Hurricane and its ironic aftermath

[SoCalifer]

My thoughts about those who are wingnuts and in the path of Hurricane Katrina.

As I watch the unfolding events that the residents of New Orleans and surrounding areas face, I can't help but to reflect upon the misguided mind-set of the freepers who stand to suffer much property damage and loss.

Besides having the normal concern that anybody would have for people who face such events. I also can't help but to wonder how many of these freepers in the aftermath that this hurricane will leave will stay true to their non-compassionate doctrine of every man for himself? Stay true to their knuckle dragging doctrine of the law of the jungle (only the strong survive). Stay true to their misguided doctrine of no leaching off of other people's hard earned money (welfare). Or will they suddenly, and hypocritically, completely forget all their vile garbage and stick their hands-out looking for other's people hard earned money to bail them out?


:shrug:

[yewberry]

1. I think this is pretty inappropriate.

People of all stripes are in life-threatening danger and we shouldn't put any kind of political discussion above their safety. Seriously.

[SoCalifer]

3. Sorry if it offended

It is not meant to be offending. It is to hopefully bring some ironic realization to those freeper lurkers the error of their non-compassionate ways.

[YellowRubberDuckie]

4. Yeah, I have family and friends down there...

And I don't care their political affiliation. I just want them to be safe. I agree. Totally inappropriate.
Duckie

[Deja Q]

11. Maybe, but they might realize how two-faced their "values" are...

OTOH they might take the money and run, like any good corporation would do.

I think his post is valid.

[acmavm]

2. Phooey, they'll be lining up ten deep for disaster aid and a hand out.

It's always different when it becomes 'personal'. It's justifiable as well. At least, in their minds.

[SouthernDem2004]

5. Guess you have never been through a natural disaster in the South.

Everyone helps everyone... People here may bash churches but they are extremely helpful after disasters. Amazing how some on DU want to politicize every little thing.

[SoCalifer]

8. I am sorry you feel that way SouthernDem2004

But I look at this from the perspective of growing-up with having to rely upon welfare on a couple of occasions. My parents always worked hard to support the family, but due to lay-offs and such, they had to rely on welfare a couple of times. And I still to this day vividly remember the heartless ridicule directed at myself and my brothers and sister by freeper kids. And I know that there is no way other than from their parents, that they would have known and formed the attitudes that they did.

So maybe if you had ever been through what I did as a child, maybe you would understand better. But anyway again, I am sorry that you feel the way you do about my post, and again, it is not meant to be offending.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

6. ......

:popcorn:

[skygazer]

7. I'll have some of that

:popcorn:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

9. Oh please, help yourself....

I have LOTS...and I'll make some more when we get low..

How about something to drink? We might as well get comfortable, huh?

:rofl: :rofl:

[skygazer]

10. Ooh, yes, popcorn can be SO dry

Vodka with a splash of cranberry, please and would you shove over on that couch? ;)

[CaliforniaPeggy]

12. Vodka with a splash of cranberry, coming right up....

Here you are...enjoy!

And oh sorry..didn't mean to crowd you on this little couch!

And now we're ready for the show...

SHOWTIME!

[skygazer]

13. Hey

Where'd everybody go? :(

[CaliforniaPeggy]

14. Sorry...had to leave for a minute...

But...you're right...we're all ready for the coming conflict...and they have folded their tents and gone home!

How could they? really....how inconsiderate...

[SoCalifer]

15. Inconsiderate?

How is it inconsiderate to simply agree to disagree with someone instead of aggravating them further?

I don't know, I might be incorrect, but it seems to me that aggravating someone further would be inconsiderate.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

16. Ah you misunderstand me...

Skygazer and I were having a bit of fun, playing at watching the coming debate...

By no means was I trying to aggravate anyone...just read our posts...

That's all...Just getting some popcorn and things to drink while waiting to see where the debate would go...

Completely frivolous..Sorry if we offended you...

[SoCalifer]

17. Sorry CaliforniaPeggy

For misunderstanding you -- My bad.

BTW, I see you live in Manhattan Beach, a place I spent many of my teen days. Along the strand there in Hermosa and Manhattan beaches :)

I myself live in the southshore area of San Pedro, and isn't it HOT (and nice) these last few days?.. :)

[CaliforniaPeggy]

18. No worries, my dear!

I knew you misunderstood me....

Have you seen my *um* little town lately? Omigod...the gentrification continues...and the homes on the Strand...

Gorgeous...with price tags to match...

I love this weather! We FINALLY have some true summer here...the overcast days make me crazy!

See you around, my dear SoCalifer!

:hi:


:hug:

[SoCalifer]

19. Our summers usually

start two or three month after the calender says we're suppose to be in summer.

I think they call that indian summers. And you know, its been a few years since I've been down to the strand. Maybe I'll take a vist next weekend.

Anyway, I hope you have a nice day CaliforniaPeggy and see you around sweetie.. :hug:

:hi:


Ugg!. Time for me to get ready for work.. Nightside on the waterfront - we move the world..

[CaliforniaPeggy]

20. Hope your working night goes smoothly...

Do come down next weekend...we could meet at the Hermosa fair!

I'll be tabling the Democratic booth in Hermosa Beach Sunday and Monday...

If this works for you, PM me...

And you guys do move the world...Long Beach is one of the busiest ports in anyplace...and now you're open 24 hours a day...wow...

:hi:

[skygazer]

21. This must be the California girls thread

Here in the Bay Area, it's been beautiful the last couple of days. Strange this year though - lots of rain late in the season, then some rather cold stuff not long ago (cold enough so I had my car heater on going to work - in August!). Now it's loverly though and I was enjoying my vodka on the deck until the computer's siren song called me back in. :hi:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

22. It sure is turning into that, isn't it?

So you really did get some vodka? Was it with cranberry juice? How funny!

Isn't it something when our fantasies can become realities?

It can be sooo much fun, IMHO....

I have trouble staying away from my computer as well...But pretty soon I have to stop posting, and do some laundry, and shop for dinner...

I DO like to eat!

See ya later, skygazer...Enjoy your evening...and your vodka...

:hi:

[skygazer]

23. Right back atcha

Yes, I have to get in the shower and have some dinner (luckily my sweetie is toiling over the stove as we speak so I dont' have to deal with THAT chore - good thing because I'm on my second vodka :silly: ).

Ta ta!!