afraid to trust them with arms.” – James Madison.
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11-02-2012, 06:51 PM
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Seldom Seen
Join Date: May 2001
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Forgot to mention, the Alabama Power crews that were sent packing for home by local unions as they didn't meet the union agenda...... What???? I realize how those states are run, but those in control allow, or use this card in these times? Like I said, screwed up priorities...
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“Americans have the right and advantage of being armed, unlike the people of other countries, whose leaders are afraid to trust them with arms.” – James Madison.
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11-02-2012, 07:17 PM
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Afterhours Custom Plugs
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: R.I.
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Originally Posted by nightfighter
Forgot to mention, the Alabama Power crews that were sent packing for home by local unions as they didn't meet the union agenda...... What???? I realize how those states are run, but those in control allow, or use this card in these times? Like I said, screwed up priorities...
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11-02-2012, 10:20 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Bethany CT
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nightfighter
Forgot to mention, the Alabama Power crews that were sent packing for home by local unions as they didn't meet the union agenda...... What???? I realize how those states are run, but those in control allow, or use this card in these times? Like I said, screwed up priorities...
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Looks like the report about this was false. They weren't turned away and there are hundreds of nonunion utility workers from outside states working there.
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No, no, no. we’re 30… 30, three zero.
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11-03-2012, 03:29 AM
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Land OF Forgotten Toys
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Central MA
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Originally Posted by zimmy
Looks like the report about this was false. They weren't turned away and there are hundreds of nonunion utility workers from outside states working there.
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I saw the same redaction.
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11-02-2012, 08:00 PM
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Pete K.
Join Date: Jun 2007
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i am terrified to live under the rules of those in charge these days... Just because you are calling the shots doesnt mean you have any common sense worth a DAMN. God help us...
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11-03-2012, 04:33 PM
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Old Guy
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Mansfield, MA
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Drivin to oc last night I must have seen a hundred utility trucks including hydro Quebec , wi, mi
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11-03-2012, 06:28 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: NY
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we would be happy if we've seen a truck from anywhere since last week..union or not...still looking at three of four more days before power is restored
but so many have so much worse....
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11-03-2012, 06:55 PM
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Old Guy
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Mansfield, MA
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They're in ct and nj
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11-03-2012, 07:11 PM
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Retired Surfer
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Sunset Grill
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Just shows you how precarious things are when everything is normal, and one storm comes along and everything gets turned upside down. Maybe what we have isn't as solid as we would like to think. Zeno my thoughts and prayers are with you and everyone else from New York and Jersey who took it on the chin.
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Swimmer a.k.a. YO YO MA
Serial Mailbox Killer/Seal Fisherman
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11-03-2012, 07:22 PM
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lobster = striper bait
Join Date: Jul 2002
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11-03-2012, 07:51 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: north shore
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...the jacking up of hotel prices should be a crime...that's analogous to increasing the price of vaccines in the face of an epidemic...so much for self regulation...the price increases and hotels that raised them should be vilified
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11-03-2012, 09:20 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Bethany CT
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Quote:
Originally Posted by doc
...the jacking up of hotel prices should be a crime...that's analogous to increasing the price of vaccines in the face of an epidemic...so much for self regulation...the price increases and hotels that raised them should be vilified
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I don't know how the law is written in ct, but gov. Malloy stated earlier in the week that anyone found price gouging in ct would be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Hopefully ny and nj have laws on gouging and at least make examples of some of the scum.
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No, no, no. we’re 30… 30, three zero.
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11-03-2012, 08:11 PM
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Old Guy
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Mansfield, MA
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Upper gsp
Ast night had lines over a mile both ways at 1130pm for gas, cops maintaining order
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11-04-2012, 03:23 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: R.I.
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I don't see how you could say it doesn't deserve to be mentioned that's wrong hopefully you rephrase that part of your comment.I drove the whole coastline walked the beaches and seen the damage first hand. There a hundreds of people that don't have homes anymore here in RI.
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Originally Posted by nightfighter
I count my blessings in the midst of so much devastation, loss, and suffering in the areas that Sandy hit hard. What happened up here doesn't even deserve mention with what I see in NY, NJ, and CT.
But what really gets me pissed is seeing the food stores, generators, and lights being held aside for the now cancelled NY Marathon. Food and water not being made available to our citizens who need them! And hotels jacking up prices. Some people who lost homes or power have had to go to these hotels for shelter, if they could afford or find a room. And now they are being evicted to make room for Marathon reservations????? What were the organizers and the mayor thinking? Yes, they have finally cancelled, but it should have been done by Tuesday....
I am just in awe of the destruction and losses suffered this week. And disappointed in our system for not getting relief to those that are in need on a more timely basis.... Lessons from Katrina were not well learned I guess.
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11-04-2012, 06:28 AM
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BigFish Bait Co.
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Hanover
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Anyone found gouging.......their names and businesses should be made public via news and news papers so poeple know and can make a point of taking their business elsewhere!! I second the "People Suck!!" comment!!  |
Almost time to get our fish on!!! 
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11-04-2012, 06:41 AM
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Seldom Seen
Join Date: May 2001
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Originally Posted by ilovetwofish
I don't see how you could say it doesn't deserve to be mentioned that's wrong hopefully you rephrase that part of your comment.I drove the whole coastline walked the beaches and seen the damage first hand. There a hundreds of people that don't have homes anymore here in RI.
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My point was that any local effects, ie. my home, my block, my town, despite being oceanfront community was minimal in comparison. |
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11-04-2012, 07:16 AM
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GrandBob
Join Date: Apr 2001
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I think the CT law was put in after 9/11 and it is still in force for when needed. Fines and jail time for those.
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11-04-2012, 07:31 AM
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lobster = striper bait
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Popes Island Performing Arts Center
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Nothing that could be seen from 95 through western CT looked like gouging. Although the lines just over the NY/CT border were absolutely insane. Police were checking ID's on the last 2 exits in NY before CT.
Lots of people driving like complete idiots but thats nothing new. Someone needs to put up a sign that reminds them if they'd just slow back down they'd save some gas while looking for gas.
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11-04-2012, 10:07 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: R.I.
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Understood i cant imagine what most people are going through. Its terrible for everyone who is and was affected.
QUOTE=nightfighter;967325]My point was that any local effects, ie. my home, my block, my town, despite being oceanfront community was minimal in comparison.[/QUOTE]
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