Jeb Bush takes aim at Louisiana's hurricane effort

[Terri]

Jeb Bush takes aim at Louisiana's hurricane effort

Carlos Sadovi
Chicago Tribune

NAPLES, Fla. - While applauding state and local efforts to deal with the onslaught of Hurricane Wilma, Florida Gov. Jeb Bush took the opportunity Monday to blast what he said were Louisiana's failed attempts to deal with Katrina.

Bush said that unlike Louisiana, Florida organized local efforts to bring people to shelters and to transport evacuees.

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[ParakeeTeacher]

Is there any wonder why I love this guy and am so proud to call him my Governor? http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/yelclap.gif

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">&quot;In Florida, we consider it a high priority and it's a bottom-up system,&quot; Bush said Monday at the Collier County emergency response offices. &quot;In Louisiana, it was left for the federal government to fill the void, and you can see the consequences.&quot; [/QUOTE] Preach it, Jeb!

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE"> &quot;Too many people stayed, and for the life of me I don't know why they stayed. They knew the storms were coming,&quot; Bush said.
[/QUOTE] Because there truly is that N.O. attitude in Key West...and lots of partying, drunk idiots that will now start crying for rescue and help from the Feds! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rolleyes2.gif

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">He also chided television reporters for doing outdoor reports as Wilma barreled toward shore, complicating efforts to evacuate residents.

Pretending to lean over against the wind and holding an imaginary microphone, Bush said, &quot;You set a bad example; that doesn't help.&quot;
[/QUOTE] Let 'em have it, Gov.! *You can bet your next batch of Dave's KKs that he'll catch thunder for this! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/yes.gif But, when you're right, you're right and he has every right to let these clowns know that they are not only endangering themselves, they are endangering those first-responders that have to come to their rescue if they get in over their thick heads! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/madgo.gif Who was it I heard say, &quot;We Floridians already know what streets and flying debris looks like during a Hurricane!&quot;

Governor Bush, I so regret that you can't run for another term! *Come on Toni Jennings! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/yes.gif

[termind]

I'll give a fresh http://www.terminweb.com/weblog/images/smallkk.jpg to the first person who can answer this question:

&quot;Whatever happened to Kathleen Blanco?&quot;

[pRIMrose]

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">Is there any wonder why I love this guy and am so proud to call him my Governor? [/QUOTE]

Everything Tonja said. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/clap.gif http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/clap.gif

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE"> Come on Toni Jennings! [/QUOTE]

DITTO! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/yes.gif

[l1m89]

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE"> Is there any wonder why I love this guy and am so proud to call him my Governor? http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/yelclap.gif
[/QUOTE]
Yes and I’m proud to call him a fellow American.
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[l1m89]

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE"> &quot;Whatever happened to Kathleen Blanco?&quot;
[/QUOTE]
“Gone with the wind” http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/lightning.gif

[Rocks48]

The State of Florida has no state income tax, and it's high time they instituted one and earmarked it for hurricane relief. We the taxpayers shouldn't have to keep bailing these people out year after year. People who want to live in hurricane-prone areas should bear the financial responsibility themselves. After all, it's not like it's a once-in-a-lifetime event.

That said, Governor Bush is right. Compare how Texas handled Rita and Florida handled Wilma to how Louisiana handled Katrina. The states with Republican governors came through with flying colors, while the one with a democrat governor is still whining.

Coincidence?
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God bless all who stand in harm's way that we may be free.

[ParakeeTeacher]

Rocks48 said: <table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">The State of Florida has no state income tax, and it's high time they instituted one and earmarked it for hurricane relief. *We the taxpayers shouldn't have to keep bailing these people out year after year. *People who want to live in hurricane-prone areas should bear the financial responsibility themselves. *After all, it's not like it's a once-in-a-lifetime event.
[/QUOTE] Oh really? *Hmmmmmmmm....I bet Louisana has a state income tax...I bet Alabama has a state income tax...I bet Mississippi has a state income tax. *Oh...and California...your state, I believe has a state income tax. Your point? http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rock.gif

[kmarshall1]

Termind:

You said:

&quot;I'll give a fresh (doughnut picture) to the first person who can answer this question:

&quot;Whatever happened to Kathleen Blanco?&quot;

So far, I can guarantee it hasn't been what she truly deserved.....

[kmarshall1]

Rocks48:

Texas has no income tax, just as Florida doesn't (I was unaware of that little nugget of information, until it was brought up here, by the way.....).

Coincidence?

I echo ParakeeTeacher: Your point?

[buckd]

I suppose now we'll hear that Jeb Bush hates Blacks (especially Black Mayors) and hates Women (especially Women Governors)?

[ParakeeTeacher]

Hi Buckd! Buckd said: <table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">I suppose now we'll hear that Jeb Bush hates Blacks (especially Black Mayors) and hates Women (especially Women Governors)?
[/QUOTE] Absolutely, but we know better. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/yes.gif His Lieutentant Governor is Toni Jennings...a very capable woman! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/yelclap.gif I sure hope she runs for Governor of Florida in the next election!

There are only a handful of states in the United States that don't have a state income tax...they are: Alaska, Florida, Nevada, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming. *Tennessee and New Hampshire only tax dividends and interest incomes. *So you see, there are many other states that are proned to disasters of all types...and they have a state income tax. *I'd still like to know your point, Rocks48. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rock.gif

[Dalgal21]

Well, as a Floridian I can say no we do not have a state income tax but you really wouldn't want to pay the OTHER taxes we pay in the form of taxes on housing, business licensing for everyone including grass cutters etc. down the line that other state residences do not pay. We also have a much higher sales tax than most states I have lived in. And, btw, I don't know where the government help is showing up here for natural disasters since everyone I know either &quot;fixes&quot; the damage themselves or has the help of insurance companies if they choose to pay off on a claim.
I have been through several hurricanes and saw NO government help coming in except for FEMA loans which are to be paid back, a few FEMA trailors that housed welfare recipients that don't pay taxes anyway.
Unlike Louisiana we basically help ourselves and our neighbors. Look at the population statistics and you will see that 60% of the population does live near the coasts. No matter where you live there are natural disasters that need to be addressed whether they are hurricanes, tornados, flooding, land slides or forest fires. I don't think that there is anywhere in this country that Floridians could move that they wouldn't be effected by any of this. If you know of a place that can take in an extra 19 million people and growing let me know and I will spread the word. How is the housing situation in your neighborhood Rocks48?

[David Russell]

I disagree on implementing a state income tax, and I also disagree for the taxpayers having to salvage and rebuild the damage. The party that said it should be the responsibility of those who wish to live in these areas to rebuild for themselves is right. There is nothing in the Constitution that authorizes government to take our money and spend it of foolish people. Those who refused to leave and rode out the storm deserve little or no support. If anyone wants to voluntarily contribute to their welfare, that is great, but do not take our tax money and spend it on these foolish people, in Florida, New Orleans, Texas or any place else. If you haven't read the response by Davy Crockett when he was in the Senate to the request to contribute for victims of a fire in Washington DC, you should get a copy and read. There was a true statesman and a great American who correctly interpreted the Constitution. Would that we had such elected officials today.

[candles]

Jed Bush is a great Gov., he does not stick his head on a bushel basket when something he does not like comes along. He imbraces it with action, he does not sit on his b--- waiting for others to do his job. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif
The differnce between the two is clear as day.

[silversword63]

The only governor who has failed to impress me during the hurricane season has been - - - Blanco. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

Jeb Bush is great!

[Whitetop]

Her mind went Blank!! OH

We pay a high property tax in Texas. Republicans are as bad as democrats about giving us tax relief. It all boils down to the fact the power brokers want an income tax and the people aren't willing to give it too them.

Anyone ever heard of one tax being lowered just because a new one was added? Not me.

[KatyJ]

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I will miss Gov. Jeb Bush when he isn't our Governor anymore next year. He has been a great governor for our state. It is too bad he can't run for a third term.

I bet the http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smash.gif he gave to the news reporters really hurt.

I agree with you Tonja and Rim. I am hoping Toni Jennings will run for governor. She is the only one who will keep his agenda intact.

I am going to send Governor Bush and a thank you card for his proud work in our state.

[Thundercat505]

[QUOTE--I'll give a fresh to the first person who can answer this question:

&quot;Whatever happened to Kathleen Blanco?&quot;]

she is still around, but keeping awful quiet right now since she spit into the wind and it came back on her face.

pt, you are right, we have a 10% sales tax here, but we are about the only state that has a homestead exemption but with these days of homes over 70,000 which is the cut off, there is still plenty of money raised in property taxes.

[thissong]

http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif The main difference between Louisiana and Florida is that Florida has a competent governor. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/usflag22.gif

[Cirbuck]

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You really want to know? She is boondoggling like crazy putting off the Senate hearing committee on submitting evidence of what she did during and after the storm, and she is appointing commission after commission of political cronies to look here and there and everywhere to find money and so confuse the situation in Lousisana that she can allay blame and destruction as long as possible. Main thing she is doing right now is stalling everywhere she can to see how much money congress is going to offer her. But she and Nagin both are starting to realize that, like some of the comments on this forum, no one in the rest of the US wants to give her any.

Quote by Nagin: &quot;I've looked into the eyes of Congress, and to be honest with you, I didn't like what I saw.&quot;

OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE?

ADVOCATE
By MARSHA SHULER
Capitol news bureau
(excerpt)

Gov. Kathleen Blanco has asked for more time to deliver documents to congressional committees concerning her office's role in Hurricane Katrina preparations and emergency response to the storm.

The delay would mean it could be December before intern

[Luckyme]

Jeb Bush does a wonderful job during emergencies but I still see on TV that people in South Florida are complaining about the slowness of his response with aid this time. It's true that the storm wasn't predicted to hit the east coast like it did, but isn't it the responsibility of individuals to be prepared to take care of themselves for the first few days until help can get to them? The airports are all closed in the area, there is no electricity, and it takes time to clear the roads so help can get to the areas where it is needed. People were already complaining the day after Wilma hit the area. Seems they think Jeb Bush can perform miracles. Patience is a virtue.

[l1m89]

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">It's true that the storm wasn't predicted to hit the east coast like it did, but isn't it the responsibility of individuals to be prepared to take care of themselves for the first few days until help can get to them?[/QUOTE]
For several days prior to “Wilma” reaching Mexico,
the probable “storm track” indicated S Florida as
the likely area to be hit. Then the storm stalled
over Cancun for two more days and S Florida was
indicated as the definite path for “Wilma”.

In all of that time of nonstop news coverage of
Hurricane Wilma wasn’t it clear that it probably
would be a good idea to get prepared?

This is the same region that local residents couldn’t
figure out how to vote correctly, and couldn’t tell the
difference between “crybaby Algore” and other
candidates. Also the local dimbulbs created the
“swinging chad” controversy leading me to think
that if you’re too dumb to vote correctly, then
you’re too dumb to survive without the support
of all agencies of our Federal Government.
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[l1m89]

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">The airports are all closed in the area, there is no electricity, and it takes time to clear the roads so help can get to the areas where it is needed.[/QUOTE]
Up here in region around N Idaho, and in many
other areas around our USA, this is a yearly
event that’s called winter. The “Boy Scouts”
taught me to “be prepared”, it’s their motto
and it should be the motto of all Americans.

[ParakeeTeacher]

l1m89, you are absolutely correct...this is the same area of Florida that gave us the pregnant chad, the hanging chad and b.s. by the ton! They are probably celebrating that they can blame another Bush for their own inadequacies. You would think by now that bunch of people would have generators that kick on the minute electricity goes out and plenty of ice...if for nothing else, their cocktails! They could be like Mary-Lou's neighbor...playing golf instead of boarding up their windows and preparing for the storm! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rolleyes2.gif It really infuriates me that Jeb is taking the blame! You have nothing to apologize for Jeb...you can't get the stuff in if there are roads blocked! Please don't give the loony lefties anything more to gloat about! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/lookaround.gif

[KatyJ]

Governor Jeb Bush and his brother is what I call Supermen. Don't let the liberals fool you around Governor Jeb. You are doing a fine job. I wish you can stick around for another term.

[l1m89]

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">You would think by now that bunch of people would have generators that kick on the minute electricity goes out and plenty of ice...if for nothing else, their cocktails!
[/QUOTE]
Whoops, at least I got 50% on that test. Our generator
still has a pull-rope but we always have plenty
of ice, if not in the freezer then out in our pond
four or five months of the year.
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I thought that was the area with the overabundance
of voter “dimbulbs”. Do you remember the one
chad-inspector with the oversize magnifying glass?

That whole situation kept us chuckling for years.
Demo’s proved that they’re good4something.
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[bakedbones]

I am proudly related to several Floridians, and I will never forget the fight of 2000! I applaud the state GOP leadership in what is likely the most volatile atmosphere ever surrounding a U.S. election! I add a special note of thanks for Kathleen Harris, . . even if she was &quot;coerced&quot;, by trying not to break the law!

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Florida is where we send our wisest elders! They either enjoy or suffer, but they know how to paddle their own canoes, . . and they taught the art to a few of us that follow.

Wait, . . correction: Florida is where our wisest elders often choose to live.

The canoe stuff holds, though!

God Bless Florida

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Oh, . . and that Jeb guy, too!!
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[l1m89]

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE"> I add a special note of thanks for Kathleen Harris, . . even if she was &quot;coerced&quot;, by trying not to break the law![/QUOTE]
During the last days of that voter 2000 debacle I
sent Mrs. Harris an email congratulating her for
standing firm, and thanking her for her effort.
Within two days she personally responded,
thanking me for my support.

It’s my belief that she hasn’t been adequately
rewarded for her strength of conviction by our
party that’s full of indecisive politicians that are
always ready to cut a deal with some NeoCom.

When a political battle is at hand, Kathleen Harris
is worth ten RINO’s, when it gets rough she’ll be
with you. RINO’s will be elsewhere making deals.

Gov. Jeb Bush seems to be as tough,
God Bless them both .

[KatyJ]

Gov. Jeb Bush is doing all he can to help these victims. He told everyone from the beginning to take the necessary precautions and be prepare to leave. Many people didn't leave because they believe our government will help them in a second. These are the same people who complained about the 2000 election.

Rep. Katherine Harris deserves to be our next Senator of the United States Congress.