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titaniumsalute (558 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-28-11 06:05 PM Original message |
I Got Into a DU Boxing Match Yesterday About Irene/Media |
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RKP5637 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-28-11 06:08 PM Response to Original message |
1. Around here some people get po'ed when programming is interrupted to |
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Ruby the Liberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-28-11 06:44 PM Response to Reply #1 |
20. Yep, and I tried reminding them that MSNBC preempted the prison fetish marathon |
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eleny (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-28-11 06:09 PM Response to Original message |
2. And the horrible flooding in New England and upstate New York ought to shut them up |
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Ruby the Liberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-28-11 06:47 PM Response to Reply #2 |
24. The photos out of the Catskills (!) and Vermont today should shut them up. |
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eleny (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-28-11 07:06 PM Response to Reply #24 |
35. Yeah, not until their own bellybuttons are flooded |
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uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-28-11 06:11 PM Response to Original message |
3. k&r, thanks for the link, some incredible pictures. They were justified in warning |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-28-11 06:17 PM Response to Original message |
4. Yup me too |
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HockeyMom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-28-11 06:19 PM Response to Original message |
5. I saw boats floating where a main street used to be |
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RB TexLa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-28-11 06:20 PM Response to Original message |
6. The media was hyping the storm to increase their viewers. |
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titaniumsalute (558 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-28-11 06:27 PM Response to Reply #6 |
9. Media doesn't necessarily make more on a crisis |
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RB TexLa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-28-11 06:29 PM Response to Reply #9 |
11. Yes they do. Cox cable charged more to advertise on CNN, Fox and MSNBC after Katrina hit |
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titaniumsalute (558 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-28-11 06:36 PM Response to Reply #11 |
15. Yes, AFTER Katrina hit |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-28-11 06:39 PM Response to Reply #15 |
18. I call elections mini stim packages for the media! |
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RB TexLa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-28-11 06:41 PM Response to Reply #15 |
19. And you don't think the cable companies and the news networks are not charging more right now? |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-28-11 06:45 PM Response to Reply #19 |
22. and if they are... BFD! |
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RB TexLa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-28-11 06:57 PM Response to Reply #22 |
32. You said they don't make more money from hyping the events |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-28-11 07:01 PM Response to Reply #32 |
33. Because mostly they don't |
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titaniumsalute (558 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-28-11 07:54 PM Response to Reply #19 |
71. No not really |
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jwirr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-28-11 09:01 PM Response to Reply #6 |
77. And to warn more people - many do not listen unless it is serious. |
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malaise (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-28-11 06:22 PM Response to Original message |
7. You are correct |
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progressoid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-28-11 06:25 PM Response to Original message |
8. After a long day of cleaning up from our hail/wind storm last week, I take these things |
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FLPanhandle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-28-11 06:28 PM Response to Original message |
10. Those pictures are typical of any Cat 1 / Tropical Storm. |
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titaniumsalute (558 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-28-11 06:31 PM Response to Reply #10 |
12. I am a Floridian so don't lump me into your category |
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Dappleganger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-28-11 06:50 PM Response to Reply #12 |
26. Truth is, size really does matter. |
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FLPanhandle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-28-11 07:08 PM Response to Reply #12 |
37. I'll align with the opinion of professional meterologists over posters on DU |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-28-11 07:11 PM Response to Reply #37 |
40. And many, due to the size of the event |
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Ruby the Liberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-28-11 07:16 PM Response to Reply #40 |
47. The "expert" poster chose to cite is none other than the infamous Kevin Martin |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-28-11 07:17 PM Response to Reply #47 |
49. That bad, did not realize that |
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Ruby the Liberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-28-11 07:23 PM Response to Reply #49 |
55. Hilarious. |
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FLPanhandle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-28-11 07:17 PM Response to Reply #40 |
48. I agree about bigger events and climate change. |
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Ruby the Liberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-28-11 07:13 PM Response to Reply #37 |
43. Professionals? KEVIN MARTIN???? |
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FLPanhandle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-28-11 07:19 PM Response to Reply #43 |
50. Fine, it was the first google option, but there are plenty more. |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-28-11 07:22 PM Response to Reply #50 |
51. Chemtrains KEVIN MARTIN |
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FLPanhandle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-28-11 07:23 PM Response to Reply #51 |
52. The second google result was Reuters. |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-28-11 07:23 PM Response to Reply #52 |
54. And I offer Mr. Will |
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FLPanhandle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-28-11 07:25 PM Response to Reply #54 |
58. Well, I have 5 pages of news articles about the over hyping of this storm. |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-28-11 07:27 PM Response to Reply #58 |
60. And are you willing to admit that many people do not share your opinion and that includes |
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FLPanhandle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-28-11 07:28 PM Response to Reply #60 |
61. I'd be worried if everyone agreed with me. |
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jwirr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-28-11 09:23 PM Response to Reply #58 |
78. I'm curious - what warning system would you have used to get the |
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Ruby the Liberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-28-11 07:25 PM Response to Reply #50 |
57. Trust me. It wasn't personal - I just about wet myself |
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FLPanhandle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-28-11 07:26 PM Response to Reply #57 |
59. No problem |
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Ruby the Liberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-28-11 07:34 PM Response to Reply #59 |
63. Yanno - it frightens me that he was even the first choice. |
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FLPanhandle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-28-11 07:35 PM Response to Reply #63 |
64. I will. |
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Ruby the Liberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-28-11 07:37 PM Response to Reply #64 |
65. If there is ANYTHING he can deliver |
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BeFree (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-28-11 09:54 PM Response to Reply #64 |
79. Funny |
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titaniumsalute (558 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-28-11 07:32 PM Response to Reply #37 |
62. So which is more important? |
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titaniumsalute (558 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-28-11 07:37 PM Response to Reply #37 |
66. Kevin Martin"s opinion? |
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Dappleganger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-28-11 06:49 PM Response to Reply #10 |
25. This Floridian strongly disagrees with your statement. |
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Ruby the Liberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-28-11 07:07 PM Response to Reply #10 |
36. I got pics for ya! |
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FLPanhandle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-28-11 07:12 PM Response to Reply #36 |
42. Yep, and Ivan got a fraction of this coverage. |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-28-11 07:15 PM Response to Reply #42 |
46. Not from where I seat |
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FLPanhandle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-28-11 07:38 PM Response to Reply #46 |
67. Opal is the one the most comes to mind |
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titaniumsalute (558 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-28-11 07:41 PM Response to Reply #42 |
68. and the point is... |
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FLPanhandle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-28-11 07:51 PM Response to Reply #68 |
70. Nope. |
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titaniumsalute (558 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-28-11 07:57 PM Response to Reply #70 |
72. At this point I think what you're saying is foolish |
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FLPanhandle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-28-11 07:59 PM Response to Reply #72 |
73. Fine, have it your way... |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-28-11 08:13 PM Response to Reply #70 |
74. WOW!!!! |
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Little Star (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-28-11 07:14 PM Response to Reply #10 |
45. My daughter & my sister both live in FL and they certainly don't feel |
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Kingofalldems (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-28-11 06:32 PM Response to Original message |
13. They stuck a local reporter (DC) in the middle of raw sewage |
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titaniumsalute (558 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-28-11 06:36 PM Response to Reply #13 |
16. Yes, saw it |
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Ikonoklast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-28-11 06:51 PM Response to Reply #13 |
27. I feel sorry for the raw sewage. |
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hlthe2b (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-28-11 06:33 PM Response to Original message |
14. I tend to believe that the degree to which some poo poo concerns of others.... |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-28-11 06:37 PM Response to Reply #14 |
17. And you are mostly right actually |
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cwydro (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-28-11 07:14 PM Response to Reply #14 |
44. Sorry, but some of us have been through large powerful |
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hlthe2b (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-28-11 07:24 PM Response to Reply #44 |
56. Many here have... |
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obxhead (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-28-11 06:44 PM Response to Original message |
21. A friend gave me all kinds of excuses on why they were not evacuating. |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-28-11 06:46 PM Response to Reply #21 |
23. I hope they are doing ok, in spite of everything. |
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obxhead (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-28-11 06:51 PM Response to Reply #23 |
28. They're ok. |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-28-11 06:53 PM Response to Reply #28 |
31. I get it, trust me |
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hfojvt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-28-11 06:51 PM Response to Original message |
29. I take it you lost |
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titaniumsalute (558 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-28-11 07:43 PM Response to Reply #29 |
69. Nah...no one wins or loses on DU...it's just words |
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Lucinda (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-28-11 06:52 PM Response to Original message |
30. They still will be contentious about it. See this thread for examples. |
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johnaries (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-28-11 07:03 PM Response to Original message |
34. So, he was upset because we got lucky? |
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Ruby the Liberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-28-11 07:08 PM Response to Original message |
38. Those pics are horrific. |
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Waiting For Everyman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-28-11 07:11 PM Response to Original message |
39. That is the most comprehensive collection of pics I've seen - TY! |
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pipi_k (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-28-11 07:12 PM Response to Original message |
41. Wouldn't want to have been on the coast.... |
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rocktivity (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-28-11 07:23 PM Response to Original message |
53. The article whined about Irene being referred to as "the storm of a lifetime" |
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Ruby the Liberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-28-11 10:09 PM Response to Reply #53 |
80. Up to 21 now and days away from New England cresting. |
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Logical (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-28-11 08:15 PM Response to Original message |
75. I disagree. Way to worried about making money and not worried enough about reporting. |
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Catherine Vincent (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-28-11 08:50 PM Response to Original message |
76. And it's not just hurricanes that can cause serious flooding |
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