tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16914335.post113399008964371745..comments2023-09-28T09:25:06.469-04:00Comments on Operation Eden: Eight Years, Two AmericasUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16914335.post-1137825435108441952006-01-21T01:37:00.000-05:002006-01-21T01:37:00.000-05:00The population of the red river flood was minimum ...The population of the red river flood was minimum compared to the Katerina disaster, I doughty very much if Mr. Clinton and his merry men could have done any better in this situation, I hear complaints regards illegal working in New Orleans, how come the people that are being accommodated in motels don't head back and help work on the clean up of their home town.<BR/>I do understand that not all can do the work that is neeeded, But I am sure there are many that are waiting for others to do all the fixing up why they just sit watching the TV in a fine Hilton motel.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16914335.post-1136649632353221032006-01-07T11:00:00.000-05:002006-01-07T11:00:00.000-05:00King George is making a mess of this Country.While...King George is making a mess of this Country.<BR/>While he sits in his comfortable White House, our lives have changed forever.<BR/>But give the rich people ( over $ 80.000 a year) a Tax break!!!!<BR/>While other People have to live in Poverty.<BR/>A Man told me one time " Let the Poor feed them selves" At the time I thought it was horrible to say. Now I feel outraged about it.<BR/><BR/>Let's get it straight: We are all one Paycheck from being homeless.It CAN happen to you!<BR/>Corporate America is so greedy! Nobody is happy anymore making 100% Profit! It must be 3, 4, 500%!<BR/>Katrina made me see many things but most of all : It made me so humble<BR/>Siege; you are grrrreat... You inspired me so much <BR/>Hi<BR/>Pure Cajun RockThe Rockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09645915876775607204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16914335.post-1135538480659294862005-12-25T14:21:00.000-05:002005-12-25T14:21:00.000-05:00"I understand the whole fend for yourselves and do..."I understand the whole fend for yourselves and don't expect a handout mentality. But another side of me keeps thinking: "WTF, we pay over a third of all our income to the government, and they should help us out when some thing catastrophic happens""<BR/><BR/>Worse still, this is the administration that sold itself as being our most qualified protectors, heaven help us.josefekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13115556182995325523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16914335.post-1135340943373110442005-12-23T07:29:00.000-05:002005-12-23T07:29:00.000-05:00Oh, well done, sir! This is the best analysis - th...Oh, well done, sir! This is the best analysis - the most effective, supported arguments I've read - rebutting the untenable position of blaming the victims for the disaster: a terrible habit humans must break. Thank you for all the time, energy and style you put into it.Theatremaking Theatregoerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09065757167094867796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16914335.post-1134514963538789162005-12-13T18:02:00.000-05:002005-12-13T18:02:00.000-05:00Katrina victims are entitled every single cent the...Katrina victims are entitled every single cent they get from their government - and more. Those who dismiss it forget that government is also a risk-sharing device, an insurance policy: everybody contributes so that anybody will receive help if they need it. There's not question that Katrina victims need it.<BR/><BR/>Your pictures are amazing, Clayton. That's what keeps me coming.Mozzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12409942155943872660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16914335.post-1134510153333668792005-12-13T16:42:00.000-05:002005-12-13T16:42:00.000-05:00I understand the whole fend for yourselves and don...I understand the whole fend for yourselves and don't expect a handout mentality. But another side of me keeps thinking: "WTF, we pay over a third of all our income to the government, and they should help us out when some thing catastrophic happens"Chuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06688302259526075711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16914335.post-1134314969637935962005-12-11T10:29:00.000-05:002005-12-11T10:29:00.000-05:00Just saw the slideshow at Katrinaatribute. It's ov...Just saw the slideshow at Katrinaatribute. <BR/><BR/>It's overwhelming. We lost an entire city, it's like an atomic bomb hit us.<BR/><BR/>The numbers of the dead, displaced and missing is breaking my heart.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16914335.post-1134179022405560982005-12-09T20:43:00.000-05:002005-12-09T20:43:00.000-05:00Please visit katrinatribute.info/ Watch the slides...Please visit katrinatribute.info/ <BR/><BR/>Watch the slideshow then think on this: everything looks pretty much the same, only without the flood waters.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16914335.post-1134170149310691772005-12-09T18:15:00.000-05:002005-12-09T18:15:00.000-05:00There is an option to restrict posts to registered...There is an option to restrict posts to registered users only. I know it stifles free speech of those without accounts, but it would at least let you block such anonymous cowards from posting.<BR/><BR/>I am not sure, but you might even be able to ban registered bloggers..it could come in handy to keep constructive opinions here while banning abusive and non helpfull comemnts...<BR/><BR/>Im all for people to have their opinions, but if your not making a valid point or example to back your post, then don't waste your time. <BR/><BR/>Too many people need help right now and this is not going to benefit them. If you want to debate over politics, stick to the facts. Everyone has opinions, but let's look at the evidence before us. Regardless of who thinks who is responsible, coming in here and telling people they are lazy or shoudln't expect to get help from the government is not helpfull or wanted. <BR/><BR/>Clayton and others are working as hard as they can in order to get help to those who need it, so to start speaking of what else we can do to help or what your willing to do to help. Otherwise, go some where else to spread your negative bullshit.Nobody Specialhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04400100134510501051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16914335.post-1134147022579346582005-12-09T11:50:00.000-05:002005-12-09T11:50:00.000-05:00Here's my rule, people, this counts for everybody,...Here's my rule, people, this counts for everybody, but it counts double for anyone so cowardly they need to post anonymously.<BR/><BR/>Constructive criticism will stand. Intelligent, well-reasoned comments will stand.<BR/><BR/>Personal insults, trolls, and general douchebaggery will get deleted. A perfect example is the preceding comment, which will stand as a reminder of how not to talk to fellow humans.<BR/><BR/>Be decent. Be adults. It's not hard to understand.clayton cubitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01776105970847059304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16914335.post-1134146436821633762005-12-09T11:40:00.000-05:002005-12-09T11:40:00.000-05:00To Andy, the limey with bad teeth:Piss off, matey....To Andy, the limey with bad teeth:<BR/><BR/>Piss off, matey. Your country has done nothing of note for hundreds of years and is destined to become an Islamic republic. Good luck with that. Enjoy sharia law during those extended pub hours as you drink yourself into yet another haze.<BR/><BR/>And as for people who insist on believing that Bush (or any president for that matter) is "dumb" -- what does that make you trailer-dwellers with no jobs and no ability?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16914335.post-1134138284531058652005-12-09T09:24:00.000-05:002005-12-09T09:24:00.000-05:00Andy said: "Keep up the blog, it's powerful stuff....Andy said: "Keep up the blog, it's powerful stuff. And let's hope the US is soon run by someone with some competence."<BR/><BR/>I say on the next election ballot, Clayton's name gets a write in! We know he has more passion and common sense for the job than most of the others running.Nobody Specialhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04400100134510501051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16914335.post-1134138158416535742005-12-09T09:22:00.000-05:002005-12-09T09:22:00.000-05:00All I can say is, I hope America has learned its l...All I can say is, I hope America has learned its lesson about electing a half-wit to the most powerful position of authority on earth. Bush made a statement shortly after he was sworn in, "This is for all the "C" students out there." Um, let's all hope we elect no more "C" students.An Enlightened Fellowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01462938535505211821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16914335.post-1134070762228005972005-12-08T14:39:00.000-05:002005-12-08T14:39:00.000-05:00If the government doesn't owe me a damn thing, can...If the government doesn't owe me a damn thing, can I stop paying taxes now? I mean, it's not like the potholes really get fixed anyway. I can buy my own cold patch at Home Depot a lot cheaper.<BR/>I am constantly amazed at how the ignorant assholes among us have been emboldened to reveal their stupidity and intolerance at high volume, for God and everyone to witness. (Some even have their own radio stations.)<BR/>Clayton, thanks for shining a light on what's going on. You're the best, and karma WILL come around for you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16914335.post-1134066496483352862005-12-08T13:28:00.000-05:002005-12-08T13:28:00.000-05:00Great post, I love your blog - really powerful wri...Great post, I love your blog - really powerful writing, and phenomenal photography.<BR/><BR/>I'm in the UK, completely anti-Bush, and it heartens me to read that even the Republicans realise what a jerk he and his cronies are.<BR/><BR/>I love the USA, I have lived and travelled there. But while Bush is in power, and the US is ruining itself and corrupting so much of the world, I have boycotted visiting your country.<BR/><BR/>Keep up the blog, it's powerful stuff. And let's hope the US is soon run by someone with some competence.<BR/><BR/>AndyAndyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08888598176070009724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16914335.post-1134064585330221312005-12-08T12:56:00.000-05:002005-12-08T12:56:00.000-05:00They're a bunch of gangsters. It's that simple.Exc...They're a bunch of gangsters. It's that simple.<BR/><BR/>Excellent post, Clayton. You tell it like it is.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16914335.post-1134037022439490402005-12-08T05:17:00.000-05:002005-12-08T05:17:00.000-05:00posted by: needledoc on 12/8/2005 5:08:15 AMI unde...posted by: needledoc on 12/8/2005 5:08:15 AM<BR/><BR/>I understand the sentiment of those who say, "your government doesn't owe you a thing, blah, blah, blah." However, those who are in charge of our government now, the Bush's, Cheney's, Rumsfelds, etc., help themselves to our tax dollars all the time. Look at the current fear being raised over the Bird flu non-pandemic. In order to "protect the American people," Bush is having our government spend billions to buy the ineffective Tamiflu manufactured by Roche. The patent is owned by Gilead, a US biotech firm, whose CEO during the development of Tamiflu was Donald Rumsfeld, who will make many millions off of his stock in Gilead as US tax dollars are spent to stockpile this drug (you can read more about this subject at www.mercola.com). Or we don't have to belabor the largesse that has come Halliburton way due to their former CEO Cheney. And on and on. In other words, when it comes to using tax dollars to reward the wealthy and powerful, there are no stops. But when it comes to helping out the people from whom those tax dollars flow it's a whole different story.clayton cubitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01776105970847059304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16914335.post-1134010912079199532005-12-07T22:01:00.000-05:002005-12-07T22:01:00.000-05:00I live in North Dakota, and have for seven years. ...I live in North Dakota, and have for seven years. This state leads the national in national disaster declarations (largely routine and repeated payouts for farmers who lose their crops). Nobody has proposed abandoning North Dakota. Yet. If the model of New Orleans stands, I remind people here, you're probably next.<BR/><BR/>But, but, but: we're not like *those* people. Know, you're not. There is an obvious difference, but we are encouraged not to make that one. <BR/><BR/>So we will look at how they are alike. Without massive federal subsidies to agriculture and two obsolete airbases, North Dakota would have long ago reverted to the dreaded Buffalo Commons. So, basically, we're a buncha welfare bums.<BR/><BR/>Then there are the contant storms are crop failures, as predicatble as the sunrise, the lead to an incredibly high rate of federal disaster declarations. More federal money. Over and over again. To the same people. For predictable disasters.<BR/><BR/>Now, let's add someone from, say, Phoenix to this conversation. (No snow birds allowed. That's cheating). Explain to them why it's important to send billions of dollars to prop up North Dakota to make sure he can't buy a twenty-nine cent loaf of bread at Wal-Mart, made with nice Argentine or Australian wheeat, while he's perusing the $25 DVD players.<BR/><BR/>If you did not enjoy this discussion, explain to me again why you don't think the Gulf Coast should be rebuilt, and that the Federal Government (yes, your tax dollars) has a large role to play.<BR/><BR/>Anyway. I have my own blog. I'll shut up for now. One more thing...<BR/><BR/>Powerful stuff your snapping and writing. Keep it up. The Pulitzers are going blog this year. I wonder how we nominate you.<BR/><BR/>Markus<BR/>htp://wetbankguide.blogspot.com<BR/>Remembering Katrina, Evisioning New OrleansMark Folsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16813261450396857232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16914335.post-1134008782530732602005-12-07T21:26:00.000-05:002005-12-07T21:26:00.000-05:00Very eloquently and factually stated. Your compari...Very eloquently and factually stated. Your comparison speaks for itself.TravelingMermaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08616443915730559621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16914335.post-1134003993887510642005-12-07T20:06:00.000-05:002005-12-07T20:06:00.000-05:00Bravo on writing a great post expressing how so ma...Bravo on writing a great post expressing how so many others feel. I've been reading you and your families plight for a good while now and just feel like my hands are tied as to how to help the people.<BR/>I was down in Tylertown, MS. two weeks after the hurricane helping the Humane Society of LA. I was down in N.O. rescuing dogs and cats. What I saw down there has changed my life forever and made me a much more humble person.<BR/>My thoughts and wishes are with you and your family as your mom tries to get her life back.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16914335.post-1133991354543456142005-12-07T16:35:00.000-05:002005-12-07T16:35:00.000-05:00AMEN LITTLE BROTHER.ENOUGH SAID BY MYSELF.AMEN LITTLE BROTHER.ENOUGH SAID BY MYSELF.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com