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[rparrott21]

I found out Friday night that I lost my house to Katrina, so I feel that I am qualified to speak out about this. I also have loved ones and friends who stayed behind that I haven't heard from. I popped over to the DUmp to see what they had to say about this and though predictable, it was no less vile. So here is what I have to say about this:

1. Katrina is the fault of no one.
2. Katrina was not caused by global warming. Hurricanes like this have been occurring since man colonized North America.
3. What is happening in New Orleans is not Bush's fault.
4. What is happening in New Orleans is due to poor planning by New Orleans and Louisiana state officials.
5. Why don't you see what is happening in New Orleans happening everywhere else? There are other areas that were hit as bad as New Orleans, yet the citizens aren't acting like those in New Orleans.
6. New Orleans has had these problems long before the hurricane and flood. It has been the liberal politicians refusal to address the problems that lead to what we are now seeing.

I have been sitting in a hotel room since last Sunday. I was going to ride the storm out, but when I saw the wind speed Sunday morning, I packed up everything I could and left. I really hasn't been that expensive...less than $500 for the week. I will be heading back to my community Tuesday to see what I can salvage.

I saw one of the "refugees" in New Orleans this week complaining that she could leave because she didn't have the money. She also complained that her cell phone wouldn't work. Seems to me that someone who is that poor would choose to save a little money rather than waste it on a cell phone. No sympathy from me.

Take my word for it. New Orleans has had issues for many years now. For a long time I have called that city "The Big Gimme". This is a city with no tax base because it is a city who's majority do nothing. They do not contribute, they do not help and they expect everything to be given to them. New Orleans is a textbook case of what happens when liberalism runs rampant.
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[wwIIvetsdaughter]

RParrott, I'm sure I speak for everyone on this board when I say I am sorry for the loss of your home. I am also grateful you had the prescence of mind to evacuate. I hope all your loved ones are find. Do keep us appraised of your situation, we care.

[blue9t3]

Hang in there and good luck. Thanks for the insight on the big "GIMME"
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[dusty]

We sure hope you hear from your loved ones and friends soon rparrott. The loss of a house is a devastating event by itself but to have friends and family missing is got to be the worst sort of nightmare. We hope and pray that your loved ones are found soon and safe.

Being my home state too, you are right on the money about the way things are over there. That's the main reason I moved to Texas.
Keep us posted and all the good thoughts your way.

Dusty
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