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August 31, 2005
Author: Raine
Date: 08/31/2009 12:41:08
1:45AM CDT — FEMA REQUESTS AMBULANCES THAT DO NOT EXIST;
11:20 AM CDT — FEMA STAFF WARNED BROWN THAT PEOPLE WERE DYING AT THE SUPERDOME;
NATIONAL GUARD TROOPS ARRIVE IN LOUSIANA, MISSISSIPPI, ALABAMA, AND FLORIDA;
TENS OF THOUSANDS TRAPPED IN SUPERDOME; CONDITIONS DETERIORATE;
PRESIDENT BUSH FINALLY ORGANIZES TASK FORCE TO COORDINATE FEDERAL RESPONSE;
JEFFERSON PARISH EMERGENCY DIRECTOR SAYS FOOD AND WATER SUPPLY GONE;
80,000 BELIEVED STRANDED IN NEW ORLEANS;
3,000 STRANDED AT CONVENTION CENTER WITHOUT FOOD OR WATER;
PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY DECLARED FOR ENTIRE GULF COAST;
BUSH SURVEYS DAMAGE FROM AIR FORCE ONE;
CHERTOFF “EXTREMELY PLEASED WITH THE RESPONSE” OF THE GOVERNMENT;
4PM CDT — BUSH GIVES FIRST MAJOR ADDRESS ON KATRINA;
7PM CDT — CONDOLEEZZA RICE TAKES IN A BROADWAY SHOW;
8PM CDT — FEMA DIRECTOR BROWN CLAIMS SURPRISE OVER SIZE OF STORM.
The very next morning Bush said he never expected the Levees to break. Condoleeza Rice went to the US open in Queens, New York and then shoe shopping and 5 days after this catastrophe hit the Gulf Coast, there was still no command center set up. The whole timeline is here.
I will never be able to fully get over how badly this crisis was handled. The storm was awful, but its aftermath was the tragedy.
& 
Raine
11:20 AM CDT — FEMA STAFF WARNED BROWN THAT PEOPLE WERE DYING AT THE SUPERDOME;
NATIONAL GUARD TROOPS ARRIVE IN LOUSIANA, MISSISSIPPI, ALABAMA, AND FLORIDA;
TENS OF THOUSANDS TRAPPED IN SUPERDOME; CONDITIONS DETERIORATE;
PRESIDENT BUSH FINALLY ORGANIZES TASK FORCE TO COORDINATE FEDERAL RESPONSE;
JEFFERSON PARISH EMERGENCY DIRECTOR SAYS FOOD AND WATER SUPPLY GONE;
80,000 BELIEVED STRANDED IN NEW ORLEANS;
3,000 STRANDED AT CONVENTION CENTER WITHOUT FOOD OR WATER;
PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY DECLARED FOR ENTIRE GULF COAST;
BUSH SURVEYS DAMAGE FROM AIR FORCE ONE;
CHERTOFF “EXTREMELY PLEASED WITH THE RESPONSE” OF THE GOVERNMENT;
4PM CDT — BUSH GIVES FIRST MAJOR ADDRESS ON KATRINA;
7PM CDT — CONDOLEEZZA RICE TAKES IN A BROADWAY SHOW;
8PM CDT — FEMA DIRECTOR BROWN CLAIMS SURPRISE OVER SIZE OF STORM.
The very next morning Bush said he never expected the Levees to break. Condoleeza Rice went to the US open in Queens, New York and then shoe shopping and 5 days after this catastrophe hit the Gulf Coast, there was still no command center set up. The whole timeline is here.
I will never be able to fully get over how badly this crisis was handled. The storm was awful, but its aftermath was the tragedy.
& Raine
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Comment by 
wickedpam on 08/31/2009 13:09:57
wickedpam on 08/31/2009 13:09:57
Morning 
Comment by 
velveeta jones on 08/31/2009 13:15:29
velveeta jones on 08/31/2009 13:15:29
Another drive by "Good moring" all. Off to the dentist. Feel sorry for me. 
Comment by 
Scoopster on 08/31/2009 13:26:26
Scoopster on 08/31/2009 13:26:26
Morning all.. 
It's a new week up n at 'em!
There was a late breaking post posted early this morning on last Wednesday's bloggie that's totally worth the read btw..
It's a new week up n at 'em!There was a late breaking post posted early this morning on last Wednesday's bloggie that's totally worth the read btw..
Comment by 
Raine on 08/31/2009 13:30:11
Wow! Thanks for that heads up Scoop!
Raine on 08/31/2009 13:30:11
Quote by Scoopster:
Morning all..
There was a late breaking post posted early this morning on last Wednesday's bloggie that's totally worth the read btw..
Comment by 
BobR on 08/31/2009 13:37:28
BobR on 08/31/2009 13:37:28
I still get infuriated over the Bush Administration's uncaring and incompetent response to a storm everyone knew would be a disaster. 
NEVER again.
NEVER again.
Comment by BobR on 08/31/2009 13:37:53
egggcellent!
BobR on 08/31/2009 13:37:53
Quote by Raine:Wow! Thanks for that heads up Scoop!Quote by Scoopster:
Morning all..
There was a late breaking post posted early this morning on last Wednesday's bloggie that's totally worth the read btw..
egggcellent!
Comment by 
m-hadley on 08/31/2009 14:06:16
Mornin' VJ,
I feel your pain (I hate the dentist
) Happee Mondee everybodee!!!
Excellent reminder, Raine
I will never forget the agony I felt as I watched the scenes from the Convention Center and simultaneously prayed that my sister had made it out in one piece (She had 
). Anyway, Raine - my dear - you are a radio star 
I spent several hours yesterday listening to you on the Progressive Knights of the Round Table and you were fabulous 
You totally ROCK, grrrl!
Cheers,
mfaye & 
m-hadley on 08/31/2009 14:06:16
Quote by velveeta jones:
Another drive by "Good moring" all. Off to the dentist. Feel sorry for me.
Mornin' VJ,
I feel your pain (I hate the dentist
) Happee Mondee everybodee!!!Excellent reminder, Raine
I will never forget the agony I felt as I watched the scenes from the Convention Center and simultaneously prayed that my sister had made it out in one piece (She had ). Anyway, Raine - my dear - you are a radio star I spent several hours yesterday listening to you on the Progressive Knights of the Round Table and you were fabulous You totally ROCK, grrrl! Cheers,
mfaye
&
Comment by Raine on 08/31/2009 14:09:21
Why thank you Faye.
Raine on 08/31/2009 14:09:21
Why thank you Faye.
Comment by wickedpam on 08/31/2009 14:13:00
Raine! You were on the radio machine?
wickedpam on 08/31/2009 14:13:00
Quote by m-hadley:Quote by velveeta jones:
Another drive by "Good moring" all. Off to the dentist. Feel sorry for me.
Mornin' VJ,
I feel your pain (I hate the dentist
Excellent reminder, Raine
Cheers,
mfaye
Raine! You were on the radio machine?
Comment by Raine on 08/31/2009 14:20:35
I was.
I think you can listen to the podcast here.
Raine on 08/31/2009 14:20:35
Quote by wickedpam:
Raine! You were on the radio machine?
I think you can listen to the podcast here.
Comment by wickedpam on 08/31/2009 14:31:02
awesome!
wickedpam on 08/31/2009 14:31:02
Quote by Raine:I was.Quote by wickedpam:
Raine! You were on the radio machine?
I think you can listen to the podcast here.
awesome!
Comment by wickedpam on 08/31/2009 14:43:08
wickedpam on 08/31/2009 14:43:08
Oh btw, just wanted to let everyone now but we got our first communtiy/city grant for $300 to help beautify our little HOA. Had to make a presentation at an HOA/City breakfast this weekend in front of like 40 people (one of the judges being the Mayor of Manassas) - I was so nervous didn't even make it through my 3 minutes - but I did write a killer proposal! :D
Comment by 
livingonli on 08/31/2009 14:47:38
livingonli on 08/31/2009 14:47:38
Good morning everyone. 
This morning it's a bit of a quick hit and run since I have to get in early today and do an afternoon Rays game on FSN Florida and then my regular work in MSG Plus. Having a life these days is a tricky part for me.
This morning it's a bit of a quick hit and run since I have to get in early today and do an afternoon Rays game on FSN Florida and then my regular work in MSG Plus. Having a life these days is a tricky part for me.
Comment by livingonli on 08/31/2009 14:49:33
NOOOOO! Well since Time Warner bought DC Comics and Mad Magazine many years ago, I guess Marvel would become part of a corporate conglomerate at some point. They already have the DVD rights to many of the Marvel animated series and did the DVD releases over the last few years.
livingonli on 08/31/2009 14:49:33
Quote by wickedpam:
Geek news....
Marvel to get Disneified
NOOOOO! Well since Time Warner bought DC Comics and Mad Magazine many years ago, I guess Marvel would become part of a corporate conglomerate at some point. They already have the DVD rights to many of the Marvel animated series and did the DVD releases over the last few years.
Comment by Raine on 08/31/2009 14:55:48
that is wonderful!
Raine on 08/31/2009 14:55:48
Quote by wickedpam:
Oh btw, just wanted to let everyone now but we got our first communtiy/city grant for $300 to help beautify our little HOA. Had to make a presentation at an HOA/City breakfast this weekend in front of like 40 people (one of the judges being the Mayor of Manassas) - I was so nervous didn't even make it through my 3 minutes - but I did write a killer proposal! :D
that is wonderful!
Comment by wickedpam on 08/31/2009 15:03:00
Thanks! Hoping this is a sign of things to come, depending on October's annual meeting. Still worried that a certain complainer is going to find a way to oust me for no reason - which just pisses me off to know end. I've worked my butt off this year to clean up a mess that was left.
wickedpam on 08/31/2009 15:03:00
Quote by Raine:Quote by wickedpam:
Oh btw, just wanted to let everyone now but we got our first communtiy/city grant for $300 to help beautify our little HOA. Had to make a presentation at an HOA/City breakfast this weekend in front of like 40 people (one of the judges being the Mayor of Manassas) - I was so nervous didn't even make it through my 3 minutes - but I did write a killer proposal! :D
Thanks! Hoping this is a sign of things to come, depending on October's annual meeting. Still worried that a certain complainer is going to find a way to oust me for no reason - which just pisses me off to know end. I've worked my butt off this year to clean up a mess that was left.
Comment by Raine on 08/31/2009 15:04:05
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.
Uhm --- The Tenthers are the same people who think the New Deal was unconstitutional.
They would like to see ALL federal Social programs removed. I should send bill a letter and ask him that when he is of age, I will gladly take his social security checks.
Raine on 08/31/2009 15:04:05
Uhm --- The Tenthers are the same people who think the New Deal was unconstitutional.
They would like to see ALL federal Social programs removed. I should send bill a letter and ask him that when he is of age, I will gladly take his social security checks.
Comment by Raine on 08/31/2009 15:07:10
Raine on 08/31/2009 15:07:10
And not for nothing -- the governments function is to provide for the basic security it people. So therefore one could easily argue that national Health care is the responsibility of government. Not to mention the bill of rights also says "life liberty and the persuit of Happiness"
Good gawd these people are insane.
Good gawd these people are insane.
Comment by Raine on 08/31/2009 15:18:11
Good -- Leave Texas. And while we are at it -- I would like the Feds to immediate request the Stimulus money back. No more FDIC assistance... More more of ANY of it.
Raine on 08/31/2009 15:18:11
Good -- Leave Texas. And while we are at it -- I would like the Feds to immediate request the Stimulus money back. No more FDIC assistance... More more of ANY of it.
Comment by livingonli on 08/31/2009 15:23:49
livingonli on 08/31/2009 15:23:49
The right in this country is showing signs of increasing insanity.
Comment by livingonli on 08/31/2009 15:25:47
livingonli on 08/31/2009 15:25:47
Time for me to head off to the salt mine. I have an early Rays game to go do.
Comment by Raine on 08/31/2009 15:36:29
Raine on 08/31/2009 15:36:29
Comment by wickedpam on 08/31/2009 15:57:05
wickedpam on 08/31/2009 15:57:05
Oh wow! Yeah Jim
Comment by 
Mondobubba on 08/31/2009 16:07:34
Yeah I wanna watch em try. When the mightiest military in the world does a little "shock and awe" on say Dallas or Huston that'll be great fun to watch. When Texas is brought to heel by a military occupation with martial law, the leaders of an insurrection against the US are executed for treason, yeah I'd be behind that 100 %. Don't mess with Texas my fat, hairy
!
Mondobubba on 08/31/2009 16:07:34
Quote by Raine:
Good -- Leave Texas. And while we are at it -- I would like the Feds to immediate request the Stimulus money back. No more FDIC assistance... More more of ANY of it.
Yeah I wanna watch em try. When the mightiest military in the world does a little "shock and awe" on say Dallas or Huston that'll be great fun to watch. When Texas is brought to heel by a military occupation with martial law, the leaders of an insurrection against the US are executed for treason, yeah I'd be behind that 100 %. Don't mess with Texas my fat, hairy
!
Comment by livingonli on 08/31/2009 16:21:16
livingonli on 08/31/2009 16:21:16
If Texas left the union, other than Jim Hightower since we lost Molly Ivins, we would largely be losing our stupidest people anyway.
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/31/2009 16:22:33
Mondobubba on 08/31/2009 16:22:33
Comment by 
Will in Chicago on 08/31/2009 16:26:48
Will in Chicago on 08/31/2009 16:26:48
Good morning, bloggers, from the Valley of the Sun!
Raine, I cannot forget the devastation of the Gulf Coast and the lack of response of the Bush administration. There is much that could have been done to prevent the loss of life in Louisiana and Mississippi.
The rebuilding efforts still continued, with thousands living in trailers or trying to rebuild their homes and lives. There has been an increase in crime, drug use, and mental health problems along the Gulf Cost.
Raine, I thought you did a great job on PKRT on Saturday!
Raine, I cannot forget the devastation of the Gulf Coast and the lack of response of the Bush administration. There is much that could have been done to prevent the loss of life in Louisiana and Mississippi.
The rebuilding efforts still continued, with thousands living in trailers or trying to rebuild their homes and lives. There has been an increase in crime, drug use, and mental health problems along the Gulf Cost.
Raine, I thought you did a great job on PKRT on Saturday!
Comment by Scoopster on 08/31/2009 16:29:11
Scoopster on 08/31/2009 16:29:11
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/31/2009 16:34:42
Have ya ever been to Jacksonville, Florida Liv?
Mondobubba on 08/31/2009 16:34:42
Quote by livingonli:
If Texas left the union, other than Jim Hightower since we lost Molly Ivins, we would largely be losing our stupidest people anyway.
Have ya ever been to Jacksonville, Florida Liv?
Comment by livingonli on 08/31/2009 16:39:48
Once in '99. But I wasn't in the heart of it.
livingonli on 08/31/2009 16:39:48
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by livingonli:
If Texas left the union, other than Jim Hightower since we lost Molly Ivins, we would largely be losing our stupidest people anyway.
Have ya ever been to Jacksonville, Florida Liv?
Once in '99. But I wasn't in the heart of it.
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/31/2009 16:51:42
I rest my case Liv. You could feel the stupid pulsing off people.
Mondobubba on 08/31/2009 16:51:42
Quote by livingonli:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by livingonli:
If Texas left the union, other than Jim Hightower since we lost Molly Ivins, we would largely be losing our stupidest people anyway.
Have ya ever been to Jacksonville, Florida Liv?
Once in '99. But I wasn't in the heart of it.
I rest my case Liv. You could feel the stupid pulsing off people.
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/31/2009 17:35:26
Mondobubba on 08/31/2009 17:35:26
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/31/2009 17:38:05
Mondobubba on 08/31/2009 17:38:05
Comment by Scoopster on 08/31/2009 18:58:08
Scoopster on 08/31/2009 18:58:08
Comment by Raine on 08/31/2009 19:51:02
Raine on 08/31/2009 19:51:02
So happy to have Randi back!!!
Comment by BobR on 08/31/2009 19:51:20
well - there's an awful lot of rocket scientists in Houston... and Dell Computers is in Austin...
BobR on 08/31/2009 19:51:20
Quote by livingonli:
If Texas left the union, other than Jim Hightower since we lost Molly Ivins, we would largely be losing our stupidest people anyway.
well - there's an awful lot of rocket scientists in Houston... and Dell Computers is in Austin...
Comment by BobR on 08/31/2009 19:51:52
"satinist" - perfect!
BobR on 08/31/2009 19:51:52
Quote by Scoopster:
"satinist" - perfect!
Comment by livingonli on 08/31/2009 20:53:03
Houston does have a Pacifica station too which had its transmitter burned down twice by the Klan.
livingonli on 08/31/2009 20:53:03
Quote by BobR:Quote by livingonli:
If Texas left the union, other than Jim Hightower since we lost Molly Ivins, we would largely be losing our stupidest people anyway.
well - there's an awful lot of rocket scientists in Houston... and Dell Computers is in Austin...
Houston does have a Pacifica station too which had its transmitter burned down twice by the Klan.
Comment by 
TriSec on 08/31/2009 22:09:04
BLOW-THROUGH!
I'm off to our season kickoff Committee Meeting for the cubbies tonight.
BSA ready for it's Centennial Season!!
TriSec on 08/31/2009 22:09:04
BLOW-THROUGH!
I'm off to our season kickoff Committee Meeting for the cubbies tonight.
BSA ready for it's Centennial Season!!
Comment by 
trojanrabbit on 08/31/2009 23:07:48
Yeah, we'd have to invade. They'd be part of the Axis of Evil.
trojanrabbit on 08/31/2009 23:07:48
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
Good -- Leave Texas. And while we are at it -- I would like the Feds to immediate request the Stimulus money back. No more FDIC assistance... More more of ANY of it.
Yeah I wanna watch em try. When the mightiest military in the world does a little "shock and awe" on say Dallas or Huston that'll be great fun to watch. When Texas is brought to heel by a military occupation with martial law, the leaders of an insurrection against the US are executed for treason, yeah I'd be behind that 100 %. Don't mess with Texas my fat, hairy
Yeah, we'd have to invade. They'd be part of the Axis of Evil.
Comment by Raine on 08/31/2009 23:14:16
Raine on 08/31/2009 23:14:16
Duncan hunter is a total asswipe. A lying sack of crap. (watching tweety)
Comment by Raine on 09/01/2009 01:23:14
Raine on 09/01/2009 01:23:14
Seriously... how cute is this pic?
President Barack Obama's daughter Sasha hides behind the sofa as she sneaks up on him at the end of the day in the Oval Office, Aug. 5, 2009. Is it me or did it remind you of this?
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President Barack Obama's daughter Sasha hides behind the sofa as she sneaks up on him at the end of the day in the Oval Office, Aug. 5, 2009. Is it me or did it remind you of this?
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