Just talked to Dean's office, dems are going to call Bush out

[Melodybe]

Person on the phone said that they will be asking the tough questions and repeated a bunch of DU talking points.

I complained about Pelosi and LA Gov.

I took some comfort in the fact that the person in Dean's office was livid as I was.

I said if they don't call Bush out for this they will never get another penny from me.

[nadinbrzezinski]

1. Give me the phone number please

[iconoclastic cat]

5. No shit!

Have we started blasting the DNC yet? If the Dems let Bush shove this off on Blanco or the mayor of NOLA--or even his incompetent sycophants like Brown--then what the hell good is this party?

[Melodybe]

6. 1 202 863 8000

I think the only reason I got threw is cause I am in MS, once I said they that immediately forwarded me to the chair (Dean's) office.

Give them hell, call out the dems that would defend this monster.

[sarcasmo]

32. I was transfered and a young women sounding all nervous told me

that Dean was making sure everyone was getting out first. Then in a couple of weeks he would be asking the tough questions. This is what drives me mad about the Dem party. Instead of calling the boy King out now they want to wait a couple of weeks. This response is straight from Dean's office.

[tsuki]

71. I think that our people would still be in fetid conditions if Mayor

Nagin had not called the Administration out.

[xultar]

2. THE LA Gov is concerned about the blowback cuz she's a DEM.

She has to play with the fuckers until the Aid gets in.

THEN SHE'LL tell BUSH TO FUCK OFF.

[still_one]

17. sorry, that is a cope out

it is the DUTY of a president to handle a national crisis, NOT just for the people who voted for him

[KatyaR]

44. Do you understand how this administration works?

Randi Rhodes was right today. the LA governor probably was trying to keep that POS (Piece of Shit--I refuse to call him anything else from this point forward) happy so that he wouldn't cut the help off altogether. She's a Democratic governor, do you think he wants to help her? He holds grudges against everyone--I would imagine he wants everyone licking his bootstraps before he hands over a measly amount of help.

Yes, it's his DUTY--but when has he ever done his duty?

[Cha]

48. It's not a cop out or a "cope" out!

bushwa is all about REVENGE.. Governor Blanco is looking out for her People FIRST!

[MH1]

61. You are so right. PLEASE people get this straight.

Our Dem leaders are not perfect. But - tragically - this will be just another game to the * admin. If Dems don't play it right, even more people will die. How would you like to be in the position Blanco's in? She is literally damned if she does, damned if she doesn't.

Let the known left-fringe people (like Sharpton, Jesse Jackson, etc) to just keep their rhetoric up - as long as they don't overhype, which probably can't even be done in this case - and do whatever they can to keep it in the media as aid is being delivered. Gradually the more staid leaders should join the "bandwagon." By appearing loathe to criticize at first, then saying, "you know, Al Sharpton was RIGHT on this one", it looks a lot less like partisanship and therefore will carry more weight with average Americans (many of whom, believe it or not, do NOT see * for who he really is - they still think they want him for a leader, even some who would've preferred Kerry).

[Hello_Kitty]

63. Yep. They'll be accused of "politicizing" it. n/t

[mattclearing]

18. As is Landrieu. Cooper probably knew she couldn't say a word yesterday.

She was just saying whatever she could to get Bush to get off his ass and do something.

[Ediacara]

31. She was getting visibly upset with Cooper's questioning

Cooper was asking the right questions and was spot on when he said the people down there don't want to hear politicians slapping eachother on the back when they haven't had a drop of water in 4 days. She did keep mentioning that there would be plenty of time to assess what went wrong and who's to blame, but right now the focus is on relief.

She is furious, but unfortunately, I think she, Blanco, and Nagin know that if they blow up at the administration, aid will be further stalled.

[OneGrassRoot]

64. Makes sense........

sadly. With these vengeful dickwads.

Isn't there SOMEONE in this country the majority of people will listen to....who isn't a politician and thus fearing aid being cut off.....who can jump all over there shit and put it out there in black and white (no pun intended) for the citizens who don't read online?????

Most don't know Wes Clark well enough to pay attention.

Paul Hackett got a lot of attention. This would be a great opportunity for him to continue hammering on their incompetence.....though it's really criminal negligence.

Seriously, Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson are great.....but these Bush supporters who are disgusted with what has happened this past week (I think mainly because * humiliated us to the rest of the world, in their view...not because of humanitarian reasons) turn the TV off when they see them. Who can call these thugs out and have the people pay attention?

[OneGrassRoot]

67. maybe some Nascar person.......

I said that being sarcastic, but now I'm not so sure.......

It needs to be a WHITE person calling them out. If this devolves into a race issue right now (let's get to that later), it's sad to say, but too many ignorant white folks (not simply *'s hardcore supporters) will quit watching and it may turn them back to supporting the dickwads.

[OneGrassRoot]

69. Seriously, what about Dale Earnhart, Jr?

His dad died a few years ago.....that his name, right?!! Wasn't he critical of this administration about something?

He is an example of the kind of person soooo many Bush supporters would listen to.

I'm going to try to find out more about him..........

[Just Me]

20. Her every effort to get assistance from the feds, without avail,...

,...must be POUNDED ON!!! She was ignored. The mayor was ignored. The people were ignored. The doctors were ignored. The police were ignored. The scientists were ignored.

This fucking regime just IGNORED EVERY CALL FOR HELP!!! :mad:

[tk2kewl]

He needs to appear before congressional hearings

as do Chertoff and Brown

[Gloria]

3. Number? I'll call, too!

eom

[BlueJac]

4. Post that number...

[democrank]

7. Please post the number.

Thanks

[never_get_over_it]

8. I sent this email to the DNC yesterday

I have been a life long Democrat. In October of 2002 my party left me behind when they authorized this freaking pig that occupies the White House to use force in Iraq. Where has that vote left us. Over 100,000 innocent Iraqis murdered, close to 2,000 of our military and that number is entirely too low since "they" don't count the ones who don't die on the "battle" field. We have a 7 trillion dollar debt, 300 billion dollar deficit, more people in poverty, gap between the rich and poor widening every day. And NOW we have my fellow citizens literally dying in front of our eyes because this criminal administration would not fund the Army Corps of Engineers who were working to stop this from ever happening. Their response is pathetic and criminal. The administration says they will have zero tolerance for people looting food and water to survive. How about if we have zero tolerance for all of those in the administartion and their freinds who are looting the treasury. So in desparation I am writing to you to ask you WHERE ARE THE DEMOCRATS - STAND UP AND BECOME AND OPPOSITION PARTY and get rid of this criminal administration. For God's sake tell the DLC to go to hell or to act like real Democrats - we don't need Republican Light - we need true Democratic leaders. Please, please, please fight to stop these mad men before we're all dead.

[katinmn]

41. First rate letter, never_get_over_it!

I sent a similar letter to Mark Dayton.

If they continue to be silent they are complicit in all that you described so succinctly.

[leftchick]

9. any idea when?

That is great news. :)

[Melodybe]

11. She said once everyone is out of harm's way

[Bluerthanblue]

28. why the wait??? I'm sorry

i am frustrated beyond words, I just can't understand why wait till the immediate crisis is ...'aleviated'....in many peoples minds... and they are somewhat soothed....
NOW is the time to stand up- not just as a dem but as a huMAN-

[leftchick]

40. I get it

no finger pointing until the worst is over. oh well...

[Lost4words]

62. When training a dog you address the improper action at the time

you dont wait till next week to scold for shitting on the carpet, the dog will have no idea what you are talking about! I not saying * has the brain of a dog, dogs are infinitaly more intellegent that the little sissy crap-ass.

Call him/them on their failures when they happen not later.

Here is the simple play book, remember when clinton was pres and at every action, statement the pukes were all over him, they didnt wait a second ever. Fight fire with fire, ATTACK ATTACK ATTACK ATTACK ATTACK ATTACK ATTACK ATTACK ATTACK ATTACK ATTACK ATTACK ATTACK ATTACK ATTACK , every stupid statement, every oversite, every decision relentlessly goddammit!

[mattclearing]

10. Nice to hear it.

This New Orleans situation is, after all, the Republican model of government in action.

Lower taxes, lower government services, lack of accountability, every person for themselves, unregulated access to weaponry, no support for the most vulnerable of society.

It's time to tell the people of this country that this is the end result of modern right-wing conservatism - an inept and useless government and a total lack of basic services in times of crisis.

[Eloriel]

12. If you've got a contact, please share some of the info in this thread

National Guard not allowing aid into the city (Mistrel Boy)
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=104&topic_id=4578745&mesg_id=4578745
Link: http://neworleans.indymedia.org/news/2005/09/3941.php

It has a LOT in it, much of it pointing (inescapably IMO) to LIHOP/MIHOP.

[Cha]

49. I wonder if they weren't allowing aid to come

in so bush could have the photo op when the aid arrived?

Just a wild thought in my head.

[mzmolly]

13. Great idea. I am certain that Dean will do just that.

eom

[Ediacara]

14. I noticed yesterday when Anderson Cooper was badgering Mary L.

She kept on-message (and off-question), but kept saying something like "there'll be plenty of time to place blame and see what went wrong later, right now the focus is on relief..." etc...

I think her priorities are right, and I am sure that her voice will be the voice of vengence once this is finished. Breux was on TV yesterday without the trappings of being a current senator, and he was close to livid.

[Joe Chi Minh]

58. On reflection,

unlike myself, I think he knew she wasn't really from the dark side, but was speaking from frustration, anguish and rage.

[Gloria]

15. DNC MAIN NUMBER: 202-863-8000

202-863-8000
(For questions about contributions, please call 877-336-7200)

Email:

[MadeinOhio]

16. Call for his resignation and incarceration. Off with their lies! n/t

[2Design]

19. LA Governor asks for help many days ago - and did not get it

It is a setup to blame her - don't fall for it

she asked and asked and asked for help and it did not come

now everyone is saying she needed to sign things etc.
WTF

this is crazy
FEMA blocked people and aid from getting into state and to NO
They were blocked at the borders -
this a ROVE set up
so * could make photo op

[lateo]

21. Big deal.

This is how they operate...in public they will critisize Bush but they are all bark and no bite.

[Ediacara]

27. I think their lack of bite in the past

has been due to the perceived lack of will by mainstream Democrats. I think that the combination of 1) lowest approval ratings ever for Bush (you can bet that even GOP outfits have him in the low 30s), 2) the largest disaster in U.S. history with tens of thousands dead, 3) Dean is in charge rather than the DLC, and 4) intense outrage from all political circles, will lead to a real push to really impeach Bush.

They CAN do it this time, enough Republicans will come on board because their political lives depend on it.

[NoPasaran]

22. This is so good to hear

Bush is responsible for the greatest amount of human suffering and destruction in this country since the Civil War. He needs to be held accountable for it.

[Melodybe]

24. Impeach, Indict, Imprison Put these monsters behind bars.

[Lindsay]

53. Oh, I really like that.

Impeach, Indict, Imprison.



:yourock:

[Liberty Belle]

23. Please send this to Dean: "Unfit to Lead"; my editorial

from today's edition of the Liberty Belle Log:


September 2, 2005

UNFIT TO LEAD

How many disasters will it take before the American people rise up and demand that George W. Bush and his inept administration be held accountable for the deaths and misery that they have caused?

More Americans have been likely killed by Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans than on the battlefields of Iraq or in the terrorist attacks of 9/11. Most if not all of those deaths were entirely preventable – if our president had only bothered to listen to scientists, Louisiana political leaders, and experts within his own administration. All warned that urgent actions were needed to protect New Orleans from a major hurricane. But instead of taking action to save Louisiana’s largely poor, black citizens, Bush slashed funds earmarked for hurricane protection projects in New Orleans – including money to rebuild the very levy that broke. Now the city has become a sea of toxic water that some clean-up workers have dubbed “Lake George.”

In 2001, before 9/11, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) advised that the three worst catastrophes which could strike the U.S. would be a terrorist attack, a hurricane hitting New Orleans, and a major earthquake in San Francisco. The Houston Chronicle, in Bush’s home state, called the New Orleans scenario potentially “the most deadly of all.”

National Geographic, in an eerily prescient article, described in detail the impact of a major hurricane striking New Orleans – including Lake Ponchartrain spilling over a breached levy to flood the city with waters contaminated by toxic chemicals. Such an event could result in 50,000 deaths, National Geographic predicted. The President’s statement, “I don’t think anybody anticipated that the levees would be breached,” rings false.

Scientists have repeatedly warned that global warming is heating up waters in the Gulf of Mexico, giving rise to bigger and more frequent hurricanes. After four hurricanes struck Florida last year, Louisiana politicians pleaded with Bush administration officials and the Republican-controlled Congress for adequate funds to shore up sinking levees and study how to best protect the Big Easy from a major hurricane strike. But Bush approved only 20% of the funds needed for vital engineering projects to save New Orleans. Funds that might have saved the city were spent instead on the War in Iraq, where many of Louisiana’s National Guardsmen are also deployed.

After news broke that a powerful hurricane was bearing down on New Orleans, President Bush remained in San Diego, where he relaxed at the Hotel del Coronado luxury resort, attended a fundraising party and was photographed playing a guitar and smiling, seemingly oblivious to the impending devastation. He didn’t cut short his vacation to return to Washington until two days after Katrina struck.

Despite a mandatory evacuation order for New Orleans, nothing was done to help people escape who were too poor, sick or disabled to drive. The destitute were told to go to the Superdome – but no food or water was stockpiled. Days after the hurricane, with 80% of the city underwater and threat of disease looming, people were dying of dehydration because no drinking water was provided. One woman, desperate to save her child, gave her baby to a stranger boarding a full bus bound for Texas. But there was no food or water on the bus, either.

It took days to deploy the National Guard and other military to help – but their numbers were inadequate to prevent widespread looting, shootings, murders and rapes of flood victims – including some in shelters. As I write this, hospitals have run out of supplies but no rescue workers have arrived. Chemical plants have exploded and burst into flames.
Babies are dying of dehydration. Thousands are reported dead and corpses have contaminated both land and waterways; rats are feasting on the bloated bodies.

New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin blasted the Bush administration’s woefully inadequate response. “They don’t have a clue what’s going on down there,” he said, adding that he personally spoke with the President to implore that more help be sent.

Republican Congressman Charles W. Boustany Jr. of Louisiana also urged the Bush administration to send help. "I started making calls and trying to impress upon the White House and others that something needed to be done," he said. "The State resources were being overwhelmed, and we needed direct federal assistance, command and control, and security -- all three of which are lacking."

This isn’t the first disaster to be botched by the Bush administration. Prior to 9/11, a security briefing given to President Bush warned that terrorists planned to use airplanes to strike buildings within the U.S. Astoundingly, no added airport security measures were taken to protect Americans from this dire threat. Even after learning that a plane had struck the World Trade Center, the President continued reading “My Pet Goat” to schoolchildren instead of taking charge.

In 2003, the Bush administration dragged its feet on responding to urgent pleas from California’s Senators, who asked the President to allocation funds for clearing dead, bark beetle-infested trees from federal forests. The Senators warned of severe wildfire danger posed by the trees. Ultimately, the Bush administration refused their request – just days before the worst wildfires in California history were ignited. In San Diego County alone, more than 2,500 homes were destroyed. Yet two years later, amid dry conditions as bad or worse than in 2003, the Bush administration has proposed deep cuts in federal firefighting budgets for protecting Southern Californians from future wildfires.

Most Americans don’t realize that the President has shifted FEMA to the Department of Homeland Security and slashed FEMA funds, dramatically reducing the agency’s ability to respond to future catastrophes, either natural disasters or terrorism attacks. Further, his appointment to head FEMA has been implicated in mismanagement of funds following the Florida hurricanes – hardly a comforting thought to survivors of other disasters.

George W. Bush promised to keep Americans safe, but no one in America is safe as long as he remains President. He has repeatedly failed to protect Americans from even the most predictable of disasters. Clearly, he is incapable of protecting Americans here at home-- and therefore unfit to lead.

It is time for all Americans to join together and demand the resignation or impeachment of President George W. Bush, the destroyer of New Orleans, and his top administration officials. It doesn’t matter if you support the war or oppose it, if you are Republican or Democrat, if you are pro-life or pro-choice.

This administration’s arrogant indifference and utter incompetence has created a culture of death. As President, Bush is responsible for the drowning of New Orleans, the deaths of thousands of its inhabitants, and the unimaginable horrors suffered by its survivors.

For that alone, President Bush and his administration must to be held accountable.

-- Liberty Belle

[merbex]

59. You put everthing perfectly n/t

[Cleita]

25. They must be getting a lot of angry Democrats on this.

I emailed him yesterday and asked him to get our pink tutu Democratic elected officials to grow a pair and to push for an investigaton of the criminal negligence of the Bush administration in this matter.

[nadinbrzezinski]

26. Just talked to them

and gave them teh tools... even how to go around the Feds to get International Aide in... my god, I even told them get the President of the Red Cross to place the all important call to Geneva... Dean COOULD and SHOULD do it... i was told well call the red cross and volunteeer.

Ok what part of we need them to do their job and place a call to Geneva are people having a problem comprehending

[kath]

29. What the hell have they been waiting for???

[KittyWampus]

38. til everyone is safely out of harms way

[mvd]

30. Recommended

I bet that Dean does speak out. Reid already lost some of the credibility he had gained with me.

[Califooyah Operative]

33. done

[AX10]

34. What did Pelosi say?

Democrats need to speak out with force.

[Dr Fate]

42. She said somthing like "Saying there is a lack of leadership is too strong

n/t

[Cha]

50. I'm glad Clark and Dean

were talking about "Where's the LEADERSHIP?"`

[Lost4words]

70. Then call it LACK of COMPETENCE for cris sake!

We dont need no stinking democrat party if this how they oppose tyrants.

If they as the opposition party do not echo our sediments then they are duplicitous and are equally criminally responsible.

they were silent all through the Iran Contra thing as well.

[Freddie Stubbs]

35. Gov. Blanco's top priority is to get disaster relief for th people of LA

Playing the blame game is probably pretty low on her list right now. She is thinking about where people are going to get their next meal rather than how people will vote in the next election.

[democrank]

36. Forgive me for saying this, but

I don`t give a sweet shit about what Democratic Party elders might think or whose ass needs to be covered. These pathetic spineless cowards should have held a massive press conference DAYS AGO and demanded that the criminals in charge of the hurricane relief turn in their resignation. The entire horde of them need to go.

I am so fed up.

[Lost4words]

65. I no longer call myself a democrat for I have a spine!

I am so sick of these assholes, when did democrats become the party of patsies? You cant use civility against a non civil opponent.

[MadJohnShaft]

37. Oh Good Lord! Cautious to a fault all the damn time. I say we

form the 'Liberal Freedom America Party' already and leave these middle of the road wussy dems in the dust and do all the obvious things that need doing in the way that I read about on here day in and day out.

Want to form the 'Liberal Freedom America Party'?

teehee. ;)

[Wizard777]

39. Break out the Chainsaw! If they don't get that freakin' Bush out

of the Yard. As they say in NOLA. The Party's Over! I'm taking my beads and goin home. Those people want his ASS and it's now our sworn duty to provide that Public Service to them. We need to make the PROACTIVE commitment to see to it that NOLA get's that too. On a silver platter with garnishments. RUE THE DAY!

[spuddonna]

43. I told my Senator's office that if they didn't hold Bush

accountable, NO ONE WILL!!

[stickdog]

45. Grow a fucking SPINE!!! (nt)

[leeroysphitz]

46. Keep dreaming.

The Dem leadership (with a sad few exceptions) will roll over like they've been doing for the last five years. Don't even ask me what worthless excuses they'll give this time... Thank god for Conyers and co. but I feel TOTALLY abandoned by my party.

[[e-mail]]

47. yeah sure they are

blah blah blah
I am beginning to think we need a new party
they BOTH SUCK

[laylah]

51. I'll believe it when I see it! n/t

[Cleita]

52. Today, I just got a survey in the mail to fill out and a

question if I would make a contribution. I filled out the survey, said no to the contribution. I asked them to get back to me about the contribution after they make an effort to impeach Bush/Cheney. Until then there won't be one red cent coming from me.

[shadowknows69]

54. I want someone to have the balls to call for impeachment

or resignation. Hiri Kiri would also be acceptable.

[tallahasseedem]

55. I'll believe it when I see it....

many of our Democratic "leaders" are way too pc to do such a thing.

[phiddle]

56. There's plenty that they can call him out on NOW,

and which would help:
1. Make an issue of Brown's competence. Get a competent and experienced person to head the agency.
2. Let the Red Cross in.
3. Accept aid offered by Chicago, foreign governments, etc.
4. Stop the photo ops and work like hell
5. Pledge to make certain that insurance policies will pay up.
6. Call out the administration to tell the truth.

As long as the party stays focused on the present we can criticize all we want.

[nonconformist]

57. Let me guess - they're biding their time? nt

[Lost4words]

60. They better cause I am getting real tired of democrats too.

I have become so ashamed by the non actions of this party of do nothings.

If we are looking to the establishment democrats to change this mess or even speak out, forget it. Aint gonna happen, dont know why, but it aint gonna happen.

Why are so many afraid to speak the simple truth?

[Dem Agog]

66. ***WHEN?***WHEN?***WHEN?***

When will the Dems grow some stones?

I want them plastered all over the television. I want them showing how much better they can handle this than Bush.

We have no leadership, from either party.

This government is disgusting.

[MaineDem]

68. Here is the DNC's latest release:

For Immediate Release
September 2, 2005
Contact: Karen Finney - 202-863-8148

FEDERAL RESPONSE TO KATRINA UNACCEPTABLE
Five Days After Katrina Struck, Why Hasn't President Bush Taken Responsibility? Where is the Leadership, Mr. President?
Washington, DC - A full five days after Katrina struck the Gulf Coast of the United States, Americans are without food and water, and chaos has gripped New Orleans. Perhaps rather than posing for photo ops and making statements about the obvious truth the people of New Orleans already know regarding his failure to respond, we need leadership from the President. Again Americans are left to wonder, where is the leadership Mr. President? What is your plan?

DNC Communications Director Karen Finney issued the following statement:

"The number one job of the President of the United States is to keep Americans safe. We’ve heard the President’s rhetoric, what we haven’t heard is his plan to address this national crisis on the Federal level.

"As the President visits the Gulf Coast region, we hope he will tell us his plan to relieve the suffering of our fellow Americans and ensure that there is an acceptable response plan in place both in the gulf coast and for the victims who have been evacuated.

"As our leader and the head of the federal government he also has a responsibility to answer:

"Why is it that five days after hurricane Katrina ravaged the Gulf Coast many of our fellow Americans are still without food and water, living in squalor in dangerous, inhumane conditions?

“Why is it that President Bush was able to send food and supplies to Afghanistan the same day our invasion began, but it has taken five days to even begin to send supplies to New Orleans?

"Why is it that Secretary Chertoff, while launching national preparedness month yesterday, still can’t answer basic questions about the Federal response and preparedness to this disaster, and instead blamed the victims?

"Why is it that five days later, as chaos ensues, it's still unclear who is in charge of leading and coordinating the Federal government's efforts?

"The victims of this tragedy are our friends, family, colleagues, our fellow Americans. The lack of leadership from President Bush is unconscionable. This is not the way we should treat our own.”

###

Food Drops Began in Afghanistan The Day the Invastion Began. President Bush announced that food and aid drops would commence on the same day as the invasion in Afghanistan. By November 15, over 30,000 metric tons of food were moved into Afghanistan, exceeding records for food delivery into the country.

Three Days After Saddam Toppled Food Began to Reach Iraqis. "The first three C-130 humanitarian airlifts landed in Baghdad Saturday, bringing medical supplies into an area that's gravely hurting from lack of electricity and water. The 24,000 pounds of aid were sent by the government of Kuwait.”

The First Wave of Aid and Search and Rescuers Arrived in Tsunami Zone 5 days After the Devastation. “The first U.S. aid has arrived on the earthquake and tsunami-devastated Indonesian island of Sumatra. Helicopters from the aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln brought supplies and military officers to assess the relief needs in Aceh, the hardest hit Sumatran province. The U.S. military is also conducting search and rescue missions in other South Asian countries.”

Brown: Residents Bear Some Responsibility for Climbing Death Toll. FEMA Director Michael Brown said those who ignored the city's mandatory evacuation order bore some responsibility. "I think the death toll may go into the thousands and, unfortunately, that's going to be attributable a lot to people who did not heed the advance warnings," he said.

Chertoff: Residents Made a Mistake By Not Evacuating. “Some people chose not to obey that order. That was a mistake on their part.”

[JNelson6563]

72. My but look at the big talkers!

How nice it must be to be high and dry calling for the head of the king. The spiteful, hateful little king who would think nothing of leaving tens of thousands poor, sick, old, black people to die if he felt slighted.

I'm glad some peoples' top priority is saving these forgotten souls.

Once they are saved break out the howitzer, until then save the people!!

Julie