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In Sandy aftermath

Posted: Nov 4, 2012

canned food drive when what the Red Cross really needed was cash and blood. Can this guy be any more clueless? http://cincinnati.com/blogs/politics/2012/11/03/kettering-bus-of-supplies-arrives/

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Oh, that is ridiculous! How can you criticize him - for that!! What a petty petty dig.. shame. nm

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When trying to compete with the president whose - job description includes disaster management

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one might expect his challenger to try his best to project a presidential image. This does not mean ignoring well publicized requests for money and blood, not goods, for the sake of creating a camp stump photo-op. How the campaign handled the potential "image" problem of a half-full truck ought to tell you what that event was really all about. A re-read of Ryan's soup kitchen visit would provide further insight.

What I don't understand is why Romney didn't organize a fundraiser for the victims. Isn't that what he supposed to be so good at? He has no problem doing it on behalf of his own election, but when it comes to those who have lost everything, it's a different story.

Well, the lack of competence is my complaint too. - He wouldn't be a pretend president. nm

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Kind of reminds me of people sending warm clothes - sm

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and coats to the people of Haiti after the earthquake. Their hearts were in the right place, but they were not appropriate in their thinking. We need leaders who have a heart and CORRECT executive thinking skills. At least he did not send the bus to China.

The point is, - during any disaster...

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usually the Red Cross wants cash to purchase necessities, not canned food to have to distribute. Blood is always in short supply. Even an idiot could figure this out. Kind of reminiscent of "Hell of a job, Brownie!"

second point of view.....the point is - anon3

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Mitt is not the president...yet...what exactly has O done for the survivors of this terrible storm. Food is VERY appropriate at this point. There have been many reports on the news from people who have no food. No stores are "open for business as usual." What stores there are, have been or are being looted as we speak and probably have little left on the shelves to feed the masses. and in so speaking....what are all you judgmental people doing to ease the aftermath of the survivors, other than making something political out of it! Get out there and help these people...open your hearts and your homes and help at least one person who needs a roof over their heads, some peaceful sleep, warm clothes, and yes...FOOD!!! you guys anger me to no end! like the above poster....shame!

These LIBS will politicize anything to try and - divert the failures of King of Kenya

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Obama's was to do NOTHING, campaign in Vegas while people were dumpster diving, shivering, had no clothes, some without shoes, no homes, NO FOOD. Romney was doing what King of Kenya should have ebeen doing.

But then, Obama is the same dillwad that watched 4 Americans murdered and did nothing and flew off to another fundraiser FOR HIS CAMPAIGN...then Obama's minions on here called the 4 deaths a non-issue.

Libs are a pathetic bunch at best. They all shoot their mouths off, but bet less than 1% on this board did anything to help those in need.

I think they are all racist.

Evidently you don't understand too much about - the power behind the pen.

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President Obama's signature on a piece of paper and a few well placed phone calls has the power to help those naked, shoeless, shivering dumpster divers, the homeless and hungry all at once. A couple of strokes of the pen and it's a done deal. It was time much better spent than collecting cans and diapers while trying to tell us to pay no attention to the cameras behind the curtains.

Evidently YOU don't understand much of - anything--but give it a try

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right after you stop polishing Obama's crown.

Run out of ammo? Call Sarah for reload instructions. - Apolitical personal attacks, desperate last resort

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" Apolitical personal attacks, desperate last resort" - Describes your posts to a tee :D

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Repeat after me... - grits

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?? I thought we were playing Echo

What part of RC needs money and blood are you not getting? - Ever hear of logistical challenges?

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Got a clue how compounded they become in a disaster zone? Ever heard of competent disaster management? Romney's auditioning for the job but on this front all he can really manage is to get ridiculed clean out of the theater.

Obama suspended his campaign and did his job, a job he continues to do now that he's back on the trail. He didn't create a media blitz relative to being tone deaf to two simple Red Cross requests. He hopped on a plane and reassured the entire region that a rerun of Katrina and Ike are not in their futures. He put his boots to the ground and personally spoke and listened to people who have lost everything, hugged as many of them as he could. He projected strong and trustworthy leadership that both Governor Christie and the victims needed to see, especially considering what history shows us was not present in the previous administration. He then headed back to DC to stay on 24-hour standby to make sure red tape was cut to the bone during the rescue and initial recovery stages while making sure there were no obstacles for the cash flow pipeline to overcome. Simply put, he was the president. It's what he does.

Talk is cheap....It is STILL a rerun of Katrina - anon

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people screaming "we're gonna die! We're gonna die if we don't get some help in here!" soooo, where is the "help." Cheap words and not enough action.

Ummm, it took 5 days for Team W to figure out - there was a problem.

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This may come as a surprise to you, but it's the local and state governments responsibility to identify the hardest hit places and to apply for the assistance. While Bloomberg was trying to decide what to do about the marathon, I guess he missed the media's Staten Island memo. By contrast, Janet Napolitino was there the next morning, hence demonstrating yet one more promise President Obama kept when he said he would cut through the bureaucratic red tape.

applying for asssistance is a waste of time when - anon

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help is needed. Help the people first and figure out the red tape later. Obama did nothing except visit the area and ask for votes. He could have physically done more, invite the hardest hit into the wh and give these people some comfort, not words. Words like, "if you vote for me, I will help." ha! some leader! Something like Sandy is bigger than both state and local govt. It is bigger than the federal govt. Address the problems first and then do the paperwork later. Pen pushers are not contributing anything and neither is Mr. Vote For Me. What an opportunist!

Christie doesn't seem to agree. A phone call or two - and it's a done deal.

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Check out his pre-emptive executive order from October 26, then try to imagine W having the inclination, let alone the foresight, to do such a thing.

Stop laying the blame on Bush. It was the governor and mayor of N.O. - backwards typist

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that left the people down. The day before Katrina hit, New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin issued a mandatory evacuation order. He also declared that the Superdome, a stadium located on relatively high ground near downtown, would serve as a “shelter of last resort” for people who could not leave the city. Almost 80 percent of the city’s population evacuated. Some 10,000 had sought shelter in the Superdome, while tens of thousands of others chose to wait out the storm at home.

Mike Brown spoke at a special congressional panel led by House Republican leaders to investigate the ineffective response to Hurricane Katrina. He claims that FEMA did its job well. He said Blanco was at fault for not formally ordering residents to leave the state until the night before the storm.

"My mistake was in [not] recognizing that, for whatever reasons ... Mayor Nagin and Governor Blanco were [reluctant] to order a mandatory evacuation," said Brown during his testimony.

Bush first saw the devastation from the air on 9/2, then was on the ground 9/5, 9/15 and 9/16.

On 9/20, Nagin's decision to open New Orleans neighborhoods renewed tensions between local and federal officials over recovery efforts in the region.

Vice Admiral Thad Allen had been appointed to lead in the recovery efforts. Federal officials said it was too early for people to return to N.O. and Bush agreed even though some services were now available, like electricity and phone, the city was not safe because Hurricane Rita was on her way.

Mayor Nagin said the Vice Admiral Allen, who was recently appointed to lead the recovery from Hurricane Katrina, was acting like "the new crowned federal Mayor of New Orleans." Allen had said the water was still not drinkable and 911 service was not working. None of the area's 12 hospitals are open and it was folly to allow the people to return.

Personally..... - anon3

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with even living in a different state than the affected ones, I have posted that I have opened my home to one or two people who need help and would like a roof over their heads, warmth, food, and peace in their hearts until the crisis is over. I don't have much myself due to being unemployed, but I am willing, with God's help, to provide something for these people. An act of kindness from one who totally understands their devastation.

Hmm can YOU be any more clueless? I guess I know - sm

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who you will be voting for. I cannot believe you are so....brain limited!

Would you be as satisfied with cynically phony displays - instead of real action from your president? nm

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Latest in a long line of displays of contempt for those - he knows won't vote for him. nm

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Just try calling up your local Red Cross - and asking them

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where can I send my canned goods and old clothes for the disaster. What do you think their answer will be... just maybe "WRITE US A CHECK!"

Or a quick look at their smart phone would clue anyone - in. Canned goods presumably film better. nm

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I don't write just anybody a check...Red Cross or not... - anon9

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I am insecure that the money is actually going where it is supposed to be going, probably 90% in their pockets and not to who truly needs it. I prefer that the actual tangibles be sent to those in need...things they can use, not some organization spouting how much good they do.

KMart and Sears did EXACTLY what Romney - did--and none of the board hypocrites

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made a peep. Kmart and Sears (gasp) sent food....those bas_t_ards. No cash - how dare they! Kmart/Sears also sent blankets, water, peanut butter, underwear....all without the approval of the compassionless liberals. Look at all the MONEY given to Haiti that NEVER reached those in need. At least what Romney, Kmart and Sears did was to satifsy an immediate need. Obama has done diddly squat - Bet Obama hasn't missed a meal or a night's sleep in a warm place.

KMART and Sears are not running for president and will never - be in charge of disaster mgmt.

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Nor have either of them explicitly voiced plans to cut FEMA funding and privatize it into oblivion, then turn around and tried to deny it and lied to our faces.

Nice try. No cigar.

"Nice try,no cigar" depicts your lack of ability to understand-- - Master of the obvious, none of us

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had any idea Kmart and Sears were not running for president....duuhhhhh, what a stupid comment. Romney is damned if he, and damned f he doesn't with you. You must be a racist. I take back "nice try". The only thing you "try" to do is spread your bigoted hatred towards anyone not agreeing with you according to the Dem's talking points....Evidence of Obama Kool-Aid drinker thaing.

Diddly squat like opening up disaster relief coffers to - bankroll rescue and recovery across the region? n

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cynically phony displays - instead of real action from Obama:: - That's all we get w/Obama- guess you don'

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Yeah - we know with every one of your post you think Obama walks on water. Obama nothing but loser.

In Sany aftermath - Obumster makes sure

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his voting trucks go around for people to vote for him. Not water, not bedding, not help from the Red Cross. People are starving and eating out of dumpsters and all he cares about is that someone votes for him.

Way to go Obumster.

Can YOU be any more ridiculous? - You're an idiot

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I'm right here - IN THE MIDST OF IT ALL - and there are people who are hungry who would LOVE some canned food that they can't afford to buy any longer because any cash they had washed away, was stolen by looters, or is inaccessible due to no electric, so no ATM. How dare you criticize ANYONE trying to help rather than sitting on their fat, pot-stirring ass looking to cause trouble? You have no idea what we're going through here, and I'm overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and help that has poured in from throughout the country (thank you, everyone who contributed ANYTHING, btw) IN SPITE of people like you. Fortunately, people like you always get theirs one day - too bad we won't be around to see it ...

Canned food drive - Clueless?

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Guess what? The Red Cross probably uses some of the cash donations they receive to buy canned food. Grocery stores and homes were destroyed, people had no groceries and the food banks are probably depleted, many of them are low on supplies this time of year anyway. When you've lost everything, no donations or help are going to be turned away. If food is donated, at least one knows the money has been well spent. Speaking of clueless, maybe you need to look in the mirror.

Red Cross, beware of them and pink ribbons too. - anon

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The Red Cross pockets most of the donations it receives. Mitt is a liar and the country will be no better off than with Obummer. One other note, all the pink everything we have seen through October is all a scheme too. The money never goes where they say it is and they exploit breast cancer victims. My Dad died of cancer over 50 years ago, where is "The Cure?"

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