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  Katrina Aftermath - whatever happened to personal responsibility?

  by EscapedLifer1 in

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  ok, all you "bleedin' hearts" get ready to flame me..... i have been watching the developments in the devastated areas like everyone else, and something has begun to strike me.

  there seems to be tens of thousands of people who are just sitting around waiting for help to miraculously drop out of the sky, and the longer they sit idle, the madder they get that the government hasn't swooped in and immediately solved all their problems.

  i have a few questions about this mindset:.

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  Here is my question:

  The superdome was the designated shelter for those that couldn't get out of the city, this was what the local governments said. Yet the government didn't have any real provisions there for the people. WHY NOT?? As for people not bringing stuff with them, that is not true in many cases. But there is only so much you can take when you have kids with you or the elderly, or when you end up sharing your supplies with others there were not as lucky to have anything to bring with them. After all, they expected help, and it didn't come for days, so of course those that brough supplies would run out.

  I do agree though, that there are many that probably didn't prepare. This is certainly a good point. However, even if every person at the superdome came there with 2 days of food for themself, this would still be a perilous and disgusting situation.

  I have to tell you though, if it were my family stuck in the city...after a day or so, I would probably leave with them too, and break in to an apartment house or business some where and hole up until I saw help actually arrive. People on a good day become stupid in masses, and when you add such horrible conditions, bad things will happen.

  Also, there were people that wanted to leave, but they were not allowed to leave.
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  Is this true in the UK and Europe?

  by Eyebrow2 in

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  i heard that in the uk and europe there are more cars that run on diesel.

  right now, i think the only new car (not counting trucks, you can usually get a bigger pickup in diesel if you want here) that is usually offered as a diesel is the vw...like the tdi and jetta, here in the us.. the reason i ask, is i am wondering how many of you that have diesel are or would consider using biodiesel, or using waste veggie oil, etc...so that you can cut your fuel expenses?

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  Avi,

  I know a couple guys online that do a one tank system with heat exchange, and one guy down in Florida that doesn't even bother with that. He mixes wvo with diesel right in the same tank...I think he doesn't do that too much when it gets chilly, or else it would clog the engines. He drives a couple of older mercedes, which a lot of guys I have seen on greasecar.com and other forums swear by.

  I had a friend in high school that had a diesel chevette...we called it the Flying Vibrator, it shook so much hahah...but she got like 50 mpg.
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  Is this true in the UK and Europe?

  by Eyebrow2 in

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  i heard that in the uk and europe there are more cars that run on diesel.

  right now, i think the only new car (not counting trucks, you can usually get a bigger pickup in diesel if you want here) that is usually offered as a diesel is the vw...like the tdi and jetta, here in the us.. the reason i ask, is i am wondering how many of you that have diesel are or would consider using biodiesel, or using waste veggie oil, etc...so that you can cut your fuel expenses?

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  I heard that in the UK and Europe there are more cars that run on diesel. Right now, I think the only new car (not counting trucks, you can usually get a bigger pickup in diesel if you want here) that is usually offered as a diesel is the VW...like the TDI and Jetta, here in the US.

  The reason I ask, is I am wondering how many of you that have diesel are or would consider using biodiesel, or using waste veggie oil, etc...so that you can cut your fuel expenses?
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  Rescue inequality?

  by Simon in

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  this doesn't sound right:.

  hyatt guests given priority.

  at one point friday, the evacuation was interrupted briefly when school buses rolled up so some 700 guests and employees from the hyatt hotel could move to the head of the evacuation line much to the amazement of those who had been crammed in the stinking superdome since last sunday.. how does this work?

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  Frannie...it is disheartening to hear of your experience...a shame too that it was here in Texas.

  I have only been here just about 2 years, but I do know a few people that have been in situations where they needed assistance from the government, and they got it. I don't if the difference is because they have young kids, but they were able to get help.

  I think what makes a lot of difference in general is having someone to help get assistance. As in, having a friend or relative help you in applying for services, etc. And, here in Texas, it sure as heck doesn't hurt to belong to a church in many cases (as long as it isn't the Kingdom Hall hahah).

  Anyway....the whole hotel guests bus thing...that was disgusting, but I think what has happened there is an extreme. Some areas of the country is worse than others, but I still think this is a better country to be poor in than most.
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  Rescue inequality?

  by Simon in

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  this doesn't sound right:.

  hyatt guests given priority.

  at one point friday, the evacuation was interrupted briefly when school buses rolled up so some 700 guests and employees from the hyatt hotel could move to the head of the evacuation line much to the amazement of those who had been crammed in the stinking superdome since last sunday.. how does this work?

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  It seems that there is a definite underclass in American society and the double standards is breathtakingly blatant.

  America is probably a great place to be well-off ... but it sucks to be average or below.

  As someone that has actually LIVED in the US, most of my years spent well below average, and just maybe the last 4 or so somewhat middle class (maybe lower middle class) I don't agree with that statement at all. I think there are underclasses in many societies..not just the US. This whole hurrican business is awful..yes...the government failed the people in this case...YES. BUT I am just as upset at the local and state govern in LA right now. After all, why didn't the city and the state make sure those in Ward 9 and the other low lying areas could actually get out if they wanted to? That isn't FEMA's fault. If New Orleans and the state had done a better job making sure there was resources for the poor to get out, then there wouldn't be such a huge mess for Bush and FEMA to screw up even more. Back to your statement...it sucks to be poor anywhere. You don't have to be rich to have a decent life in the US...and I am really getting tired of hearing those that have never lived here say that.
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  My cousin from New Orleans is okay...waiting to hear on daughter's friends

  by Eyebrow2 in

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  i have a cousin...a second cousin actually, that has lived in new orleans for about 10 years.

  she spends about a month a year with her parents up in new england...and thank goodness thats where she was when the hurricane hit.. she and i were never close...she is about 15 years or so older than i. but she is such a colorful lady...plays sax in an all girl jazz band in new orleans...at least she used to.. i just feel so lucky...i cannot even tell you.

  i cried when i found out...i need to call my dad's cousins (her parents) tomorrow.

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  Lyin eyes that is neat.

  My cousin's name is Kat Newton...she was in a band called Some like it Hot.
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  My cousin from New Orleans is okay...waiting to hear on daughter's friends

  by Eyebrow2 in

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  i have a cousin...a second cousin actually, that has lived in new orleans for about 10 years.

  she spends about a month a year with her parents up in new england...and thank goodness thats where she was when the hurricane hit.. she and i were never close...she is about 15 years or so older than i. but she is such a colorful lady...plays sax in an all girl jazz band in new orleans...at least she used to.. i just feel so lucky...i cannot even tell you.

  i cried when i found out...i need to call my dad's cousins (her parents) tomorrow.

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  I have a cousin...a second cousin actually, that has lived in new orleans for about 10 years. She spends about a month a year with her parents up in New England...and thank goodness thats where she was when the hurricane hit.

  She and I were never close...she is about 15 years or so older than I. But she is such a colorful lady...plays sax in an all girl jazz band in New Orleans...at least she used to.

  I just feel so lucky...I cannot even tell you. I cried when I found out...I need to call my dad's cousins (her parents) tomorrow. Just to say hi.

  My poor stepdaughter lived in Port Sulphur LA for 2 years. She seemed to be fine, but she broke down Saturday night. She is worried about her friends, in her words she is worried that they have "been swept away by the hurricane". I broke down with her, hugged her, and promisd to keep searching the listings online, like her mom is, until we find out what has happened. Her maternal grandmother and her boyfriend and family are okay, and rebuilding, now they are in Missippi.

  I cannot even imagine how those that have family in New Orleans area, and Missippi etc, not knowing where they are. I just wish I could gather you all up and give you a hug...

  I don't know what else to say...
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  Do You Think The Watchtower Will Help The Hurricane Victims?

  by minimus in

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  maybe they'll take a cue from president bush and get involved?

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  I don't doubt that there will be some help there. There are a good number of congregations there. My stepdaughters grandmother was a witness for quite a while down in Port Sulphur, LA before she was DF'd.

  BUT, the point is, are they going to do it without an end in mind of glorifying the WTS? They SHOULD have a link on their site talking about how to donate. That way, they can get funds QUICKER to help in the relief efforts.
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  Is it crazy at the gas pumps in your State?

  by LyinEyes in

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  me and the kids went to rent movies and noticed that there were long lines of people waiting for gas.

  we live in shreveport/bossier louisiana about five hours north of new orleans.

  we do have tons of evacuees here and so i understand it is going to be busier here than usual.. people were breaking lines to get gas tonite, and you could feel the tension in the air.

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  I have been trying to find ways to cut back on gas anyway, and have been planning on getting a bicycle for short errands, etc...I figured that if I do this, it will save me anywhere from 8 to 10 a week in gas.

  We are cutting out a lot of silly little extras too...like, no going to mcdonalds a few times after school for the little cheap ice cream cones. They are only a buck each, and was a nice treat for the kids, and there is a playland...but ain't gonna happen that much any more...just cannot afford to waste gas. McDonald's is only 3 miles away...but since I only get like 15 mpg on a good day, I don't feel it would be wise.

  I am just waiting for other stuff to go up as well....eek...milk already went up last year, if it does again...damn...we will be switching to powdered milk. That can be much cheaper went bought in bulk.

  Tonight on one of the gas runs I had my sister and son with me. I told them...damn this is expensive. But at least we are lucky enough to just have to cut back. One of my neighbors doesn't even have a vehicle...and there will be some people that will have to make a decision between eating lunch at work or buying gas so they can get to work each day. That is a hard choice.

  And thank goodness we are not in LA, MS or AL.
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  To loot, or not to loot-is the point moot?

  by CaptainSchmideo in

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  okay, let's say you find yourself in the big easy.

  no lights, no phone, no motorcar, not a single luxury.. you have kids, you have yourself.

  everyone is hungry, and thirsty, and drinking the water will kill you (even walking around in it isn't real safe.).

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  I agree that taking food, water and basic necessities is very different. Afterall, you think that stuff is going to be good by the time Walmart and win dixie can re open? nooooo....let those that can use it take it. That will be a few less in the food line for a day or so.

  The ones that should be shot are the ones going in and taking the watches, tvs, shit that is not necessary..the scumbags that are getting violent and stealing vehicles from those trying to help out (like the poor guy driving the van for the nursing home...some thugs took it from him at gunpoint.)

  If I had to walk in one of these stores to get water and food for my kids...I would do it in a heartbeat.