Where is the outrage?

[Ban Hammer 13,651]

[*JG* 2]

I don't think its reverse racism (or at least I don't have enough info to suspect it). I think its a case of people covering their behinds. We all remember Katrina. You can't tell me that in all this flooding there hasn't been any rooftop rescues or "looting". And I have yet to hear a single word mentioned about FEMAs response to the situation. I think they're trying to stay off the radar. Right now there is a hearing about whether or not FEMA knew the trailers they gave Katrina victims were contained with toxic levels of formaldehyde.

Besides the human factor, I would think the government would be responding quicker given the areas importance in food production.

Agreed - I would imagine that FEMA has upped its game somewhat after the failures in New Orleans, given the very public fallout from that.

I would also imagine that the population density was greater in New Orleans than it is the Midwest. People tend to notice a major disaster in a major city more than they do in semi-rural areas.

Perhaps the density of the individual cities experiencing flooding is less in the midwest; but the large amount of cities involved make it all comparable, I suspect. We are not talking about just one city in the midwest flooding.

[zqt3344 21]

Right on!

Interesting topic and one I never really thought of even though I live very near the disaster areas.

Maybe one reason the midwest takes it in stride is because this is not the first time, nor the last time we will flood. Ironically, when I think back to the worst flooding I can remember, we still didn't have the celebrities or the president come tour or anything. The cities of Missouri banded together to help one another in sand bagging, rescuing, moving whole towns, and opening their homes in order to help one another. FEMA stepped in at the end.

And, no, I never hear of any rioting or looting and I hear very little complaining about any of it.

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

I don't think its reverse racism (or at least I don't have enough info to suspect it). I think its a case of people covering their behinds. We all remember Katrina. You can't tell me that in all this flooding there hasn't been any rooftop rescues or "looting". And I have yet to hear a single word mentioned about FEMAs response to the situation. I think they're trying to stay off the radar. Right now there is a hearing about whether or not FEMA knew the trailers they gave Katrina victims were contained with toxic levels of formaldehyde.

Besides the human factor, I would think the government would be responding quicker given the areas importance in food production.

Agreed - I would imagine that FEMA has upped its game somewhat after the failures in New Orleans, given the very public fallout from that.

I would also imagine that the population density was greater in New Orleans than it is the Midwest. People tend to notice a major disaster in a major city more than they do in semi-rural areas.

Perhaps the density of the individual cities experiencing flooding is less in the midwest; but the large amount of cities involved make it all comparable, I suspect. We are not talking about just one city in the midwest flooding.

Oh I'm sure - I saw the list of states affected and figured it must be affecting a pretty substantial area.

[LaL 418]

Seems like an oversimplification to call it merely a black - white issue.

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I am shocked that after all the personal attacks from zqt, that this thread remains open.

It's as if this forum has turned into one big dittohead party.

[Ban Hammer 13,651]

I am shocked that after all the personal attacks from zqt, that this thread remains open.

It's as if this forum has turned into one big dittohead party.

[Mags 112]

Posts containing the personal attacks have been made invisible (as has the original).

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I am shocked that after all the personal attacks from zqt, that this thread remains open.

It's as if this forum has turned into one big dittohead party.

It is a valid opinion. When stated the way it was stated, I can see the possibilities.

I don't necessarily believe in the OP's opinion; but I can see why it could be there.

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

I still see the posts calling N6 a liberal water walker and accusing him of manufacturing meth and being out of touch. Oh and the one "wondering" why blacks loot with the "whistle" emoticon next to it.

[Mags 112]

I still see the posts calling N6 a liberal water walker and accusing him of manufacturing meth and being out of touch. Oh and the one "wondering" why blacks loot with the "whistle" emoticon next to it.

No you don't.

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

lol it's magic

[almaty 19]

you go brother arijit...

arijit for mod..............!

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

you go brother arijit...

arijit for mod..............!

"Now I am become Death, the destroyer of forums"

[LaL 418]

you go brother arijit...

arijit for mod..............!

"Now I am become Death, the destroyer of forums"