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09-03-2005, 09:08 AM
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Which Way Did They Go
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Wake up WeeWee......I supported Bush's move on Iraq (it was the RIGHT thing to do)....but frankly, this guy is NOT a leader. He doesn't command respect, because he hasn't earned it.
IMO - Bush like all politicians - only care about the people who can butter their bread for them....that does not translate into poor black people. I wouldn't say he doesn't care about poor people, it's just that they are not seen as politically important to him.
Even Bush is admitting he (read US Government) dropped the ball on this one.......
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"You make a living by what you get. You make a life by what you give"
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09-03-2005, 09:15 AM
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In a thinly disguised attempt to act as if it cared about the people wading in the water, Chevron has pledged $5 million to relief efforts. ExxonMobil and Shell have pledged $2 million apiece. British Petroleum and Citgo have pledged $1 million each.
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Yet again, another Homerun04 idea coming to fruition.....didn't someone call me a dreamer on this board for suggesting that Big Oil be ordered to pay for the clean-up of NO due to their gas gauging....?? Huh, imagine that, the Big Oil companies recognized what was going on and are doing everything they can do to cut the US Government to the quick and start donating money BEFORE they were ordered (whether publically or behind closed doors) to do so.......how much of a dreamer is Homerun04 now...... 
Amazing, Big Oil steals from us blindly, then gives back peanuts compard to what they stole, and then they expect everyone to praise them for it....standard fleecing practice in US businesses......remember, "The masses are asses"... |
"You make a living by what you get. You make a life by what you give"
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09-03-2005, 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Homerun04
Wake up WeeWee
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smell the coffee ahem. why wasn't the governor of LA decisive enough to issue an evacation order sooner? why wasn't federal aid requested sooner?
Eben you are despicable. I have completely lost respect for you.
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09-03-2005, 10:11 AM
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Which Way Did They Go
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why wasn't the governor of LA decisive enough to issue an evacation order sooner? why wasn't federal aid requested sooner?
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The entire world knew about this hurricane for WEEKS before it ever hit landfall in the USA. There should have been emergency proccedures in place WELL BEFORE it ever made landfall. Are you seriously going blame the Governor of LA for not issuing an evacuation order sooner? If he issued an evacuation order sooner, how were the poor people -- who could not afford the ticket out of town -- going to leave???? Magic???
No, it was NOT Bush's fault that efforts to help these people took way too long....does that make you feel better? But, of course, he is the man who gets the credit when things go well, so as the "boss" he needs to take the blame when things get f****d up in his administration as well.
Bush himself, has admitted that the federal government is screwing this up....and BTW, in case you hadn't realized this, he is the CEO of the Federal Government..........so ultimatly he is responsible for it's actions. It goes with the job. |
"You make a living by what you get. You make a life by what you give"
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09-03-2005, 10:13 AM
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Do any of you think that your opinion counts? If calling each other names and ripping the current, past or future administration is your way of getting your kicks, then you guys don't fish enough.
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No boat, back in the suds.  
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09-03-2005, 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by piemma
Do any of you think that your opinion counts? If calling each other names and ripping the current, past or future administration is your way of getting your kicks, then you guys don't fish enough.
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Agreed. |
He that would make his own liberty secure, must guard even his enemy from oppression; for if he violates this duty, he establishes a precedent that will reach to himself.
Thomas Paine
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09-03-2005, 10:16 AM
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Which Way Did They Go
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Do any of you think that your opinion counts?
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Sorry to hear you don't think your opinion counts for much. I, for one, value your opinions..... |
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09-03-2005, 10:20 AM
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I still believe mine counts on election day. I don't vote in Florida. 
Just trying to lighten things up a bit, we've all been through an emotional meat grinder this week. Thank God we're here and not there. |
He that would make his own liberty secure, must guard even his enemy from oppression; for if he violates this duty, he establishes a precedent that will reach to himself.
Thomas Paine
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09-03-2005, 10:20 AM
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Very Grumpy bay man
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Originally Posted by Homerun04
Sorry to hear you don't think your opinion counts for much. I, for one, value your opinions.....
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Listen, I am merely trying to defuse this rhetoric that is getting to the point where it is a pi$$ing contest. I fought and bled in Vietnam so you could voice your opinion. I'm just trying to lighten the mood and keep it civil |
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09-03-2005, 10:22 AM
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Very Grumpy bay man
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Same page Jake, thanks.
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No boat, back in the suds.
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09-03-2005, 10:22 AM
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Listen, I am merely trying to defuse this rhetoric that is getting to the point where it is a pi$$ing contest. I fought and bled in Vietnam so you could voice your opinion. I'm just trying to lighten the mood and keep it civil
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In that case, I yield. I have tremendous respect for our veterans, and might I say to you sir, "Thank you for the freedom and safety my family now enjoys". |
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09-03-2005, 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by fishweewee
smell the coffee ahem. why wasn't the governor of LA decisive enough to issue an evacation order sooner? why wasn't federal aid requested sooner?
Eben you are despicable. I have completely lost respect for you.
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hey i am just calling it the way i see it. correct me if i am wrong but you have come up with some beautiful names for russians- "stinkies", arabs- towel heads, sheetheads, etc..perhaps you are more predijuse than our president... why do you own all those guns? what are you scared of?????
i stand by what i said, the aid was not there because 1/3rd of new orleans is on welfare... the levees were never re-built because 1/3rd of new orleans is on welfare.. it is a poor city. I agree, why didnt the govenor call for evacuations sooner, but the people who stayed probably didnt have the means to evacuate. i am sure you are telling all your clients to buy oil stocks, thus profiting on this disaster...
You know what is despicable weewee, the fact that the militarry couldnt have flown over the superdome and parrachuted in some food or water.. it would have taken a half day to do it. why didnt it happen?????? those people had no food for 3 days.
you have lost respect for me??? why because i pay attention to the flaws of or leaders and complain about them. i have every right to point out the enomously obvious biases of the bush administration. 80% of the american population is totally numb to what is really going on and for that we deserve a horrible tyrant leader who is doing all he best to make sure the rich are doing swell as the poor and middle class can barely survive each day.... |
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09-03-2005, 01:07 PM
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Which Way Did They Go
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Sorry WeeWee.....but I totally agree with Nebe on this one......
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"You make a living by what you get. You make a life by what you give"
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09-03-2005, 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Nebe
hey i am just calling it the way i see it. correct me if i am wrong but you have come up with some beautiful names for russians- "stinkies", arabs- towel heads, sheetheads, etc..perhaps you are more predijuse than our president...
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Amen to that... 
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09-03-2005, 04:15 PM
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the timing
of Katrina............................
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nebe quote:
1/3rd of new orleans is on welfare.. it is a poor city. I agree, why didnt the govenor call for evacuations sooner, but the people who stayed probably didnt have the means to evacuate.
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it was said on the news that Katrina hit just before that 1/3 rd of the population (who were ordered to evacuate) was just about to recieve their welfare checks...and because they hadnt recieved them, couldnt leave.
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09-04-2005, 12:41 PM
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09-04-2005, 12:47 PM
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Please reply to the topic or the opinions expressed. Any more chest pounding and personal attacks and all you thoughts and typing will be flushed in a matter of seconds with just a click of the mouse.
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