Blame Beg Canada.
By on Feb 7th, 2006 at 12:14 pm
Blame Beg Canada.
New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin “says he may seek international assistance because U.S. aid has not been sufficient to get the city back on its feet.”
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Terrence & Phillip, how beautiful was that.
February 7th, 2006 at 12:18 pmWhat a joke.
February 7th, 2006 at 12:34 pmAs long as Nagin realizes that Canadian chocolate is bland and tasteless, eh.
February 7th, 2006 at 12:36 pmWhen the President of the US renegs on his promise to restore New Orleans, then American’s have to go begging to other nations for help.
“Hey, Canada! Pres. Bush wussed out on his promise. Could you lend a hand?”
Pres. Bush, making it harder and harder to be proud about being an American every day!
February 7th, 2006 at 12:37 pmYou Bastards now I have that song stuck in my head.
February 7th, 2006 at 12:38 pmHow about the leaders of one LA Parish taking the FEMA trailers off the lot and delivering them to those in need because they are so f’n tired of waiting for the goverment to act. They call it an act of civil disobedience.Damn right.
February 7th, 2006 at 12:44 pmThey estimated that it would be the year 2010 before all those in need are helped with a trailer at the current govt. pace. By the way, in the last month the trailer manufacturer has raised prices 25%!
Rebuild with Canadian soft woods. It will be just like prescription drugs, but why is their wood so much cheaper and why can’t we get the best price for our citizens. The mayor is sitting on a huge check is he not? I think he is correct in not dealing with the Administration they have proved to be absolutely incredible at creating disasters but have no clue or cajones when it comes to cleaning them up, especially the ones they create. We need a revival of the CCC for N.O., not to ignore it and then declare it a natioanl emergency and create a national imminent domain target for the petrol business.
February 7th, 2006 at 12:48 pmI think someone, like this mayor, should take Fidel up on his repeated offers of assistance.
Now that would get Georgey Boy Bush’s attention.
February 7th, 2006 at 12:52 pmI’m sure Canada would be happy to help. I have a friend who is New Orleans now to fix phone lines.
February 7th, 2006 at 12:58 pmIt seems like helping and assisting their own people has been put on the back burner by the Bush administration.
So we can give Tax Breaks to Corporations, go to War for Exxon and others, Not buy Body Armor, Open Our Parks to drilling, exercise eminent domain for corporate interests, we give Israel billions a Year, we helped pay off the African National Debt (8 billion) The contractors, war profitteers, have made millions off the Taxpayers and we Cant even Help the people whom, thru no fault of their own, were devastated?
Halliburton has record Profits (cronyism)
This is SOOOO UN -American
February 7th, 2006 at 1:06 pmAnd as usual, Canada will be there to help. Even when Shrub neglects to thank his nearest and dearest neighbour for taking in all those stranded flights on 9/11, comforting all those Americans trapped so far from their homes….giving them food, shelter, etc…you know, more than you can ever expect from your own government who steals your own tax dollars for their rich friends…but I digress.
We as Canadians have been donating since the day Katrina hit (including myself). It was obvious that after Bush stayed on vacation for 5 days (again – remember Pre 9/11 “Bin Laden Determined To Strike Inside The U.S.?), those poor people down there were not gonna get any help from the haves and the have mores (bush’s base, as he likes to say). So sad, I can see a third world country like Indonesia after the tsunami, but the so-called “world’s only superpower”? What have you let your country become?
Geez…
February 7th, 2006 at 1:07 pmAnd to think that Laura Bush goes on TV with commercials that SAY
Notice it Says Explore and Enjoy
February 7th, 2006 at 1:09 pm“Save our History”
I guess that means OIL EXPLORATION?
One example of Canadian help while all those FEMA trailers still sit empty, and paid in full and that f**ker Bush played the guitar:
“On September 6, 2005, Frank Stronach announced that he and Magna International were commiting $2 million to start a model community for people displaced by Hurricane Katrina. The Toronto Star reported that “Magna Entertainment Corp. is [currently] providing housing for about 260 evacuees from the New Orleans area at a racetrack training facility in Palm Beach County, Fla., and will move them to a new community in November. Auto-parts giant Magna International Inc. and MEC are scouting for about 500 to 1,000 acres in an area of Baton Rouge in Louisiana to set up trailers and infrastructure… ‘we would like to build a small community where we would try to be sponsors for the next five to seven years,’ [Stronach] said in an interview.” [1] Some further details were announced on October 6, 2005 and the new development will be called Canadaville.”
February 7th, 2006 at 1:10 pmThat’s it. I’m moving to Canada.
They seem like they are a much nicer people north of the border. A move civil society too.
February 7th, 2006 at 1:14 pmPreserve America
What a Load of Hooey.
Bush Smears more than Half of America with His neverending Rove Campaign Jargon.
Katrina Victims have to pay for commercials and getting help from other countries.
Preserve Corporate America is what that sign should say.
February 7th, 2006 at 1:14 pmHoly shit, that’s funny. I like the way Nagin thinks.
February 7th, 2006 at 1:19 pm#12 – Mr. Ho, that picture looks like a butter label. Wonder what that butter would taste like?
February 7th, 2006 at 1:19 pm[...] Blame Beg Canada.Think Progress, DC - 58 minutes agoNew Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin says he may seek international assistance because US aid has not been sufficient to get the city back on its feet. 12:14 pm … [...]
February 7th, 2006 at 1:20 pmI think “Preserve America”, refers to a plastic surgery conference Pickles spoke at.
February 7th, 2006 at 1:27 pm#19, who is Pickles?
February 7th, 2006 at 1:38 pmJesus Christ God of WAR:
Not just seem, we are more civil and helping. You would be welcome here, but I respectfully ask that you stay home and fix your own broken country, then you can have a society like ours in your own country. Feel free to come visit whenever you like.
We don’t live by the “every man for themselves” and “fuck the weak” and all that nonsense that makes your world go round. That crap is perpetuated by the most evil and sorry of people for the sole purpose of dividing and conquering the masses for their own personal gain. These people would push over their own grandmother to grab a $5 bill laying out in the street. In short, it is your “American Capitalism” that is promoting this dog eat dog mentality.
Guess what? You are all losing unless you are one of the top 1% in the country.
February 7th, 2006 at 1:40 pm#8
Fidel? He can’t even take care of his own people.
February 7th, 2006 at 1:47 pm#22
Say what you will about Castro, but assuming you’ve never been to Cuba (I have), then you probably didn’t know that the Cubans get free post secondary education and free medical coverage. They may be poor (who’s to say the ridiculous U.S. embargo isn’t to blame for that), but they are heathly, educated and poor. They got a lot more going for them than most poor countries and the residents of New Orleans. Also, although most live in “shacks” in the country, most all have electricity and a TV antenna sticking out of their shack.
February 7th, 2006 at 2:17 pm#23
February 7th, 2006 at 2:27 pmIf things are so great in Cuba, why would any Cuban risk their life on the open seas just to live here? You are f’king idiot! Go ahead and move to Cuba if you love it so much.
It’s just one bunch of Cajuns (Arcadians) helping another – nothing special.
February 7th, 2006 at 2:55 pm#23
Please don’t try and defend communism…it’s indefensible.
BTW why do so many of those so-called “happy” Cubans risk their lives to get to Florida?
February 7th, 2006 at 2:56 pm“If things are so great in Cuba [. . .] Go ahead and move to Cuba if you love it so much.”
Randy
And if things are so great in Iraq, why don’t you move there, wuss?
February 7th, 2006 at 2:58 pm“BTW why do so many of those so-called “happy†Cubans risk their lives to get to Florida?”
Comment by Tracy — February 7, 2006 @ 2:56
To become leaches on the social welfare system – just like the Mexicans you guys always go on about.
February 7th, 2006 at 3:00 pmThe trolls are particularly lame today….using the old, “if you love Cuba/Iraq/Iran/Russia/, why don’t you move there” bit…Sorry, that B.S. doesn’t work up here in RealityLandNorthTM
Nope, can’t even attempt a reasonable conversation with this lot.
Terra-ists, communists, peaceniks…is there even a difference to you knuckle-draggers or is nuance a dirty “french” word that you don’t know the definition of anyway…
It’s just your standard boogeyman protocol for sheeple control.
#26 I guess they bought the “Amerikkkan Dream” crap, just as you did. BTW, that comment about defending the indefensible is pretty rich . Isn’t that what you and your buddies attempt to do here every day. LOL.
February 7th, 2006 at 4:04 pm#24
The best thing about Cuba is that there are no Ugly Amerikkkans like you allowed there. Oh, the peace and quiet! Soon your kind will not be welcome anywhere in the world, hence the “Canadian flag kit for American travellers who are ashamed/scared to let people know they are American” LOL!
BTW, the kit doesn’t work. It’s easy to spot the ugly amerikkkan.
February 7th, 2006 at 4:08 pm#20 – fly-man, Pickles is Laura Bush.
February 7th, 2006 at 4:59 pm#29
“To become leaches on the social welfare system”
That pretty a bigoted thing to say about those Cubans who are risking their lives to get away from Castro’s oppressive communist government.
I take it you are not an American…that’s in our favor.
“I guess they bought the “Amerikkkan Dream†crap, just as you did.”
Just because you don’t have the ability intellectually or otherwise to realize that dream, don’t attempt to drag everyone else down into your hole.
“Isn’t that what you and your buddies attempt to do here every day.”
It isn’t hard to defend the American economic model against communism.
February 7th, 2006 at 5:36 pm“It isn’t hard to defend the American economic model against communism.
Comment by Tracy — February 7, 2006 @ 5:36 pm”
How about socialism? Europe seems to be doing a fine job, and the most socialist of countries appear to be some of the world’s most competitive economically?
Partisans always see things in the light of extremism, and I forgive you for your narrow tunnel vision pumpkin. There is a middle way you know – but that requires an open mind, and an honest ability to view reality – a set of traits clearly missing in well meaning but fearful radical partisans like yourself pumpkin.
February 7th, 2006 at 6:03 pm#30
“Soon your kind will not be welcome anywhere in the world, hence the “Canadian flag kit for American travellers who are ashamed/scared to let people know they are American†LOL!”
It seems like you are Canadian. My condolences to your fellow countrymen. I drove the ALCAN in September last year from Anchorage to Oklahoma City, OK and had no problem with any of the locals in British Columbia or Alberta knowing that I was American or me spending my dollars to support their economy…which isn’t anything new.
February 7th, 2006 at 6:04 pmTracy’s trolling out fo the closet again
February 7th, 2006 at 6:12 pmAlso, there is no money for Katrina relief in Bush’s new budget. So he promised everything possible, and true to form, he failed to deliver and has cut it altogether for the future.
February 8th, 2006 at 12:03 am#34
First of all, please don’t mix someone else’s post with mine. It wasn’t me who said ““To become leaches on the social welfare system—. It was someone else.
Next you quoted me and didn’t even read what I said. Try getting on a plane and leaving North America. I didn’t say anything about B.C. Maybe somewhere near North Africa or Europe. Wear you best, brightest “We’re No. 1!” shirt and see how you do.
“It isn’t hard to defend the American economic model against communism.”
Have you hugged a CEO today? I hear Kenny Boy is a little stressed. What a joke. Your so-called economic model (or that of the Bush that you love so much)is quickly going the way of the Soviets…
Now you presume to know me intellectually or otherwise? You know sweet F.A. about me and believe me, the Amerikkkan dream is not something I am persuing. I live my life beyond cheap slogans and marketing buzzwords – like “commie” – BOO!
You better have a little more than that next time, lightweight.
LOL!
February 8th, 2006 at 1:51 am#37
“Try getting on a plane and leaving North America.”
Does Turkey count? Istambul is a great city to see Byzantine architecture. What about Vicenza? The Villa Capra and Palazzo Chiericati are great pieces. I wore my Polo cap that had an American flag on the front when I visited both cities in 2004 and no one said anything derogatory to me about wearing it in public.
“I hear Kenny Boy is a little stressed.”
As well he should be. If he gets only a couple years in jail I hope that the civil law suits keep coming so that he ends up on the welfare role. The best way to punish rich people who break the law is to put them in the poor house.
“Your so-called economic model (or that of the Bush that you love so much)is quickly going the way of the Soviets…”
That is the best joke I have heard in a long time! Unemployment in the U.S. is at 4.7%, which is considered by many economists to be full employment.
“Now you presume to know me intellectually or otherwise?”
When you praise the conditions in Fidel’s Cuba then that makes it pretty self evident that your intellectual capacity is very much limited.
“…the Amerikkkan dream is not something I am persuing.”
That’s a good thing…we wouldn’t want you to be a drag on the economy.
“I live my life beyond cheap slogans and marketing buzzwords – like “commie†– BOO!”
Maybe in the bottle…your name seems to suggest it.
February 8th, 2006 at 10:25 amhahahahahah!
February 8th, 2006 at 1:40 pm“That is the best joke I have heard in a long time! Unemployment in the U.S. is at 4.7%, which is considered by many economists to be full employment.”
Well I guess if you are reaching for that McDonalds career star, than ya the economy is good. Other than the hack Greenspan, who honestly thinks your economy is in good shape?
Not that I believe your Bush numbers without any evidence. I guess all those majors corps outsourcing, closing factories and going bankrupt are all signs of a great economy. GM, Ford, airlines all cutting jobs. Japanese cars are kicking ass (with good reason) and you are looking at trillions in debt. Your drunken sailor boyfriend Bush just keeps spending and you call him a conservative? China owns your pathetic ass….hahaha!
America, land of the free, home of the brave (unless you’re a chicken hawk)- and a wholly owned subsiduary of China.
P.S. If you want to see what a real economy looks like, look north.
February 8th, 2006 at 1:52 pmHere’s your great economy:
We are hearing from the Pollyannas that organic income growth is picking up and about to offset the drag on household cash flow from the turndown underway in the housing market. Of course, the earnings data from the weather-distorted jobs report on Friday has added reinforcement to that view. Meanwhile, the most comprehensive data— from the national accounts—shows that the year-on-year trend in after-tax income per capita has now swung into negative terrain for the first time since 1960. The trend is actually weaker now than during any of the past six recessions. In real terms, PDI (personal disposable income) per capita is down 2.8% y/y, and on only two other occasions in the past has the trend been as soft as it is today. Now you know why a three-year recovery in the stock market, the biggest home price frenzy ever, massive tax cuts, pork-barrel spending, and a 4.7% unemployment rate have yet to generate much enthusiasm in either the consumer confidence surveys or the presidential approval ratings.
Plus the National Savings Rate is in the negative. Know when the last time is that that happended?
The Great Depression.
Enjoy.
February 8th, 2006 at 2:16 pm“When you praise the conditions in Fidel’s Cuba then that makes it pretty self evident that your intellectual capacity is very much limited.”
It is “pretty self evident” that you are an asshole, but that does not make it 100% true.
February 8th, 2006 at 2:21 pm#40
“Other than the hack Greenspan, who honestly thinks your economy is in good shape?”
Look back at the 1990s after the U.S. came out of a recession. The same is happening now, unemployment went down and it took a while for wages to outpace inflation and begin to rise. This is basic U.S. economics.
http://money.cnn.com/2005/12/29/news/economy/slowdown_2006/index.htm
http://www.recordonline.com/archive/2006/01/28/business-mainecon-01-28.html
6.5% is more the 4.7% and Canada hasn’t had to deal with any natural disasters. I hope I don’t have to mention that Canada’s economy pretty much depends on the U.S….do I?
http://www.hrmguide.net/canada/jobmarket/canadian-unemployment.htm
February 8th, 2006 at 3:20 pm#42
Why and how are you defending the economic and social conditions Fidel’s Cuba?
Name calling…what’s new about that?
February 8th, 2006 at 4:09 pmWhen was the last time that the U.S. had two major natural disasters while in the mist of a world war?
February 8th, 2006 at 4:11 pmAMERICA WAKE UP
THE REFUNDING OF AMERICA BEGINS
The city of New Orleans use to be be owned by the French and the Spanish before then.
I mean, we still haven’t figured out how to stop the out-sourcing of American jobs and Industries.
Now we’re faced with selling our cities back?
HUGE WTF MOMENT HERE PEOPLE
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