VENT HERE - anger about Katrina Relief

[divaliciousdee 0]

It may be 50/50 in New Orleans but when I look at the news I see about 95% black and 5% white in the stadium and streets. So all the white people had the means to escape?? Well Kare looks like it to me. Unless they are all trapped somewhere. I mean all of those people at the stadium have no cars, and if they have a car I don't think it would be highway travelling ready. I mean alot of people have gone to Mardi Gras but have you ever gone past the strip. The public housing looks like it was bombed, glass broken out,just horrible. People go to the casino with 2 dollars just to try and win grocery money. This city is and was poor. Mardi gras and the jazz festivals just make it look good. The Big Easy. This is so sad. All of the millions generated in the casino's and hotels alone. They need to invest it in the city.

[PRETTYPINKKITTY 0]

Dee-my Husband Lived There Years Ago And He Said The Same Thing. No One Realizes How Poor The Majority Of The City Is. When You Get Past The Casinos, Or French Quarter, It Is Totally Different. It Is A Shame That The Few Who Are Shooting, Etc Are Hindering Some Of The Others From Getting Help. They Won't Let A Lot Of Help In (i.e. Church Groups, Etc.) Because Of This. They Are Waiting For The Police Agencies, Nat Guard, Etc To Get There. The Good People Are Now Stcuk Starving On The Streets With The Gangs. It Is Very Sad.

[ReneBean 3]

That Letter from Michael Moore pretty much says it all. Where the hell is the National Guard? And turning people away? What is that all about?

I think our grand government just didn't want the Canadians to see the mess - and the fact there there are NO MILITARY present.

I feel so horrible for those people stuck just sitting there on the overpasses. FIVE DAYS. The National Guard could have flipping WALKED there by now. Nobody has a plan? And now, Houston is turning people away?

I am beyond anger. I am seething.

[Mita 2]

Here is a thought.. Now some of you are going to be getting family members staying with you that were affected by the storm. I am sure they will be in need of clothing weather it be childrens, toddlers or adults. I say if a group of us adopt a family within your family we could clean our closets and ship what we have to you ( gently used ).. among sending stuff to our local churches or organazations. Maybe we can start a list as the days come when you family members arrive we can get a group together?? And see what sizes are needed???

[heatherfeather 0]

The national guard is in Iraq. That is why they are not in New Orleans. My husband is in the National Guard and stationed in Ramadi Iraq right now. The guard is stretched so thin right now. My husband has been gone for about 8 months and probably won't be back until July 2006. It is awful.

[Mita 2]

You would think they would be calling our troops back to help with Homeland than sacrifice these people.

[La_madam 20]

Here is a thought.. Now some of you are going to be getting family members staying with you that were affected by the storm. I am sure they will be in need of clothing weather it be childrens, toddlers or adults. I say if a group of us adopt a family within your family we could clean our closets and ship what we have to you ( gently used ).. among sending stuff to our local churches or organazations. Maybe we can start a list as the days come when you family members arrive we can get a group together?? And see what sizes are needed???

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Great Idea!!!

[PRETTYPINKKITTY 0]

Heatherfeather-god Bless Your Husband! I Have A Few Friends And 3 Cousins In The National Guard Stationed In Iraq Right Now. You Must Be A Strong Woman! Take Care And May He Come Home Safe!

[vinesqueen 2]

They just showed footage of Bush in the affected area. I don't know where he was, but HE WAS LAUGHING AND JOKING!!! Smiling and waving!

[La_madam 20]

My question is where are the other Countries that we always help in time of need? When one of those other country has a disaster we (United States) are the first people to help.

[divaliciousdee 0]

he was in Lafayette La. Kissing and hugging a black woman and her daughter. Walking all three of them hugging! Media shot. That will be front page! Stop hugging and get to feeding, and finding the shelter. I mean I know he has to play this race thing down, okay I am black but what the Hell feed somebody. Get the young girls and babies out of the way for the rapists and the crazies!! Hug them later. They will understand. get them to a bathtub so them babies can smell like babies. Diabetics need insulin, the people know that we are responding the kissy huggy can come after they have been put in a safe, protected environment! I need to stop. This whole thing has just pissed me off not withstanding the fact I am on the liquid Phase of my diet. I need to chew!!! LOL But I will not, I mean NOT mess up my band!! Okay what was i saying?.....

[ReneBean 3]

On a Happier Note - I work for a division of GE - and I just got an e-mail from our Corp Pres. We the employees have donated $1million to Red Cross - our company has matched that, and donated another $5million. Plus - $10 million in medical equipement, Water purification equipment and temp. shelters. One of our higher ups is coordinating with Mississippi & Alabama government to get it all where it needs to go.

Now, GE has deep pockets - but that is still pretty good. Thank you for your support.

:]

[vinesqueen 2]

I don't know if there is anyplace to send our clothes too. These people have no place anymore. Where will we send the clothes too?

Today, there were explosions in NO.

I'm just so helpless and angry.

Now scam artists are striking. DO NOT GIVE ANY MONEY TO ANYONE BUT THE RED CROSS, OR OTHER KNOWN AGENCY. Spammer and scammers are already hitting.

[vinesqueen 2]

My question is where are the other Countries that we always help in time of need? When one of those other country has a disaster we (United States) are the first people to help.

Tuesday night there was a ticker list of all the countries that have pledged support. (MSNBC & CNN). A Canadian rescue team was turned back at the border, because "we didn't need them."

Lastnight they had another ticker list of all the countires that have pledged support. Country after country have pledged support. NATO has pledged support. I think every single EU country. Venesuala has pledged support, even after Pat Roberts... The problem is our SEC OF STATE IS ON VACATION!!!!! PLAYING TENNIS AND SHOPPING FOR SHOES.

[Mita 2]

We just got word here at work that some of our trucks are going to be taking donations down next week.. When my sister gets in from Vegas tonight I will see what I can work out with the Trucks that carrry their meat or boxes.. Hopefully if they will deliver within their route they will be taking donations from the community.. Pisses me more off that all the huggy kisses for the camera is going on.. People are dying are children are going Hungry get them to a safe place... Damm it