Kerry's response to NOLA Disaster has been amazing, hasn't it?

He sure has shown who the real president is this past week.

I mean, the compassion, the action. He didn't just sit there and watch it all fall apart, he sprung into action the first day and put forth great efforts to save peoples lives.

One thing he has shown in all of this, Kerry knows how to lead.

I haven't heard what Kerry is doing. Can you share?

I'm sure something will come out in the next few days that Kerry was a hero who sprung into action.

:popcorn:

pass some of that over here, eh?

damn, we know we're getting a little less wigged out when we can enjoy a good flamewar! :P

:P

:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

from the legendary primary wars which I've heard much about but was fortunate enough to have missed.

primary wars! I think you are correct. :D

Lets start the list of all the wonderful things John Kerry - the man who had our confidence, our support and our votes - has done to help:

I need hope Must_B_Free!!! I want to hear something good from Kerry! :cry:

Have we finished dining on the blivet** course and moved on the the "eat your own" Kerry course? I must have missed the sherbert to cleanse my tongue in between courses.

I need hopeful things, not :sarcasm: now

:hug:

:hug:

But here it is again.he has also sent out emails to everyone on his national mailing list and has a link set up on his website to donate.

From: http://www.johnkerry.com/

“Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the citizens of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama as they struggle with the aftermath of this devastating storm, and to their loved ones and families viewing the disturbing photos coming out of the region. I also would like to commend the brave men and women who are leading the rescue operations; from emergency service officers to health care professionals to the power and water crews working around the clock to save lives.

“Hurricane Katrina devastated significant portions of the Gulf Coast and disrupted millions of lives. The situation in New Orleans is heartbreaking.

“We cannot and must not give up on the people left stranded and destitute by this storm. This is a national tragedy and it demands a national response. At home in Massachusetts, citizens and corporations are donating time, money and their expertise to help out and I know the same thing is happening in every state in the country.

“Now is the time for all of us to come together to help our fellow Americans rebuild the communities that have lost so much.

“Elected officials, emergency personnel and incredible volunteers are working round the clock. These emergency workers are heroes.

“While Americans are united and determined to help the people who are suffering, there is no question that we share a collective anguish and frustration over the inadequate response of the federal government over these past several days. Federal officials must act swiftly in coming hours and days to direct more aid to the region as rapidly as possible.

“Last night the Senate allocated $10.5 billion to help fund immediate relief efforts. Although that is a welcome first step, I plan to work in coming days to find more ways that we can help joining with my colleagues in the Senate to support those who have lost so much and those working so hard to help them.

“I am also directing my team at johnkerry.com and my leadership committee Keeping America’s Promise to help. This week we have sent out fundraising appeals for the Red Cross and teamed up to help victims find housing at www.hurricanehousing.org. The response has been incredibly heartening. We will be doing more in coming days as we learn more about the best to provide assistance.

“I just returned from spending the week in Iraq, seeing firsthand the bravery of our troops as they face chaos and destruction. Our country has a huge heart and an incredibly strong spirit. We came together to support of our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan and their families, now we will come together to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina. We will endure and we will survive but we can’t stop working until we get help to all those left suffering. For more information on how to help, visit FEMA’s website or visit the American Red Cross at www.redcross.org. Thank you for your support for the victims of Hurricane Katrina.”

A whole planeload of people, and on his own initiative. And no photo-ops either

:popcorn:

as to what they are talking about

Someone posted last week that he was in Iraq and you know how much info we get out of there. They had called his office

Amazing how news about the guy exists in a vaccuum.

no press taken, no "photo ops"

But yes he just came back.

Also, he has quietly been working behind the scenes trying to fing housing for the NOLA survivors.

What have you done?

but was in Iraq during Katrina and aftermath

with a link to what John has been up to.

http://www.johnkerry.com/pressroom/releases/pr_2005_09_02.html

“I just returned from spending the week in Iraq, seeing firsthand the bravery of our troops as they face chaos and destruction. Our country has a huge heart and an incredibly strong spirit. We came together to support of our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan and their families, now we will come together to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina. We will endure and we will survive but we can’t stop working until we get help to all those left suffering. For more information on how to help, visit FEMA’s website at http://www.fema.gov/press/2005/resources_katrina.shtm or visit the American Red Cross at www.redcross.org. Thank you for your support for the victims of Hurricane Katrina.”

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and now the whole page to put that in context"

Statement of John Kerry on Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts

For Immediate Release
Washington, DC - Senator John Kerry released the following statement today on Hurricane Katrina relief efforts.

“Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the citizens of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama as they struggle with the aftermath of this devastating storm, and to their loved ones and families viewing the disturbing photos coming out of the region. I also would like to commend the brave men and women who are leading the rescue operations; from emergency service officers to health care professionals to the power and water crews working around the clock to save lives.

“Hurricane Katrina devastated significant portions of the Gulf Coast and disrupted millions of lives. The situation in New Orleans is heartbreaking.

“We cannot and must not give up on the people left stranded and destitute by this storm. This is a national tragedy and it demands a national response. At home in Massachusetts, citizens and corporations are donating time, money and their expertise to help out and I know the same thing is happening in every state in the country.

“Now is the time for all of us to come together to help our fellow Americans rebuild the communities that have lost so much.

“Elected officials, emergency personnel and incredible volunteers are working round the clock. These emergency workers are heroes.

“While Americans are united and determined to help the people who are suffering, there is no question that we share a collective anguish and frustration over the inadequate response of the federal government over these past several days. Federal officials must act swiftly in coming hours and days to direct more aid to the region as rapidly as possible.

“Last night the Senate allocated $10.5 billion to help fund immediate relief efforts. Although that is a welcome first step, I plan to work in coming days to find more ways that we can help joining with my colleagues in the Senate to support those who have lost so much and those working so hard to help them.

“I am also directing my team at johnkerry.com and my leadership committee Keeping America’s Promise to help. This week we have sent out fundraising appeals for the Red Cross and teamed up to help victims find housing at www.hurricanehousing.org. The response has been incredibly heartening. We will be doing more in coming days as we learn more about the best to provide assistance.

“I just returned from spending the week in Iraq, seeing firsthand the bravery of our troops as they face chaos and destruction. Our country has a huge heart and an incredibly strong spirit. We came together to support of our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan and their families, now we will come together to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina. We will endure and we will survive but we can’t stop working until we get help to all those left suffering. For more information on how to help, visit FEMA’s website at http://www.fema.gov/press/2005/resources_katrina.shtm or visit the American Red Cross at www.redcross.org. Thank you for your support for the victims of Hurricane Katrina.”

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Did I miss something? :shrug:

Please expand on this with links and evidence.
Thank you.

directing me to relief orgs.

But let's gratuitously slam him as though he is in charge of the nation. What was YOUR candidate doing? So far what I've seen is Mosely Braun and Sharpton out there. Is that who you had chosen?

More than our fucking president did.

To my knowledge, the only people Gore coordinated with were involved in the rescue: doctors, medical volunteers, TN local officials, TN hospital administrators, TN relief organizations, American Airlines, the pilot and crew, NOLA officials, FEMA (who jerked him around for a few days before they okayed the flight) and the National Guard folks on the ground in NOLA. Kerry had no Federal role in the disaster relief, it wasn't in his state, there would have been no reason to clear it with him. If Gore coordinated politically with anybody it would have been Howard Dean, Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid. I don't know that Gore did that, however, since Gore did not want this to be politicized.

Yesterday, Trent Lott said on CNN that John & Teresa Kerry called him to ask how they could help, and Lott told them which airports are open. There weren't any other details, but I assume they asked how to help folks in Mississippi, since Lott doesn't have any Federal role in disaster relief.

(For those who don't know about Gore in NOLA Saturday, see below.)



http://www.knoxnews.com/kns/local_news/article/0,1406,KNS_347_4054083,00.html

Haven from fury Mercy Flight Brings Evacuees to ET

Gore accompanies about 140 arrivals from New Orleans but declines to take credit

By ROBERT WILSON

(snip)

About 140 people - mostly elderly and infirm - arrived Saturday at McGhee Tyson Airport on a chartered mercy flight from hurricane-ravaged New Orleans, welcomed to East Tennessee by a bright sun and a host of medical professionals straining at the reins to help their fellow human beings without regard to whether they were on the clock.

The displaced hurricane victims came to Tennessee on a hastily arranged flight, accompanied by doctors and carrying whatever they had in boxes, bags or, in one case, an old suitcase tied up with rope.

Former Vice President Al Gore arranged the flight and was on board, but he declined to take credit for the airlift, fearing it would be "politicized."

(more)

This is how the "blame game" is played.

Puke.

Nothing against Kerry and I'd vote for him again, but I'm just thankful that we have someone like Gore to step up to the plate and contribute to saving the lives of those victims.

I have tremendous respect for what Al Gore did. And he did not want to take any credit or receive any publicity. He just did what needed to be done.

God bless that many. A true gentleman.

Gore is a goddamned hero...He deserved so much better than what this entire twisted system did to fuck him over back in '00.

Oh yeah, shit I forgot, none of them are president which means none of them have the ability to direct operations that are going on there. maybe you should direct your energy to those that actually had the responsibility and resources to actually do something to help when this disaster happened and than inadequately responded.

Where's Boxer? Kennedy? Schumer? Clinton? Give me a break. Go point some fingers where it belongs.

Your sarcasm and anger are sorely misplaced.

From: http://www.johnkerry.com/

“Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the citizens of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama as they struggle with the aftermath of this devastating storm, and to their loved ones and families viewing the disturbing photos coming out of the region. I also would like to commend the brave men and women who are leading the rescue operations; from emergency service officers to health care professionals to the power and water crews working around the clock to save lives.

“Hurricane Katrina devastated significant portions of the Gulf Coast and disrupted millions of lives. The situation in New Orleans is heartbreaking.

“We cannot and must not give up on the people left stranded and destitute by this storm. This is a national tragedy and it demands a national response. At home in Massachusetts, citizens and corporations are donating time, money and their expertise to help out and I know the same thing is happening in every state in the country.

“Now is the time for all of us to come together to help our fellow Americans rebuild the communities that have lost so much.

“Elected officials, emergency personnel and incredible volunteers are working round the clock. These emergency workers are heroes.

“While Americans are united and determined to help the people who are suffering, there is no question that we share a collective anguish and frustration over the inadequate response of the federal government over these past several days. Federal officials must act swiftly in coming hours and days to direct more aid to the region as rapidly as possible.

“Last night the Senate allocated $10.5 billion to help fund immediate relief efforts. Although that is a welcome first step, I plan to work in coming days to find more ways that we can help joining with my colleagues in the Senate to support those who have lost so much and those working so hard to help them.

“I am also directing my team at johnkerry.com and my leadership committee Keeping America’s Promise to help. This week we have sent out fundraising appeals for the Red Cross and teamed up to help victims find housing at www.hurricanehousing.org. The response has been incredibly heartening. We will be doing more in coming days as we learn more about the best to provide assistance.

“I just returned from spending the week in Iraq, seeing firsthand the bravery of our troops as they face chaos and destruction. Our country has a huge heart and an incredibly strong spirit. We came together to support of our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan and their families, now we will come together to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina. We will endure and we will survive but we can’t stop working until we get help to all those left suffering. For more information on how to help, visit FEMA’s website or visit the American Red Cross at www.redcross.org. Thank you for your support for the victims of Hurricane Katrina.”

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I think our worst enemies are ourselves sometimes.

Kerry's a bit busy still trying to figure out his position on the DSM.

JB

... it just took him awhile to find a phone booth that wasn't under water so he could change into his superhero suit.

:sarcasm:

Flame away ....

Let's just help people, and blame who needs to be blamed...the guy tooling around in his jet plane looking for more stupid photo ops. :hi:

that lott asked for help and Kerry is flying a plane full of supplies to MS.
Diapers, baby food, water etc.

to find out the best way to help MS. Haven't heard any more than that.
God love Al Gore, he's amazing, but why is it that when he attempts to fly under the radar to help out, he's a hero, and when Kerry does it, he's MIA?

We don't yet know everything the Dems are doing to help, but I'm betting we will hear about it soon.

:hug: :cry:

and I'm so sorry that this is someone's idea of hope.

You have personally touched me very deeply SR.

People are dying and suffering, Shrub responds to a replacement of the SCOTUS in less than 48 hours, keeping his promise, to bad he didn't keep his promise to the ones suffering in Louisiana.

You start this flamebait post, where the hell are your priorities, you'd rather hit a good Dem with crap like this, then go after the crooks that are killing this country.

Disgusting. :puke:

needs to get your priorities straight.

This is Bush's disaster -- he decimated FEMA etc etc

High post-counts have never been a reliable guide.

BWAHAHAHAHAHA HA HA

Perhaps the congressional black caucus.

As far as Dems in the Senate and House:

....crickets....

As far as "crooks killing this country", you don't have to look far. You may not want to believe this, but me thinks that some of these Dems don't want their "business" disturbed.

Why don't we do the opposite of the Republicans? Refuse to walk in lockstep and criticize when necessary. Do you really tnink that the pugs aren't working on a smear at this moment to deflect blame?

Yeah, being quiet has worked well so far. :sarcasm:

Point taken.

in Iraq with the troops instead of sitting on his ass fishing.We still have a problem in Iraq unless you haven't noticed. Kerry posted from Iraq and is flying supplies into LA now that he has returned.Nasty , vidictive posts based on misinformation are counterproducticve. Go after Bush instead. He is murdering people.

but someone posted yesterday they heard on CNN that John and Teresa called Lott. I'll look for the post.

I think the interview was on CNN, but I have been channel surfing so much looking for some hopeful news, that I can't be sure.

Kerry asked Lott what they needed, Lott told him and he is flying in supplies according to Lott's request.

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job at eating our own without this.

This is nothing but a flamefest.

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