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My personal theory of what went wrong in NO
I might be wrong since I don't know too much about how the American society is organized, but what I know is that at other natural disasters like the tsunami etc., the American military and the American non-governmental organisations have responded quickly and contributed much. However, the civilian government, like FEMA, has not been major part of those operations. Maybe FEMA as organisation thus lacked the sort of "managing in chaos"-experience that other organisations possess. After all, it seems like everything went better when the military overtook more of the real control. I am absolutely sure that the American military or the American Red Cross/International Red Cross would be able to get supplies in quicker if they would be in charge (they get food to Africa and Asia quicker).
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Re: My personal theory of what went wrong in NO
Very interesting and acute analysis. I think I'll have to agree with your assessment.
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Re: My personal theory of what went wrong in NO
Another overlooked factor:
There were no members of the Saudi Royal Family in New Orleans at the time. |
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Re: My personal theory of what went wrong in NO
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Another overlooked factor: There were no members of the Saudi Royal Family in New Orleans at the time. [/ QUOTE ] I wonder, do you actually believe the constant tripe you spit out, or is this just some kind of joke that I'm not picking up on? |
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Re: My personal theory of what went wrong in NO
Examine what happened to the Saudi Royals in America compared to American Citizens during the last Bush disaster, and get back to me.
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Re: My personal theory of what went wrong in NO
There are several things to add to the equation. FEMA Employees are not used to being shot at ... and that's also not considered in a terrorist scenario. Apparently the N.O. police are not used to being shot at either. OTOH, N.O. police have had a long history of corruption and it may be an issue of loyalties.
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Re: My personal theory of what went wrong in NO
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I am absolutely sure that the American military or the American Red Cross/International Red Cross would be able to get supplies in quicker if they would be in charge (they get food to Africa and Asia quicker). [/ QUOTE ] I was wondering why we didn't see the Red Cross go in sooner to offer relief especially to the people in the Superdome and Convention Center. Anyone know why they weren't the first ones in there? They are usually so dependable. (Sorry if this has already been addressed in this forum. I haven't read all the threads.) |
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Re: My personal theory of what went wrong in NO
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I was wondering why we didn't see the Red Cross go in sooner to offer relief especially to the people in the Superdome and Convention Center. Anyone know why they weren't the first ones in there? They are usually so dependable. (Sorry if this has already been addressed in this forum. I haven't read all the threads [/ QUOTE ] The American Red Cross and the Salvation Army were kept out by the troops surrounding New Orleans. I don't know why but George Bush is an idiot. |
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Re: My personal theory of what went wrong in NO
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The American Red Cross and the Salvation Army were kept out by the troops surrounding New Orleans. I don't know why but George Bush is an idiot. [/ QUOTE ] Go in -- you lose. Don't go in -- you lose. Police lost control. Their was shooting from the "stranded" residents. If he goes in and they take fire, they have to shoot back -- so he's guilty of killing blacks. He doesn't go in until backups arrive -- he's guilty of neglecting blacks. You saw the footage of the grocery stores being emptied -- it didn't look like anybody was going to starve. What would you do? Walk into a gun fight? Answer. The whole thing had nothing to do with blacks. It had to do with a city that has been out of control for decades. |
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Re: My personal theory of what went wrong in NO
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[ QUOTE ] The American Red Cross and the Salvation Army were kept out by the troops surrounding New Orleans. I don't know why but George Bush is an idiot. [/ QUOTE ] Go in -- you lose. Don't go in -- you lose. Police lost control. Their was shooting from the "stranded" residents. If he goes in and they takes fire, they have to shoot back -- so he's guilty of killing blacks. He doesn't go in until backups arrive -- he's guilty of neglecting blacks. You saw the footage of the grocery stores being emptied -- it didn't llok like anybody was going to starve. What would you do? Walk into a gun fight? [/ QUOTE ] But the International Red Cross operates in several areas with similar danger levels, so if they are willing to take that risk, shouldn't they be allowed? (not meant as a rhetorical question) |
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