"We Will Kick Them Out Using Force"-FEMA Official

[true_notes]

I was watching Aaron Brown this morning, and that caught my ear. I understand the viewpoints of many (Get them out!) and I agree with that viewpoint, but FEMA was speaking like they will enact the NG or RM to use force to get the people out of their homes.

I had quite a long stay in New Orleans, in the good part of town and in the bad, and I can tell you some of those folks will not stand down. They simply do not trust the government. Things could get dicey if the remaining people choose to defy the government's orders.

Both sides should expect trouble.

[NVMojo]

1. "kick them out", what a revealing statement ...they have other plans

for the area ...just watch ...

[DoYouEverWonder]

2. Fortuntely Honore took control

and he's kicking FEMA's butt. He's not taking anymore of their shit and they were last seen slinking off into a deep, dark hole somewhere.

The National Guard are running the rescue part of the show now.

[OKDem08]

3. Could get nasty

I saw an ex-marine NO resident earlier determined to stay put & he's well armed, too. He depicted a scene where he has utilized his weapons defending himself against looters. He stated he missed by accident. He explained that he is 69 and not as good a shot as he once was.

[geomon666]

11. Well they've already said they won't drop anymore food and water

to 'hold outs' so I hope his pantry is well stocked.

[shance]

4. Can you blame them for not wanting to leave something familiar?

To what? What will be their future?

It's pretty terrible to think any of us would have to be in such a position.

I have to say I honestly don't understand why residents of New Orleans are being evacuated so far from their home and taken to other states.

Flooded or not, New Orleans is their HOME. It's what they know.

They're scared. And they have a right to be.

[OKDem08]

5. I wasn't making any judgments,

only stating what I saw. I understand they are fearful; however, there will come a point at which they will not be allowed an alternative.

[stillcool]

7. there are always choices...

after what i've witnessed this last week, i don't know that i'd go anywhere that this government had that much control over me, especially after what they've already been through. Its like going to a detention center.

[wli]

10. I anticipate suicides to avoid being dragged to the death camps. n/t

[true_notes]

6. If it is anything like Tennessee....

These people will die in their homes. It's the southern way. My father will not leave his farm for anything..tornadoes, floods, etc. He's still persisting there.

[TankLV]

8. If they would refuse to let my dogs accompany me, MY CHILDREN, then

I would fight them to stay - it would be over my dead body and I would take a couple of "our boys" (sarcasm off) with me!

I would DARE them to force me to leave my beautiful golden boys and girl behind!

[Imagevision]

9. They must get out like it or not - they'll die from disease if not.

THe streets have turned into cesspools...

[libhill]

12. In that case

instead of wasting time harassing citizens, they should get their assess in overdrive to clean up the mess, get power back on, drain the water and sewage, recover corpses, and restore services. What, seven days now, and the Government is still down there wanking off. Our tax dollars at work. I'm fucking impressed.

[wtmusic]

13. not sure that's possible

in even the best of circumstances, now that the damage is done. It's not a safe place to be, and won't be for a long while.

[libhill]

14. And a longer while

until the Government gets their collective head out of their collective ass and get to work, instead of fucking around and searching for photo ops.

[goclark]

15. I bet you Starbucks will be allowed to build before they get back in

Their property will be gone and Trent Lott will have a Lake view in two years.