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clb09
09-23-2009, 07:12 PM
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2009/9/23/74225/4728


We really need your help.

As you may have seen in the newspapers, radio and the intertubes, much of the state of Georgia is underwater. People have lost their homes, cars and other precious things (like children and loved ones, but I know those are not quite as important to you folks...).

But foolishly, they are looking to the Government for help.

Starting with our Governor Sonny 'rugged individualist' Perdue, they are now calling on the Government to help.

That's where we need you John Galts and teabaggers who really, really want the Government out of all our lives.

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Please call Rep Price and tell him to stand fast to his principles of no Government intrusions in our personal lives. Remind him of how steadfastly he shares your belief that the Government is never the answer.

Also, we are looking for some volunteers to go into Douglas County and tell the homeowners in the area that they should fix their flooded homes themseleves. After all, no one gave Midas Mulligan a helping hand when he was acquiring that wonderful place in Colorado.

Please remember to picket the fire department to remind people that they are depending on a 'Government service' to show up in boats to help them leave their flooded homes. Ideally, in a free market economy, the market should determine what it is worth to you to be saved by a boat.

Liberty Rebellion
09-23-2009, 07:40 PM
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2009/9/23/74225/4728



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Stupid.

No mention of the volunteers to go and help w/o government assistance, which is true charity.

I always laughed at the thought of people standing around not knowing what to do without government, because it is such and absurd thought. Sadly, with the KOS people, however, I'm pretty sure that they would really stand around with no direction in their lives b/c they don't have a government agent telling them what to do

Kylie
09-23-2009, 08:28 PM
What a douchebag thing to say.

I have friends in GA, and none of them have asked for help. If they do, I'll be the first one down there. I have a boat, and nothing but time on my hands. So, Mr. Douchebag reporter....tell me where to go.



It's not that we don't want to help people......we don't want the .gov to force us to help people. Kind takes the air outta the "charity" part of charity.

adara7537
09-23-2009, 08:40 PM
There are a lot of people here that are helping each other and everywhere people are offering help. There is plenty of help around, at least where I am.

But as Kylie has said-no one I know is asking for help.

Kasey1
09-23-2009, 08:56 PM
Ahhhhhhhhhhhh,I just think so
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clb09
09-24-2009, 04:03 AM
http://www.ajc.com/news/aerial-view-hints-at-144778.html



As authorities reported flood-related deaths had climbed to nine and scores of roads and portions of some highways remained closed, President Barack Obama took a break from United Nations climate change discussions to call Gov. Sonny Perdue.

While not yet declaring the counties hit hardest by flooding federal disaster areas, "the president assured Gov. Perdue that his request for federal aid would receive prompt attention," White House spokeswoman Gannet Tseggai said Wednesday morning.

Perdue on Tuesday asked the president for an emergency declaration to assist 17 counties hit hardest by the flooding. The president must sign an emergency declaration before federal aid is delivered.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency was reviewing the request, and Georgia’s congressional delegation contacted the White House and emergency officials, urging them to hustle. State Insurance Commissioner John Oxendine estimates the storms caused $250 million in damage.