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Gustav

fff

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Don't you wish Republicans paid as much attention to hurricanes during non-election years as they pay to hurricanes in election years?
 

VanC

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fff said:
Don't you wish Republicans paid as much attention to hurricanes during non-election years as they pay to hurricanes in election years?

Read this, look in the mirror, and ask that question again.


Unhinged
Mike Gallagher
Monday, September 01, 2008

After a week in Denver surrounded by Democrats, it sure is fun to be back with Republicans again.

Just sitting on the airplane getting ready to take off for the Republican National Convention, I've been talking to a steady stream of smiling folks who are awfully excited about the upcoming week.

Sen. McCain's selection of Sarah Palin has immediately and instantly energized the delegates and attendees making their way to Minnesota. Besides Hurricane Gustav, it's all anyone can talk about.

And it sure is fascinating to see how different people react in such disparate ways about something like a hurricane.

The people I've been talking with today are genuinely concerned about the welfare of those in the storm's path.

Rotund filmmaker (propagandist) Michael Moore writes that Gustav is God's wrath upon the dirty, evil Republicans and seems to be wishing for as much death and destruction as possible in order to ruin the impact of the convention.

It isn't in an evildoer like Michael Moore's DNA to understand that for most decent Americans, politics takes a back seat to people's safety. Don't kid yourself: the looney left is hoping for a whopper of a storm, the bigger the better. They figure it will take a hurricane to make people forget about the stunningly brilliant vice-presidential pick.

But cheering for a hurricane to wipe out as much as possible isn't limited to a radical demon like Michael Moore. How about former DNC Chairman Donnie Fowler? Caught on camera during a flight after the DNC, Fowler (already being called "Foul Fowler" on the internet) giggles like a little schoolgirl when he says to his fellow traveller that the hurricane is scheduled to hit right at the start of the Republican Convention.


By now, thousands have viewed his comments on YouTube. Evidently, an eagle-eyed, sharp-eared passenger got out a camera phone or camcorder and, seated one row behind Fowler, rolled on the despicable comments.

Can you begin to fathom how pathetic one has to be to hope that a disaster helps erase some scored political points from the other side? Nothing like the image of helpless people being battered by a hurricane to make a good Democrat smile, I guess.

It was nice of Fowler to attempt a lame apology for being caught red-headed taking great pleasure and delight in the timing and potential severity of Gustav. But his apology is almost worse than what he said in the first place. Complaining about being recorded by a "right-wing nutcase", he pretends to suggest that he was making a "joke" about the late Rev. Jerry Falwell who said that 9/11 could have very well been an example of God's wrath.

Make sure you watch the video of Fowler here. Making a joke about Jerry Falwell, were you? Nice try, Mr. Chairman. No one's buying what you're selling. And was that "right-wing nutcase" holding a gun to your head off camera and forcing you to make those ugly remarks?

Sort of reminds one of the brutal wife beater who claims that the victim made him do it.

Dems have plenty to worry about and it shouldn't have anything to do with the weather. They know that trying to come up with something -- anything -- to smear Gov. Palin is going to come up woefully short. Reading Maureen Dowd in the New York Times call her a governor of "an oversized igloo" today made me laugh out loud. I realize that being a governor pales in comparison to the credentials of a Chicago "community organizer", Ms. Dowd, but you really ought to try and hide your angst over McCain's brilliant choice.

And on the eve of the Republican Convention, what does CBS's venerable '60 Minutes' have on tap? A closer look at John McCain? An exclusive interview with Gov. Palin, perhaps? A feature on how a relatively small city like St. Paul is preparing for the huge event?

No, '60 Minutes' is interviewing Senators Obama and Biden. Classic liberal media bias. Maybe '60 Minutes' will get around to profiling Gov. Palin after Nov. 4th.

Nothing like terrifying liberals in the media and in the Democrat Party with a gun-toting, nature-loving, pro-life woman as the vice-presidential candidate.

They're scared, all right. Big time.


They weren't through basking in the well-deserved praise of Sen. Obama's Denver Temple Mount speech before John McCain came along and popped their big balloon with a huge pin from Alaska.

And now, the only thing that could possibly stifle the momentum, they figure, would be a horrific hurricane.

They go from blaming George W. Bush for Katrina to hoping for another one that might diminish the GOP convention.

Sad.


The good Lord willing, people will get out of Gustav's way, the damage will be as minimal as possible, and lives and property will be spared. That should be the prayer of ALL Americans of any political stripe.

But regardless of what happens, one thing's for certain: John McCain managed to trump Barack Obama in one fell swoop. After that extraordinary show in Denver, that's a pretty remarkable achievement.

St. Paul, here we come!

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Sandhusker

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Why should Republicans be concerned about the hurricane when Democrat Mayor Nagin is in charge again? He did such a good job last time.
 

per

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I always thought that weather was nonpartisan. If the Government wasn't on the job you would be complaining that they never learned anything from Katrina. You seem to want it both ways fff.
 

Soapweed

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Great story, VanC. Thanks for posting.

I read about Sarah Palin a couple years ago, but can't remember in what publication. At that time, she was mentioned as being a potential Presidential contender. Ever since, I have been hoping she would have the chance. It is exciting that she has been picked as John McCain's Vice-Presidential running mate.

Alaska is a beautiful state. My wife, son, and I had opportunity to visit there in August of 2005. Besides the physical beauty of the land, there is a beauty in the genuineness of the people that live there. Because Alaska is so enormous with such a harsh climate, people living there tend to be neighborly and help each other. People driving in cars going down the road wave to each other, much like we do in the Sandhills. If you buy something in a store in Alaska, there is no sale tax. What a breath of fresh air that was.

I think Sarah Palin is an excellent choice for Vice President. She has great leadership qualities, and has been raised with good values. Coming from Alaska and growing up with that fantastic fresh air, her mind has not been addled by "politics as usual" down here in the "lower 48." She has the perspective of seeing the total picture from a distance, and can see the whole forest instead of just a few Washington D.C. trees.

Great choice, John McCain. :)
 

Steve

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The good Lord willing, people will get out of Gustav's way, the damage will be as minimal as possible, and lives and property will be spared. That should be the prayer of ALL Americans of any political stripe.

While it is to soon to tell, the downgrade of the Hurricane to a 2 from the initial predicted 5 is a godsend..

a Godsend, not for political reasons, but in lives and hope of the people in the area..

had a 5 hit and destroyed the hard work of those who toiled to rebuild their homes and lives,. many wouldn't recover from the emotional lose no matter how well the fed reacted...
 

aplusmnt

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fff said:
Don't you wish Republicans paid as much attention to hurricanes during non-election years as they pay to hurricanes in election years?

Don't worry, LA now has a Republican Governor. All will be well, even the Democrat Nagin can not screw up things with a Republican calling the shots in the state.

What is that saying, One Democrat in charge and you have One person, two in charge and you have half a person? Something like that, I forget... :lol:

But do not fret the Republican Governor will call in the troops to save Nagin's butt! :wink:
 

fff

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A theme of the conservative government is that it's not the goverment's responsibility to help citizens. Once upon a time, FEMA worked well. Not only did James Lee Witt do a good job organizing FEMA to help people with natural disasters, he also worked to get them out of the way of future natural disasters. Then George W. Bush named a political hack to head it. After the disasters of Katrina and Rita and losing seats in the midterm elections, Republicans are now all over themselves to show they want to help voters. If Katria hadn't been such a disaster, it would be laughable to see the hoops Republcans are jumping through now.
 

Larrry

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Of course the Reps have to jump in now, after all the Dems dropped the ball with katrina. Remember the NO mayor and the LA gov.
 
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Wind speeds averaging around 75 mph now-- sounds like a Montana spring breeze :wink: :lol:

It better keep blowing- or McSame/the Repubs won't have an excuse to keep Bush away from the convention..... :wink: :lol: :lol: :p
 

aplusmnt

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fff said:
A theme of the conservative government is that it's not the goverment's responsibility to help citizens. Once upon a time, FEMA worked well. Not only did James Lee Witt do a good job organizing FEMA to help people with natural disasters, he also worked to get them out of the way of future natural disasters. Then George W. Bush named a political hack to head it. After the disasters of Katrina and Rita and losing seats in the midterm elections, Republicans are now all over themselves to show they want to help voters. If Katria hadn't been such a disaster, it would be laughable to see the hoops Republcans are jumping through now.

I think the theme of the Conservatives is it is best to help your self, and do not rely on the Government so much. Problem with Katrina was the people of New Orleans were not Conservatives, well I should say those that stayed and waited on their roofs were not Conservatives. I am sure there was a few that lived there but they most likely left. It was them liberals that stayed around waiting for Uncle Sam to save them, not realizing that they had a Dem in charge of the City and the State at the time.

To bad for his own sake that Bush and Fema did not realize just helpless those people really were down there.
 

kolanuraven

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aplusmnt said:
fff said:
A theme of the conservative government is that it's not the goverment's responsibility to help citizens. Once upon a time, FEMA worked well. Not only did James Lee Witt do a good job organizing FEMA to help people with natural disasters, he also worked to get them out of the way of future natural disasters. Then George W. Bush named a political hack to head it. After the disasters of Katrina and Rita and losing seats in the midterm elections, Republicans are now all over themselves to show they want to help voters. If Katria hadn't been such a disaster, it would be laughable to see the hoops Republcans are jumping through now.

I think the theme of the Conservatives is it is best to help your self, and do not rely on the Government so much. Problem with Katrina was the people of New Orleans were not Conservatives, well I should say those that stayed and waited on their roofs were not Conservatives. I am sure there was a few that lived there but they most likely left. It was them liberals that stayed around waiting for Uncle Sam to save them, not realizing that they had a Dem in charge of the City and the State at the time.

To bad for his own sake that Bush and Fema did not realize just helpless those people really were down there.


This DOES pertain to AHole:


That's about the dumbest thing I've ever read on this site....and that covers a WHOLE of posts.

You are an idiot, you just proved it!
 

aplusmnt

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kolanuraven said:
aplusmnt said:
fff said:
A theme of the conservative government is that it's not the goverment's responsibility to help citizens. Once upon a time, FEMA worked well. Not only did James Lee Witt do a good job organizing FEMA to help people with natural disasters, he also worked to get them out of the way of future natural disasters. Then George W. Bush named a political hack to head it. After the disasters of Katrina and Rita and losing seats in the midterm elections, Republicans are now all over themselves to show they want to help voters. If Katria hadn't been such a disaster, it would be laughable to see the hoops Republcans are jumping through now.

I think the theme of the Conservatives is it is best to help your self, and do not rely on the Government so much. Problem with Katrina was the people of New Orleans were not Conservatives, well I should say those that stayed and waited on their roofs were not Conservatives. I am sure there was a few that lived there but they most likely left. It was them liberals that stayed around waiting for Uncle Sam to save them, not realizing that they had a Dem in charge of the City and the State at the time.

To bad for his own sake that Bush and Fema did not realize just helpless those people really were down there.


This DOES pertain to AHole:


That's about the dumbest thing I've ever read on this site....and that covers a WHOLE of posts.

You are an idiot, you just proved it!

Thanks for the vote of confidence. Now prove me wrong? :wink:

A Conservative would not be crapping were they slept, and sitting on roof tops waiting for the Government to help them. If that comment makes me an idiot please show it? :wink:
 

jodywy

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aplusmnt said:
kolanuraven said:
aplusmnt said:
I think the theme of the Conservatives is it is best to help your self, and do not rely on the Government so much. Problem with Katrina was the people of New Orleans were not Conservatives, well I should say those that stayed and waited on their roofs were not Conservatives. I am sure there was a few that lived there but they most likely left. It was them liberals that stayed around waiting for Uncle Sam to save them, not realizing that they had a Dem in charge of the City and the State at the time.

To bad for his own sake that Bush and Fema did not realize just helpless those people really were down there.


This DOES pertain to AHole:


That's about the dumbest thing I've ever read on this site....and that covers a WHOLE of posts.

You are an idiot, you just proved it!

Thanks for the vote of confidence. Now prove me wrong? :wink:

A Conservative would not be crapping were they slept, and sitting on roof tops waiting for the Government to help them. If that comment makes me an idiot please show it? :wink:

Not long after Katrina a tornado wiped out the town of Wright Wyoming Fema brought in trailers , and took them out about a month later…. Mainly because the people most of who had their trailers house destroyed had bought a new one and move back in….
 
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