Hurricane Gustav

[Shivari]

Well at least we can count on FEMA!

Head for the hills folks!

Breaking news, FEMA employees are on vacation in Hawaii calling it "The most badass vacation ever." There is no indication that they are aware of Gustav.

 

[fulano]

Honestly, bringing politics into natural disasters is like bringing a bucket to prevent a house from flooding. FEMA dropped the ball, which is the Director's fault, not the president.

As soon as this thing clears,and depending on how they turn out, it will be politicized. No doubt about that.

Mc Cain ans Obama's campaign temas are to be paying attention as we speak, and should be thinking right now on how to use this. Think about this: If it turns out horrible, it will be "more of the same," and it will be a huge blow on the republican's campaign, and if it doesn't it will be a huge plus.

Probably the bodycount will be reduced (here's hoping), but as for structural damage I'm not sure. The city has had it pretty rough since last time, and from what I gather, things don't look too bright.

 

[Shivari]

I wonder if the RNC will be canceled at this point. Especially since it won't get as much coverage because of this and Democrats would have a nice little attack of "They care more about their convention than the people of New Orleans."

 

[shaboinkin]

at least people are smart and are leaving now

 

[LewsTherin]

Hmmmm...

Methinks that they're screwed, and should leave. Time to build a new city! But be sure to build it ABOVE sea level, out of a swamp. Or you CAN rebuild where it stands, I suggest concrete, lots and lots of concrete. I can't help but think what'll happen when the next major quake on the San Andreas fault line hits >.<

 

[Eiseman]

I just heard on CNN that if police find anybody who stayed behind to loot people's stuff, they'll send them to the nearby maximum security prison.

Damn.

 

[Shivari]

I just heard on CNN that if police find anybody who stayed behind to loot people's stuff, they'll send them to the nearby maximum security prison.

Damn.

Yeah, the prison only has people in there sentenced for 50 years or more. They're taking that seriously.

 

[NewClassic_v1legacy]

Some of my girlfriend's family (and their two cats) just drove up from NO today to stay with her. I looooove NO, though. Greatest city in America, I think. Really hope everything is okay.

If it makes you feel any better, the hurricane's veered a bit west. It's looking to make landfall in Morgan City, which is between Baton Rouge and New Orleans. The curve is looking to lead it more west, pushing it away from New Orleans. Nothing solid, yet, but that looks like a pretty good guess at the moment.

As long as the levies hold, then Nouvelle Orleans should scrape by with minimal damage. If the levies break, prepare for Katrina Media Frenzy 102.

 

[NeedAUserName]

I have to say hurricanes, aren't actually that good SO why do they get given funny names, I mean Gustav what the hell?!!?

 

[Shivari]

As long as the levies hold, then Nouvelle Orleans should scrape by with minimal damage. If the levies break, prepare for Katrina Media Frenzy 102.

The problem is the levies aren't even finished yet. They don't even need to break for there to be flooding.

 

[HuntingWolf_01]

bah. the hurricane isn't the problem its what happens afterwards that matters

 

[The Iron Ninja]

Hmmmm...

Time to build a new city! But be sure to build it ABOVE sea level

Or underneath it... Sweat of your brows anyone?

 

[Copter400]

Fact: God hates New Orleans.

No offense, ya'll.

 

[Danny Ocean]

Fact: God hates New Orleans.

No, Copter400, he just hates you.

Cookie for reference.

 

[Shivari]

Fact: God hates New Orleans.

Also, George Bush doesn't care about black people. /Kanye

 

[hem dazon 90]

i live in ireland but go to staten island during the summer and the news there couldnt stop talking about it

anyone down there is dead i feel bad for them

 

[Copter400]

Fact: God hates New Orleans.

No, Copter400, he just hates you.

Yeah, me too. It's 'cause I always call him Gary.

Should probably edit that post.

 

[HuntingWolf_01]

well theres no-one there now its a ghost town so sods-law will ensure that there will be very little damage

 

[the monopoly guy]

Methinks the media is making this worse then it really is, no?

 

[NewClassic_v1legacy]

Methinks the media is making this worse then it really is, no?

Ha. It dropped to a Cat 2 as soon as it hit landfall, now all we need to do is keep an eye out for are the tornadoes.

Bye bye, worry~