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Originally Posted by tw
Glaring fact. Louis Armstrong International airport that is right at the disaster location is all but empty. A nation chock full of C5A, C17, C-130, and C-141 transport aircraft as well as others such as 747s and DC-10s sent how much aid into the city by air? When asked why military planes were not providing such assistance, well, the federal government never asked. George Jr never asked. Where is Fox News on this story? Its called lying by telling half truths.
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The initial response from the air was underwhelming.
As of Tuesday, MSY (The Louis Armstrong Airport) airport has been used as a staging area. MSY , located smack dab in the middle of the disaster area but outside of New Orleans ( in Kenner, La, 10 miles west of New Orleans) was initially reported to be underwater. I am not sure if the reports were true but I'm certain it delayed its initial usage as decisions were made using these initial reports.
That said, the *initial* response from the air was underwhelming. Presently, I'm seeing medical evacuation traffic overhead fast and furious. (It has actually slowed down as of yesterday after noon) I've yet to observe massive logisitical support aircraft. Those may arrive/(may have arrived) from another direction. (I am in Southeast Baton Rouge and directly in the flight path for a good bit of air traffic)
The statement "FEMA leadership and control" is oxymoronic. It needed to be pushed aside. Luckily, we still have some local leaders with the balls to do so. Sheriff Harry Lee, Sheriff of Jefferson Parish (west of New Orleans) basically declared his Parish has seceded from the United State and that he was in charge. He sent his own crew in for rescue and civil order operations. JPSO is one of the most competent, efficient, and well trained police organizations in the country. (you don't f*** with them...They are the reason New Orleans crime stays in the city and does not plague JP) (This statement was an anecdote from someone who left the area, I can't claim its accuracy - but I do know his crews are WORKING the area)
FEMA cost hundreds of people their lives, spread and intensified misery, and emasculated those in power who could have done something about the situation.
All is moot though, people should have been evacuated; it could have been done. People of common sense and the means (and not in special circumstances) did just that. There was plenty warning for an ounce of prevention.
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article...761346,00.html
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http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article...761346,00.html