Oh Etan thomas. I never thought someone would eclipse kayne west irresponsibility and foolishness, but you finally did it..
Ok first of all I know the article is bull shyt when I saw this:
The willingness to take a stand comes as naturally to Thomas as his trademark jump hook.
hahaha, trademark jump hook? OK moving on..
definitely agree with Kanye West," he said. "Had this been a rich, lily-white suburban area that got hit, you think they would have had to wait five days to get food or water? When the hurricane hit in Florida, Bush made sure those people got help the next day
help the next day? Ok Etan and whoever supports these views take a look at this article: http://www.sptimes.com/2004/08/17/Weather/Unlike_Andrew__aid_s_.shtml
here is an excerpt...
In 1992, the anger in Miami could be seen in a spray-painted sign that greeted the president: "Help us President Bush. Want reelection? Send more help+
materials. We need them. Thank you!"
The president was not solely at fault for the post-Andrew difficulties. Then-Gov. Lawton Chiles shared some of the blame. The Democratic governor did not formally request federal assistance until three days after Andrew hit. He later said he incorrectly assumed that FEMA's response would be sufficient to trigger help from all federal agencies.
and...
T
he federal response to Andrew was poorly planned and chaotic. FEMA had spent years preparing for a Cold War nuclear apocalypse, but it seemed unprepared for Mother Nature.
"WE NEED HELP," a front-page Miami Herald headline screamed four days after Andrew hit.
The effort was tangled up in red tape. Some FEMA officials wanted to move truckloads of supplies to Florida ahead of time so it would be closer to victims. But FEMA's lawyers said the agency could not move supplies until after an official disaster declaration. Similar problems hobbled the federal removal of storm debris and delayed federal troops from being deployed to Dade County, snarling the ability of states to help each other.
When Andrew hit, there was no standardized way for states to share
again poor planning and failure at all levels were to blame here. What Hurricane was Etan talking about? he just states the hurricane in florida.. Ok I mean which one? florida is a known as a Hurricane state. I don't think he has a clue to be honest. it just sounds good and saucy to say, lends a touch credibility (so he thinks) to his misguided comments.. again which hurricane was it where they got help the next day? was he talking about the request for help or actual help being there? I have a idea, and again this is "SENSATIONALISM AT IT'S BEST".. good job Etan...
now he states this:
The rich are awarded all of the rights, privileges, respect, et cetera in this country, and the poor are pushed to the side. You see that with education, healthcare, court justice and every other aspect of society. If this had hit a higher economic area, Bush would have reacted much quicker and more effectively. It's a sad reminder of the reality that is our society."
again the areas of miami that were hit with Andrew were not all poor, yet we can see the ineffectiveness of gove help then. So what is it Etan? is it racial, economic or just plain inefficiency on all levels?
Let me guess, I bet he thinks it is racial, I mean he does go on to mention that... Oh boy these are the types of articles and responses that typifies the ignorance and irresponsibleness by celebrities... And it is often validated again by those who share in serving their own agendas...
Good going Etan.. I always though you were crazy, I was wrong, you are just foolish...
[Edited by - tkf on 09-14-2005 10:28 PM]Anyone who sits around and waits for the lottery to better themselves, either in real life or in sports, Is a Loser...............
TKF
