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Originally Posted by rouxroux
Dude, for supposedly being such a big pal of 'ol Rays, I would at least think you'd be in on his desire to be GOVERNOR. You lost a bit of cred on that one.
As for the "evacuation plan" need I go into specifics of how your 'ol buddy Ray ignored the plan already in place and FAILED to return the calls from the EOC? No, I don't think you want to go there.
As for our family, my in-laws lost their house and my father-in-law died soon after. Did they ask for FEMA or gov't help? NO. They were self-sufficient, bought their own trailer, starting the rebuilding without waitng for a handout.
Of course some of the "people who can be fooled all of the time" will support Nagin AND "cold cash" William Jefferson (can you say "Hep me National Guard") and continue the "womb to the tomb" mentality of many in N.O. (cue Warren Zevon music: Poor, Poor, Pitiful me"
Wanna' talk about you buddy's "outstretched "gimme arms" with Blanco & Katrina Mary after they screwed up the glorious "Road Home program"? Baron, I think you need to move home and help your boy Ray with his campaign for governor. He'll need it along with his pals Boasso and Campbell. Finally, Louisiana is poised to make progress, and it's not by any of the "good 'ol boys".
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My mistake not knowing about him running for Gov.
I didn't say I was Best Buds with him but I did say I attended an event with him. Spent the day on a Corp. Jet and at the Master's. And by doing so, I wasn't trying to gain credibility but just saying he's not an idiot. . I had no idea he was seeking the Governor's seat until today because I don't follow the local news there from day to day so that was news to me. While I like his platform ideas as for generating revenue, he would be bad for the state from a political stance so I hope he doesn't win. The guy is a sharp business man and has the credentials and track record to back it. Again, he's not a polished politician.
Blanco (the state)controls the purse strings on the Road home money, no?
I'm sorry about your family's losses. Like you, my in-laws were greatly effected since all of my wife's family was born and raised there. It nearly killed the grand parents and the financial woes this has caused will be tough to overcome. I was unable to live in my house for about 35 days but made out well over all.
You mention the "good'ol boys, however Nagin is far from the old political grip in Louisiana so I struggle to see your point.
I know all about the evacuation plan, and the Friday before the storm crossed Florida and into the Gulf there was not even a threat to the city. By noon Saturday it was get the hell out of dodge and Nagin was begging people to leave. Had he started evacuating the city on Wednesday or Thursday (according to the 72 hour plan) everyone would have thought he was crazy then too. The guy was/is in a no win situation just like the rest of that state and the people that continue to live there. No matter who becomes Governor, they will be dealing with a completely bankrupted budget by 09.