Finding the Devil in New Orleans

Hobbs · 09-13-2005, 04:59 PM

I agree as well. However, since when has common sense ever played in the decision making process of us grown adults? Here's my prediction:

They will rebuild NO with the help of billions of tax payer's dollars. Attempting to make it the centerpiece of an urban rebuild program the likes we have never seen before. All the while, ignoring all the other highly damaged areas such as Mississippi and Alabama that would make better sense to rebuild. NO will become the banner of "hey look how well we respond to those in need" for the current administration.

09-13-2005, 06:18 PM

Well, you know, it would be okay if they'd rebuild it taking into consideration the advise of ecologists, geographers, urban planners, etc. Have 'em all read tw's Scientific American article first. I know, in my wildest dreams! I imagine they'll salvage the French Quarter and places like Loyola and Tulane. You gotta keep in mind that Halliburten jumped right on the gravey train, as usual, so we'll probably see a lot of highly expensive, ultimately worthless construction. We'll have a New Orleans with a smaller population than the old one, and I bet not much done when it comes to wise planning. But, hell, I'm just a cynic.

09-13-2005, 04:59 PM	#1
Hobbs Professor for the school of ass-clownery Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Surprise! Posts: 404	I agree as well. However, since when has common sense ever played in the decision making process of us grown adults? Here's my prediction: They will rebuild NO with the help of billions of tax payer's dollars. Attempting to make it the centerpiece of an urban rebuild program the likes we have never seen before. All the while, ignoring all the other highly damaged areas such as Mississippi and Alabama that would make better sense to rebuild. NO will become the banner of "hey look how well we respond to those in need" for the current administration. __________________ That's it! Send in the chimps!

09-13-2005, 06:18 PM	#2
marichiko Guest Posts: n/a	Well, you know, it would be okay if they'd rebuild it taking into consideration the advise of ecologists, geographers, urban planners, etc. Have 'em all read tw's Scientific American article first. I know, in my wildest dreams! I imagine they'll salvage the French Quarter and places like Loyola and Tulane. You gotta keep in mind that Halliburten jumped right on the gravey train, as usual, so we'll probably see a lot of highly expensive, ultimately worthless construction. We'll have a New Orleans with a smaller population than the old one, and I bet not much done when it comes to wise planning. But, hell, I'm just a cynic.

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