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Hurricane Gustav Bearing Down On Gulf - 8/28/2008 9:58:25 AM
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todd_t
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This storm is expected to intensify as a Cat 3 hurricane once it reaches the Gulf of Mexico, and is moving in the general direction of Louisiana (New Orleans).
Let's send up a prayer that Gustav fizzles out, and N.O. is spared another direct hit a la Katrina.
http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/weather/08/28/gustav/index.html#cnnSTCOther1
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RE: Hurricane Gustav Bearing Down On Gulf - 8/28/2008 12:16:39 PM
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You know it's only a matter of time before somebody blames this on President Bush.....
And it's looking like we're in for a pretty solid one-two punch with tropical Storm Hanna warming up in the bullpen...
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RE: Hurricane Gustav Bearing Down On Gulf - 8/28/2008 1:26:41 PM
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todd_t
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My step-family in Florida got a heavy dousing from Fay last week, but with no damage to anyone's homes.
That was the storm that just refused to die, kind of like when Katrina hit Miami, weakened, reenergized when it hit the Gulf, and steamed into New Orleans and the Gulf States like a runaway train.
For years, New Orleans was spared a massive hit from a force like Katrina, but everyone knew (or should have known) that such a storm was inevitable.
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You know it's only a matter of time before somebody blames this on President Bush.....
No one with a brain could ever blame Bush for Katrina itself.
It was the sluggish Federal response he (rightfully, I think) took heavy criticism for, not to mention telling "Brownie" he was doing a heckuva job as N.O. was languishing badly.
It made Bush look positively clueless.
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RE: Hurricane Gustav Bearing Down On Gulf - 8/28/2008 1:31:44 PM
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i am praying for them...but doesn't living under sea level in a hurricane zone kind of promote a fate???
(i am saying that if i was there, i would have moved out of the area after Katrina)...simply trying to learn from history.
but believe me, I am showing mercy, or trying to, which is why i am praying.
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RE: Hurricane Gustav Bearing Down On Gulf - 8/28/2008 1:51:17 PM
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Yes, please don't let it hit NOLA. We're just now coming out from under the inundation from Katrina, don't think we could put up with another influx of refugees...
If it should come a little more this way we could use the rain. We're still a few inches short of the yearly total...
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RE: Hurricane Gustav Bearing Down On Gulf - 8/28/2008 1:58:56 PM
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todd_t
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i am praying for them...but doesn't living under sea level in a hurricane zone kind of promote a fate???
Well, I chalk it up to being no more or less risky than living along the San Andreas fault, or in Tornado Alley.
Most everyplace on Earth has its natural vulnerabilities.
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RE: Hurricane Gustav Bearing Down On Gulf - 8/29/2008 6:25:18 AM
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It was the sluggish Federal response he (rightfully, I think) took heavy criticism for,
Luckily for where ever it hits in Louisiana they have a governor this time that won't do like the last one and refuse to sign the necessary paperwork to allow the federal government to come in and start operations.
I have family all across louisiana, praying for them and for all who will be affected.
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RE: Hurricane Gustav Bearing Down On Gulf - 8/29/2008 6:48:17 AM
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It was the sluggish Federal response he (rightfully, I think) took heavy criticism for,
Luckily for where ever it hits in Louisiana they have a governor this time that won't do like the last one and refuse to sign the necessary paperwork to allow the federal government to come in and start operations.
I have family all across louisiana, praying for them and for all who will be affected.
You're absolutely right. Bush's only real mistake was not realizing earlier that the Governor and Mayor were complete morons. He assumed they would do what they were supposed to do like his brother always did here and they did in Mississippi.
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RE: Hurricane Gustav Bearing Down On Gulf - 8/29/2008 7:13:25 AM
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i am praying for them...but doesn't living under sea level in a hurricane zone kind of promote a fate???
Well, I chalk it up to being no more or less risky than living along the San Andreas fault, or in Tornado Alley.
Most everyplace on Earth has its natural vulnerabilities.
From experience it's less risky living along the San Andreas fault which has had only two major earthquakes in my half century of life than there have been hurricanes or tornados last year alone.
The loss of life from earthquakes pales in comparison to the one year loss of life from tornados or hurricane Katrina. 208 lives in past 50 years
Live within 100 miles of the Mississippi river? That river has another name, the New Madrid fault. And that one is about due for another "big one" the last was thought to be an 8.0.
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RE: Hurricane Gustav Bearing Down On Gulf - 8/29/2008 7:19:08 AM
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This storm is expected to intensify as a Cat 3 hurricane once it reaches the Gulf of Mexico, and is moving in the general direction of Louisiana (New Orleans).
We have until Monday to see, but the curent projected path seems to be putting it directly in line in New Orleans. My God protect them all.
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RE: Hurricane Gustav Bearing Down On Gulf - 8/29/2008 7:28:48 AM
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This storm is expected to intensify as a Cat 3 hurricane once it reaches the Gulf of Mexico, and is moving in the general direction of Louisiana (New Orleans).
We have until Monday to see, but the curent projected path seems to be putting it directly in line in New Orleans. My God protect them all.
actually the projected path includes New Orleans but it has moved westward over the past day or so. More likely to hit west louisiana or east texas. Think Rita, you know the forgotten storm.
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RE: Hurricane Gustav Bearing Down On Gulf - 8/29/2008 9:58:40 AM
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Live within 100 miles of the Mississippi river? That river has another name, the New Madrid fault. And that one is about due for another "big one" the last was thought to be an 8.0.
I know that fault; it runs across southern Illinois, and has been due for a major slip for decades now.
Every so often it slips a bit, and we get a minor quake upstate that's treated as little more than a novelty.
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RE: Hurricane Gustav Bearing Down On Gulf - 8/29/2008 10:22:14 AM
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I called one of my cousins down in New Orleans yesterday to see how they are doing, and when he answered the phone he made *Blup, blup, blup* sounds like he was underwater.
Well, at least they are maintaining a sense of humor...
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RE: Hurricane Gustav Bearing Down On Gulf - 8/29/2008 10:31:18 AM
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I just wish that the media would stick to reporting the known information and attempt to drum up fear. It works out for them though, if they can drum up enough fear then there will be traffic jams in places that have no need to evacuate but do from fear and they can then report on the ineptitude of the city/state/national government in not preparing even if the storm fizzles out and dies. It is a win win.
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RE: Hurricane Gustav Bearing Down On Gulf - 8/29/2008 10:34:58 AM
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I called one of my cousins down in New Orleans yesterday to see how they are doing, and when he answered the phone he made *Blup, blup, blup* sounds like he was underwater.
Well, at least they are maintaining a sense of humor...
My prayers that your family doesn't have to endure another major drenching and that somehow this hurricane spares NO. May God keep them safe in any event!
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RE: Hurricane Gustav Bearing Down On Gulf - 8/29/2008 11:23:51 AM
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From what I have read, it appears that the local and state government are doing a better job of preparation and evaucation than they did with Katrina. I hope the preparations are not necessary, but they should be able to get more people out of harms way if needed.
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RE: Hurricane Gustav Bearing Down On Gulf - 8/29/2008 11:31:35 AM
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From what I have read, it appears that the local and state government are doing a better job of preparation and evaucation than they did with Katrina. I hope the preparations are not necessary, but they should be able to get more people out of harms way if needed. I'd hope it wouldn't be another debacle like it was with Rita here in the Houston area. All they have seemed to have done is add contra flow lanes to the highways.
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RE: Hurricane Gustav Bearing Down On Gulf - 8/29/2008 11:50:07 AM
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I guess one advantage to people in the targeted landfall area is that Gustav seems to be moving slowly, allowing extra time for escapes to higher ground.
But again, I'm hoping that instead of reenergizing after hitting warmer waters in the Gulf, that the storm will stumble and fall apart.
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RE: Hurricane Gustav Bearing Down On Gulf - 8/29/2008 11:52:41 AM
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My step-family in Florida got a heavy dousing from Fay last week, but with no damage to anyone's homes.
That was the storm that just refused to die, kind of like when Katrina hit Miami, weakened, reenergized when it hit the Gulf, and steamed into New Orleans and the Gulf States like a runaway train.
For years, New Orleans was spared a massive hit from a force like Katrina, but everyone knew (or should have known) that such a storm was inevitable.
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You know it's only a matter of time before somebody blames this on President Bush.....
No one with a brain could ever blame Bush for Katrina itself.
It was the sluggish Federal response he (rightfully, I think) took heavy criticism for, not to mention telling "Brownie" he was doing a heckuva job as N.O. was languishing badly.
It made Bush look positively clueless.
It was not Bush's fault. It was the incompetent dingbat of a clueless governor's fault that the federal response was slowed. She was kicked to the curb and a very competent person was elected. It will not be like it was with Katrina because Gov. Jindal has been on the ball for days. Had he been elected in 2003 he would have handled things better than BlanKo because he had a plan then and knew how to use it. Katrina did not have to happen like it did either because there was a trial run the year before with Hurricane Ivan. She messed up that evacuation then too.
Jindal has been on tv giving press conferences explaining just what is going on and what people need to do. He's activated the federal response that BlanKo refused to do in a timely manner. The feds can not act until the governor requests it.
For the record, I live in Lake Charles where we are still in the possible strike zone. The local government here is on top of things like they were with Rita. When competent leaders are elected they will do the right thing. New Orleans paid the price for their years of incompetent leadership.
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RE: Hurricane Gustav Bearing Down On Gulf - 8/29/2008 12:01:20 PM
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These storms do not stumble and fall apart when hitting the warm waters in the Gulf. They strengthen and get bigger instead.
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RE: Hurricane Gustav Bearing Down On Gulf - 8/30/2008 3:10:31 PM
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That's interesting about the GOP convention possibly being delayed by this. I can certainly understand why they're considering it.
From what I heard today, the RNC convention will not be postponed due to Gustav which is now predicted to be a Cat 4 storm once it hits the open gulf waters.
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