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Posted by Phil on August 30, 2005, at 16:52:43
I was just looking at pictures of the devastation.
I guess I don't cry all that often but this brought tears and incredible sadness for the people affected. I'm just stunned.
Posted by Damos on August 30, 2005, at 17:47:15
In reply to Gulf Coast destruction, posted by Phil on August 30, 2005, at 16:52:43
Yeh, saw it on the news here last night. Horrible, just horrible. Brought back the images of the Tsunami for me. Hard stuff to deal with. Go on you for letting the tears come and for allowing yourself to feel the sadness.
Posted by Bobby on August 30, 2005, at 18:34:54
In reply to Gulf Coast destruction, posted by Phil on August 30, 2005, at 16:52:43
that other countries will pledge aid? Think not.
Posted by lynn970 on August 30, 2005, at 19:42:48
In reply to Do you think, posted by Bobby on August 30, 2005, at 18:34:54
What about the people who are stuck in the Superdome. Besides there being a lack of food, air, bathrooms, etc., there are people who are probably having withdrawals from having no cigarettes or antidepressants. Days without prozac--- oh no!
Posted by rjlockhart98 on August 30, 2005, at 20:17:33
In reply to Re I started thinking, posted by lynn970 on August 30, 2005, at 19:42:48
I think i would start to get a reality check, some people it hit so hard they still dont know what hit them.
Even worse, people with schizophrenia with medication! bipolar.
Posted by sunny10 on August 31, 2005, at 9:49:29
In reply to Re: Re I started thinking, posted by rjlockhart98 on August 30, 2005, at 20:17:33
but everyone seems to hate America these days, so I doubt if any other country will offer to help our non-political devastation of the Gulf Coast...
Posted by Dinah on August 31, 2005, at 10:23:44
In reply to Re: I wondered about foreign aid also, posted by sunny10 on August 31, 2005, at 9:49:29
I hope people are better than that.
Although looking at the looting, maybe not.
Thank God the president has sent us ample military assistance. The army corps of engineers is awesome. And they've made available medical assistance.
The federal government has been more than cooperative.
Posted by Phil on August 31, 2005, at 10:45:04
In reply to Re: I wondered about foreign aid also, posted by Dinah on August 31, 2005, at 10:23:44
I figured I couldn't talk about foreign aid without reaching in my own pocket. So, I sent 20 bucks to the Red Cross. I feel that I had to do something-as much to ease my own mind.
Posted by sunny10 on August 31, 2005, at 11:12:42
In reply to Re: I wondered about foreign aid also, posted by Phil on August 31, 2005, at 10:45:04
I've asked Dinah and her family if they want to stay in my apartment for a couple months...
We all do what we can...
Posted by lynn970 on August 31, 2005, at 15:49:19
In reply to Re: Thanks, Phil, posted by sunny10 on August 31, 2005, at 11:12:42
We have many refugees in our town. Everyone has been so gracious. People are even letting strangers live in their homes.
The looting is making me angry. If they are looting food that is one thing, but not televisions and x-boxes.
Posted by alexandra_k on August 31, 2005, at 16:07:46
In reply to Re: I wondered about foreign aid also, posted by sunny10 on August 31, 2005, at 9:49:29
> but everyone seems to hate America these days, so I doubt if any other country will offer to help our non-political devastation of the Gulf Coast...
I dunno.
I wonder if people will think that instead of pouring money into wars in foreign lands America might be better off looking after its own.What a horrible thing to have happened.
Unbelievable.
:-(
Posted by TamaraJ on August 31, 2005, at 18:14:22
In reply to Re: I wondered about foreign aid also, posted by sunny10 on August 31, 2005, at 9:49:29
I don't hate America. I have made a contribution, small that it may be. I wish I could do more.
Anyway, Canada will be helping. Today, our Prime Minister issued a statement offering support, and said that the DPM and other Cabinet Ministers are in discussions with American counterparts to determine what assistance Canada can provide.
http://www.pm.gc.ca/eng/news.asp?id=570
Also, I heard on the news that the Premier of the province where I live has offered the use of medical, emergency and rescue personnel.
> but everyone seems to hate America these days, so I doubt if any other country will offer to help our non-political devastation of the Gulf Coast...
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Posted by lynn970 on August 31, 2005, at 18:24:34
In reply to Re: I wondered about foreign aid also » sunny10, posted by TamaraJ on August 31, 2005, at 18:14:22
Cajuns come from Nova Scotia. I love Canada
Posted by TexasChic on August 31, 2005, at 19:48:15
In reply to Re: I wondered about foreign aid also » sunny10, posted by TamaraJ on August 31, 2005, at 18:14:22
Whenever I start despairing about all the evil in the world, I think of the guy that changed my tire on the busy highway in work clothes for no good reason. He never got more than my sincere thank you. You hear about all the bad that people do, but they are better than you think. I think people only take advantage because they've been screwed over so much in their life. I think if those same looters were in a situation to offer selflessly to someone, they would do so. Stealing from a nameless 'big brother' is a little different.
Posted by Dominique on August 31, 2005, at 20:26:51
In reply to Re: I wondered about foreign aid also, posted by TexasChic on August 31, 2005, at 19:48:15
I agree with what you are saying... to an extent. I've been around these "looters" in NO before, on several different occasions. Yes, they believe that they've been screwed over... only b/c their families have taught them so. These "looters" are the same people who are on welfare and stealing money from the tax payers by not getting jobs when they can. The "looters" would not get such negative publicity if all they would steal was food, water, and other needed goods. But they are not owed a new tv, toaster, purse, several pairs of Nike shoes, guns, play stations, etc. And, these are the same "looters" who refused to leave, and when aid came to them by way of rescue boat, they [the looters] literally kicked the boat away, telling them [the boat drivers] to just turn on the pumps. If they are that screwed over, how in the would can they get "paid back" from being screwed over if they are refusing good spirited citizens trying to save them with a boat ride, shooting at the helpful boat drivers [with stolen guns], and shooting policemen. Please tell me, the tax payer, where I screwed them. These people [the looters] are so self centered that all they care about is how to profit from others; no matter what [death of inocent people]. Please explain to me that if they needed to be "paid back" for getting "screwed" so much in their life time, why they [the looters] refused assisstance, used the lack of aid as an excuse to rape and kill people in the darkness, be given the right, rather be excused, to loot and steal from stores that the tax payer has already paid for and will pay to have it rebuilt, products and items absolutely unneeded and unnecessary to survive. I totally understand stealing diapers, baby food, water and food during this disaster; but, the excuse for materialism is not to be used as pay back for them being "screwed" in the past.
Dom> Whenever I start despairing about all the evil in the world, I think of the guy that changed my tire on the busy highway in work clothes for no good reason. He never got more than my sincere thank you. You hear about all the bad that people do, but they are better than you think. I think people only take advantage because they've been screwed over so much in their life. I think if those same looters were in a situation to offer selflessly to someone, they would do so. Stealing from a nameless 'big brother' is a little different.
Posted by lynn970 on August 31, 2005, at 20:35:38
In reply to Re: I wondered about foreign aid also, posted by Dominique on August 31, 2005, at 20:26:51
A girl was raped lastnight!! On the road.
Posted by Dinah on August 31, 2005, at 21:16:33
In reply to Re: I wondered about foreign aid also, posted by Dominique on August 31, 2005, at 20:26:51
They're also "looting" the cars of health care workers in the hospital parking lot. Not much big brother there.
Posted by Dinah on August 31, 2005, at 21:17:27
In reply to Re: I love Canada, posted by lynn970 on August 31, 2005, at 18:24:34
And I know that there are many many people who will come through for us, because they know people are people.
Posted by Dominique on August 31, 2005, at 21:31:01
In reply to Re: I wondered about foreign aid also, posted by lynn970 on August 31, 2005, at 20:35:38
> A girl was raped lastnight!! On the road.
Yes... after hours in New Orleans....
Posted by Dominique on August 31, 2005, at 21:35:06
In reply to Re: I wondered about foreign aid also, posted by Dinah on August 31, 2005, at 21:16:33
> They're also "looting" the cars of health care workers in the hospital parking lot. Not much big brother there.
Yep... right again... my husband (as a nursing student) is giving aid in one of the make shift shelters. They have been told that they can not go to the bathroom w/o someone else, let alone walk to their cars by themselves. I just talked to him via someone else's cell phone (he forgot his b/c of the rush to get there) and he said that they are fighting b/n each other in the shelters...mass histeria. Please keep all health care workers in your prayers... I know that my husband has to stay there overnight...w/o change of clothes nor any extra $$$$$. His stressful situation is now very similar to those who he's trying to help.
Dom
Posted by Dr. Bob on August 31, 2005, at 22:24:11
In reply to Re: I wondered about foreign aid also, posted by Dominique on August 31, 2005, at 20:26:51
> These "looters" are the same people who are on welfare and stealing money from the tax payers by not getting jobs when they can.
I'm sorry the situation's so bad, but please don't post anything that could lead to those on welfare feeling accused or put down.
If you or others have questions about this or about posting policies in general, or are interested in alternative ways of expressing yourself, please see the FAQ:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/faq.html#civil
Follow-ups regarding these issues should be redirected to Psycho-Babble Administration. They, as well as replies to the above post, should of course themselves be civil.
And follow-ups regarding welfare and foreign aid should be redirected to Psycho-Babble Politics.
Thanks,
Bob
Posted by lynn970 on August 31, 2005, at 22:32:11
In reply to Redirect: foreign aid + please be civil » Dominique, posted by Dr. Bob on August 31, 2005, at 22:24:11
OOps!!! Dominique, you got warned. Do you need a civility buddy?
Posted by sleepygirl on August 31, 2005, at 22:43:44
In reply to Gulf Coast destruction, posted by Phil on August 30, 2005, at 16:52:43
Posted by sunny10 on September 1, 2005, at 13:31:15
In reply to Re: I wondered about foreign aid also » Dominique, posted by Gabbix2 on September 1, 2005, at 13:18:27
right now. Please let us all be civil. Opinions are opinions, after all, and everyone has one.
Dominique, I know you are frustrated and in a lot of emotional pain. Just know that my thoughts are with you. Take care of yourself, okay?
Posted by lynn970 on September 1, 2005, at 16:48:04
In reply to Re: I wondered about foreign aid also » Dominique, posted by Gabbix2 on September 1, 2005, at 13:18:27
I Have some friends who went with their boats to try to rescue some people in New Orleans.
Someone stabbed one of my friends and took his boat. I am disgusted.
An Acadian Ambulance driver was robbed when he went to help.
Who is gonna want to help these people? I am disgusted. - Did I say that already?
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