Daily Kos Blames Bush....Surely You Jest

The far left never ceases to amaze me.  Now I don't make a habit of visiting the Daily Kos....but

... I happen to be reading Michelle Malkin and came across this.  Apparently Bush is now a racist and is trying to kill the African Americans in New Orleans by sending them into the Superdome for shelter.

"What I am going to say now is that there are thousands who are dying and dead. They will be scandal and rioting and rightly so in my opinion as the "Negroes" of New Orleans and tourists were left to drown. And that's what happened to a lot of people but the news media and the public is slow to announce and realize the obvious."

"Yes it is Bush's fault. He's on vacation again. And he put National Guard troops who could have saved American lives in Iraq so they could run around senselessly and be blown up. That war is over and has been over."

This thought process is so wrong on so many levels.  First, it was the local government who offered the Superdome for shelter, not the president.  It was the mayor, who by the way, is African American, who was was on television urging the local residents and tourists to seek shelter at the Superdome.

...Second, many residents had the opportunity to leave and openly admitted in interviews that they did not listen and chose to stay.

...Third, the Superdome was certainly a much more viable option than, let's say, the resident's homes that are now completely under water.  Even if part of the roof was blown off, at least these people are alive.

Kos then addresses the looting and accuses the media of blaming African Americans for all of the looting.

"I am very angry at what's happening in New Orleans. This event, I believe is only beginning to unfold not just in terms of the deaths but also of the social destruction of the Black population that is now being blamed for looting. I'd loot too! It's quite insane there is no food, water, electricity or housing. I would take whatever is available to survive and make myself comfortable and not worry about paying for it."

I don't remember seeing a FOX NEWS ALERT reporting "Blacks looting New Orleans".  Everyone is looting...blacks, whites, purples, greens...It doesn't matter what color you are, looting is wrong.  As one resident said in an interview, "The world is watching us and this is what they see."

Kos also goes on to say..

"I don't think people are stealing TV sets."

He obviously hasn't seen this.  But I really don't think it would matter.  The would could come down with the flu and somehow, it would be Bush's fault.

Lisa

UPDATE:  Beltway Blogroll has more.

Comments

[Drewsmom]

The dailykos, demoncrats.com have to be the worst sites in the country for propaganda!!!!! And these are the fools that back mama sheehan, the fake grieving Mom.

[Bombtruck]

Kos makes me look like Einstein. He appeals to the lowest common denominator in the blogosphere and works his way down from there with his waterboy Armando. While Kos sits comfortably in his little liberal enclave where the only hurricanes they've seen are served at the local bar, real people who are suffering through that nightmare aren't giving two s#!ts about who's allegedly to blame.

Like I have said before, the nutjobopshere loons like Kos will stoop to any level of stupidity all in the name of hating Bush. That one pointless, IQ-less rant should marginalize him to some obscure part of the internet no one ever looks at.

BTW, he says no one should care about the looting? Wonder if he had that same view about Rummy letting Iraqis loot.

[HC Steve]

By fighting a needless war and cutting taxes for the upper 10% Bush left the nation unprepared for this real crisis. True he did not cause the Hurricane, but under his watch we were allowed to be unprepared. End of Story.

[Bombtruck]

Steve, in a word......BULLS#!T!

Like all moonbats believe terrorism didn't exist until George W Bush, you want to pass this tragedy off as never having had a possibility to happen until there was a George W Bush running the White House. BULLS#!T, and unfortunately that's the kind of response I have been seeing en masse from the left, with the execption of Chris who actually seems to like using her brain even though she's a democrat.

I've been through 3 hurricanes, including 2 of the strongest on record, Allen and Gilbert, and what you quickly find out when you're smack in the middle of one is Mother Nature lays man's best made plans to waste when she wants to. NO was a disaster waiting to happen for decades...DECADES, Steve, not just since January 2001. It just so happens it caught up to us now instead of when Betsy and Camille roared by there in the 60's. Gulfport and Biloxi already had the experience with Camille, and even though they built and prepared after that, here came Katrina and in the space of 36 hours blew away everything those two cities had put in place.

Hurricanes don't care who is president, Steve. But those who've never been through one wouldn't begin to understand that, right Steve?

[Phoenix]

Bombtruck,

Don't waste your energy on HC. "...but under his watch, we were allowed to be unprepared." I think that statement indicates you are wasting your breath on someone whose I.Q. MIGHT reach 70. "..we were ALLOWED....." By whom? ALLOWED by some entity to stand up against Mother Nature sending in a category FIVE hurricane? What if we'd been ALLOWED by a democrat to stop it??? DANG. That would have worked, wouldn't it?

I think I'm foaming at the mouth.... time for me to jump this ship.....

[Rita]

HC...you can blame Bush for the war, etc...but shut up....IT IS A NATURAL DISASTER, WHICH KNOWS NO BOUNDS, REEKS HAVOC AROUND THE WORLD, DOES NOT CARE WHO, WHAT, OR WHERE YOU ARE....So why not blame all the Hurricanes last year as well, as well as the Asia disaster...just S...U...already....that's is enough

[Chris]

Pheonix--

Stop now. You are being rude and pissy and not productive. WE invited HC here to present another point of view. He is part of our discussions and the TwoBabes Community. He is entitled to his opinion and to express it--as are you, but the deal was we were all going to work to be tolerant and to not call people names and to try to understand and learn from each other--even if it was only to learn the weaknesses in the other side. You have been back for a short period of time and in that time have been a royal bitch. You have pretty much insulted everyone. Knock it off or go away.

Now, everyone play nice.
Chris

[HC Steve]

By unprepared I meant the National Guard is suppose to serve at home. They help protect that state’s citizens from threats in the home state. Much of the States National Guard Troops and Material are in Iraq. Because of the needles war in Iraq, they cannot be used to help with this crisis. This happen under Bush's watch.

[Bombtruck]

I understand that you want 'another point of view' Chris, but for God sakes can it be something that resembles reality? There are people out there that whether they are democrat or Republican do not care one iota for the whole "Bush is to blame" take. This is a natural disaster. How far outside reality do you want your democratic friends to look here?

[HC Steve]

Guys

If you read my post you will see I did not blame Bush FOR THE HURRICANE, I JUST BELIEVED THAT WE SHOULD HAVE BEEN BETTER PREPARED FOR THE AFTERMATH.

[Matt Hurley]

There were eight hurricanes in 2000, eight in 1999, ten in 1998, three in 1997, nine in 1996, eleven in 1995...that's all the data I can get without digging too deeply... Are you willing to blame Bill Clinton for not "being prepared" for the devestation created by the at least 50 hurricanes that happened on his watch?

I'm not. But that's how crazy this discussion has gotten...

[HC Steve]

Matt

Our National Guard was fully able and ready to help in those crises. Why? Because, they were not fighting in some needles war. What the Right forgets is this Country does not have unlimited resources. The War in Iraq is connected to not having resources at home to take care of a Real Crisis.

Bush's policies have left us prepared for this crisis.

[dr wnc]

HC,
No, what the "left" seem to forget is we are a Great and powerful nation which has the resources to handle this crisis.
Because a portion of LA's national guard is at a war you do not agree with you want to project problems here. The TX national guard is helping, the US Navy, the coast guard, FL national guard and how many priviate agencies the red cross and salvation army to name a few. You are saying 3,000 troops and supplies from ONE state is causing the crisis to be "worse"
This just does not make sense and is irrational, bent on "blaming" a single man who the left seem to hate.
I'm sick of hearing how the US is limited, is being ruined by one man and some how is not the great nation which we are...and will be.
Specifically, what policies have left us unprepared. I noted the plurality of "policies" so it must be something other than the war please name a few, while I do agree with the war, I also believe we are not limited because of it.
"I'm sure other countries are rushing to our aid, as we did with the Tsunami and our Navy. No, Bush has caused all them to hate us as well....Bush..Bush..Bush
He is but one man, which answers to a congress, which answers to the people.
Or are we going to talk about funding the NO levee system which BUSH cut, right. The Federal Goverment spent 432 million over the last 10 years but it's not enough, maybe we could eliminate some of the light rail, mass transit schemes or better transportation bill pork being spread out all over the US and protect people in NO with that money...No, the democrat pet projects will be killed which is the only reason they do get elected.
Enough is right...This is the BS that the left completly loses 3/4th of the US.

[dr wnc]

The last section was a "numb" rant, because the hate america, blame USA first has just gotten to be too much.

[Chris]

Bombtruck--I get your position. So tell him he is wrong, tell him he is misinformed--show him where--tell him he's hopeless--whatever--maybe it is because of my kids being autistic--but the whole your stupid thing--with an IQ lower than 70 it just goes up my ass sideways--also it really a crappy way of making your point to say "well, your stupid" My kids do that, but the oldest one is 8 so I cut them some slack--all I'm saying is that there is a better way to do this...and I'm sick of the fact that our country has trouble talking about stuff without it turning into a nasty name calling contest..that's all ...besides, didn't you hear it is PMS week...well it's Lisa's PMS week but I caught her pissy mood :)

[HC Steve]

"It appears that the money has been moved in the president’s budget to handle homeland security and the war in Iraq, and I suppose that’s the price we pay. Nobody locally is happy that the levees can’t be finished, and we are doing everything we can to make the case that this is a security issue for us."

-- Walter Maestri, emergency management chief for Jefferson Parish, Louisiana; New Orleans Times-Picayune, June 8, 2004.
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So much for Unlimited Resources.
You can read the whole article Here:
http://www.mediainfo.com/eandp/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1001051313

[catastrophile]

I think it just frustrates "the left" that when they warn about the potential for events like this, they're laughed off, called alarmist and socialist and what-have-you, and accused of wanting to rob people by taxation.

Then when the things they warned about actually happen, those same people that laughed say "it's nobody's fault. Who could have known?"

Dr. WNC -- it doesn't matter how much money was spent, if the project wasn't completed. If you lay the foundation for a house, put up a frame, and then walk away and leave it like that, it's not "almost as good as" a whole house. It's wasted time and money, because you didn't finish the job.

[Lisa]

Sorry I haven't been around. I managed to burn 3 pans of chocolate chip cookies only to have the 6 dozen that I didn't burn eaten by my golden retriever... I can't figure out if the Red Cross received my on-line donation because after I hit the confirmation button, I got an error report and now I can't get through on the phone to verify anything...and finally, it has taken me 3 hours to get my new laptop connected wireless but it's finally done.

I think the fact that anyone points a finger at any president for this tragedy is just wrong. Everyone living or staying down there was ordered to evacuate and those who didn't are now facing these horrific living conditions. We could sit here and blame them for staying down there but that doesn't change the immediate situation. They still need help.

Our country got through 9/11. We will get through this. Even if George Clooney doesn't show up.

[dr wnc]

Thank-you for the link, however that would still be money going to the war...what other policies?
Now, back to the link provided, while this article has facts, it seems to be an editorial, not a NEWS report. Are we now determining failures on the opinions from an editorial?
A well written editorial will contain accurate facts, however quotes, and other information are not proven always as true.
But to help, here is my proposal.
It appears that base on the editorial:
" Over the next 10 years, the Army Corps of Engineers, tasked with carrying out SELA, spent $430 million on shoring up levees and building pumping stations, with $50 million in local aid. But at least $250 million in crucial projects remained, even as hurricane activity in the Atlantic Basin increased dramatically and the levees surrounding New Orleans continued to subside"
So, all we needed was 250 million and what has happened in NO would not have occured...sparkling New Orleans Arena built on Oct. 29, 1999 used to attrack the NBA Hornets with another 10 million in up grades in 2002. The blame could not be the city choose to build an arena, and upgrades and rely on the Federal goverment.
I do not blame the city, catostophic events can not be planned for, however Bush can be blamed quickly with a few editorial comments...I guess we all need to look at the total picture not an AGENDA! I would have found 250 million in the terrible Energy Bill the president just signed last month. We understand goverment is not perfect but it is much much better than if it was under a Dem.

From the Guard website:

"What Is The Guard

The Army National Guard is an elite group of warriors who dedicate a portion of their time to serving their nation. Every state and territory has its own Guard as provided by the Constitution of the United States.

Guard members have a long and noble history of serving at home and abroad to ensure the safety and freedom of their fellow citizens. They have combated natural disasters, supported regular Army troops, and when called upon, borne arms against their nation’s enemies.

Since 1638, the Guard has brought glory and honor upon itself and its soldiers through quiet and selfless service."

They aren't JUST supposed to sit around waiting for hurricanes to strike...they ARE a part of our military and have been used as such in the past by other presidents as well...

[Matt Hurley]

If the above has the feel of my particular brand of snark, there is a reason for it...it's mine.

[Matt Hurley]

Of course, had a bomb gone off in Nawlins, during say...Mardi Gras..., instead of a hurricane and the president hadn't moved funds to Homeland Security, Hard Core would be throwing a fit too...because liberals get to have it both ways.

[dr wnc]

Cat,
No, see this is where policies get confused.
To me the Goverment is for infrustructure, roads, military and the such.
I have no problem spending all the money that is needed to finish building or complete the building of levees or other "public" projects to help save lives or to make us safer. BUT!...
Do not raise my taxes, when programs are also being paid from my taxes which are not a true function of goverment. Eliminate those programs to pay for the items which are truly needed.

[JFH]

Steve, you're blaming Bush for $250 million dollars?? That's small potatoes in the Federal Budget... why not blame the LA Congress contingent (both REPUB and DEM) for not fighting harder for the money!

Most importantly, it is FAR too early in this crisis to start complaining of a lack of personnel; lack of local planning or logistics, sure (and even that isn't fair as "war gaming" never can predict an actual crisis). We have plenty of National Guard personnel to aid in this crisis; if you want to blame "Bush's War" for anything it's that many of the National Guard troops expected to have some "down time" after serving in Iraq AND Afganistan and not having to be mobilized for a domestic crisis.

[HC Steve]

Bush attacked an unarmed country. Bush should have used the money he used to invade Iraq to address the real threats here at home. Also with the tax cuts to rich this nation has very little extra money to address this crisis. Every Man, Women and Child in this country owes a public debt of $145,000. This debt happened on Bush's watch.