Correctly how? According to some political view or something? Or your view?
Of course I see you live in SF, the most liberal area of the country. You probably support gay marriage, want to tax to oblivion people with money, and other such nonsense.
The Superdome (stadium) was the shelter of LAST RESORT. I don't think anyone expected that they would be there more than a day, perhaps two. And that probably would have been true if the levys had not broken.
From what I understand, FEMA has to WAIT for the Governor of the state to call them in. They might be prepared, but if the Governor doesn't give direction, nothing happens. I think it's been, thankfully, taken out of the hands of the state and local officals now. It seems it was a huge case of too many chefs in the kitchen.
First priority is to save people. That is obviously. Second is to keep law and order. I can see taking FOOD out of a store, but seeing people walk out with BOXES of shoes, tvs, and non-essential items, it makes me wonder about people in New Orleans.....
1. Evacuations. I believe the ball was dropped as to the number of people who stayed in New Orleans. Still, Friday was the day when all the stuff happened. The Military got into high gear. With the number of people who stayed, and the evacuation order given Sunday (not enough time in my opinion), things are going well all things considered.
2. You don't send helicopters with relief into a place that is NOT SAFE. Hence, no helicopters to the superdome (which was next to where one of these shootings happened). Now that there are ARMED troops on the ground, we see LOTS of helicopters and stuff going in...
Cost cutting at it's finest. They decided to build levys that only handle a category 3 storm, even though a category 5 storm hit really close (IE: Camile). So, instead of spending the money to upgrade the levys, they decided to spend it on other things....and here we go, look what happens.
I think the delay in the response was because it looked like New Orleans didn't suffer much. Until the levy broke, which I believe was late on Monday night......
I live in Earthquake country. I really think politicans should take note. Don't cost cut construction projects. Levy, bridges, buildings. Doesn't matter. Spend the money, avoid disaster.
What the hell? Tried? What kind of justification does one have in walking out of a Walmart with BOXES of shoes? Or a TV set? They should be ordered to drop items, and failing to do that, shot. Period.
People shooting at helicopters, they should be shot as well. There is NO EXCUSE for this. No reason. It's insane. You want to try them for this? For shooting at a Helicopter trying to land at a hospital? What kind of defense are they going to give? Oh, instead of leaving New Orleans, and trying to go to a shelter, I decided to practice my shooting by taking some shots at a helicopter.
Insane. We need martial law down there. ASAP. I believe you should LOSE your rights when you take up arms against government back people providing support to fellow citizens.
It's sad to see people send out viruses, and spam, and other things in the wake of a disaster such as this. Same goes for the idiots in New Orleans who are walking around with guns, looting, raping, and whatever.
People like these should be tracked down, flogged, and then prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law!
But the issue is that Oil Companies have done NOTHING to upgrade their oil rigs, or refineries, or basically anything, to help deal with any potential problems. For how many years have people predicted this sort of disaster? 40+.
Where are these profits going? Don't most companies reinvest some profits to making their workings better?
I'm expecting $3 a gallon for gas this week. The Oil industry, after making RECORD profits, is going to charge us for their 25 year old drilling platforms being damaged.
Does this mean that the 2050 Hummer, H20, will feature a boat function to compensate for the rise in sea level? And will it still get 10 miles to the gallon?
Compare Voyager to TNG. In Voyager, there are hardly any long debates and getting people's "feelings". Opinions are given, and then they go. TNG they debate, get feelings readings, take the temperature, look at the astrology charts, then make a decision.
Is this to be the fabled Trek series that doesn't suck? I hope so. Next Generation sucked. Deep Space Nine sucked. Voyager was ok. The movies.....sucked.
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Of course I see you live in SF, the most liberal area of the country. You probably support gay marriage, want to tax to oblivion people with money, and other such nonsense.
Naw. If they didn't post duplicates every other day, I might.
Rest In Peace Sir.
Um....Why? Isn't this form of ads pretty much dead? I mean, the last time I clicked on a Slashdot ad was.....never!
From what I understand, FEMA has to WAIT for the Governor of the state to call them in. They might be prepared, but if the Governor doesn't give direction, nothing happens. I think it's been, thankfully, taken out of the hands of the state and local officals now. It seems it was a huge case of too many chefs in the kitchen.
First priority is to save people. That is obviously. Second is to keep law and order. I can see taking FOOD out of a store, but seeing people walk out with BOXES of shoes, tvs, and non-essential items, it makes me wonder about people in New Orleans.....
2. You don't send helicopters with relief into a place that is NOT SAFE. Hence, no helicopters to the superdome (which was next to where one of these shootings happened). Now that there are ARMED troops on the ground, we see LOTS of helicopters and stuff going in...
I just can't believe the looting and people SHOOTING at rescuers. That is insane.
I think the delay in the response was because it looked like New Orleans didn't suffer much. Until the levy broke, which I believe was late on Monday night......
I live in Earthquake country. I really think politicans should take note. Don't cost cut construction projects. Levy, bridges, buildings. Doesn't matter. Spend the money, avoid disaster.
*Sings
I feel pretty....
Oh so pretty.....
Looting is looting. Period. They should have, um, maybe heeded the warnings that were given out?
Ooo, that is a great idea! That and picking up all the trash in the city....
People shooting at helicopters, they should be shot as well. There is NO EXCUSE for this. No reason. It's insane. You want to try them for this? For shooting at a Helicopter trying to land at a hospital? What kind of defense are they going to give? Oh, instead of leaving New Orleans, and trying to go to a shelter, I decided to practice my shooting by taking some shots at a helicopter.
Insane. We need martial law down there. ASAP. I believe you should LOSE your rights when you take up arms against government back people providing support to fellow citizens.
About time! There is really NO EXCUSE to be looting, raping, and shooting.
People like these should be tracked down, flogged, and then prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law!
Man, if I was incharge, it would be a SHOOT to KILL order for any fuckers who did not disarm or who shoot at an official.
Amazing, people don't heed the warnings to leave, then want to start a war in the city.......
well, it beats the daily DUPES on slashdot
Where are these profits going? Don't most companies reinvest some profits to making their workings better?
Oh, I forgot, I have to go fill up on $3+ a gallon gas.....cause the oil companies used their record profits to update their infrastructure.....NOT!
I'm expecting $3 a gallon for gas this week. The Oil industry, after making RECORD profits, is going to charge us for their 25 year old drilling platforms being damaged.
Does this mean that the 2050 Hummer, H20, will feature a boat function to compensate for the rise in sea level? And will it still get 10 miles to the gallon?
Compare Voyager to TNG. In Voyager, there are hardly any long debates and getting people's "feelings". Opinions are given, and then they go. TNG they debate, get feelings readings, take the temperature, look at the astrology charts, then make a decision.
*Begin Rant*
Come on, the dialogue in TNG is corny. The decision making....psh, command by committee?
At least in Voyager they dumped the "counselor" position.....which has to be the LAMEST position ever....well, next to W. Crusher's position.
*End Rant*
Seriously, I hope this project for Walter Koenig works out. It would be nice to have some Trek that doesn't suck...
No, I think a lot of the story lines were better in Voyager. The Borg was more interesting as well.
DS9. *Yawn*. Slighty less lame....slighty.
Voyager. Interesting. At least we have a captain with some balls and hair.
Oh, and there was this series called Enterprise....that um.....sucked as well.
Maybe if they got Ben Browder on board. Like the new season of Star Gate.....Or maybe Edward James Olmos....