grue 1 #1 August 27, 2006 This guy might be prejudiced, could be a moron, and very possibly may just be bad for New Orleans, but what exactly is so wrong about what he said regarding the WTC site in relation to New Orleans? "On a tour of the decimated Ninth Ward, Nagin tells Pitts the city has removed most of the debris from public property and it’s mainly private land that’s still affected – areas that can’t be cleaned without the owners' permission. But when Pitts points to flood-damaged cars in the street and a house washed partially into the street, the mayor shoots back. "That’s alright. You guys in New York can’t get a hole in the ground fixed and it’s five years later. So let’s be fair."" He's got one hell of a valid point there.cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ahegeman 0 #2 August 27, 2006 It's not just a "hole in the ground".--------------------------------------------------------------- There is a fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'. --Dave Barry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydyvr 0 #3 August 27, 2006 QuoteIt's not just a "hole in the ground". Nope, it's a hole in the ground full of valuable recyclable products like copper and aluminum. We should salvage all that is practical, then fill it in. . . =(_8^(1) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Royd 0 #4 August 27, 2006 It just shows that he is petty and small minded. He's pointing out someone else's problems to cover his ineptness. They chose him, they deserve him. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewcline 0 #5 August 27, 2006 But hasn't a lot of "they" not gone back becuase "they" have found some thing better else where? My wife works with several folks who came to Nashville after Katrina, and they have had nothing good to say about Nagin and the work he has/hasn't done.An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #6 August 27, 2006 QuoteQuoteIt's not just a "hole in the ground". Nope, it's a hole in the ground full of valuable recyclable products like copper and aluminum. We should salvage all that is practical, then fill it in. I'm pretty sure that by putting a government body in charge of that, it'll be done so poorly that it will turn out to have been more financially efficient to just fill it in.cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #7 August 27, 2006 Ray Nagin...the chocolate city man. New York City, with a crime index, one fifth that of New Orleans, a city with 1/16th the population. Unfortunately, he will continue to grasp at anything that diverts the attention of an inefficient clean-up away from his [lack of] leadership.So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Royd 0 #8 August 27, 2006 QuoteBut hasn't a lot of "they" not gone back becuase "they" have found some thing better else where? A lot of "they" have found out that they can collect gov. benefits elsewhere. Many of them will never actually take advantage of a new start, and improve their lives. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheAnvil 0 #9 August 27, 2006 Hmm...let's see...for one, it shows that Nagin doesn't grasp what's gone on in NYC at the WTC sight and has no clue about the matter. But then again what would one expect from a racially prejudiced bigot such as Nagin? Vinny the Anvil Post Traumatic Didn't Make The Lakers Syndrome is REAL JACKASS POWER!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbrown 26 #10 August 28, 2006 Nagin's also made some idiotic remarks about the large number of Mexican workers who have come to New Orleans since Katrina. Something like he didn't want New Orlenas "turning into a brown skinned Spanish speaking town". Guess it goes to show that politicians of any race or gender can be just as useless and stupid as the old fashioned good old white boys. Your humble servant.....Professor Gravity ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheAnvil 0 #11 August 28, 2006 I don't think stupidity knows any racial or ethnic boundaries at all. Intelligence sure doesn't. Vinny the Anvil Post Traumatic Didn't Make The Lakers Syndrome is REAL JACKASS POWER!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casurf1978 0 #12 August 29, 2006 QuoteUnfortunately, he will continue to grasp at anything that diverts the attention of an inefficient clean-up away from his [lack of] leadership. There was a huge lack of leadership on every level from the federal to local. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #13 August 29, 2006 QuoteQuoteUnfortunately, he will continue to grasp at anything that diverts the attention of an inefficient clean-up away from his [lack of] leadership. There was a huge lack of leadership on every level from the federal to local. I won't dispute that the emergency response wasn't perfect. However, a year after, with plenty of resources available, it's all on the state and local government now.So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
