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Subscribe to RSSAs residents add up the damage from Isaac's nonstop rain, a half a million are still living without power. NBC's Gabe Gutierrez reports.
Updated at 8:30 p.m. ET: Hundreds of thousands of people in Louisiana on Friday suffered in humid heat due to power outages caused by Isaac, while tornado alerts were issued for five other states as the system moved slowly into the central U.S.
By Friday evening, four tornadoes were reported in southwest Illinois and one in Missouri, all with minimal damage. Watches were also issued for parts of Arkansas, Kentucky, Missouri and Tennessee.
In Louisiana, Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney toured the New Orleans area, saying he wanted to understand the extent of devastation and "obviously to draw some attention ... so that people around the country know that people down here need help."
The White House earlier announced that President Barack Obama will tour damaged Louisiana areas on Monday. Jindal said he invited the president and that the head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency had already visited.
A man, forced to abandon his sailboat during Tropical Storm Isaac, is now trying to find the vessel. WPMI's Darwin Singleton reports.
"We're not talking politics," Jindal, a Republican, said at an Isaac briefing Friday. "We're thrilled to have both these leaders here."
Related: Romney tours storm-damaged Jefferson Parish
Isaac crawled into the nation's midsection Friday, leaving a soggy mess along the Louisiana and Mississippi coasts.
It will be a few days before the soupy brown water recedes and people forced out of flooded neighborhoods can return home.
And the damage may not be done. Up to 50,000 people in Tangipahoa Parish were given an evacuation order Thursday when water from Isaac -- which by late afternoon had weakened to a tropical depression -- threatened to overwhelm a dam across the state line in Mississippi.
By late Thursday, the Percy Quin State Park dam, located about 100 miles north of New Orleans, was no longer an imminent threat, dam safety engineer Dusty Myers said.
Connie Uddo was devastated when her home was devoured by Katrina, but she faced the damage head-on by establishing a volunteer organization to help people rebuild. Now that same nonprofit is helping Isaac's victims. NBC's Kate Snow reports.
Crews worked into the night to repair the dam and earlier created a slow release of water to ease pressure on the earthen structure.
The storm caused anywhere from $700 million to $2 billion in insured onshore losses, disaster modeler AIR Worldwide said late Thursday. That would still leave Isaac well outside the 10 most costly U.S. hurricanes.
New Orleans' Audubon Park recorded 18.7 inches of rain in a 24-hour period -- exceeding all records dating back to 1871, said Jeff Masters of Weather Underground. Many other locations in Louisiana and Mississippi logged more than 10 inches of rain.
In Arkansas, power lines were downed and trees knocked over as Isaac moved north into the state.
Slidell, a town of about 27,000 people northeast of New Orleans, took the brunt of a storm surge from Lake Pontchartrain, which left some neighborhoods under about a foot of water.
NBC's Thanh Truong reports from Louisiana where Hurricane Isaac knocked out power to many portions of the state's Gulf Coast.
"You'd have never made me believe a Category 1 would dump this much water," said Sam Caruso, 71, a former mayor of Slidell who toured the town in his pickup truck on Thursday.
As the flood waters rose, some residents, including Caruso, wondered whether the new federal levee system had shored up New Orleans at the expense of low-lying neighboring parishes outside the system's protection - a debate that is likely to continue.
New Orleans, spared any major damage, lifted its night curfew and returned to its usual liveliness, although it was dampened by heavy humidity.
"I have a battery-operated fan. This is the only thing keeping me going," said Rhyn Pate, a food services worker who sat under the eaves of a porch with other renters on Thursday, making the best of the circumstances. "And a fly swatter to keep the bugs off me — and the most important thing, insect repellent."
Following scores of rescues, widespread flooding and forced evacuations, officials recovered at least two bodies in the wake of Hurricane Isaac. Meanwhile, large parts of Louisiana remain underwater. NBC's Gabe Gutierrez reports.
The heat was getting to Marguerite Boudreaux, 85, in Gretna, a suburb of New Orleans.
"I have a daughter who is an invalid and then my husband is 90 years old, so he's slowing down a lot," she said, red in the face as she stood in the doorway of her house, damp and musky from the lack of air conditioning.
National Guardsmen rescued or escorted more than 3,000 residents, Gov. Jindal said Friday, and more than 1,000 people had to be rescued by boat or high-water vehicles. Some 5,000 people were still in Louisiana shelters Friday.
At least six deaths were attributed to Isaac. A man in Slidell, La., drowned after driving into a ditch where the water was 9 feet deep Thursday night. Two bodies were found inside a flooded home overnight in hard-hit Plaquemines Parish south of New Orleans, officials said overnight. And a Mississippi tow-truck driver was killed when a tree fell on his vehicle, a tree fell on a woman in Waveland, Miss., and a Louisiana man died after falling from a tree as he tried to help a friend.
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Isaac hit on the seventh anniversary of Katrina, a hurricane that devastated New Orleans and left more than 1,800 dead.
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A downgraded Isaac floods coastal communities and forces new evacuations, but levees still hold.
The two storms had little in common. Katrina came ashore as a Category 3 storm, while Isaac was a Category 1 at its peak. Katrina barreled into the state and quickly moved through. Isaac lingered across the landscape at less than 10 mph and wobbled constantly. Because of its sluggishness, Isaac dumped copious amounts of rain. Many people said more water inundated their homes during this storm than during Katrina.
Both storms, however, caused the Mississippi River to flow backward. And both prompted criticism of government officials.
In the case of Isaac, officials' calls for evacuations so long after the storm made landfall caused some consternation.
Jefferson Parish Council President Chris Roberts said forecasters at the National Hurricane Center in Miami need a new way of measuring the danger that goes beyond wind speed.
"The risk that a public official has is, people say, 'Aw, it's a Category 1 storm, and you guys are out there calling for mandatory evacuations,'" Roberts said.
Eric Blake, a specialist at the hurricane center, said that although Isaac's cone shifted west as it zigzagged toward the Gulf Coast, forecasters accurately predicted its path, intensity and rainfall. He did say the storm came ashore somewhat slower than anticipated.
Blake cautioned against using Katrina as a benchmark for flooding during other storms.
"Every hurricane is different," Blake said. "If you're trying to use the last hurricane to gauge your storm surge risk, it's very dangerous."
Some residents in Slidell, Louisiana are contending with several feet of water from Tropical Storm Isaac.
Also Thursday, in southeast Louisiana's Plaquemines Parish, which is outside the federal levee system protecting New Orleans,crews intentionally breached a levee that was strained by Isaac's floodwaters.
In Louisiana alone, the storm cut power to 901,000 homes and businesses, or about 47 percent of the state. That was down to about 30 percent Friday.
Entergy Corp., Louisiana's largest power company, said Isaac knocked out power to nearly 770,000 of its customers in Louisiana, Mississippi and Arkansas. Only three storms have left more customers without power: Hurricanes Katrina (1.1 million), Gustav (964,000) and Rita (800,000), the company said in a news release.
More than 15,000 utility workers began restoring power to customers in Louisiana and Mississippi, but officials said it would be at least two days before power was fully restored.
In Mississippi, several coastal communities struggled with all the extra water, including Pascagoula, where a large portion of the city flooded and water blocked downtown intersections.
High water also prevented more than 800 people from returning to their homes in Bay St. Louis, a coastal Mississippi town that lost most of its business district to Katrina's storm surge.
Isaac killed at least 23 people in Haiti and the Dominican Republic before taking aim at the United States.
The Associated Press and Reuters contributed to this report.
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When you live in a swamp, and it rains, all of a sudden you live in a lake. What's hard to understand?
(My bad .... When you live in a wetland, ...)
I see........now that Romney has laid out a fantasy tax plan, several voucher plans for education and Medicare.....he will now attempt to look Presidential........(rolls eyes).
He looks and acts allot more Presidential than BO! And, he does have a business background ... whereas BO has a fund raising background.
And the President is where? Fundraising!
rolling eyes... Romney doesnt care about the very poor, why is he going to NO?? This is nothing but a dog and pony show for the GOP.
Romney to Louisiana: "helluva job, brownies.."
IF Obama cares about the poor wher are HIS stories of selfless work? Taking someone else's money and giving it to someone else, is not commendalbe. It should be considered theft!
I think it's great that the next president of the USA is visiting storm-battered gulf coast. Should be very uplifting for the victims of Isaac.
Eric-913730, ItsAboutTime-3704531
I was wondering if you have anything but a bias way at looking at everything. You must have got you free stuff this month.
Funny that he didn't mention the pain these folks were going through at all yesterday. Thank goodness Jindal woke him up and invited him over or he would still be ignoring them.
It doesn't surprise me as we're also at war and mitt the twit didn't once mention our troops during his party.
Were's Obama you ask? He was approving aid for the area before Isaac ever made landfall.
Romney is in for the photo shoot. He could care less and doesn't even understand the average person, there is nothing he has in common. After stealing millions from medicare through HCA he never has to leave his golden throne this god of money created. However being president to reduce his taxes from 13% to 3% would be nice.
Conservatives are saying that Obama isn't going down there because the sections devasted are middle class.
I do remember Obama rejecting much needed help during the Gulf spill.
where is obama? where is the govt helping these people? the govt is nowhere to be found. streets are flooded and obama has not sent anyone in to pump this water out. its been two whole days and people have no food and no clothes. why isnt the govt helping these poor people?
obama is campaigning with rich bankers. obama doesnt care about the people in the gulf coast! obama hasnt even made it to the gulf coast yet! proof he doesnt care!
obama has lost my vote!!!
Whiplash
You still visit. And even though most of a visit by governors and presidents are mainly from the air with one landing. If he doesn't, he's going to look like Bush who was asked if he would stop and he decided not to because a visit takes away much needed resources.
Of course the only washington politician (Representative William Jefferson) did go in and did use up rescue resources to retrieve some "important papers" from his house - like maybe some of the illegal cash he was storing in his freezer that the fed eventually busted him for.
Since he cause Isaac he should be the one to clean it up.
Did you read Jindal's response when Obama made a disater declaration for those states days ago?? It seems strange people keep electing Jindal. When ever problems hit his state, Jindal ends up making some sort of political stage out of it. So, what would Romney do if he were president? The President can only do so much, and for a governor rejecting or snubbing the help is the great problem. When Romney is in town, why doesn't he give some of that vast politcal chest to the state?
lol this just in. obama isnt going to make it to the gulf coast untill next monday!!! 3 days from now! more proof he doesnt care!
what obama will be doing is campaigning and asking rich people for their money while poor people suffer in the gulf coast!
The liberal press crucified Bush over not going to see the devastation of Katrina immediately, will the same happen to Obama on Isaac?
I doubt it.
Another clueless soul. It makes so much more sense to have him there is hours so he can pull emergency resources away from their job of rescues and restoring order so they can deal with a Presidential visit.
What's Romney going to do for those people. Fly over so they do interrupt to efforts of restoring the area instead of going for the photo op.
Eric,
".....he will now attempt to look Presidential........"
I just wonder if Romney will kiss any babies while he is in Louisiana. That one always works.
where is obama? where is the govt helping these people? the govt is nowhere to be found. streets are flooded and obama has not sent anyone in to pump this water out. its been two whole days and people have no food and no clothes. why isnt the govt helping these poor people?
obama is campaigning with rich bankers. obama doesnt care about the people in the gulf coast! obama hasnt even made it to the gulf coast yet! proof he doesnt care!
obama has lost my vote!!!
Very transparent. Please try harder...
Cranky old bigot: one rather apt avatar. Where is your hero? Industriously fundraising and pandering for latino votes in...are you ready? Texas. Too busy to take time away from his very busy schedule of constantly campaigning and fundraising to take an hour or two from his busy, busy schedule to visit the storm ravaged areas but not too busy to cadge for money. Uh huh.
Oh, and yes, it is in Obama's job description to pay attention to the country, he can hit all the campaign spots so it would seem only reasonable that he could drop by areas hit by disasters. Notice that when Texas was on fire he didn't deign to visit except for a campaign moment to drum up more latino votes, on the border, the same border that he refuses to protect. He does sue states that want to protect the borders from invasion though, gotta give him credit, the latino vote, whether legal or illegal is a top priority on his eternal election campaign. Those disasters can wait.
As to Jindal, seems Obama denied him federal relief funds initially. Guess he wanted to wait and see if there were going to be any disasters before making a commitment. Wise move, don't offer money in a hurricane moment, maybe there won't be any problems?
While I'm at it, what would you Obama supporters do were this Bush not visiting disaster hit areas? Yup, you'd be screaming your little heads off about how inept and unconcerned he was. Amazing how Obama always gets excuses made for him. Hero worship at it's finest/
Mitt Robme, showing up empty handed, blocking emergency vehicles with his motorcade, Secret Service detail, and not having so much as a 12 ounce bottle of water to offer the victims of Hurricane Issac.
Well, there's a fair glimpse into the "core" of what Mitt Robme is all about!
Not thinking at all about anybody or anything other than his photo-op.
I wonder if Mitt reminded the victims that he'll be cancelling out the FEMA program, if elected.
Obama/Biden 2012
Romney will up the ante for anyone in flood zones - whether NOLA or NJ (remember the flooding there last year?) or FL or TX.... and that will be to kill the Federal Flood insurance program. It has been over taxed the last couple of years, as it is not run as a proper insurance company (lacking in reserves) - it costs too little for the national flood exposure.
Taxpayers essentially subsidize the flood insurance program, not just for the middle class folks in flood zones, but the multi-million beach front homes built and then re-built, again and again.
Oh, maybe the GOP won't mess with it after all, even if the fund is broke, if it helps them not take responsibility for building on the coasts - and shifts the costs off them, they'l leave it alone.
"We're not talking politics," Jindal said at an Isaac briefing Friday. "We're thrilled to have both these leaders here."
No sh!t Bobby. Now that your state need federal dollars Obama is a leader? As much as people like to complain about government, there is a role for it.
Newsflash - when Obama heard that Romney was going to visit NO, he cancelled his plans for Texas and is headed for NO....lol Obama = loser
ROMNEY/RYAN 201
TO: DB Akron who wrote:
That's 2 big lies, and you know it!
The first lie is, you don't "remember" anything, you made that up.
The second lie is, President Obama got the victims of the Gulf Spill $20 billion dollars from BP, and Republicans complained that it was "extortion" of the oil industry because Republicans didn't want to give the victims anything!
What a lie.
I'm a bit tired of trying to give Republicans the benefit of doubt, telling myself Republicans are incapable of remembering anything, and just call it what it is, a brazen lie.
Obama/Biden 2012
TO: Sheryl-1137681 who wrote:
Sheryl, the only "Newsflash" here is the incredible inept brainless followers of the Republican Party and the zombies who worship them.
Obama/Biden 2012
Of course Romney is down there. The scallywag carpetbagger is looking to pick up some bargains to flip for quick money.
By NBC News staff and wire reports
Updated at 2:40 p.m. ET:
After viewing the storm damage in Lafitte and pronouncing it "Icky, nasty," Citizen Romney pledged to send in his personal staffs of pool boys, charwomen, and lackeys from all six of his homes to assist in the cleanup.
"I think it's great that the next president of the USA is visiting storm-battered gulf coast. Should be very uplifting for the victims of Isaac."
1. He probably won't be
2. He can do nothing he is just there to put on a show and photo op. Do you think he would be there if he wasn't running for President?
3. What is so uplifting to have someone use your disaster to try and sucker people like you onto voting for him?
4. There is a time and place for campaigning and that isn't the place right now. Frankly I think it is in poor taste and shows he will do anything for a vote.
geo-1957883---Do you mean like Romney did with peoples pensions? Romneys stories of selfless work, are just that, stories. All told by his friends. Nothing more than stories , So that everyone will think he cares so much about people. And he does care about people, but only RICH people. Then to have his wife make it sound like she's the only one with health issues, and make it sound like he's the only husband that would stand by his wife , under those circumstances, is just plain PITIFUL. He has to try for the pity vote, or he might not get any votes at all. And just because he's a so-called business man, doesn't qualify him to be President. In fact he has NO qualities at all.
mygirl,
So does this mean you're not voting for Obama?
New Orleans stayed buttoned up and no flooding; the new levee and giant gates all worked as designed; the outlying areas, that is a different story, it is small community's surrounded by mash and water, a slow moving storm will flood them every-time, that is why to get a loan to buy a house, you must also purchase flood insurance, very costly; now for the real problem, Federal, state and local governments have no supplies on hand for any emergency, FEMA, has ordered millions of MRE meals to be delivered sometimes in late 2012, it is known as the Memphis quake readiness protection procurement (do they know something?)
It seems appropriate to recycle an oldie now that Isaac has flooded NO.
I remember during Katrina they asked Bush what his feelings were about Roe vs. Wade.....his response was "I don't care how they get out of there just as long as they leave"
American Girl you just keep drinking the kool-aide and wearing your rose colored glasses......
ROMNEY/RYAN 2012 AND BEYOND
American Girl, I am so tired of your Avatar of the sweet and sexy Marilyn, who was, in her lifetime, the complete opposite of you, the ranting, negative, snarky, opinionated Odumbo puppet. Please find a useful purpose in life. Maybe go out on the town... hook up with someone... it might change your negative disposition.
Sheryl,
you just keep ignoring your candidates inconsistencies and flaws, why don't you really want to know more about his track record on :
Business
Governor of Mass.
Taxes
Flip Flopping
Bain and Company
Outsourcing
Raiding retirement funds
Consulting fees
Retroactive retirement
I am thrilled Romney took a day out of his campaign schedule to visit Louisiana. Some one has to be Presidential. It's telling that Obama is continuing to campaign and fund raise with out a visit to these poor folks!.
A zen question:
If Mr. Romney tours Lafitte in a helicopter with his dog in a roof rack, but there are no cameras there to capture the photo op, does it make a sound?
But the alternative- a man who blames everything over the last 4 years on his predicessor? I hate to admit it, I voted for Obama last time. His promises of a better country. I admit, I was drawn in. I like aspects of the Obama Care, but no one should be forced to purchase. Also, small businesses with less than 10 employees should not be forced to purchase. Small businesses and large businesses alike are not hiring becuase the regulation was put on the worng entities. The burden should be placed on the Doctors, Hospitals and Insurance companies.
Really, its ironic, we only have ourselves to blame. We voted in a guy, who based on his past life's experiences (college tuition and lack of medical care), turned and pushed and pushed, threatened people in congress, senate and judicial branches to get his agenda approved.
I know companies that will not hire new employees in hope that we get a new presedent to repal Obama Care. They cannot afford it. It is better to take a small hit now, than a large one in 2014 when the mandate goes into effect.
Funny all the libs are blasting Romney for going to NO. At least he is going. Barry wasnt even going to go according to one of his campaign clowns. Now since Mitt is going Barry has to show his face. How long did it take him to get to the Gulf Coast during the oil spill? How long is it taking Barry to get down to NO? You guys crushed Bush when he flew over.....you do know he didnt want to land because it would have pulled emergency workers off their job to secure the airport, right? Dont be afraid to point out the faults of a president.....that is your job as a voter.
Exactly what the people of the Gulf Coast, of Louisiana and of New Orleans need right now in the aftermath of this hurricane:
A high-profile private citizen who is not able to do one single thing to help the situation or the people in need, but who requires significant public resources for his security and causes disruptions to ongoing assistance efforts simply because of his presence.
Additionally he is occupying the attentions of the Mayor of New Orleans and the Governor of Louisiana, distractions of their attentions as well from their responsibilities of responding to the needs of the people.
And I reiterate, this is all because of the self-centered imposition of a private citizen who cannot do one thing to assist. He cannot pick up the phone and mobilize anyone. All he is ... is in the way in the aftermath of a hurricane, for no better reason than photo-ops in pursuit of his personal ambitions.
Shouldn't we expect the nominees of the major political parties in our country to possess better common sense than this?
Robert,
Shouldnt Obama have a little better common sense? He blasted Bush about Katrina and now he has not shown his face in NO? Face it, Obama does not care about anyone but himself and his reelection. Oh and one more thing "Barack Obama does not like black people"
Katrina was different than Isaac but I will let you try to figure out how.
The thing I remember most about Katrina was Bush II appointing an inexperienced lawyer to be in charge of natural disasters and China had a bigger city expecting to be hit with a hurricane just before Katrina hit NO and the Chinese government evacuated every single person. Bush II couldn't be bothered with things beyond his understanding - which was a lot.
Is he planning to buy NO to flip it?
Irish 21,
"Shouldnt Obama have a little better common sense? He blasted Bush about Katrina and now he has not shown his face in NO? Face it, Obama does not care about anyone but himself and his reelection"
Don't you think the President of the United States has anything better to do with his time than to be running from one natural disaster to another? He has a country to run. I can sympathize with anyone who is experiencing a natural disaster, but everyone should not expect the President to show up in person. He is a busy man. If Romney wants to capitalize on this to further his political ambitions, that is fine; he can afford to spare the time a lot more easily than the President can since he is not president yet if ever. President Obama has been present at many of the natural disasters we have had since he was elected, but he can't be present at them all. If he were, you would be complaining that all he does is run around the country instead of doing his job in Washington.
If Obama were to suddenly show up in NO, they would have a zillion Secret Service guys down there watching out for him. Right now they need people focused on helping flood victims. Not the security of the President. Let them get some work done without having to deal with an army of security for the Pres. He knows what's going on without his entourage getting in the way.
This is great! Romney is so much more presidential than Obama is. Romney has done such compassionate things with HIS OWN MONEY, while Obama wants to tax us to death so he can 'spread the wealth' as he stated during his campaign. By the way....'spreading the wealth' is a communist jargon. . Castro said it before he took over Cuba and look how well that turned out for the Cuban people. While Romney was caring for the sick and needy Obama was smoking dope and hanging around with communist radicals. Yup.....Obama is sooooooooooo presidential.
Romney/Ryan 2012
Mickey,
That is a joke right? Between fund raisers, photo shoots with celebrities and golf it is a wonder Obama has any time for running the country. I am a pilot and get notices when he is going anywhere due to TFR restrictions. At times there are 3+ notices per day. If AF1 gave frequent flyer miles this guy would never pay for a ticket again in his life.
Mickey since when has he done anything for this country but put it further into debt. Yeah he needs to run - run far far far away
I wouldn't expect a couple of right wingers to pay any attention to what President Obama actually does. You prefer your own fantasies.
Obama already declared the state of emergency days before this hit. There are federal assistance waiting before all this happens and now you blame Obama for not doing anything?
How about blaming the Republican governor who didn't take it seriously and have slow response for federal assistance to move in? You know like Akin, many Republican doesn't believe in science and keep telling people that this hurricane is just "fear-mongering".
You have noone to blame but the people in your party who didn't take it seriously and put the people at risk. Now you blame Obama for your Republican governor's failure...
Edit: This is the same thing with wild fires, cut fire fighters and let's borrow neighbor states when bad things happen. They failed to realize that those neighbors states are doing exact same thing.
sheryl -
This was the CNN Money headline in Bush's last month of office:
Job loss: Worst in 34 years
Employers slashed 598,000 more jobs in January as unemployment rate climbed to 7.6%.
Here was last month's number from the Bureau of Labor Statistics:
Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 163,000 in July.
The only way the GOP can win is LIE!
For those of you who are complaining, it's NOT President Obama's job to pump the streets out....that is the job of the state and the governor of that state. President Obama is going to be there on Monday....in my opinion, this is a great idea. He's trying to stay out of the way so that Louisiana's governor can do his job without having to stop everything to take care of the president! If Romney wants to get in the way for a photo op....fine, but President Obama is busy back in Washington making sure that FEMA dollars are being set aside to repair the damage once things are settled down. He was also very quick to declare this a disaster zone. It's amazing, however, that neither Ryan NOR Romney bothered to even mention anything about the problems during their speeches.....and you guys blame President Obama for not doing enough!! Get a life, okay?
Mickey,
To answer a few your questions:
Sure he has better things to do. Campaigning isnt one of them. He ripped Bush apart for not being there and sending aid right after it happened. What Barry failed to realize is that the racist Mayor and Gov. have to ask for the assistance, it is the law.
He does run all over the country instead of being where he should be and has been running all over for almost 4 years. He cant take a little time to see NO?
What other disaster sites did he visit? The oil spill? Right it only took him how long to get down there?
And Mickey.......us "right wingers" as you call us are paying attention and have been since Obama was elected. Maybe you "left wingers" should do the same. Try to get your news from other sources besides liberal run media outlets or TMZ. I know it was great to elect a guy that was so cool but look where it has gotten us. Please tell us how the country is better off since the day he took over. And you can save the typical responses of how it was all Bushs fault and it cant be fixed in a short period of time......even though Obama said he could get the country back on track in that short period.
CUong,
Really? YOu blamed Bush for Katrina and now you are blaming the governor for Isaac? You do know that the dipsh-t gov and mayor were the ones that didnt evacuate the city and towns when Katrina hit right? They are also the ones that didnt call for emergency aid right away. You want to blame the people running LA, fine and I would agree with you but blame is due in both situations.
@Irish 21
You can't even read and understand what being written.
Did I ever blame Bush in my post? No.
However, the fact remain that Obama have fast response to declare state emergency. It has been over the news for days before it hits.
Did you read the comment governor before this hit? NO, it's also because these people didn't heed warning and evacuate like they were asked to.
As for wanting Obama to visit? You do know that it requires lots of resource to guarantee the safety of the president. And you want those resources to help a visit instead of helping rescue more people?
Romney already consume lots of needed resources by going around for a tour and for photos. Where are all the outrage? Oh, that's right, he is checking the situation after he done with campaign and and oh, nothing, just checking and looking around.
Funny that after all the grief the left gave the Republicans for continuing their week-long convention in the wake of Isaac, that it's Mitt Romney who is the first candidate to take the time from his campaign schedule to meet the people and survey the damage in the stricken area.
I would say that again Obama voted "present"...but he wasn't. Rallying college students at the University of Virginia was apparently much more important to him. Oh yeah, that stop along with whatever campaign stops he's making for the next 4 days.
So who's the empathetic one?
Irish 21,
"Sure he has better things to do. Campaigning isnt one of them."
Surely you jest! This is an election year, remember? You claim you right wingers pay more attention to what is really going on, and yet you appear to be unaware that it is an election year! What do you expect Obama to do? Not campaign and just let Romney coast his way into the White House? I'm sure you would just love that. You amaze me!
"And Mickey.......us "right wingers" as you call us are paying attention and have been since Obama was elected. Maybe you "left wingers" should do the same. Try to get your news from other sources besides liberal run media outlets or TMZ."
I get most of my news from the PBS News Hour which has won numerous awards for fair and unbiased news reporting. Maybe a Nazi would consider PBS left wing, but it is certainly a lot better than FOX News which is admittedly biased to the right.
"Please tell us how the country is better off since the day he took over."
Please tell me how Romney is going to fix it because he hasn't done a very good job of explaining that himself. Maybe you can explain it better. And while you're at it, please tell me how it got to be in the mess it is in in the first place. Of course, we all know it could not possibly have had anything to do with the GOP. Republicans never accept responsibility for anything. We all know that.
Romney went early to make sure that they are not getting any free aid for which they did not work. The last disaster Cantor said any aid must be offset by cuts elsewhere. He only backed down when the big bully, Christie, whose state was affected, gave him and the rest of the congressional republicans a tongue-lashing.
frank.,
"Romney went early to make sure that they are not getting any free aid for which they did not work."
I know Romney is just chomping at the bit to bring back the work houses of the 19th. century. He probably wouldn't mind bringing back child labor, either. Why should all those kids be sponging off their parents when they could be working for a living.
Obama hasn't shown because the poor storm damaged residents don't have a nickel to drop in his tin-cup.
Twist and spin and conjecture away, the fact of the matter is that Romney actually took the time to go to the area, something that Obama would do oh, say in, maybe like Monday?
Markle: What? Me not vote for Obama? Really? What makes you think that? Silly, I would vote for Bo the dog over Obama, but then, I haven't made my opinions a deep dark secret. Lots of people will attest to that, generally those who have me on ignore:)
mygirl1,
If Obama went there today, would it relieve their misery any better than if he goes on Monday? I think not.
@Irish 21
He does, Irish. He just demonstrated better common sense. The President did not impose his presence and his omnipresent front teams and security details -- and all of the disruptions which come with a presidential visit -- upon New Orleans right as the critical assistance efforts were getting underway; less than 24-hours after the winds and rains finally stopped and the much needed rescue and aid efforts, and police and National Guard mobilizations were able to begin. If you actually think New Orleans needs all that extra burden today, you are not thinking clearly.
The President exercised the "common sense" of a leader, who knows what disruption is caused in an area of our country whenever a President travels there. And he didn't impose that additional burden on top of all that they are already contending with immediately after a hurricane.
Mr. Romney, who can't actually do anything to help anything or anyone in any way, imposed himself at a very inopportune anddisruptive time. This was the action of an opportunist, not the action of a leader.
But you are intelligent enough to already know that. And your question was rhetorical; you didn't really want a response from me.
Actually no, Irish, he did not. Mr. Obama has never "blasted Bush", has never uttered or written one critical word of Mr. Bush about Katrina.
Back up your claim, Irish. You are entitled to make up your own mind, but you are not entitled to make up your own facts.
But, but, now Obama IS going to the area, after Romney's little jaunt guess he decided to make a showing. Guess all that potential imposition is not a concern anymore.
@mygir1
Nice. You chose to ignore everything about the previous post which referenced the timing of a presidential visit so as not to add burden to more critical actions on the ground immediately after the end of the storm. How noble of you.
Mr. Obama is scheduled to arrive Monday, after having first consulted with his representatives on the ground in Louisians and the Governor and Mayor of New Orleans. But you already knew that. It just didn't fit with your intended snarky ridicule.
The White House said a few hours ago that President Obama would visit the region on Monday to meet with local officials in the area and view the damage left by the storm. But you already knew that.
White House press secretary, Jay Carney said the decision for Mr. Obama to go was made Wednesday, after White House consultations with FEMA officials. But you also already knew that. Mr. Carney noted that there are “unique logistical challenges” when a president travels, given the security details. For that reason, officials are sensitive that Mr. Obama not inhibit the storm cleanup. Mr. Carney said the choice of Monday was based on “an assessment of his team and people on the ground.” But you already knew that.
Hey, thought you had me on ignore? As to whatever Carney says, he is the good little spin meister. As to the 'imposition?" Please, since when is it an imposition for a president to show his face at the scene of a disaster? Isn't that in the job description? Generally all the president does is ride around in a helicopter to survey the damage, give a press conference and promise that the government is behind the victims 100%, shake a few hands and fly off. No biggie, it isn't like they ACTUALLY walk around or lift a shovel or lend a hand or anything.
Robert,
Watch out Mygirl is a master of the snarky ridicule.....:>)
Many people criticizing the president should realize the areas affected by hurricane Isaac were already declared disaster areas and aid was granted a week before the storm struck. Like Jay Carney and others from the Obama administration said - given security details and other challenges, a decision was made by his team and those people on the ground as to when the president would visit and assess the Isaac damage. This was to eliminate disruption of any kind for the political officials and other officials in the areas.
Markle: Et tu, Brutus?
If Romney had went to N.O. and there had been no media to record him there , would it have made any difference or does it really matter that he visited.
You know, for all of you who would like to think that the criticism of Bush during Katrina was just a partisan hack job, which you would now like to turnabout on Obama, you should understand that the issue had nothing to do with whether the president flew over the area in an airplane, or even showed his face on the ground. The issue was that Bush's callous cronyism in the highest level of government and disinterest in the Fed's role in helping citizens in need became front and center issues, with the public watching live tv of people living on top of their houses for days waiting for rescue.
For comparison, here are the heads of FEMA, first under Obama and then under Bush, with short bio:
William Craig Fugate. Fugate began his emergency management career as a volunteer firefighter, Emergency Paramedic, and finally as a Lieutenant with the Alachua County Fire Rescue. Eventually, he moved from exclusive fire rescue operations to serving as the Emergency Manager for Alachua County in Gainesville, Fla. He spent a decade in that role until May 1997 when he was appointed Bureau Chief for Preparedness and Response for FDEM. Prior to coming to FEMA, Fugate served as Director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management. In that role since 2001, he managed 138 full-time staff and a budget of $745 million. His agency coordinated disaster response, recovery, preparedness and mitigation efforts with each of the state's 67 counties and local governments.
Michael D. Brown. Before joining the DHS/FEMA, Brown was the Judges and Stewards Commissioner for the International Arabian Horse Association, (IAHA), from 1989-2001. After numerous lawsuits were filed against the organization over disciplinary actions that Brown took against members violating the Association's code of ethics,[6] Brown resigned and negotiated a buy-out of his contract.
No, really, that's it. Other than that Brown had a couple bookeeping jobs and lost a bid for a local political office.
I mean, the (lack of) qualifications for Bush's head of FEMA was enough in itself, but of course Bush really shoved it in our face, when his response to American's amazement and concerns that people were unnecessarily dying out there were met with a press conference with Brown, in which he said: 'Heck of a job, Brownie.'
Anything you want to add, mygirl?
it had better not be one of those tough as nails go it alone reichwingers asking for more help from the weather service...they want to cut its funding by half remember the ryan budget?
They are against spending until they need it and then they are against it again...lmao
Way to bigot up the thread...
Yep, it's an "exceptional" disaster, but the people of New Orleans can pull themselves up by their bootstraps and don't need government assistance.
eric, I hope your comment is dripping with sarcasm...if not, you must have your head in the sand.
erik, seeing as how I don't see any quotation marks, your statement must be how you feel or believe it or not' just another liberal lie.
where is obama? where is the govt helping these people? the govt is nowhere to be found. streets are flooded and obama has not sent anyone in to pump this water out. its been two whole days and people have no food and no clothes. why isnt the govt helping these poor people?
obama is campaigning with rich bankers. obama doesnt care about the people in the gulf coast! obama hasnt even made it to the gulf coast yet! proof he doesnt care!
obama has lost my vote!!!
You ahven't read the Ryan budget you incredible idiot so save us your dishonest interpretation!
So Rummy's going to visit. Gee I wounder how many bills he's going to sign that will actually help the folks who will be needing his assistance? Oh, that's right, he can't sign any bills as he has no authority. So this is just more of a photo op for him. Or did you think he was going to hand out some of his own hidden millions?
Meanwhile Obama already authorized much of the assistance already in place with more on the way. You do realize this is still an active hurricane with much of the area still cut off even to rescue personnel.
Romney less that two months ago-
"He [President Obama] says we need more fireman, more policeman, more teachers," Romney said on June 8 of this year. "Did he not get the message of Wisconsin? The American people did. It's time for us to cut back on government and help the American people."
what a lying hypocrite romney is. he wants to cut the very things that SAVED lies just day s ago, yet he wants his photo op with the same people he didnt give a rats behind to in june.
then we have his sleaze party denying disaster reief aid until its paid for? what lying f&*%ers
Obama already declared the state of emergency days before this hit. There are federal assistance waiting before all this happens and now you blame Obama for not doing anything?
How about blaming the Republican governor who didn't take it seriously and have slow response for federal assistance to move in? You know like Akin, many Republican doesn't believe in science and keep telling people that this hurricane is just "fear-mongering".
You have noone to blame but the people in your party who didn't take it seriously and put the people at risk. Now you blame Obama for your Republican governor's failure...
Edit: Romney only have a tour around, you ask Obama to get down there and get wet. What's about Romney? He has luxury to tour around with Secret Services and people to escort them. Romney actually consume much need resources while they could be use to save more people.
And the really sad part is these people in LA, MS and MO are going to blindly vote REPUBLICAN. Nothing like voting for your own executioners as they all scream about how much they "hate the big, bad government because god can provide everything" but when "everything you have is blown away, flooded out or has burned down, "the rotten ol government" sure can't get there fast enough for those folks. Somehow this god guy never delivers when you need HIM but he's supposed to be so great, powerful and WILL provide. Sorry, but that's what jobs and taxes are for and why I am sick of seeing MY tax money paying for WARS and more tax cuts for greedy millioniares and billionaires instead of infrastructure improvements, education and healthcare for a change. REBUILD AMERICA!!!
Where is Obama? I seem to recall the media whining about Bush not being there after Katrina so now I ask, Where is Obama? Does he not care about the people in SE LA? I'm sure it is his fault that the hurricane came into the New Orleans area...I thought the anointed one had the power to stop this.
where is obama? where is the govt helping these people? the govt is nowhere to be found. streets are flooded and obama has not sent anyone in to pump this water out. its been two whole days and people have no food and no clothes. why isnt the govt helping these poor people?
obama is campaigning with rich bankers. obama doesnt care about the people in the gulf coast! obama hasnt even made it to the gulf coast yet! proof he doesnt care!
obama has lost my vote!!!
This ain't no Katrina. If Obama were down there you'd be whining "why isn't he in DC doing his job?"....get a rattle already.
LWhat? Can't your "messiah" be in two places at once? I thought could walk on water (needed talent in LA, AR, MS, and east TX) and feed the masses with 5 loaves and 2 fishes. Isn't he the perfect one?
John Haddock
Get real. People aren't dying and stranded on their rooftops when Katrina hit. If he's lost your vote because ofvthis then you have no memory. You have probably been isolated in your basement polishing you AK 47.
The first responders to hurricane Katrina from outside came from Vancouver Canada 4000 miles away. It was the Vancouver Urba Search and Rescue Team , and they rushed to Saint Bernard Parish on August 29th 2005. In this Parish there were 68,000 Americans and they worked alongside of State troopers.They rescued 119 Americans. While the Federal Administration ( Republican) and Louisiana fought for the politically correct way to respond , Canadian Aid was already at work.
Rick Scott ( Republican ) stated " Hurricane Katrina was God's punishment for abortion"
Republican Pat Robertson said "Hurricane Katrina was God's punishment for their evil ways"
Michele Bachmann said " Hurricane Katrina was god's punishment for abortion"
Rev John Hagee ( Republican ) said " It's God's way of punishing homosexuality"
John Haddock. . . Give it a rest. You've posted the exact same complaint six times already [really good at cut and paste; aren't you?]
Instead of blaming the President and the government, why don't you go there yourself and do something about the situation. Take some food . . .. and some clothes . . . . and maybe a straw so you can pump that water out.
Obama already declared the state of emergency days before this hit. There are federal assistance waiting before all this happens and now you blame Obama for not doing anything?
How about blaming the Republican governor who didn't take it seriously and have slow response for federal assistance to move in? You know like Akin, many Republican doesn't believe in science and keep telling people that this hurricane is just "fear-mongering".
You have noone to blame but the people in your party who didn't take it seriously and put the people at risk. Now you blame Obama for your Republican governor's failure...
Edit: This is the same thing with wild fires, cut fire fighters and let's borrow neighbor states when bad things happen. They failed to realize that those neighbors states are doing exact same thing.
Mitt went with the Paul Ryan budget in his pocket. If he gets the job as president, he will increase their taxes and reduce his from the current 13% to below 1% as per the Ryan plan. I am sure he left his tax returns at home so they will stay dry. Mitt we cannot hire you for president if you do not support the American system. We need everyone to pay a fair share especially in situations like these. We need to see the tax returns.
Maybe you can tell us again, while you are standing in some flood waters, why La needs less fire fighters and police officers. Will less government improve the levy systems?
I'd like to see a large, rooftop sign displayed by a citizens of LA, while they wait for assistance from beleaguered first responders:
Here tonight...DNC Fundraiser. Limited seating.
I am tired of the whinning about flooding and hurricane damage being such a big deal. Look you live in an area that is below sea level on the border of the sea. What do you expect to happen its a friggin huge flood plane for crying out loud. If you dont like it then leave we tax payers are tired of suffering and paying for your misery beause your all to damn stupid to realize you cannot stop things like this from happening. I hate to see people hurt but honestly I am tired of taxes
Ya k now, I'm tired of taxes to. I so tired of paying for the lazy, and their medical bills. I'm tired of my taxes going toward mulit million dollar prisons for the them to have work out rooms, cable tv, education and medical benefits for commiting a crime when the working people have to pay for theirs. I'm also tired of the taxes dollars that are sent over seas to make their lives better because we have people over here doing with out. I'm also tire of my tax dollars paying for the presidents vacations. Everybody wants to say MOVE. This is their home, how about they move to your little quaint towns where NOTHING ever happens. Then you freaks will complain about that to. I would rather my tax dollars go to help people who deserve the help. When the oil spill from BP happened, everybody whined about "STOP THE DRILLING IN THE GULF". OH PLEASE. Now that drilling has stopped because of the hurricane they complaining about the gas prices. Isaac is headed north, right in the middle of tornado alley, if it spawns off tornados, and does damage like in Joplin Missoure, SHOULD THEY FREAKING MOVE. If they live in tornado alley, SHOULD THEY MOVE, so not to LOSE EVERYTHING, that our tax dollars may have to help re-build. Maybe the people in crime areas, SHOULD MOVE so they don't have to worry about the crime anymore. YOU COMPLAINERS make me sick. This country is not perfect. People could live in South Louisina for the next 10 years and NOTHING happen. Something like this happens every so often and you think people should just pack up and move, leave their lively hood and way of life. It can flood anywhere HERONDEL, Lets see, When the next earthquake happens in California, I guess all them need to move, South Louisian may be below sea level, California is sitting on a fault line. Where do you live, Maybe we can all move to YOUR town since NOTHING ever freaking happens there. And all people have to do is sit on the internet and complain. !@#$%, freaks
Louisiana is not the only state with problems from hurricanes and Herondel you are ignorant. You do not seem to hate Louisiana when gas production is good and being delivered to your gas station. MS, Fl, GA, NC, SC, VA, MD, all the way up to NY get hurricanes. Excuse us for having some of the largest hurricanes on record on the Gulf Coast. You don't mind coming to our Gulf Coast Beaches and enjoying our sporting events. You do not mind sampling our food and enjoying our seafood. We are one of the 50 states, we pay our taxes and fund projects throughout the US that may seem as frivolous to us as hurricane disaster does to you. I am not from here, but it has been my home over 30 years and I resent your attitude.
where is obama? where is the govt helping these people? the govt is nowhere to be found. streets are flooded and obama has not sent anyone in to pump this water out. its been two whole days and people have no food and no clothes. why isnt the govt helping these poor people?
obama is campaigning with rich bankers. obama doesnt care about the people in the gulf coast! obama hasnt even made it to the gulf coast yet! proof he doesnt care!
obama has lost my vote!!!
I suspect he never had it. But to answer your question:
Obama signs Mississippi's Isaac disaster declaration, making federal aid available
obama wont be visiting gulf coast till next monday! what a scumbag proof he doesnt care! in the meantime he will be campaigning for the money of rich bankers!
this is not who i want to run this country!
John - control c, control v, and control b don't make your comments more important. They just make you look like an as$. As far as Obama's vote, I agree with nellibly, he probably never had it. And, he likely won't need it since the republicans have arrogant, hate-filled, ignorant people representing them. As for where Obama was, he signed the orders to allow federal aid long before the storm hit, and visiting NOW would ONLY cause resources to be spent on his security. It would do nothing for the people themselves. Mitt doesn't seem to see past his own nose to understand this. He's just there for the photo op - visiting a group of people, a lot of whom rely on resources that he just can't wait to cut - claiming that they are taking advantage of the the government. You know, like cutting one's own tax rates??
I haven't loved every decision Obama has made; but, based on what I've seen come out of the Republican party lately, Obama will have my vote for sure.
Oh John, do you really think one person on here thinks you were going to vote for Mr. Obama in the first place? You posted your soundbites, so now please get your paycheck and let real posters post.
i will get back to my paycheck because i am working. whereas you are a leeching bum and probably stoked that tmorrow is the first of the month so you can get your handout from the food stamp president
More people rely on foodstamps then ever before because of the decline in WAGES, not because of the President and wages will decline even MORE for the poor American WORKER by the time corporate raiders RXobme & Ruin if people are stupid enough to elect those greedy oligarchs into office are done with us. We'll be right back to the circa 1880's industrial revolution wages and worker treatment which was only a notch above slave labour. Since schools for the "commoners on the poor" whose children MUST learn the value of work, they too be relieved of their pencils and handed a mop or a broom as child labour is brought back.
Yup-Welcome to gop America. Oh and if she's your wife or a 12 year girl cannot fight back, it's not considered "rape".
Why would anyone build their home, or city, where you have to look up to see the water? Being alittle insensitive here, but, they are sowing the choice they made and I for one dont want to spend a dime to support their ignorance.
why would anybody build their home in tornado alley, or on the side of a mountain in state that has fault line and mud slides, why would anybody live in new york, why would anybody live where you live. Where do you live Rick, we can all move there with you and live with no problems. Right?
where is obama? where is the govt helping these people? the govt is nowhere to be found. streets are flooded and obama has not sent anyone in to pump this water out. its been two whole days and people have no food and no clothes. why isnt the govt helping these poor people?
obama is campaigning with rich bankers. obama doesnt care about the people in the gulf coast! obama hasnt even made it to the gulf coast yet! proof he doesnt care!
obama has lost my vote!!!
Rick,
The levee in question was not designed for a hurricane storm surge. I understand it was built without federal help. Most people would not no the difference. Being Katrina had not compromised it, people were lulled into a false sense of security apparently.
I would not build there myself, but things can be made better so this is not such a problem again. New Orleans was different. It was a known hazzard, and the federal funds were sent to Louisiana to mitigate the known issues since 1960. Louisiana and New Orleans diverted the funds to other projects leaving themselves as a catastrophe waiting to happen. The Ostrich approach by the Governor of Luisaiana at the time combined with Mayor who's crisis management stunk made New Orleans much worse than it should have been.
When the President said that government is needed to build the infrastructure so that private enterprise can thrive the Republicans took umbrage to the statement. The spent a good portion of their convention screaming: "We built it!!' The government rebuilt levees withstood this storm and the privately built one were overwhelmed and the citizens behind them nearly drowned. Maybe we do need some government after all.
I'm beginning to suffer from New Orleans hurricane fatique. When you keep rebuilding in an area that's five feet below sea level and in a major hurricane zone, aren't you just asking for it?
It is very simple numbnuts. The entrance to the Mississippi River and the largest seaport in the United States. World commerce. Import Export, Hundreds of BILLIONS yearly through here. Sop a couple Billion every so often to rebuilt ain't J@CKSH!T dumb@ss
New Orleans, did not flood. It does not need to be rebuilt. A parish, is what most of the US, calls a county. So, it was another county, that flooded.
Hope that helps you understand. New Orleans, is just fine.
Mitt Romney announced he was going to NO. Barack Obamy heard this and decided he would try to do something presidental for a change and decided to go to NO. Obamy and his airheaded colleagues blamed Katrina on Bush. So Issac is obamy's fault? He does put out more hot/foul air than anyone in the universe ever has. GW flew over NO during Katrina and viewed the destruction, but did not get on the ground because it would have interupted rescue efforts. He also declared an emergency much sooner than obamy did. Jendle declared a disaster sooner than obamy. Obamy declaring a disaster proves he isn't a total idiot, some of his staff told him what to do and he listened for a change.
And this accomplishes exactly what? Is Romney going to write a check? or is this simply a partisan attempt to inject politics into people's hardships? Jindal should apologize to the people of Louisiana and the President. Maybe Obama should pull all the federal aid out and let "Mr. Fixit" fix it.
Please share with us what Jindal should apologize to the people of Louisiana and the President for.....
To the people of Louisiana for being unwilling props for political purposes. No doubt video of this will be used for a commercial showing "Mr. Fixit" taking charge, when in fact, he accomplishes nothing other than a photo op.
To President Obama, for insulting the office of the Presidency. But of course that is nothing new to Republicans. They have been doing it since 2008. The President is the one who clears the way for Federal aid, and FEMA...not the republican nominee. Jindal is an asswipe. If I were Obama I would pull all aid and say "Here, Mitt and Bobby..it's all yours"
I was wondering if you have anything but a bias way at looking at everything. You must have got you free stuff this month.
rl1955
Again I ask, what should Jindal apologize for.....Don't repeat kool aid words...so what if Romney uses this for a commercial??? So what??? Obama could and should have already been there, instead of campaigning, after all, he is the president right now, Romney is just his opponent. I've heard the dems saying that the repubs should not be having their convention with Isaac making landfall, so should Obama - the prez - have been campaigning as Isaac made landfall???
And do you think that Gov. Blanco was wonderful??? Jindal is soooo much better...at lease he acts when a hurricane comes his way.
He would be much more willing than mr I give 1% of my income to charity Obama you idiot!
It's amazing that so many of you are SO aware of what President Obama is doing.....apparently, you have privy to his private schedule, right? Can you prove that he's out campaigning??? Maybe he's out doing other worthwhile things....
BTW, KO, the ONLY reason that Romney gives 10% is because his religion requires (no, orders him) to do so. And, it doesn't go to charity, per se, it goes to the church to do with as they wish. Have you ever been to those beautiful temples that the Church of the Latter Day Saints build? Do you wonder how those get paid for? Otherwise, he would be thrown out of the temple!!! 99% of the people in the U.S. give 1% or less to charities. And there are some that give more....it depends on how much they make.
8/28 - Campaign event in Des Moines, Iowa and Ft Collins, Colorado
8/29 - Campaign event in Charlottesville, Virginia
8/31 - Campaign event in El Paso, Texas
9/1 - Campaign event in Sioux City, Iowa
9/2 - Campaign event in Boulder, Colorado
9/3 - Campaign events in Toledo and Cleveland, Ohio; visit to Louisiana to survey storm damage
Um...Mr./Ms. Shellback, President Obama was addressing the troops at Ft. Bliss today, not campaigning or fundraising. I believe addressing our troops is one of his presidential duties, although he did seem to be enjoying himself.
He will be in Louisiana on Monday, when it is better able to deal with the proper security required of the President of the United States.
It would seem Mr. Romney is there for nothing but a photo op, and as he is also afforded tight security, taking the police and other officials from far more important duties, it would appear he is doing nothing but adding to the chaos.
Suzi - the liberal left wingnuts vilified Mr Bush for not visiting the Louisiana until five days after Katrina hit. I am only hearing crickets from the moonbats that Mr Obama is waiting six days before visiting Louisiana after Issac hit.
Yet you have the gall to insult Mr Romney visiting today to tour storm damaged areas. What a hypocrite.
And Obama is where? Oh yeah, campaigning on his accomplishments which are zero.
Hope you enjoyed all those vacations we paid for Moochele. You're getting the boot back to Chicago.
And you know that Obama is not going?? laughing, typical of the right.
P.S. Your GOP spends more on vacation... 122 MILLION under Bush.
What, is this a race to see who can get there first and do what? Have a picture taken? I don't think it would be a good idea for Obama to take part in such a thing. Mitt on the other hand has to practice up on it, been a while since he was governor of the state where I lived and never fixed the rutted highways I suffered daily. The real test is whether FEMA, the Red Cross, improvements to New Orleans and other Levee systems have worked and how quickly they can recover.
No it is concern by Romney and Obama had to plan a trip afterwards to not look bad.
One of Barrys puppet master campaign chumps said he had no plans to visit the gulf. Now Barrys dead beat lying clown Carney said that he had it planned all along. Team O wouldnt lie would they?
Jay---------- People live in Tornado Alley, Are they just asking for it, People live on a fault line, Are they just asking for it.
IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE ANY MORE ABOUT LOUISIANA, STOP !@#$ING WATCHING IT. QUIT COMPLAINING, STAY IN YOUR PERFECT WORLD. Watch out though, You could be the next area with devastation. If so, be sure to pack up and move so that it there will be no chance of it happening again.
Boy, can you believe it.....Romney beats Obama to Louisana....Obama came to the gulf coast during the oil spill only through someone pulling and tugging on him....otherwise, he never would have come.......
Most negative comments will come from those same people that thought Bush waited to long to go to NOLA after Katrina, so just remember "practice what you preach", we're watching!!!
they should rename it from chocolate city to underwater city. way more accurate.
ya know....this looks like an excellent place to park an unwanted trailer house or build a shed and call it a "home' every few years ......poof instant FREE money................:)
Uncle Henry, Not so sure about that comment, have you been down there to see for your self? I didn't think so.
Oh there is a tsunami in the Phillipines because of an earthquate, Guess they all should Move. Possibly to America so that our tax dollars can take care of them to.
Louisiana is not the only state with problems from hurricanes and Herondel you are ignorant. You do not seem to hate Louisiana when gas production is good and being delivered to your gas station. MS, Fl, GA, NC, SC, VA, MD, all the way up to NY get hurricanes. Excuse us for having some of the largest hurricanes on record on the Gulf Coast. You don't mind coming to our Gulf Coast Beaches and enjoying our sporting events. You do not mind sampling our food and enjoying our seafood. We are one of the 50 states, we pay our taxes and fund projects throughout the US that may seem as frivolous to us as hurricane disaster does to you. I am not from here, but it has been my home over 30 years and I resent your attitude.
where is obama? where is the govt helping these people? the govt is nowhere to be found. streets are flooded and obama has not sent anyone in to pump this water out. its been two whole days and people have no food and no clothes. why isnt the govt helping these poor people?
obama is campaigning with rich bankers. obama doesnt care about the people in the gulf coast! obama hasnt even made it to the gulf coast yet! proof he doesnt care!
obama has lost my vote!!!
@johnhaddock: the clean-up, and aid process has been under way for days!! where have you been?? Glued to faux views?? This President has responded to each and every National emergency with true leadership, compassion, and empathy for U.S. Citizens. "Obama has lost my vote" PLEEZE!! And Mitt witt Romney has nothing to hide in his tax returns. You, my friend have NEVER voted for President Obama, or ANY other person of color in your life!! Nor do you care about the poor!! Nice try.....
John Haddock - Pres. Obama had the National Guard, FEMA and the Army Corps of Engineers on alert since last week. (Red Cross too) Boots on the ground on the 28th and a Disaster Declaration for La. & Ms. on the 29th. He Cares !
john is a troll, went to little box with the ! symbol, and blocked his waste of space.
Of course Obama cares artic that's why when he found out Romney was going to LA that he changed his plans to not go to Texas but the LA yeah he care alright.
Usually, politicians wait until everyone of the police and rescue personal are sure no one is still in danger before wasting everyone's valuable time for a photo op. He has no authority to order anything and is in the way. But, being in business means not allowing a disaster to not reap benefits.
100% false from yet another Obama apologists.
Jesse if that is truly the way you feel, how did you feel about Bush's wait. Things were much worse during Katrina...roads washed away, bridges - large ones - washed away, total chaos because of the democratic govenor and mayor refusing help.....just saying.
Anyone think a president Romney would get help to New Orleans faster than Bush. What was that Bush said? You're doin a hell of a job Brownie.
Bush got there faster than Obama will.....that will be Mon. in case you didn't know.
Also Larry....
The Bush administration sent Governor Blanco a proposed legal memorandum asking her to request a federal takeover of the evacuation of New Orleans. Louisiana officials eventually rejected the request after talks throughout the night, concerned that such a move would be comparable to a federal declaration of martial law.
So who tried to help whom??? The democratic govenor refused federal help that was offered by a republican president!!!
He must be worried about the New Orleans' ONE-PERCENTERS over there! He sure as hell's not worried about the 99% American People of New Orleans!! He better be careful!!
Thank you for showing what an idiot you are. I have an idea, make something of yourself and maybe you will be less jealous of what everyone else has idiot!
who the hell does romney think he is , president?, what ajoke he's just trying to seen how much money he can make off of this.
Unlike you he doesn't need the money idiot!
No, KO, he doesn't. That is the point in some many Romney discussions, but he still tries to grab every single penny he can.
It's nice to see someone is concerned about the current situation.
Unless Romney is going down there to write a big check, or he's going to put on some work clothes and help out, then this is nothing but distracting to the recovery. He isn't the President, so looking Presidential is so out of line, and showing lack of respect, once again. POTUS has been monitoring the situation, making sure all the teams are in place to help out when they needed the help. Then he'll go down, when he isn't a distraction. He's made sure that there will not be a Katrina redeux in aid & assistance. I think the GOP would get a better look if they didn't look so hateful and uncaring of all the Americans in this country.
Let me get this straight, Obama is not bothering coming off campaining for an hour or two but he is "monitoring" the situation and you think he is awesome. Romney is actually going there and you think he is hateful.
You are a freak!
Bet you didn't say that same thing about Bush.....oh, just announced, Obama will go to NOLA on Monday....let me see, that would be 5 days after landfall....my, my my.
He will be the President very shortly dumbass!
Obama had FEMA on alert last week and the Red Cross too. He also did a disaster declaration for La. & Ms. on the 29th.
Duhh, arctic, I don't think the Red Cross is a federal agency. Last I knew the RC, Salvation Army, Baptist Relief Agencies, etc, manage to alert themselves without the government's help and 99 times out of 100 manage to get to disaster sites before the government agencies. The National Guard is called out by the governor of the specific state, not by the prez, so you can take that one off the table, too.
Kind of leaves Oblameo with just FEMA, doesn't it? Oops, I forgot, state FEMA directors are also utilized by state governors, too. Hmmmm, what's left for Oblameo? Wait! Wait! I know! To keep campaigning!
Does he think he is president? He's just going to get in the way!!!! Maybe he's pretending he's president! I pray he doesn't because we are all in for a world of hurt!
God you are an idiot!
Is that the best you can come up with?
"God you are an idiot!
Is that your god who's the idiot ?
whats romney sticking his nose in where it dont belong ? he thinks he is president already ? republicans are cutting down government , handing out tax breaks for the rich and decreasing much needed revenue just look ryans budget plan which cuts natural disaster aid to residents . It would be a good idea for him to stay clear .
How are they doing that with a libtard in the White House and the Senate controlled by libtards? You are an idiot!
Calling people names makes you look so intelligent, KO:)
Apparently, KO, everyone is an idiot except for you???? Just because we don't agree with you, we're idiots? That's amazing!! Personally, I think YOU are the idiot.....how do you like that?
Why exactly is Mitt Romney visiting there? His plan is to reduce government spending. His plan is to give more power to the states. His party would get rid of FEMA. His parties plan would involve the president never needing to visit sites like this since the government would be so small, it couldn't help, so under-funded it could never help. It would be the states job. What is Romney going to do as president, help them fundraise from donors, help them by reducing workforce and maximize revenue, after reducing taxes, help people get two jobs to replace the one job they lost?
In response to you first sentence (question)....last I heard, it is a free country and Romney can go to NOLA if he so desires......the problem is that Obama should be in NOLA assessing damage instead of campaigning. That is the problem.
Recyclecongress: President Obama doesn't need to be there to get thinga accomplished....he's the president. He can accomplish just as much, if not more, from the Oval Office in Washington! Romney has nothing to offer....all he is pnly looking for a photo op. He'll just get in everyone's way with his security guys, etc., and keep Jindal from doing his job!! President Obama has done all that needs to be done for now, and he'll be there on Monday to make sure everything he ordered was taken care of and any need that's left will be covered. I applaud him for keeping out of Jindal's way so he can get things cleared up....whenever a president comes into town, it takes away from things that need to be done, especially during a disaster!!
You know didi........I have read several of your posts, and my comment is, if you felt the same way toward Bush and defended him like you are defending Obama, I have no problem agreeing with you. Otherwise you are just a kool-aid drinker and I do not agree at all. If one prez should go, all should go. You cannot pick and choose.
oppie,
You correctly point out some contradictions in Republican philosophy, but here is another one: Romney tells us he will create 12,000,000 jobs. What is he talking about? According to Republican philosophy the government does not create jobs, jobs are created by the private sector. So if people are unemployed that's just too bad. They'll get jobs if and when the private sector creates them. It is not the government's job to concern itself with unemployment. That's just socialism. So why is Romney talking about creating any jobs at all if he is elected?
please oh please Mr. Romney, when you get to the Gulf Coast today.... Please repeat that red eyed, snide laughing remark about the rising oceans. Those people really need to know where you stand on the issue of taking care of the only place we have to live.
Of course if Mitt does not believe that God created this planet, or if he feels strongly that it is our duty (as thanks to God for earth) to strip it of every last ounce of it's finite resources then the people need to know that also.
agd, at least Romney cares about the people and getting this economy back on track and getting people back to work...
Imports are the biggest waste of our natural resources: We ship raw products to of shore Countries then import finished products???? All that oil used on the ships and trucks is free and for ever flowing???