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Re: Katrina Disaster

I think this is exactly the message that needs to be said by everyone of our representatives!!
Everyone of these survivors MUST be given a voter registration form too and VOTE these tax cutting greedy republicans out of office.
Incompetance + arrogance = New Orleans

by Anonymous Citizen on Thu Sep 08, 2005 at 11:36:57 AM EST
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this is not a new story for this administration. the President says he is a "gut player" which may be fine in some areas but not for the head of state. he lied us into war, neglected numerous memos on the imminent attack by Bin Laden, failed to look ahead re this bungled war, and failed to see that New Orleans was an accident waiting to happen. evry city, state, and federal agency should have known their duties in an emergency or disaster. if this is not the final gasp of this administration it will be because the people dont get it and i believe they and we do.

by Anonymous Citizen on Thu Sep 08, 2005 at 12:52:10 PM EST
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Representatives? What representatives. You people are doing nothing. Raising money for the mope who could have saved us from George Bush, but said, instead, and this isn't a DIRECT quote, but close enough; "I don't give a flip about the election, I just want to get the Green Party on the ballot.

Nader is full of shit, and so are YOU talkers have and will accomplish nothing. Sort of like the orchestra playing as the Titanic sank.

tedbohne

by Anonymous Citizen on Thu Sep 08, 2005 at 07:40:48 PM EST
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I am with you -- we need a new party. I think both dems & republicans are in bed with big money. However, I have a great deal of respect for Ralph Nader who has accomplished a great deal of good. He was right back in 2004 when he said that backing the dems without holding them up to the fire was a useless endeavor. I am one who believes that Bush didn't win in 2004 and that we are now subject to voting blind on machines that can't be held accountable.

by Anonymous Citizen on Fri Sep 09, 2005 at 07:57:40 AM EST
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I read an email from Common Cause concerned with accountability for the mismanagement of disaster relief. The spokesperson of this otherwise rational organization mentioned prayer presumably as a method to relieve suffering. Why not just make some god accountable and forget it? Or, why would any rational being wish to join Common Cause's efforts when it includes prayer? And, by the way, that mention of prayer is offensive to many that otherwise my agree with Common Cause. Consider avoiding any repeat of superstition in mass mailing in the future.

by fobrien1 on Thu Sep 08, 2005 at 05:38:06 PM EST
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Amen!

by Anonymous Citizen on Thu Sep 08, 2005 at 07:22:40 PM EST
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I, too, have a knee-jerk gut reaction to the inclusion of religion in things I associate with. However, I believe the e-mail's author simply recognizes that accepting Americans who, unfortunately are not independent minded enough to feel compelled to deviate from the religious culture of their roots, and utilize prayer when they feel they can't handle things alone, does not preclude them from wanting to constructively improve government through discourse and action. If someone who prays to Jesus every night or to Allah several times a day wants to participate in the effort to prevent future tragedy, more power to them.

The relevance of so many facets of our society which allow Mother Nature, still, to rule us so completely, even in the 21st century, must be explored and people must become willing to change. Those of us who are most tied to the past through culture, dogma, and fear are exactly the people who need to start thinking more independently, more creatively, and more compassionately toward those who are different from them. That IS the audience that a liberal, modern, forward-thinking organization should target. Or, at the very least, give recognition and inclusion to.

by Anonymous Citizen on Thu Sep 08, 2005 at 09:16:25 PM EST
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I support common cause. I believe in God and I believe in the power of prayer. I am offended by your comments. Just wanted to let you know.

by Anonymous Citizen on Sat Sep 10, 2005 at 05:47:22 AM EST
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