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Originally Posted by UtterBlitz
It is a shame that so many of our National Guard are out of the country helping others at this time of need for the US.
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Actually, we just sent a bunch today from Missouri down there. They mobilized and deployed within 24 hours and most of them have already done two tours since 9/11. It just takes a day or two for them to leave their jobs, pack and drive down there. Nine out of ten Guard members are not active or full time, like I am, so it takes time for them to mobilize and get on scene.
What I hate is hearing the press make this politcal by saying where is the military (mobilizing!)? Where's FEMA (organizing!)? Where are the police (all over and possibly checking on their own family!)?
Everyone thought that this might be bad, but not as bad as it has become. No one predicted that levees would break or that it would be this devastating. This was also poor planning by the local / state governments in the effected areas. Help is on the way, it just takes time.
My heart goes out to the victims and those awaiting our help. I know that it is hard to say just wait when it has already been days without assistance, but it is on the way. As for the looters, hell raisers and thugs...well, we got something for them too.
As for the rest of the world, we can and should take care of our won. I do not like how the Muslim press has jumped on this or how leftist jerks like Chavez use this as an opportunity to stick it to the prez or us as a people; he did offer cheap oil but only after he gave his opinion on a variety of issues. Future reference to other countries: Don't come calling for help if you never even picked up the phone and offered help or condolences. Just my opinion....