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aquart

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90. There's real and justified bitterness here about the Sandy relief mess.
Mon Feb 11, 2013, 02:02 AM
Feb 2013

But I've seen the result of one mild tornado here in Queens and I wouldn't wish it on anyone.

With climate change, disasters are going to be more frequent and more disastrous. If we don't stand together to save every one of us we can, America won't survive into the next century.

What is nationhood but a compact to help each other survive whatever evil befalls us?

We became a nation by forming communities, by reaching out to each other in time of need. We rallied to Paul Revere. We rushed supplies to still smoking Chicago. We drove all night to dig out the World Trade Center.

What happened over Sandy must never happen again.

We are Americans. That means we agree to stand together in time of trouble no matter what our disagreements about anything else.

I am so sorry that we are such a rotten group of liberals at times. ScreamingMeemie Feb 2013 #1
Thank you so much for the support. Means a lot. :) *hug* ashtonelijah Feb 2013 #4
Being Liberal in the South is Hard liberalmike27 Feb 2013 #94
+100 Liberal_in_LA Feb 2013 #155
Something that needed saying said well DUrec Fumesucker Feb 2013 #2
+1. Another DU rec! nt riderinthestorm Feb 2013 #7
+2 NutmegYankee Feb 2013 #30
K & R Petrushka Feb 2013 #31
This s the heart of the problem. nadinbrzezinski Feb 2013 #3
+1 and prayers for those hurting from the storm LiberalLoner Feb 2013 #9
+1. Storms don't respect boundaries or politics. freshwest Feb 2013 #37
Yep... awoke_in_2003 Feb 2013 #79
I will support federal aid to your community bluestateguy Feb 2013 #5
I support federal aid to any community in America that needs it Fumesucker Feb 2013 #8
+10 cherokeeprogressive Feb 2013 #14
+ 1000 cordelia Feb 2013 #46
We all do leftynyc Feb 2013 #108
+1,000 lark Feb 2013 #145
I get what you are saying dsc Feb 2013 #6
And outraged Mississippians, liberal and conservative, were the first to point it out. ashtonelijah Feb 2013 #13
I got kin over in Hattiesburg. Historic NY Feb 2013 #10
Sending love from Bulldawg country Recursion Feb 2013 #11
I am so sorry... OneGrassRoot Feb 2013 #12
WOW. At 3 minutes that video becomes haunting. Do you have a link to the thread you're referring to? JaneyVee Feb 2013 #15
Threads I was referring to... ashtonelijah Feb 2013 #20
Ugh. Ridiculous. JaneyVee Feb 2013 #23
Arrogance and insensitivity are not limited to Freepers, not by any shot. dixiegrrrrl Feb 2013 #40
I'm glad to see that the insensitive jerks were in the minority. tpsbmam Feb 2013 #53
Christ almighty Le Taz Hot Feb 2013 #103
I saw some and added them to my Ignore list with the rest of the Ignoramuses. freshwest Feb 2013 #44
ashtonelijah you said it as eloquently as freshwest said this. BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2013 #83
Or claim they own the terms to attack others, either. It doesn't pass the smell test. freshwest Feb 2013 #84
mmhmm BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2013 #86
You defined that very well, thanks, Blanche. freshwest Feb 2013 #89
Just heard an interview with the mayor of Hattiesburg csziggy Feb 2013 #16
Mayor Dupree is wonderful ashtonelijah Feb 2013 #29
ashtonelijah, I supported the People of Hattiesburg at another thread... sheshe2 Feb 2013 #100
I am so sorry.. snacker Feb 2013 #17
I don't watch TV news, so this is the first I've heard of it Lydia Leftcoast Feb 2013 #18
Same here and I am reading about this on the 11th. It breaks my heart to think that some bluestate10 Feb 2013 #158
Unfortunately I have found many pipoman Feb 2013 #19
This is the problem with generalizations. Marie Marie Feb 2013 #21
The more we fight each other obxhead Feb 2013 #22
There is a small but vocal collection of liberal Pat Robertsons here RZM Feb 2013 #24
HUGE K & R !!! - Thank You !!! WillyT Feb 2013 #25
Like almost all of DU, I know that Mississipians deserve help like we all do steve2470 Feb 2013 #26
Hear hear! 2naSalit Feb 2013 #69
yes ! steve2470 Feb 2013 #75
K&R&H aikoaiko Feb 2013 #27
There are two occasions when things tend to get ugly at DU, kiva Feb 2013 #28
I can feel for you. Lady Freedom Returns Feb 2013 #32
I'm so sorry Ashtonelijah Catherina Feb 2013 #33
I'm so sorry! I didn't even know about it. Lone_Star_Dem Feb 2013 #34
First I heard, too. Isn't it an odd time of the year for tornadoes? Even in the south? The Wielding Truth Feb 2013 #122
Tornado season "officially" starts kurtzapril4 Feb 2013 #129
It really is, " Earth in the Balance". Isn't it?Wonder when we will turn it back around. The Wielding Truth Feb 2013 #135
No, politics are far from being my first love on DU (actually Kittehs are) DainBramaged Feb 2013 #35
Perhaps you missed it, Warpy Feb 2013 #36
Been nervously watching the weather all day... onpatrol98 Feb 2013 #55
Oh honey I'm so sorry. I grew up in MS and know how lousy it can get here. nolabear Feb 2013 #38
I don't care where people are from we should all help each other. I am willing to bet southernyankeebelle Feb 2013 #39
We've been watching the weather nervously all day. calimary Feb 2013 #41
DU, this is the face you all too often wear any more. Ashtonelijah... Hekate Feb 2013 #42
I am so sorry sad-cafe Feb 2013 #43
A salute from a fellow Liberal southerner DonCoquixote Feb 2013 #45
People need to remember that the difference between red and blue states is a few percentage points FreeBC Feb 2013 #47
Got that right! DFW Feb 2013 #119
Damn! That is some amazing footage. Webster Green Feb 2013 #48
I am so sorry. TheOther95Percent Feb 2013 #49
Thank you for posting this. SheilaT Feb 2013 #50
My heart goes out to my southern friends. cry baby Feb 2013 #51
I just heard about the storm earlier this evening. Glad you made it through. alfredo Feb 2013 #52
I feel bad. I watched news channels yesterday and was on the net. None mentioned the problems bluestate10 Feb 2013 #160
CNN is in Atlanta, it would seem they'd be more in touch with what's happening in that part alfredo Feb 2013 #163
Yes - I am afraid KT2000 Feb 2013 #54
Mississippi Why Syzygy Feb 2013 #56
I hope they are sent all the help they need davidpdx Feb 2013 #57
I spent some time in Southern Mississippi many years ago Major Nikon Feb 2013 #58
Kick and Rec! Demo_Chris Feb 2013 #59
Hattiesburg needs love and politics don't matter. yellerpup Feb 2013 #60
K&R ReRe Feb 2013 #61
The folks here should know better than to lower themselves to that level... lexw Feb 2013 #62
OMG! I HOPE that everyone you care about is safe!! DearHeart Feb 2013 #63
Prayers for you and your town. 840high Feb 2013 #64
The end of that video is heartrending. thucythucy Feb 2013 #65
DU rec and kick zappaman Feb 2013 #66
This was really a scary tornado. klook Feb 2013 #67
Without places like Hattiesburg, and Tuscaloosa last year, the South would be well and truly screwn KamaAina Feb 2013 #68
(((hugs))) MuseRider Feb 2013 #70
I'm so sorry for your experiences here. defacto7 Feb 2013 #71
I was down in Gulfport and Biloxi for two years after Katrina. intheflow Feb 2013 #72
I lived in Slidell La flygal Feb 2013 #73
I'm sorry your college town is in shambles. Broken_Hero Feb 2013 #74
Please don't let the apples get to you. Blue_In_AK Feb 2013 #76
I know how you feel. Terra Alta Feb 2013 #77
This OKie from Tornado Alley gives you her love, understanding, and support. KatyaR Feb 2013 #78
My heart is with you and yours... karmaqueen Feb 2013 #80
I want to add my voice in support Lifelong Protester Feb 2013 #81
Ignore the assholes, even DU has a few. Best wishes for you, your community and friends, family. uppityperson Feb 2013 #82
deep breath everyone - it is 9:30 PM West Coast time mettamega Feb 2013 #85
Obama took 44% of the vote in Mississippi. BlueCheese Feb 2013 #87
Thanks for speaking up. Really sorry about what happened to your area. glinda Feb 2013 #88
There's real and justified bitterness here about the Sandy relief mess. aquart Feb 2013 #90
K&R. Good post. nt Honeycombe8 Feb 2013 #91
I am quite familiar with tornadoes, growing up in Overland Park. Stay safe & all the best. apocalypsehow Feb 2013 #92
Sorry to hear this. I haven't been on for a long time and Frustratedlady Feb 2013 #93
+1000 for the well-placed rant, and.... OldDem2012 Feb 2013 #95
My prayers are with you and your neighbors. nt Tree-Hugger Feb 2013 #96
I was born and raised in Laurel, about 28 miles north....Wish you all the best friend.... Rowdyboy Feb 2013 #97
May Hattiesburg and all Smilo Feb 2013 #98
sometimes being out of the loop has its advantages Skittles Feb 2013 #99
Be well :( Fire Walk With Me Feb 2013 #101
There are liberals and then there are Le Taz Hot Feb 2013 #102
Don't give up on us. Please. tblue Feb 2013 #104
We are the UNITED sates of America and we are judged by how we teart the least fortunate emsimon33 Feb 2013 #105
We are one country,one world. Should be automatic aid everywhere needed. graham4anything Feb 2013 #106
I hope some here take your post to heart and think long and hard. AngryOldDem Feb 2013 #107
Oh my.... Marrah_G Feb 2013 #109
Reptilian vs. mammalian brains carolinayellowdog Feb 2013 #110
I Hope Everyone in Hattiesburg is Okay lib87 Feb 2013 #111
I'm shocked tavalon Feb 2013 #112
so sorry you have to endure this nonsense. Whisp Feb 2013 #113
We don't all think that way Blue Gardener Feb 2013 #114
I'm very sorry for all that's happened pecwae Feb 2013 #115
Whether liberal or not, Sienna86 Feb 2013 #116
The snark here can be a bit much at times. Live and Learn Feb 2013 #117
Have relatives in Hattiesburg and have been there many times Celebration Feb 2013 #118
This is what you need malaise Feb 2013 #120
One of our greatest liberals, Shankapotomus Feb 2013 #121
K&R. This Is What We Texas DU-ers Put Up With, Constantly. (nt) Paladin Feb 2013 #123
Hattiesburg libdude Feb 2013 #124
I'm sorry. LWolf Feb 2013 #125
I was just in Hattiesburg on Saturday. Waltons_Mtn Feb 2013 #126
My thoughts and sympathies go out to all and thank you randr Feb 2013 #127
Don't look at the few idiots ripcord Feb 2013 #128
Actually we don't care only about politics Doctor_J Feb 2013 #130
There was a tornado ellie Feb 2013 #131
Hyper-partisanship dulls minds, hardens hearts, blinds eyes, kills empathy, and encourages amorality TheKentuckian Feb 2013 #132
There is a big resentment of the South because of all of the ignorant Republicans and Bible thumpers Dustlawyer Feb 2013 #133
We should always support disaster aid when and where needed. unapatriciated Feb 2013 #134
As a liberal.... ewagner Feb 2013 #136
I'm sorry you are hurting! Sissyk Feb 2013 #137
When the south stops voting in these nut jobs.... usaf-vet Feb 2013 #138
I don't know where your from but I know where I was born and raised in NYC I saw racism Arcanetrance Feb 2013 #139
Uh, it's not just the south. The north has plenty of nut jobs that are currently holding office. Dawgs Feb 2013 #141
Oh damn, I am sorry you are going through this MynameisBlarney Feb 2013 #140
implicit racism and classism in the Mississippi-haters carolinayellowdog Feb 2013 #142
This destruction to your college town is devastating, and I'm sad to hear that people midnight Feb 2013 #143
I sympathize with you... Sancho Feb 2013 #144
I'm giving to Portlight today - I understand they are there (or on their way) thevoiceofreason Feb 2013 #146
Hey, I care about zombie movies and RPGs too! ZombieHorde Feb 2013 #147
please don't let the opinions of a few assholes get you down shireen Feb 2013 #148
. ismnotwasm Feb 2013 #149
wow heaven05 Feb 2013 #150
So sad for Hattiesburg! Lots of good people there! Bake Feb 2013 #151
I am so sorry this happened get the red out Feb 2013 #152
Hugs and love your way Taverner Feb 2013 #153
My love and prayers to you and your beloved Hattiesburg. redwitch Feb 2013 #154
Sorry to see this, man. AverageJoe90 Feb 2013 #156
Love to you and Hattiesburg, ashtonelijah mike dub Feb 2013 #157
Sending you love from Kentucky leftofcool Feb 2013 #159
Too ashamed to defend themselves? Probably, since.... Beartracks Feb 2013 #161
hi - I might be good to update your post from scratch mettamega Feb 2013 #162
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