Rita likely to be "A REAL disaster"

[leftofthedial]

according to republican party spokespeople.

"This could affect dignificant oil and gas infrastructure and millions of white people.

"Even though landfall is not expected until early Saturday, we are in full emergency mode right now."

[redqueen]

1. Geez...

*sigh*

So this time they're gonna be prepared? Well gee, I wonder why it's any different now... same forecast... same expectations.

:grr:

[Bernardo de La Paz]

2. According to NOAA, it will still be hurricane force over Bush's faux ranch

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/storm_graphics/AT18/refresh/AL1805W5_sm2+gif/205648W_sm.gif
The H for 1 pm Saturday is right about over the former pig farm.

[leftofthedial]

3. Imagine all that dessicated pig shit blowing around.

[Carla in Ca]

8. I've got a question...

This will hit during the protest Saturday. I'm starting to think I shouldn't participate. But the protest is to demonstrate just how inept this WH is so there is even MORE reason to go.
Silly, I know, but help me out here.

[GreenPartyVoter]

10. Not demonstrate where.. Texas?

[leftofthedial]

12. unless you plan to demonstrate in Texas or western Louisiana

go ahead and protest

[Jawja]

13. Why not change any signs

or banners to call for repeal of the tax cuts in addition to bringing the troops home - instead of "anti-war" or "pro-peace," change the message to "responsible Government" or "WE THE PEOPLE need resources at HOME."

[Carla in Ca]

16. That's it!

We are attending the protest in Los Angeles, I should have said that before. I'll go, but will make a new sign calling for the elimination of the tax cuts, rebuild NOLA.
Thanks, Jawja, and everyone who responded. I'm so angry and upset with everything going on, I tend to get a little sensitive. What a mess we are in!

edit:
Did I forget to say you guys are the greatest!
:)

[Lisa]

17. I'm making a sign reading "Make Levees Not War"

Got the idea from someone here at DU, in fact!

[Jawja]

20. There you go!!

:thumbsup:

[jackstraw45]

14. Don't let media hysteria about a storm distract you from the past 4 years

We owe it to the 1900+ Americans killed for the Bush's bloodlust.

The storm is forcast to be a CATEGORY 1 storm on Saturday and to hit as either a category 4 or 3...NOT a 5. Hurricanes don't only get stronger - it will weaken before hitting land.

[Name removed]

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[Zynx]

4. Hurricane Hazel back in 1954 was Hurricane force over PA

after making landfall in NC! It can happen. We could hope that somehow Rita doesn't do that much damage to the rest of Texas, but sits right over Crawford as a Cat 1 or a Cat 2.

[ordinaryaveragegirl]

11. Maybe it'll stall there...

And then he'll REALLY understand what the people in NOLA were dealing with when they got flooded.

[TallahasseeGrannie]

5. Oh? Real

as in "regular" people and not poor black folks?

[leftofthedial]

6. according to rich white people

[acmejack]

7. They have to make Governor "Goodhair" look good.

RepubliCons get special treatment, didn't you get the memo?

[DoYouEverWonder]

9. So what category wind do they build these refineries to withstand?

You would think with the billions of dollars in profits, that these bastards could at least build critical infrastructure that can withstand these storms.

[rucky]

15. See ...they don't hate EVERYTHING that's black. n/t

[Vinca]

19. Don't 41 and Babs live in Houston?

I suppose we won't be lucky enough to have Babs at home.

[Bernardo de La Paz]

21. They live in Maine. Their Houston address was a hotel room.

This was revealed in 1992. They really live in Kennebunkport, Maine.