I bet they are thinking there may be some truth to the "End of the world is near" right about now.

Makes you wonder what comes next... An Earthquake or Tsunami?

http://beforeitsnews.com/politics/2012/11/fema-closes-due-to-weather-america-were-on-our-own-2468280.html

Way to go Barry!! Enjoy that photo op?

Bravo to NJ and NY for reelecting the man who CANT help you!

I think the Northeast sets the Guinness record for truly strange and bizarre weather, with a blizzard just a few days after a hurricane . . .

No place on this planet can beat that, really . . .

Really! :-o

Wow, "bad things come in three's." What next?

I had to drive home in this last night through CT and MA, and it was one of the more dangerous of my 30 years in the Northeast. My commute is normally about a hour, and last night it took over 3 hours. There were cars and tractor trailers stuck all over the highway. Plows just couldn't keep up with it to clear the roads for the evening commute.

Just awful. My thoughts go out to those that are still without power from the hurricane and are now dealing with this.

Amen Karl

don't eat the yellow snow...and enjoy your pan cake breakfast...

It will ALWAYS be divided. No party cares about the other. The people need to take back OUR country. The rest of you who hate on each other are sheep. Demy's....you are lazy and want everything given to you for nothing. Reps...you have no give and think money only drives people.

I saw one report this morning that showed a sign on Long Island. That sign said "FEMA Closed due to Weather". One could have a good laugh over this if the situation for the people were not so serious.

Sarcasticus...thank you. If there were more like you, the next civil war wouldn't be drawing as horrifyingly close as it is right now. If there were more like you, maybe we could work together. Unfortunately you are deep in the minority of your people.

As for Sandy and NJ...even gas station toilets need to be occasionally flushed. This one was long overdue.

Wow, snow in the Northeastern U.S.? Who would have thought? Just because the first invaders nearly froze to death their first winter in the area, I guess nature should change for them today?

Magnolia;

You've lived in the area for thirty years and this is as bad as you've seen? You evidently, don't get out much. Just think how much worse it would have been without all that global warming.

Nicodemus:

It was one of the more dangerous commutes I've had, yes. Not the absolute worst, and it's not the worst this area has ever seen. It was extremely messy and dangerous driving home. The first snow of the season always is. It seems like every year, people forget how to drive in the snow.

both party's suck...so bad...they drew the attention of mother nature...why i like being independent...it ain't snowed on my broke ass so far...

WOW, #1.9 chick is gonna be suspended for life man! Ballsy.....

Especially directing it to MSNBC like that....

For the guys who really don't care about us over here in the Northeast. We don't need the President or your help. We can take care of ourselves thank you......

Terry, you say ignore the bible,yet, you use Al Gore's bible to cite your beliefs. Which one should we believe? I'll go with gods bible, you help make Al Gore richer.

Yep, those Northeastern blue states are being punished by nature for voting Obama. The other blue states, especially the west coast, will be plagued by locusts next.

I think NJ is done with there 3.. since last week there was a small earthquake in NJ!!! So mother nature please move on thanks!

Magnolia;

Forgetting how to drive in snow seems to be the norm all over the country that gets snow. Let it rain in Dallas and they're bashing into each other like bumper cars at the state fair. Your comment of commuting through MA and CT in an hour amused me. Where I live you couldn't get to a state line in an hour if you drove 100 miles and hour. It's amazing how small some eastern states are.

As someone living here in Ocean County NJ I have to say, we're a bit weary of it all. Many of my friends only just had their power turned on Tuesday only to have lost it again last night. It's COLD here. Schools have been closed for weeks. People haven't been able to work, so they aren't getting paid. There are hundreds of people living in temporary shelters because they can't return home and have nowhere else to go. The ASPCA is going home to home rescuing animals that had to be left behind. No one expected that Sandy would have been as bad as it was. NJ is RARELY given a direct hit by a hurricane, and they are NEVER this bad. These are not just vacation homes. People live here year round. Those who live here in the area are not "Rich". They are working class people.

This just sucks that this second storm had to come through so quickly. It's only complicating the power situation. It's really very bad here, like living in a war zone.

Look I get it that the election is big national news. And I understand that Republicans are bitterly disappointed. But one thing that we've discovered here locally is that when the crap hits the fan it doesn't matter if your Democratic or Republican, we're all Americans. We're all in this together. And we all have to work together to get it done. Please don't politicize a natural disaster like this. It only mocks the very real pain being felt by both Republicans and Democrats alike.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday fired his chief of emergency management Steven Kuhr. The action came after Cuomo received information that Kuhr, who reportedly made $153,000 a year, diverted an emergency-response crew to his Long Island home to remove a tree from the driveway.

People, had you heard the saying (quoted by a former fbi agent) "The scum had risen it's way to the top"? This saying is in regards to the "evil bastards" who had risen their way to the top in high positions within the government. Fortunately this scum was skimmed er fired.

RBknows keep the lunacy in your house of worship please, this is about real issues facing us people in NJ, NY and CT. This isn't the end of the world, it is climate change as more than 90% of scientists have been telling us for decades now.

Want to prove you follow Jesus, then here: and give to those in need, for what you do to the least of his brothers you do to him. Your fellow Americans and Jesus will thank you.

Tuesday, November 6, 2012 has come and gone. Everybody, you're on your own now. Good Luck.

Nicodemus:

Forgetting how to drive in snow seems to be the norm all over the country that gets snow. Let it rain in Dallas and they're bashing into each other like bumper cars at the state fair.

Believe me, I know that all too well. It was just a really dicey commute because it seemed like no one was ready. They weren't even plowing parts of the highway between CT and MA.

Your comment of commuting through MA and CT in an hour amused me. Where I live you couldn't get to a state line in an hour if you drove 100 miles and hour. It's amazing how small some eastern states are

One of my friends says the same thing to me all the time. She lives in Austin, and it never fails to amuse us that just driving from one side of Austin to the other takes about the same amount of driving time as going from one end of Rhode Island to the other.

Thank you RBKnowes fo sharing your views on the current crisis. Real helpful aszwipe. How in G-d's name does this help anyone? Your'e a prick! For the rest of us, donate money, clothing, food or anything else. Take a homeless family in for the holidays. Volunteer at a shelter or food bank. Don't have any money or time then pray for the people affected by the Hurricane and Noreaster. My point is, do something positive, anything. Even a quarter or a positive expression of encouragement is benificial. Like my parents said, " Never take away a man's hope, it may be the only thing they have left". Save the political and other negative crap for the after action report.

jimmy,

What!? Do you have a stutter? As I mentioned, we don't need your help. Karma is a bitch though so be careful what you write.

Xina,

• AMEN

We're all in this together. Hang tough man. You're Jersey Strong! (Unlike these careless posters)

Try losing your power where it actually gets cold.. 40 degrees is shorts weather, and if it is above zero outside, it isn't even cold, especially inside where the air isn't blowing around. A couple layers of clothes and some warm underwear and you can be almost as comfortable as if it were 65.. And warm blankets and a companion in bed can be so much more fun when it is chilly like that. Just wait until it gets below zero outside and after a couple days your pipes start bursting from freezing and you can see your breath inside your house. There is a HUGE difference between chilly and cold.

We are slated for 8 inches tomorrow around here (Montana), and unless it hits -40 and 48 inches of snow in 24 hours, not even the schools will close. But then again this is why you see the middle of the U.S. map all in red and not in blue.. we know how to take care of ourselves.

At least Seattle has an excuse when it snows to shut the city down.. with all the hills you can't get anywhere. When you get into the big cities on the east coast where people have relied on the infrastructure to take care of their every need for generations, a couple weeks of living like humans did for hundreds of thousands of years is a disaster. End of the world MUST be near if you don't have power for 2 weeks..

I am sure someone will blame the cold weather on global warming again..

I feel for those who are suffering, I really do, but like almost every welfare case in the U.S., your inability to prepare yourself for life is the cause of your suffering.

Dave, it turns out that red states make up more than 65% of welfare recipients. Second, global warming causes climate change which can cause very unstable and unpredicatable weather. The northeast generally doesn't see snow until mid december. This is climate change at work. Also, you have never been in 20 degree weather with 80% humidity. When the air is immensely wet, the cold air can draw heat out of your body at 12 times the normal rate. Dry cold is easy. It's YOU who has no idea just how bad it can get in the northeast. Montana has it easy.

With all the news of Sandy's forth coming strike before it hit, one would have though people remembered Katrina. But still there were huge gasoline lines afterwards. Why are we so quick to forget the lessons of the recent past? With the struggles these past two years of recession and down turn in jobs, housing and finances, one would have thought people would have started putting somethings away for a rainy day. Well, it has come at last.

We have been like children playing in the sunny summer days, while the harvest sat waiting to be brought into the barns. Time to separate the wheat from the tares. To see who has been wise and foolish.

We can spout all we want about those in government doing their jobs, but have we done ours taking responsibility for ourselves against the time of need? Don't forget to check on your neighbors. This is the American spirit-uniting together to overcome our common adversary, whatever that may be.Hope's a bright fire lighting the darkest days helping guide one on their way.May yours shine brightly always.

As I read some of the comments, I find no shortage of revolting people with nothing better to do than use the space to talk about everything but the subject at hand. Which is people suffering greatly.

to Dave-1110204

Amen. You are right on the money. Went Elk hunting in Eureka MT back in 1993 after a blizzard and it was 20 below!!!!

I lived in NewHampsire until I was 13 and I know most houses up there have wood burning fireplaces which will also help.

I'm sure when Obama is done partying with his celeberty friends he'll be on his way to east coast to help.

"I am waiting for the locusts and pestilence next," New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said Wednesday." - Wow, hell hath frozen over. I almost feel sorry for Christie, he actually does care about NJ.
Wishing them all the best in the efforts there to help those on the East Coast.

Now that Dear Leader is reelected, will we see him out there in his snow shoes hugging poor souls and acting like 'Caring Commander in Chief'?

My bet is that Obama is in the Whitehouse right now sitting next to a warm fireplace with his feet proped up in the air saying "Oh how sweet it is!".

ok mother nature, give the Northeast a break.

for creek dog.

YOU might have ALL you need, but your neighbors probably dont. Everyone needs to help from everywhere ... and I KNOW you agree. That said gear up for Jan 1, 2013, all charitable donations will have to be reviewed in advance by FEMA and Nancy Pelosis PC Review Group since Chers Bonehead kid received a Pink Teddy Bear v. a blue one and all items must be color coded and gender, sexual preference, and racially unoffensive, ie. No red, yellow, brown, black, pink, blue or white gas cans. Said cans must be compliant with all ADA rules of accessabilty with power lifts, non spill sealed caps that can be opened only by FEMA trained gas Attendants to ensure no spillage or fumes escape said cans.

All food must be allergen sensitive with low sodium and an exercise tape by Jane Fonda to work off the excess calories you will get from this 100 calorie item.

And toiletries must be gender specific with added items for men who manscape.

Yeah, bring on the efficient Federal Government.

The National Guard on the west coast was not deployed because NJ, NY are "too far away"....

According to this the Government believes...the east does not need help and we should all go back to our lives and stop being drama queens.

Patrick93 - show your proof that red states have more welfare. About global warming - Al Gore has become a billionaire off of global warming and bought a house on the beach in California. The same coast he claims will be under water. He spends more money heating and maintaining his houses (that he doesn't live in full time) in one month than we'll spend in 10 years.

Why doesn't Al turn in all his gas guzzling planes and SUVs and donate all his billions to stop global warming? Afte all he expects us to. He has requested we not drive of fly as much to save the earth and wants us to pay carbon taxes to save the earth but he is the biggest hypercritic of them all. I wonder who many off shore bank accounts he has to hide his wealth to avoid paying taxes.

Yes, the dry cold here in Colorado and like states is not as bad. I remember well what the winters are like on the east coast but YOU have no idea how bad the cold and be in moutains out here.

Dave - I lived in Vermont for 5 years where it got so cold your snot froze and the air would get sucked out of your chest the moment you walked outside, so I'm very familiar with the difference between cold and chilly. As someone else mentioned it is cold AND wet here. And it's not in the 40's. Last night the low at my apartment was 29. The difference is in what's expected for a region. Many homes here have wood stoves or fireplaces, but not all do. I was able to heat my apartment last night by boiling water on my gas stove top. We managed, but it is still a hard blow. I honestly don't understand your mindset. What do you expect us to do? Shimmy up the poles and restore the power ourselves? We're doing the best we can. EVERYONE here who has power has opened up their homes to those who do not. I have donated all my extra blankets and winter coats to shelters. I've made hot meals, offered hot showers and let people just stay and warm up, charge their phones or whatever they needed. The shelter I was volunteering at just closed this morning because THEY lost power last night. I'd love to see how you all deal in Montana when a tornado rips through a neighborhood and hundreds of people in your town are left homeless suddenly. I suspect you'd react the same way we are, taking care of one another and rebuilding what was lost. Fema comes out to Montana when y'all have a disaster too. I didn't see anyone turning them away in 2011 when the rivers flooded there.

And just so you all know, New Jersey has a fairly popular Republican governor, Chris Christie. Its Congressional delegation is evenly split, with six Democrats and six Republicans. Moreover, New Jersey is the fourth most affluent state in the nation, with a median household income of $63,540. New Jersey voters also come overwhelmingly from Republican-friendly territory: the suburbs. The area hardest hit during these storms, Ocean, Monmouth and Cape May counties reliably vote republican every election. If Republicans were smart they would view NJ as an opportunity rather than writing us off.

Strengthen the Republican districts in Blue states and you may turn them purple. EVERY state should be viewed as a swing state starting right now. You have 4 years to convince as many people as possible that you are not cold hearted blow hards but concerned with the welfare of the people you hope to govern. If you want to make a point that we don't need government because people can help each other voluntarily, then make a visible effort to help instead of criticizing those who have suffered a disaster. Point out the grass roots organizing that is going on, the neighbors helping neighbors. We're not relying on the government here, but we are thrilled that our REPUBLICAN governor has been doing a stellar job at getting us the help that we need right now.

Proof of red state welfare predominance, statistics gathered by Penn and Brown University. Suck it reich wingers. www(dot)addictinginfo(dot)org/2012/09/02/red-states-are-the-real-welfare-states/

Gracie, I lived in alaska for 6 years. -55. The mountains of Colorado are easy except for driving on icy downhill roads. Also, Al Gore pays double in taxes what romney does for earning nearly the same (but still less) the amount of money. Also, he does not heat his homes year round. No idiot does that. Also, his private jet is the most fuel efficient model currently being sold, so he is not a hypocrite.

RB in post 1.2 wrote a whole bunch of stone and bronze age based fecal matter from a urine soaked poor work of LSD tripping fiction. A Superman/Supergirl comic book is closer to reality and morality than in your holy book of bovine fecal matter.

Grow up. All we've got is each other.

oh mistically being that forsaw my entire life...how is Obama being elected NJ/NY problem...why are you doing this...? Magic being that people worship...what is your message for the east....

lol

What did you yankees do to piss God off so bad? It doedn't really matter as long as there is no mass Exodus to the South where you are not wanted. Move to Ohio and see how that works out.

The above post of Knotthaid brought to you by a complete lack of education in anything.

I hope the people in this area know that the media is hardly reporting this. Remember when Katrina was on TV 24/7? Not so with Hurricane Sandy and this new storm. These new storms are just as bad as Katrina. The media can't make certain people look bad though.

Watch out for new calamities to hit America because we are accepting immoral things.

"Smiles of Heaven can never be expected on a nation that disregards the eternal rules of order and right which Heaven itself has ordained."

George Washington - Inaugural Speech, New York - April 30, 1789

Jo-ann - It's not as bad as Katrina. It's sad, and many people have lost their homes. But unlike what happened in NOLA - Most of the barrier islands did evacuate, so the loss of life was a fraction of what they saw. And for the most part, instead of looting and killing each other over a flat screen TV we're helping each other get what we need. Those who have little are giving what they can to those who have less. And we have a Governor who is clearly in charge and doing a phenomenal job at organizing the state and federal response. So I'm not surprised that the national media isn't covering it. It's a positive story of how people can come together and care for each other when it's needed. It doesn't serve the media's goal of fostering divisiveness and enmity among the people.

Hey, northeastern states: Ever think this could be a sign from God and he is trying to clean up the mess you created. You only need to look at the TV program Jersey Shore for proof. What a bunch of sluts and low-lifes making over $250,000 for being the way they are.

Just pretend its the 1600s or 1700s again, well before there ever was electrical power. Make a fire, and have fun. Kill a few of those dog-size rats you are famous for for food.

Whats the matter Derek? Youse guys love to bash the South. You can dish it out but you can't take it.

hey alan3008 ever think that God may be testing you? Compassion is more Godlike than what you are showing. And if your idea of God is a vengeful one. Wow your life and death are really going to suck. First to live in fear of GOD then to die and not know God.

God = love

Fear = Evil

Knotthaid,

Noooooo! New Yorkers, don't move to Ohio. Ohio is in bad enough shape. Move to North or South Dakota, where there is only 3 electoral college votes per state and your vote doesn't count worth a damn, because it shouldn't.

joeyfromcali,

Actually, Skippy, I am not that religious. I am less of a believer now that there is a God now that Obama got re-elected by the likes of the idiots of California. Hell, I even prayed for Romney to win! It was that important. Just wait until our national debt is $24 trillion by the end of Obama's second, sorry-assed, term. He will not reduce the debt because he will have to eliminate social programs to do it. He and the Democrats will not do that. They will just spend more and try to tax more. They will create more expensive entitlement programs as they go along because that will get them more votes. The Republicans will never win another Presidential election again until the US goes bankrupt. The US is now an entitlement society and there is no longer any hope, in my opinion. Just wait until the Chinese demand payment for the US debt that they own.

Hey, just a thought: Was there security at the Giants / Pittsburgh football game on Sunday? Don't you think that security team would have been better used helping the people of New York impacted by the storm? They cancelled the Marathon, which would have brought many millions of dollars to the city, but not the stupid football game? What the hell? How hypocritical.

@ Xtina The Awesome,

There have been looting and there are plenty of angry people but the media has not reported on it. If it wasn't for the internet the folks in the rest of the country would have never heard of the anger and the looting.

One lady cussed at the Mayor of New York. I was shocked but I understand her anger.

The Governors of NY and NJ have been fantastic from what I can tell.

Too bad the Governor of Louisiana and the Mayor of New Orleans were horrible during Katrina. If the Mayor of New Orleans would have done his job properly the outcome would have been so much better. Sadly all the blame was put on Bush and people who did the blaming back then didn't understand how the government works.

What the hell is wrong with all you people?! A seriously deadly tough aftermath and costly storm happened here and all you guys can do is blame one another for who won the election and fight over who is better than who?!

C'mon man! We're "ALL" Americans regardless of political/geological/color or religion we are.

Pull together man! I helped out many of my neighbors who helped out many others and a chain reaction brought us all together to help one another out...... This is how it works....

• UNITED WE STAND - DIVIDED WE FALL

Lets keep it that way.....

Sally,

What about #1.9 - Thu Nov 8, 2012 8:33 AM EST?

That has got to be the most arrogant post I have ever read. Wow man......

Creek Dog, look closely at the post. The comment is in the nick (very creative). Maybe the only thing Newsvine can do is delete the entire article. But what do I know, I'm just an ignorant, backwards southerner.

"United we stand, divided we fall' is profoundly true.

So is "Divide and conquer"

I seriously do not get the whole North vs. South thing you are going on about. I have no problem with the South. Probably, I have more of a problem with fellow New Yorkers who think they are the center of the world. It is the 3rd largest city in the world, and not only creates revenue for the rest of New York state, but a lot of the 'red' states as well. That doesn't give anyone license to be a jerk, though.

Everybody likes to be proud of where they come from. The 'Yankees' are a baseball team and it is pretty common to like being called one around here. If you are from the South, I'd imagine you have something to be proud of too. But the civil war ended a long time ago. Except for people who have backward thinking, whether they are yanks or southerners. I can tell you this...go to the tribal area in Pakistan and if you meet Al Quaeda, they'll kidnap or kill you no matter what part of the US you are from. Does that make you feel better?

@Creekdog: I saw some FPL trucks up here helping local utilities fix things. They don't seem to have any problems working together, you know, those southern and northern utilites. Hmmmn....maybe some hype is involved here?

I guess you have to go to FOX to get the real story here. For some reason, and I'm sure it's just an oversight, there was no mention of FEMA abandoning Staten Island and shutting down the temporary shelters prior to the snow storm. Obama's government at work again. Might have changed the election if it had happened before the election. But, then again, Obama's supporters only read or watch the DNC PR machine.

Derek, I'm just indulging in a little self-righteous indignation (as childish as that is) in response to all the anti southern posts on MSN, all of which contain much more animosity than my puny little tirade. I am not motivated to go anywhere I know I am not wanted, and am quite comfortible with the knowlege that I am not welcome in your neck of the woods. And I am so far off topic I deserve to be deleted.

Pfft, there are plenty of southerners in the New York area. Don't think a left leaning media outlet represents the entirety of either the left, New York, or anything other than the people writing. Remember, it is THEM who want you to think they are bigger than they really are.

Dumb *sses from New York, and from anywhere, really, do stupid things like make fun of other places that they aren't. You know, if your stupid and you want to use the excuse that New York is the next best thing since sliced bread, a person will make fun of New Jersey, 'upstaters' (meaning the not New York City part of New York), Staten Island, country folk....all that serves to do is point out how stupid the person talking is. And that they haven't probably left their little 4 block area of the city except in a cab or a subway.

Anyway, off topic getting deleted? Hahaha! Msnbc is the home of off topic....

Where else in the world can someone experience a hurricane, and then a snowstorm the next week?

A: New England. This weather is nothing new to us. It's interesting to note how quickly it was forgotten how, at this time last year, Hurricane Irene and a blizzard all within a week caused billions in damage in Connecticut and many of us spent more than a week without power/heat after the blizzard as crews cleaned up the trees that broke apart under the weight of the snow on the leaves. Not that I'm bragging.

I think the only other region in the lower 48 that probably has worse weather than New England has to be the Great Lakes area-- they get some nasty winter storms that I'd be happy if they would keep to themselves. :-)

sandril...WOW...

Charle7834,

"I think the only other region in the lower 48 that probably has worse weather than New England has to be the Great Lakes area-- they get some nasty winter storms that I'd be happy if they would keep to themselves. :-)"

I guess they don't call it New England for nothing. From what I have read, Old England has some pretty nasty weather as well. Hence the old stereotype of the Englishman with the London Times under one arm and his trusty umbrella under the other. It seems it rains pretty much continuously in England.

and Colorado, Iowa and Ohio.

and harrison and deer...barley missing pelsor...

Just the blue zone, oh wait that would be the whole West coast. Better buy property in Idaho, Utah and Arizona, it's looking like values may go up!

No jasperark, I spoke with G-D and he says youre next !

jasperark,

I agree. Maybe God was trying to tell NYers something. Don't vote for that clown in office. They then voted him in. Now this comes as further punishment. Hmmmm. What's next? Probably a stock market collapse and a big recession with Obama's leadership.

Be careful what you wish for. Some scientists say that when the Big one occurs out here. It will trigger places like Mammoth and Cascadia. Which have currently inactive Volcano's. If they go the cloud of dust and ash will first take out the western part of the USA. Then head east to the rest of the Country. At least I wont know what hit me. The rest of my fellow Americans will suffer slow.

Hopefully even with the snow NY and NJ will look out for each other even more. Human life matters most. Hang in there East Coast. Dry Newspaper or any paper if you can get it. Helps insulate between your cloths. Clean water can be found in water heaters. And share tips with those around you.

Don't forget Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Wisconsin, and Michigan.

they're in the 69 position at this very moment!! wow how nauseating is that!!!! new thought!! new thought!! new thought!!!

Matthews has probably has so many "tingles up his leg" in the last two weeks that he probably had his penis amputated.

uka:

LOL!!!

Hang in there America, especially to our kin in the Northeast!

Yours is the most unintelligible post I've read in awhile.

UKA--I know you meant to be sarcastic, but you are exactly right. In 1968 I was visiting in Mexico City, and astounded at how over populated (and with so many desperately poor people) it was, and my friend (who lived there) said 'the poor in the country side honestly believe if they JUST move to Mexico City, the streets are paved with gold and they will get rich'. Now, that was 45 years ago, and the problems in Mexico City has increased exponetially with its increase in overpopulation by poor people, who, well, OVERPOPULATE.

New York, New Jersey and the surrounding regions are ALSO overpopulated. And the worst hit by storms like this are the people you see on the news who "have nothing, no food, no electricity" etc, because they were already living 'hand to mouth' BEFORE Sandy hit. And to a greater or lesser extent, EVERY City in the US faces their own "Sandy", be it electrical 'brown-outs', water shortages (or it's reverse, water EXCESSES, ie, floods) food poisoning, bridge collapses, forest fires, tornadoes, earth quakes, extreme heat, etc., ALL of which are made worse by over crowding.

The last thing in the WORLD we need to be doing is admitting 1 million LEGAL new immigrants each year (a great many of whom are DIRT poor, with little education, little to no English, and little to no job skills. (Much less the ILLEGAL ones)

When eveyone yammers about the percentage of the US's "money" is in the hands of the '1%' they seem to forget that ONE reason why that is is that the bottom 50% is increasing so much faster in population because they have too many CHILDREN they cannot afford, who 15 years later have so many children THEY cannot afford, etc.

And until poor people realize that THAT is one of the biggest reasons they are STUCK in poverty, things will get worse, here, just as they are in countries abroad where THEIR population is also running amok with too many babies.

Meanwhile, the US is NOT the 'welfare state' of the whole world, and we cannot continue our current course of immigration, much LESS increase it, without adversely affecting ALL American citizens.

mittman...I voted for Romney also....but the Election is over, these are suffering American Citizens, AND CHILDREN. Cut them some slack.

mittman that was sarcasm

Mittman...I also voted for Romney...and sustained heart wrenching damages due to both these storms...shame on you, you jerk!! The election has nothing to do what we are going through... they are all crooks...many broken promises. To be honest with you, at this point I ONLY care about getting my life back together. I hope you never have to go through the loss of your home and any possessions or even have to wake up every morning and seeing such devistation. (please crawl back in the hole you live in) To my fellow Jersey Coast Family, Friends and neighbors ...even if you voted for Obama...GOD BLESS, keep the faith and continue to help each other get through this.

Hang in there, Jerseygirl!

Thank you lynseypug...I also do want to add MANY THANKS to GEORGIA, TEXAS, MISSOURI, KENTUCKY and many others states that sent US your ELECTRICAL TECHS...that continue to work hard working on down poles and lines to get power restored. Now words can ever describe the appreciation from EVERY little helping hand.

What makes you think OUR VOTES WERE EVEN COUNTED? We are voting until Friday. Talk about a sham. I's all a joke.

Jersey girl--absolutely, politics should not have ANYTHING to do with the recovery.

RIGHT UP until those affected ask the GOVERNMENT to do what it seems to do WORST, which is co-ordinate ANYTHING. I live in MO, and we routinely get floods, (and this year, drought) tornados, and severe blizzards, and the FEDS are almost NEVER much help, other than providing low interest loans for rebuilds. And even at that, the smartest thing the feds have done HERE is to tell people who ROUTINELY get flooded out that they either have to BUILD higher and better, or move away from the 'danger territory' or NOT get any federal money NEXT time.

And that is what NEEDS to happen to many of the places that were devastated by Sandy. Like it or not, natural or man made, Global warming is HERE. And every big city that is in a DANGER area needs to STOP all building in those affected areas, or at the very least, institute new building codes that require better construction aimed at lessening the damage. Check out what has been done in New Orleans, or in FL in general, on buildings in flood prone areas--they homes are built up on concrete pillars that keep the living area of the house ABOVE most flood damage.

But PS--that regulation NEEDS to come at the state level, NOT the federal.

@jerseygirl Being as you are on the internet arguing on an obscure internet forum and not hudling around a trashcan fire to stay warm due to the lack of power, isolated from the world because all forms of communication are down, waiting for FEMA to fly in a helicopter of fresh water so you can drink without having to boil it, scraping your last few cans of food and hoping that soon food will be available at the store again, I would say you probably don't have it too bad. Or perhaps you are of the selfless individuals who has put aside the misery you are suffering and ventured out at all costs to find a way to post messages on the internet to get the word out to the rest of the world about how bad things are in your area and how you are all suffering. My guess is you are sitting in your home at your laptop with a hot cup of tea browsing the internet and wondering when the local starbucks will get power back so you can get your triple tall latte with half cream..

I live in Longport, NJ which is on a barrier island between Sea Isle (where Sandy made landfall) and Atlantic City. My basement flooded with 7 feet of water. I lost electricity, heater, hot water, freezer and washer/dryer. I have a backup generator which supplied power to the refrigerator, sump pump, a couple of lights and a radio. My only connection to the outside world was the radio and my cell phone which only worked about 10% of the time. The first responders, government agencies and non-government organizations were fantastic. Every one of my elected officials the Republican Mayor and Councilmen, the Democrat county Freeholders and Sheriff, the Republican Governor and the Democrat President all did a great job and worked together seamlessly. Their party didn't matter; their only concern was the people. In the past week my community has gone from complete devastation to business as usual. Yes, there is still a lot of work to be done but the worst of it is over. The government helped the people not with a hand out but a hand up. It really made me proud to be an American.

On the radio last week I heard that Rush Limbaugh and Fox News criticized Governor Christie for complimenting President Obama on the job he had done. How dare they. They were so intent on destroying Obama that they would jeopardize the life and well-being of my family, friends and neighbors just to see Obama fail. After this past week, it is so clear how much this country can achieve when we work together. Now that "we the people" have chosen Obama as the President can we please turn off the Rush Limbaughs and Fox News that always put party before country. Can we silence the divisive Tea Party whose motto seems to be "my way or the highway". This great country can accomplish anything if we work together. This past week is proof of it.

Sympathy and support to you Michael, so awful what you and your neighbors no doubt are enduring. We donated to Red Cross immediately, I'm going to again. San Diego sent crews to help, along with the many other communities that have thankfully sent people too. Let's hope that by Thanksgiving the majority of East Coasters have power, shelter, and this can be fixed. Geez, what a mess.

Jersey Michael - I feel for you and your neighbors and wish you the best but how on earth did Rush or Hannity jeopardize you well being by bashing Obama? They are talk show host and have no power over what Fema or Obama can do.

Maybe he'd like others to not criticize, and marginalize, the services to his desperate area. Faux News is full of media whores who make millions in income by spreading disinformation.

Could it be that this is the fault of one George Bush. Before long America will be begging for Bush times. This nark we elected will end America if we the people permit it. Christians need to be Christian not in name only but in deed and get America back. God can do the impossible even with our president. After all he made him in his own image.

Of course Obama will blame it on Bush. What doesn't he?

LOLOL...still "trying" to blame Bush...LOL...another four years of blaming anybody but the IDIOT in the WH...We have two things to look FORWARD to Death Camps NDAA and Death Panels Obamacare ...ENJOY your ride down the LIBERAL crapper!!!!!

Just to clarify, I voted for Romney, not the Benghazi Butcher.

Yeah Karl - we know. Just another loser who voted for a loser.

We'll see how all you Dems feel in January, when Obama repeals all the Bush era tax breaks you've been enjoying. Enjoy your smaller paychecks and don't come bitching to us!

It was only a supposed to be a photo op and not intended to anything more. Bet you haven't heard from that guy since and I sure you won't see him again. All he would say anyway is first we have to investigate why FEMA failed again and then we have to convene a study group and then we won't do what they recommend.

Has anyone seen a report on who leaked the information on the Navy Seals? How about the report on the Libyan murders? This one seems like a no brainer to me, just ask the survivors what happened. Man how long does that take?

You guys on the right would be laughable if you weren't so horrifyingly serious about the things you say. Has a one of you ever read what you're saying and thought that it didn't sound ignorant and hateful? You guys really are the entire reason that people in other countries want to kill us! Hell, most Americans want to kill one another because of people like you guys. Seriously, listen to yourselves and then still stay amazed that this country is in the shape it's in.

They will have to power working tomorrow they sent all the non union power workers back to their states so they must have every thing under control. FEMA has every thing under control they were there a week before no one went hungry after the storm.

Reaper - I have to agree with you. I tend to stay out of political discussions for obvious reasons; I am a registered republican. Yes, I know all of you ignorant haters probably think that because of my race, age, and gender that I must be one of the defamed 47%. But I'm not.

I do, however, find it increasingly difficult to join ranks with those who spew so much hatred and hold so many ignorant views based on prejudice and the hyperbolic rantings of hyper-partisan "pundits" such as Rush, Sean, Glen, etc.

The truth? It was only an election. Romney was a poor candidate and he lost. Though I philosophically disagree with some of Mr. Obama's positions, I am mature and intelligent enough to know he is not a socialist, not the antichrist, not a Muslim, or any of the other labels he is assigned. God is not punishing the northeast for the election and the country will not fail as the result of Tuesday's outcome.

To all those haters: grow up, stop the name calling, and do your part to make this country better. Spewing your bile in places like this does nothing to improve our lot.

Auto 101-no nonunion workers were turned away.

Actually, the antichrist is supposed to bring the golden age of the world for a brief time before turning it into a police state, and this would be worldwide, under 1 ruler. We are nowhere close people. The antichrist is at least 300 years off. See you all after christmas 2012, cause we will still be here.

What tax cuts are the 47% gonna be missing, pray tell? Now, if you take away Fed tax individual exemptions, and child tax credits on the working poor, sure, they'll feel it. Not going to happen - unless there is total breakdown of the WORLD wide economy.
Now the higher earniers, sure, we may get a pinch. And the Social Security tax that is limited to being taken out on like the first $105k or so of one's income - will likely be raised. But like my dad used to say, half a pie is better than no pie at all - he's probably in the top 3% of retirees, lives off his interest. Sometimes you just have to suck it up for the greater good. Can't take it with you, after all.

Auto 101, what the hell are you blathering about? We've got a hotel full of non-union utility workers right here, right now - well, actually, at the moment, they're all out working their @sses off to help restore power to those in need, and we're very thankful to them for their help. Stop repeating a rumor started by some low-life troublemaker - it was debunked within hours of hitting the internet; no non-union workers were turned away.

Wow you right wingers can't stay on point. You bitch that all the rich democrats like Buffet, Gates and the Hollywood elite are pumping money into Obamas campaign and the thousands of rich democrats paying 50K a plate at fund raisers then say democrats are all handouters. The truth is most democrats pay taxes and do what we believe is best for the country rather than what's best for us. Would we like to have a 20% tax cut and keep Bush's? Of course. But we realise that Romney's promise to cut the deficit while cutting 5 trillion in revenue and increasing military by 200 billion was a lie to get elected just like Bush lied. Bush promised to pay down our debt in half while cutting taxes. How'd he do? Quit bitching because you didn't get your free money from Romney, suck it up and think of the entire country for a change. Obama didn't get elected on buying votes he got elected on promising to raise taxes. He knows most Americans can't be bought. Sorry yours is for sale.

yes yes..we all know that Obama controls the weather...now go find your bridge, before some other troll loots it!

Former Repub -- But I'm sure you were one of those who blamed all the Florida hurricane on Bush and the economy.....

I don't hate anyone and the whole congress needs to go. What chaps my hide is the lock and step dems/liberals who blame conservitives with blanket statements like - republicans only care about the rich. Republicans are rasist. Replicans hate mexicans. Republicans hate the earth... and on and on.

Get a thicker skin if you'll follow politics.

Virgle, please do explain what exactly the northeast is doing to upset god that no one else in the world is doing?

It must be nice to know God's thoughts personally.

If it were GWB's watch they wouldn't be.

Yes because he did a bang up job after Katrina... you sound like an idiot Karl

Karl makes sense to me. And former president GWB said name-calling is counter productive or

something like that. SUrely you know what Jesus said about calling another an idiot.

So many butthurt people crying about Romney.

RBKnows,

"Serves all those Liberal states well, see....there IS A GOD after all......hahahaha"

I guess you've already forgotten about Joplin!

Actually, no, it does not serve all those liberal states well. This hurts, our kin hurt, and if you haven't figured it out; we to a degree suffer with them the same way they suffer with our travails. I live in a southern state, believe in God, and pray for the best because it's the right thing to do. It's America, not us and them.

Sarcasticus.... while we probably voted different ways and see things differently I wholeheartedly agree with you.

Boom,reason;

Yeah sound like all those Al Whore supporters in 2000. Only I doubt Romney is going to tie the nation up for months with court fights and bitching.

I wouldn't want to have the same God as you if he is seeking revenge on innocent lives because of a presidential election. That'd be one sorry ass God.

Sarcasticus,

I may not agree w/ you politically, but you are a class act

RBknows, if there IS a God, he's not going to be very happy with someone like you, who takes pleasure in the suffering of others. The people of New England may suffer for a few weeks, but your suffering will last MUCH longer, I would suspect!

Nope. Kenya. He has to tell his town folk how he screwed the world again for 4 years.

Is that you turdblossom???

Nope, he's off to Burma! Let's see, the East Coast is in shambles and the country is about to fall off a cliff if certain things don't get done by year end. But hey, I guess visiting Burma is so far more important right now. One thing we can count on is business as usual.....

He's currently sitting down with world business leaders at the world conference in Burma. He's doing his job nitwit.

Oh well, they had better look for those government handouts cause "we the people" could care less about those states.....New England is on the path to destruction naturally, by Mother Nature and GOD....believe it or not.

You are a lunatic....believe it or not.

RB, what is the northeast doing that upsets God so much while 80% of the right wing purposely tries to undermine all efforts to set the economy on track and get people out of poverty? What does god hate so much more in the northeast? Please do explain.

I'll pray for them and you. But realize we have just offended most in that area for pushing our beliefs on them...

Wow... someone is asking for a little human civility and all Conservatives can offer is harsh terrible comments. Karl, Im shocked at how terrible a human being you are- just disgusting.

Lovely Crafts- our thoughts and prayers are with your cousin and his daughter, I pray they are seen safely through this storm.

NotFooledAnymore, How dare you pray for us. ----- Keep praying, only kidding. Try praying the rosary as John Edward told me to do.

Mac_no_left_no_right- moderate: I am praying for the cousin and daughter, hoping that they come through this ok. Obama could care less. Unless they are Muslims, or minorities, they are not worth his time.

Lovely Crafts:

It has been done as you asked; I hope it helps you to know that others are praying for the best outcomes for you cousin and others in that area.

Regards

Yes, George W did such a wonderful job helping out the folks of Katrina....was that in New England? Oh wait....

Clearly this has nothing to do with politics but you "loving Chirstian" folks will keep maing it about that....

just really sounds like sour grapes.....

if i remember right after katrina hit fema was confused on what to do. it's not the potus fault it tkes a little time to assess the situation and to act rather its bush or dumbo in the office. the states should be in charge since they are or should be familiar with there peoples needs. in another wayof thinking what do peope expect when you live by the big sea water hee hee you need to be prepared and not rely on our failing gov

Playhard--the fact is, Katrina was no more Bush the idiot's fault than Sandy was Obama's. What PARTISANs don't get is that the FEDERAL government is REALLY LOUSY at dealing with disasters, be they natural or man made.

And the main difference between Katrina and Sandy is that more poverty stricken people were hit by Katrina, and take a look at New Orleans today--many of those people were SHIPPED away and dumped on OTHER states. And many have never come back.

Depending on the federal GOVERNMENT to 'fix it' is futile. Deifying ONE president while defiling another for similar results is stupid.

There are no similar results, and Obama had Fema in action, taking estimates, and preparing before the storm even hit. GWB didn't deploy Fema even for estimation until several days after Katrina blew through. You are comparing apples to oranges here. Obama did better, but Fema has historically never dealt with snow. That job usually falls to the states except in cases of massive blizzards the likes of which we may see again this year according to the national almanac.

Really Patrick? How do you take estimates of something that hasn't occured yet? FEMA has dealt with snow before. Upstate NY - surprise October storm - snow, flooding destruction - FEMA was there and quite quickly I might add. Oh my gosh we can't include that - it was on Bush's watch.

And to think this thread was originally a request for compassionate encouragement.

Spiritual pollution is the problem, mockers, scoffers and unbelievers, calling good evil and evil good. It is a sign of the times....

Wow, surprised it took that long to get in the obligatory global warming mention! Surely, there have never been hurricanes or blizzards in the past, and definitely not this close together. I mean, this is unprecendented in the billions of years of Earth's history!

gw716, Yes, actually. New Jersey hasn't seen snow outside the Pocono mountains in early November, ever, since the founding of the U.S.. Just a little fact check for you. Global warming causes climate change which causes unstable and rapidly changing weather patterns. And hurricanes have gotten larger and faster. There didn't used to be a category 5, and now there's a category 6 in place. YES, WEATHER IS GETTING A TON WORSE YOU IGNORAMOUS!

Here comes Patrick, yet another climate scientist telling us we are doomed. You climate clowns have resorted to calling EVERY storm and weather event EXTREME. Calm down bro, it's just another storm being fed by the Gulf Stream. No wonder no one takes you fools seriously.

No "real christian" voted for a Muslim, that's for sure. get to church and accept your pennance for making such an azz out of yourself!

No "real Christian" behaves like you RBknows...

Well said Maria!

You "so-called religious Christians" are really disgusting with all the HATE you spew. I'm sure God would very very proud of way you treat your fellow brothers and sisters. Doesn't the Bible preach to those everyone? You should all really be ashamed of yourself for using a natural disaster as a way to preach your hate message & dissatifaction with the election results. I'm sure Jesus would be proud of you all.

Blaming the president for a hurricane and a blizzard you folks really aren't very bright. So I suppose Katrina and Joplin and Isaac and.... should I go on....were Obama's fault as well? Get over it and be good "Christians" (and I use that term very loosely with many of you) and help you fellow man.

They are obviously not Christians, but rather "X-tians". Not one person who really believed in the kind teachings of Jesus would say some of the awful stuff said. They are either lying, or fooling themselves to say they are "Christian".

He said it made something sticky run down his leg.

Jeez you peoples' stupidity keeps outpacing any modeling equation I can come up with. And when did anyone declare Obama as some "chosen one?" And did we forget Obama deployed help to benghazi that arrived 24 minutes after said deployment? They arrived literally 1 minute late, and the attack only lasted 26 minutes. You people need a @!$%#ing clue.

I live in Western NY, and even though it is 26 outside, it is 70 in the house...But that was when I left for work at 5:00 AM, unlike the White House "Richard Cranium's" supporters who are welfare scum.

FEMA will not be there today. No kidding. They are closed due to weather

I live in Florida and we have seen a lot of devastating hurricanes, but when watching the food shelters after Sandy handing out plates of lobster for the homeless I scratched my head and asked myself why didn't we get gourmet food.

William your comment is so funny on so many levels. For starters, the people you are referring to CANNOT see your comments if they do not have any electricity and probably wouldn't care if they could see them so why even speak? I live in South Jersey and I am one of the fortunate ones to have heat, lights, and much more than you will probably have in your lifetime. BTW keep the Kool-Aid, you probably need it more than they do you jerk.

Unlike you they are working and need not come on here to whine that they lost the election.

I have been at work since 5am and can only comment during break times. I was talking about the 47% who don't work. I would just like to spend my money on my children instead of giving it to them.

In reality, 47% of America is not filled with non-working, lazy scum. Those 47% romney slandered are mostly hard workers who need a little extra help because his and Bush's policies destroyed the worth of the dollar and set the economy into crash mode. Get a clue.

A working family with 3 kids, due to the individual exemptions allowed on Fed Income Tax ($5k write-off in this case), and other potential exemptions like for mortgage, child care credit, etc. - will not have to pay FEDERAL tax. BUT they are paying plenty of tax - consumption based like gasoline, state, property, auto - they are part of the 47%. Then there are lower income seniors - they are not working, have some exemptions on their tax return, but they pay other than FED taxes as well. In fact, unless they are living under a bridge and off the grid, most everyone pays SOME tax on something they consume - just too poor for FED taxable income.

We are dealing with the same crap here in Illinois except it's Chicago. A lot of people wish Chicago would become it's own state and leave our stuff alone!!! They drain the life out of the state and in turn have one of the country's highest crime rate and lowest educational levels!!! Wish Obummer and Emmanuel would just fall off the face of the earth. Might make things a bit easier for us down here.

Don't wonder about nonunion workers being turned away, it didn't happen.

that b.s. about lineman being turned away was a huge lie perpetrated by baggers to scare us into voting for them...hahhahaha...how did that work out for ya? You douchebaggers are ridiculous, and your crap spewing never stops does it, even after you took an extreme beating at the polls..sigh...Missouri and Alabama got hit with devastating storms and tornadoes, both states lean way right...how do you religious freaks, harping about biblical retribution, explain that...don't tell us...we really don't want your version, because it is really nutty!

well said Former Repub...

My hart goes out tto the people. But they were turned away, where was our great community organizer working with all sides to resolve a problem? He got his photo op and went away. Did the liberal media say anything? Obama won this election because of the media. If they want to turn away non union crews then they have a problem. Let them deal with it. Let Obama keep them warm and fuzzy.

Except that no nonunion workers were ever turned away. It was another blatant lie perpetrated by Sean Hannity and FAUX.

The union workers' paperwork took extra time to process - they were NOT turned away.
It is really a shame how the Faux News twists the minds of some of their watchers. Pathetic.

No, it started out that way until they got caught at doing it...then they started the backfilling and spinning.

Eat your heart out, loser!

Cry me a river. ;-)

Along with your dumbazz. I can't believe your that stupid, but then again, you are a liberal

-god

...oh, but, haven't you heard? YOUR self appointed savior and his FEMA are going to save you all.

and for the record. YOUR eastern friends ARE SWIMMING and living in rivers,up there!

Cry us a river or crap us an ocean...we don't care what you say. The libs will be the ones who care about people and help them...not you God fearing freaks!!!!