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QUOTE(FlaSoxxJim @ Feb 10, 2006 -> 09:05 AM) No, not for a minute. It is the unpreparredness and ineptness at so many levels, and now the scramble to pass blame/cover it up, that is infuriating. Passing blame? Like Jimmy Carter?

QUOTE(Texsox @ Feb 10, 2006 -> 08:41 AM) I think humans being humans, if this was Washington getting hit, there would have been a better response. Another silly analogy, if Wrigley was in danger of flooding and needing to be sandbagged, how fast would you get there? If it was the Cell, how fast? If it was a major military center like San Diego, or perhaps a Texas city like Houston, the response may have been quicker and better. But no, I don't think it was intentional. I don't think anyone in the Federal government cared if the city was black, white, red, or blue. If anything I'll bet there was a HOLY f***ING s*** I CAN'T BELIEVE WHAT THE HELL IS HAPPENING WHAT THE f*** CAN WE DO and like those minutes between getting hit in the gut and not being able to breath, not much happens. How surreal is it knowing the extent of this disaster and trying to think of the millions things to do. Where do you start? Could we have done better, yes. And the #1 thing I know about Americans we will discect this for years and better procedures will come out and, I pry this never happens again, but if it does, the response will be much better. Disecting is great! Pointing fingers and accusing people of racism is not! FEMA was overwelmed. Something this big had never happened before. I don't fault them for be overwelmed.

QUOTE(YASNY @ Feb 10, 2006 -> 02:29 AM) Eh .... they blew it, so to speak. Why March 20th? Why not February 7th? That would give the women more incentive to participate. Amen!

QUOTE(Controlled Chaos @ Feb 10, 2006 -> 07:59 AM) You don't get it man...Bush hates black people. I almost forgot about that until Carter reminded me at Coretta Scott King's funeral. I guess that's what I don't get. OK, The Feds made a mistake. That's a suprise? But, do people honestly believe there was malice intended?

Um, what could have been done to save New Orleans between Midnight Monday and Tuesday morning? Just asking.

QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Feb 9, 2006 -> 02:29 PM) Agreed. I think Bush 41 was not too bad, and certainly doesn't belong on any "worst" lists. Better than his son so far, I believe. From my very conservative Republican point of view, they were both bad. 41 because he allowed Congress to get away from the direction Reagan was taking us and 43 because of his over spending and lack of vetoes.

QUOTE(RockRaines @ Feb 9, 2006 -> 03:38 PM) whoa, you can click on it and see pictures? Yeah, click on the dots. There's only one near me (1 mile) and it's not a red (crime against children) dot. I checked a guys' parents' place here at work and there are a ton near them. Some said "Trying to lur a child less than 16 into a vehicle..." Yikes!

Great discussion! I print everything and can do it probably 3 times faster than cursive. What was the point?

QUOTE(Iwritecode @ Feb 9, 2006 -> 01:36 PM) Scary stuff is more like it. I live 3 blocks from an elementary school and there is an offender (offense against children) right down the street from me. There is also another one that is literally right behind my house. I think our backyards actually touch. Not as scary as not knowing.

QUOTE(vandy125 @ Feb 9, 2006 -> 01:26 PM) Everything is his fault too because he is the father of George W Seriously, I'm seeing a list of these Presidents and am wondering what makes them the worst. I haven't been around long enough or studied long enough to know what they have done. They're the opposing party. While Bush 41 was not a very good politician, he does not deserve to be on a list of worst presidents by any means.

Really cool stuff here. http://www.familywatchdog.us/

QUOTE(whitesoxfan101 @ Feb 9, 2006 -> 09:42 AM) An illegal gambling ring with mob ties is just a bit different than a night of fun at the sports book in Vegas. Bingo. This is gonna be huge, people. You watch, I'll bet they were gambling on hockey too.

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Feb 9, 2006 -> 09:53 AM) But that qualifies as massive cuts in the budget... Say it loud, brother!

Federal lands make up 68% of Alaska, 44% of California, 62% of Idaho, 83% of Nevada, and 64% of Utah. Should we not responsibly use some of the resources these lands offer?

Well, it figures you'd select a subject I'm not very passionate about, but I'll try anyway. First of all, let me say..I don't usually post on the weekends, so be patient with me, Jim. -- I believe if I’m going to pay for a plot of land (More than 600 million acres of federally owned land), I should be able to responsibly use that land’s resources, whatever those resources may be. We should be able to use these lands, provided it is done under strict supervision and with care for local communities and the natural habitat. I’m not familiar with near as many programs as my opponent, but just reading up on the grazing program I see a major flaw in the accusation that “so-called” fiscal conservatives cannot support these programs. Taxpayers may be on the hook for perhaps a half a billion dollars, but when you look deeper you see a whole different perspective. If ranchers are no longer allowed to have their livestock graze on Federal land they would not be able to afford as many animals or provide the goods that are produced – milk, meat, etc. Lower supply will mean higher prices. Now, the taxpayers will be on the hook for a whole different bill.

They were on Fox News midday yesterday. Neat little story.

I wonder what snapping a bra strap would get you nowadays.

Here they come. http://www.cbc.ca/storyview/MSN/world/nati...-tax050208.html

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Feb 8, 2006 -> 01:20 PM) I'll never forgive you!!!! Line stealer!

QUOTE(knightni @ Feb 8, 2006 -> 01:09 PM) Amazing how stuff gets recycled. I've seen a lot of this stuff out for kids again. One of my daughter's favorite things are My Little Ponys.

Take it back! I love Barry!

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Feb 8, 2006 -> 10:43 AM) CLICK ME NOW, DAMN IT!!! I'll never forgive you!

Juan Williams is on Fox now. He said it was obviously political and in his opinion, Carter crossed the line.

BVery nice on the Jimmy Duggan line!

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Feb 8, 2006 -> 09:36 AM) Going by this line... I'll bet it is something stupid like a parent trying to get a kid a day off or something like that. I don't see why it couldn't be an older kid trying to get out of school, but the authorities seem to feel it was an adult. An older kid trying to get out of school? It was called in to two elementary schools. They took my daughter to the fieldhouse at the high school.