ZINGER
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Frustrated and disgusted! I live on the westbank of the Mississippi River across from New Orleans. The Mayor of New Orleanbs is a racist and whiner. He scrapped his plan for rebuilding New Orleans because the residents in the 9th Ward wanted their community rebuilt which defies logic and of course he did this to obtain their votes along with his "chocolate theory" for the city.
Anybody who has been in the 9th Ward can see that it needs to be bulldozed and filled in with dirt then reinhabited as the population dictates. But the former residents want their neigborhood rebuilt and also want the government to pay for it.. Isn't that nice.
Well, here we are 1 year later and there is no plan for rebuilding New Orleans and there is no timetable as to when a plan would be available. However, the mayor blasts the government for not providing funding. Imagine a city with the reputation that New Orleans has as to corruption and yes, even though we have no plan of action just send us money. Right!!!
This thing is turning into a joke while Mississippi is well on its way to recovery. |
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april j
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It didn't effect me personally, but it did. I mean I didn't know anyone there, but for the grace of GOD that could've been me and my heart goes out to all those who lost love ones and anyone who had to endure such a time. I was just saying last night that I don't know how I wouldn've made it, but those people found strength and I am really in a sad place today. |
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Paul H
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Angry that the situation was botched so badly. People are dead because of incompetence in the response. Wal Mart actually got the there before FEMA - the government should model their future responses after what they did. The only good thing to come out of Katrina was an awareness of just how unprepared we are for major national disasters. |
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kelliekareen
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I am disgusted with the fact that they have not made a group of people to sit down and go over everything that needs to be done,make a list and then ask for funding from the government.There is not set plan that I have heard of and its been a year.I would be pissed at my local politicians for this.Another thing that pisses me off is that people don't understand that at the time of Katrina,the local politicians were the ones to ask and receive help from the government.Our government is set up so that "it" as an entity can not get involved until the local politicians ask for it.State and Government are not the same.Its a local mishandling. |
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purplepassion
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hugs to you. Bless you on this day of rememberence of all the devastation and loss. I pray that Nawlins will be the grand ole city she used to be. |
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SgtElkins222
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its sad that it takes a disaster to unite America |
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Shamus
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it was a natural act; a really bad storm. It happened and it's time to move on. help those who still need help and get over it.
the problem is that a large number of those displaced from the storm are still unemployed. Why? Why cant they find a job and stop living off the handouts of the government and the working american taxpayer? |
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paolo
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Oh ****!!!!I knew id forgotten to buy her a card!!!! |
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Agnostic Canadian
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It's sad. But it's over with. Stop dwelling in the past. Yes they derserve more help but at the same time, they were told to evacuate and didn't. |
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Big R
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kinda tired ! i didnt sleep alot last night !! |
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Preeti
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its sad, because even after a year, there is alot of work to be done, i heard about half the population went back, and the rebulding is really just sarting now |
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edward h
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PISSED THAT EVERYTHING HAS TO HAVE AN ANNIVERSATY. USE THAT ENERGY TO DO SOMETHING FOR THE PEOPLE AFFECTED. |
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Nicky Rae
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I feel very sad when I think about what all those poor people went through in New Orleans and how that wonderful city was destroyed by the hurricane. I am glad, however, that so many came to their aid and that many have been able to pick up their lives where they left off with hope and a better future. |
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g.a.p.
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nothing just happy that the victoms got through it! |
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Gloria B
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I feel sorry for those who lost loved ones, their homes, and things they cherished. Also, I just want to say that God is with every single one of those people just like he is with the rest of us. I pray every day for the world and that it will someday calm down enough for people to enjoy life again without having to worry about what's going on. |
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♥Love Child ♥
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I feel sorry for the people who have no houses, schools, or hospitals |
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Tyana
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I will tell you this.
I watched the whole thing from tv at home and it saddened the hell out me. i had really close friend from there and was worried to death abou them and their family. It was tragic.
I was there 4 weeks ago today and i tell you its a year later, and all the reading watching hearing no where near prepared me for what i saw... a year later and it still looks like it happened yesterday...
A long way to go guys... but keep at it.... God Bless |
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intentionalmasterpiece
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My heart still goes out to those affected by Hurricane Katrina. I realize that their struggles still continue. I wish that they would be able to rebuild their homes and establish their lives in the town that they call home. I can't imagine what they have experienced and are still experiencing. I am going to say a prayer for them again today. |
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yankeedoodle
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a little hungry..how about u? |
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maddy
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Alot done more to do |
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Girl
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It's a sad memory, but its life. Just remembering how crazy things were and how devastating it was. I hope that everyone who was affected has started to get their lives back. |
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heathermwarner19
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there is a lot to do and more to do after that. the reminder of what has happen to people and here homes and family will never beforgotten. i say a pray for all of you out there still dealing with the lost of what matters the most whather it was a person , a place, a pet or a happy home. i have home and faith in that one day new orleans and the many wonderfull people that live and lost there i hope one day it will feel like home again. |
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myacc5
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UN/world/richest countries
do bold steps like
encourage the scientists/engeniers
to work on to stop other future katrina... |
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JennyJ
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Sad, definately sad. I'm from Florida and Katrina wasn't so bad down here, but I remeber the news reports. I was watching in disbelief. I had never seen so much distruction and people panicking. |
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MaryBeth
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I wish they were getting more help down there... |
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Me me me me me
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Bad - especially cuz ERNESTO IS COMMING!!! |
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dukalink6000
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Why is it STILL screwed up in there? Why did republicans talk about abandoning the town? Have we learned nothing? |
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Precious
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I feel sorry for all the people who haven't even found a home. I can't believe it's already been a year. It seems like it happened yesterday. I wish I could win the lottery and I would help some people find homes. I think all the rich people in the world should donate their money to fixing up the Gulf Coast every where. Does Bill Gates really need all of his billions of dollars. He could spare a few to build some little homes. |
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Paige
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I am thinking,, how come all of those houses aren't cleaned up.
I see trash and stuff,, I believe that a family could hire someone to go and make the repairs, etc.
If they didn't have Insurance,, well that was their loss!
I know a lot of families who went in , worked hard, and got it done..they didn't wait for Fema to help.......
I guess if they are use to living off the government then,,, it wouldn't bother you. |
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sway_ii
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I feel like it is any other day. |
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Cap'n Donna
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stockpiling water and praying
how about you |
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