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[Ray]

Is the situation in New Orleans gonna spur George Dubya into doing something about the pollution the good ole U S of A pumps into the atmosphere?

The debate as to whether or not the climate events are down to Global warming is a hot one if you will pardon the pun but can the inhabitants of planet earth take a chance that it definately isn't??

Ray.

[dickieducati]

i doubt it.

unfortunately very few people are really concerned about global warming and the destruction we are doing to the earth, until something actually affects them. myself included if im being honest.

one things for sure, at some stage its all going to go very much t.i.t.s up. probably not in out time but fairly soon.

[JPM]

Dickies right on this one me thinks, most people don't seem to take it seriously as the affects will be long after we're gone, god help the next couple of generations though

[Jools]

Probably because New Orleans has always been in a Hurricane zone and they've just ridden out every other one that's passed by. The fact that this one had their name on it and wreaked such horrible destruction may or may not be down to global warming.

The fact that people are used to dealing with Hurricanes in this part of the world, and maybe a bit blase at dealing with them, also explains why loads of people chose to stay put instead of evacuating the city.

It also speaks to their level of preparedness, I saw one report of people going into that Superdome sports stadium they were using for shelter. When one woman was asked why she was going in she said "because I could've left but I would rather die here with my family all together". The reporter asked "But couldn't you all have left town"? the woman looked totally bemused as if this was the first time that this thought had ocurred to her "Well, I guess, but it's too late now she said". Her families level of preparation amounted to bringing their toothbrushes and a large bag of crisps. When told that she might be looking at spending 4-5 days in the shelter she looked aghast - again as if it was totally unexpected, then she said "Oh well, the red cross will provide food for us", obviously oblivious to the fact that the red cross might not be able to reach them.

This is just one story. multiply that apathy by a million or so and it's no wonder you've got dazed people wandering around thinking "This can't be happening to us here in the USA"

[Totto]

I would agree with Jools , another point to think about isnt New Orleans mostly below sea level & if you read some stories the flooding is most down to breached levees

I read an story Thursay saying is was a question of when not if , a bit like California on its earthquake zone

[dickieducati]

just hearing on the news that the evacuation of the sports stadium has been suspended due to millitary helicopters being shot at by looters. apparently loads of people roaming the streets with guns.


only in america.

[Totto]

Originally posted by dickieducati
just hearing on the news that the evacuation of the sports stadium has been suspended due to millitary helicopters being shot at by looters. apparently loads of people roaming the streets with guns.

only in america.

Maybe there shooting the Crocodiles and sharks

[HW]

I read a comment by someone on another forum who was angry that the rest of the world hadn't rushed to provide aid like they did for the 3rd world countries. Go figure.

As for global warming ... George W hasn't as yet admitted that he beleives man is in any way responsible for it, has he?

[frogger]

As a Yank (and a 748 owner), I must say, there're some pretty cold posts above. Global warming issues aside, there're a lot of hurting and dying people. I've made a Red Cross donation just the same as I have for other tragedies world wide. Despite the national differences, we're all human. Come on guys...

[dickieducati]

no its a terrible disaster without a doubt and my heart goes out to those who have lost loved ones, their homes or posessions. but its a fact that the americans are in many ways their own worst enemies. shooting at helicopters trying to save people!
also i cant remeber who it was, but some high ranking official likened the scene to that of hiroshima........ 140k died there instantly, 40% of the cities population. not quite inthe same league.

as i said though, deepest sympathies to those who have lost so much.