Comments on: Nine Months after Katrina

By: Susan E. Roth

Susan E. Roth — Fri, 07 Jul 2006 09:45:37 +0000

I am appalled and feel helpless that our government is acting like it hopes New Orleans and it’s problems just go away. We should all make sure anyone running for office this fall is has this issue as a priority! I love that City and it’s unique history. Again, we as a nation, just want to pretend that we took care of issues like poverty, racism and pollution and if anyone has problems it is their own fault. This Adminsitration is really good at shifting our focus away from the real issues, we must work to keep the poor and the environment in the forefront, and not let Bush’s wars get in the way of helping our fellow Americans!!

By: A. R. Hawley

A. R. Hawley — Fri, 07 Jul 2006 02:26:57 +0000

Our Draft-Dodger in Chief should send his daughters to fight in Iraq.
I’ll bet he’d pull the troops out quickly! He has no consideration for the little guy, only his rich oil buddies.

By: Rene Ruston

Rene Ruston — Thu, 06 Jul 2006 22:04:21 +0000

The media is gone and the Bush Administration is busy providing the freebies he promised to the oil companies and the right to vote in Iraq. (Does anyone remember the reason we went to Iraq was to destroy the WMDs? How did that become Operation Iraqi Freedom? If we’re trying to free oppressed nations then why didn’t we start with the Sudan?) Meanwhile, our Federal Government, nor our media, seems to care about the citizens of Louisiana who are trying to save the animals still homeless and now breeding, while they try desperately to rebuild their own lives. I am still in contact with Animal Rescue New Orleans (ARNO). These brave souls are still trying to help the forgotten animals. They barely can make ends meet themselves. The way our government has dismissed the needs of U.S. citizens is disgraceful.

By: Patricia Smith

Patricia Smith — Thu, 06 Jul 2006 14:10:28 +0000

We all know Bush’s ways are Not the right ones.He’s a man that wants the world and doesnt care if he steps on his own people to get it!!America DOESNT NEED a president who does not care about his people 1st and war 2nd.WE need to let Bush know that his lies “will not” work anymore.A or B ,A stop the lies and help your people or B get the h*** out!Our troops should not be over there getting killed just so people can VOTE!! Its not right!

By: Doreen

Doreen — Thu, 06 Jul 2006 02:05:31 +0000

And lets not forget the poor pets that lost their families too!!! Many people stayed behind because they didn’t want to leave their pets behind. Why is it so hard for people to except the fact that our pets are members of our families. I wouldn’t leave my pets behind. Why aren’t their pet friendly shelters? Most of your Elderly only have pets left in their family. They are like their children. Safety for all should be an issue.

By: sara

sara — Wed, 05 Jul 2006 20:32:13 +0000

The Red Cross could have done better too. I have talked to alot of folks who got nothing more than a hot meal from them. Of course it must have been discouraging to be turned away with thier food and water before the floods came–and then see how much it might have helped. Also the Waveland Cafe set up by the rainbow family has been alot of help. They have been feeding folks (up to 2000 daily) in Mississipi and Louisianna since shortly after the storm. I saw wierd troops in Nola last time I was there…a little trigger happy with large guns (ak-47S?). Makes me wonder the reason why the city has been left in this shape.

By: Joanne Holt

Joanne Holt — Wed, 05 Jul 2006 16:51:43 +0000

There are so many things the Fed Gov could do. For one thing, bring our money home. Stop sending money to this country or that country. America needs it just as bad. There is no excuse for helping other countries with billions of dollars, when even one American is starving with no place safe to live. Our Country should be the main priority. Bring our military home. Our military would make a big impact on cleaning up this country, building homes, fixing roads etc. instead of trying to keep order in other countries. Let them take care of themselves, while our taxes take care of our own country.

By: Patricia Orlinski

Patricia Orlinski — Wed, 05 Jul 2006 16:50:44 +0000

It’s difficult to imagine that after nearly a year the city of New Orleans would not have been cleaned up and rebuilt. New York didn’t get this treatment when 9/11 happened. Is there a difference? When will “Liberty and Justice for All” become the driving force of this country?

By: jjay

jjay — Wed, 05 Jul 2006 16:45:05 +0000

You are absolutely correct about this president having his own agenda. This will not change until Congress and/or the Supreme Court puts a stop to GWB’s “signing statements” which supposedly allow him implement only laws he agrees with, to change or ignore laws making Congress absolutely impotent with no power to pass meaningful laws even if they wanted to. It may never change until we impeach both GWB and Cheney for their lies, irresponsible withdrawal from international agreements, war and deaths they have caused without taking responsibility for any foul decisions they have made. How many strikes and fouls does it take before THEY ARE OUT!?!

By: Sue Zada

Sue Zada — Wed, 05 Jul 2006 16:01:56 +0000

There is no excuse for this. I keep hearing how in the United States are number one and how we are the richest country. Then, where is our money going? What exactly are we number one in? A president with his own agenda? Nothing to do with what “the people” need or want. Put our taxes to work and clean up New Orleans. Let’s take care of our residents first and foremost. They should be the priority, not making loads of money with the big oil companies.