One "good" thing about Rita hitting TX

[maine_raptor]

With Crawford so close to the projected damage zone, Bush will only have to make "day trips" on his next vacation.:sarcasm:

[benburch]

1. Crawford is in WEST TX, Right?

That is nowhere near "close".

[ret5hd]

3. central, actually...

about a 100 miles south of dfw.

[benburch]

16. Still, nowhere near the coast.

[lastliberalintexas]

2. Oh buy a freaking map

Crawford is too far inland to sustain any real damage from this. Gezus H. Christ. Google Maps is your friend, people.

[DS1]

4. You want accuracy on DU

:rofl:

[maine_raptor]

5. You think I would have posted unless I knew that?...LOL

Yup, no real damage is probable, perfect "command post" to show Bush "leading the relief troops" from the front.

[lastliberalintexas]

8. Sorry, I'm just tired of the posts wishing ill on Crawford

Bush and his toy ranch will be fine. The Texas coast will take a pounding, however. And in addition to the people directly hit by Rita, we'll all take a hit when the price of gas shoots through the roof. The Texas coast is responsible for about 40% (?) of the nation's refining capacity. Ouch.

[maine_raptor]

10. Oh, I know

I live in the NE and winter is coming!!!!!!!!!!!!

:scared: :scared: :scared: :scared:

[lastliberalintexas]

11. Yes, if you haven't already bought your heating oil...

It's going to be very bad for you guys this winter. :scared:

[Bellamia]

20. Heard it was 24%

Anyone know for sure? We "locked in" early in the summer for our heating oil, thank goodness!

[GaDemo]

21. Hey don't forget

us folks how use natural gas.Were going to take a major beating too.:scared:

[pepperlove]

22. But...

dontcha think * will act fast and get help to Texas faster than anywhere else since he has "family" there?

[maine_raptor]

23. Of course

this is his chance to get it "right", but don't worry if he gets it wrong.....they'll be another hurricane along soon, and he can give another try...practice, practice. :sarcasm:

[pepperlove]

24. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

I hate *.

[StellaBlue]

26. Uh, no...

What family does he have here? Can you name them, please?

Poppy claims Houston residency for income tax purposes, but that's about it.

[DoYouEverWonder]

7. Tell that to the people in the Blue Ridge and the Smokies

that got hit by some of the hurricanes last year. A lot of damage was done in the foothills and some roads and bridges were out for months.

[ovidsen]

9. Oh read the frigging post

Maine_raptor suggests that Galveston is closer to Crawford than New Orleans. Which it is. The map says so. It doesn't say anything about hurricane damage to Crawford. Comprehension is your friend.

[maine_raptor]

13. Might be my fault, ovidsen

tryin' to be what you call subtle.....works with some better than a 2x4, as for those others.....:shrug:

[lastliberalintexas]

15. Yes, I misread

And have already apologized to maine raptor.

I did misread and assumed this was another "Hey! Bush's ranch might get destroyed- yay!" thread, when that is in no way a legitimate possibility from this storm. But thank you for chiming in.

[maine_raptor]

18. Bows politely; "You're welcome, Ma'am"

[ovidsen]

25. My bad.

Sarcasm, mine as well as others, often doesn't translate on posts. Even with a :sarcasm:, which I didn't use.

I shoulda waited until after that first cuppa coffee.:P And I will be more civil next time.

[KharmaTrain]

6. Too Far From The Coast...Damn It

I think the irony would be if there are a lot of people left homeless...the "refugees" establish a tent city cross from boy blunder's chicken ranch and stay there until their cities, homes and lives are rebuilt. Let asshat see them every day on his bike rides or meanderings and be reminded of what type of America he brought about.

[Bridget Burke]

12. Crawford would make a fine evacuee center!

Far enough from the Gulf to escape damage, but not too far for cars (or buses) to drive. Houston still has quite a few Louisiana folks here--so evacuees are being directed to go North & West.

Laura & the girls can help feed & "comfort" the people. And they won't be all white, either!

[maine_raptor]

14. And not only that

Clear brush, an'Babs can oversee'em!!!!!

[TheDebbieDee]

17. Bridget's right! All the people being displaced by "Rita" should

make their way toward *'s pig farm in Crawford!

They should all plan to stay at the pig farm until further notice!

[maine_raptor]

19. Nice fantasy, but

SS will keep "them folks" away, "National Security", don't you know?
:sarcasm:

[ovidsen]

27. Hey, nobody wants "those people" around

Whatever might it do to property values? :sarcasm:

[LSK]

28. Crawford is way inland

Its only risk is tornados which is no different than any normal storm system. So everyone in Houston should evacuate there.