Team Obama Celebrates July 4... with Paris Fundraiser
Apparently tiring of US soil as a source of campaign dollars, the Obama campaign is headed overseas -- with its celebrity friends in tow. The European Obama campaign starts next week in Paris on July 4 with a reception organized by various fundraising heavy-hitters. Independence Day fundraisers in Paris – now that’s a flag-waving campaign.
The Obama campaign will host events in Geneva, Switzerland in August as part of their “European outreach effort.” George Clooney will headline a fundraiser there, with 150 tickets going for $20,000 per piece. There’s even more to the bargain: if you go as a couple, the second ticket is half-off!
With the Obama campaign’s increasingly desperate campaign emails begging for cash from the American people, perhaps the campaign thinks they’ll find more fertile soil outside the country. Especially in the aftermath of the Supreme Court ruling that upholds Obama’s European-style healthcare plan, Obama’s hoping to cash in on like-minded folks abroad. Americans don’t believe that Obamacare is a triumph; they see it as a massive net negative, sucking our coffers dry and handing us long-term rationing in return. Europeans, however, know nothing else. The entitlements have already kicked in. What better place to ask for campaign cash?
That also may be the only place Obama can still find cheering throngs.
[Cross-posted from Big Hollywood; Image by Weekly Standard]
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Is fundraising overseas legal?
Submitted by motherbelt on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 10:58am.
Even leaving that out, Obama attended 33 fundraisers in June.
No wonder the poor man is so exhausted that he had to take a pre-holiday weekend holiday at Camp David!
How will he ever make it through Monday and Tuesday before he jets off to Paris???
All this man seems to do is fly around to parties and socialize with celebrities. It's all he's good at.
And someone posted here the other day about Obama doing fundraising on Air Force One and whether it was legal.
Ed Morrissey at Hot Air has something to say about it.
I can't find the part about Obama jetting to Paris for the 4th..
Submitted by Jer on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 11:13am.
Will you point it out to me?
Thanks...
Jer
Campaign "Team", Jer
Submitted by Blonde on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 11:17am.
Really, that's the best you've got?
Handy Reference Guide to Obama's Gaffes and Goofs ~ Currently Numbering 200 (and Counting)
A heck of a lot better than what you've got, Blonde...
Submitted by Jer on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 11:23am.
How will he ever make it through Monday and Tuesday before he jets off to Paris???
Read more: http://newsbusters.org/blogs/ben-shapiro/2012/07/02/team-obama-celebrate...
"(H)e" specifically referred to Obama. Thus, my question.
Jer
So you're attacking motherbelt?
Submitted by Blonde on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 11:40am.
Nice.
The fact remains that Obama & his campaign have sunk to new depths of gauche this campaign season. Donate to Obama in lieu of gifts for all occasions, and "it's a BFD" t-shirts for sale.
All of your misdirection won't change that one iota. But keep shilling.
Handy Reference Guide to Obama's Gaffes and Goofs ~ Currently Numbering 200 (and Counting)
How is asking a straightforward question an attack on someone?
Submitted by Jer on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 11:52am.
You might think about your own snide "best you've got" retort before making that type of charge.
Jer
Btw...asking for clarification regarding a possible misstatement of fact is NOT misdirection. But keep flailing.
Jer, everyone here is all too
Submitted by motherbelt on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 12:16pm.
Jer, everyone here is all too familiar with your passive-aggressive tactic of pretending to ask innocent questions.
It's old; very old.
Someone with a little more class would have politely pointed out that the article said the Obama "team" not Obama himself (a couple of people actually did).
But you just keep on being your classless self.
MB,
Submitted by Agnostic on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 12:21pm.
In fairness to Jer and some others that have this annoying habit - people who studied in certain schools or from mentored by people that believed in the Socratic Method tend to ask questions even when we know the answer.
Socratic method????
Submitted by motherbelt on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 12:31pm.
<insert hysterical laughter>
You're joking, right?
come on MB,
Submitted by Agnostic on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 12:34pm.
Glad to spread some cheer after such a pessimistic week!
Yes - joking. But it is true as well, while I can speak for Jer - I've caught myself asking questions too often and I've also found myself annoyed when it is done to me.
Thanks [I guess]. Agnostic...
Submitted by Jer on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 12:45pm.
But motherbelt's "annoying habit" has been a consistent refusal to respond to questions of ANY type posed by me for over five years now--even the most innocuous ones such as the following which I asked a few hours ago:
motherbelt [and/or others] re Disqus...
Submitted by Jer on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 9:54am.
If what you say is true or even mostly true, that is indeed disheartening. However, I thought someone had posted recently that at least links would still be possible. [Not being a Disqus veteran, I have very little idea of what to expect.]
One other thing: I also thought that NB Forums would remain accessible for commenting in the same manner as in the past. Am I wrong about that?
In any event, like most others it seems, I'm not looking forward to the switch.
Jer
Read more: http://newsbusters.org/blogs/noel-sheppard/2012/07/01/usa-today-washingt...
As usual, not a peep from the "classy" motherbelt.
In this instance, the fact is I didn't see any report that Obama himself would be spending Independence Day fundraising in France, but I thought maybe it was included somewhere within the two sources motherbelt linked. I do know this: If I had falsely alleged Romney would be fundraising overseas on the 4th, I would have been reviled as a liar, a moron, you name it. I wouldn't have been simply asked to point out the information, as in the manner I asked motherbelt, (and then slammed anyway for daring to do so.) And I wouldn't have shrugged off my error with an "is that the best you've got"?...which is how Blonde covered for motherbelt.
Jer
Jer, That is such a sad little story,go and share it with Bal...
Submitted by upcountrywater on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 12:57pm.
Hay Where is Mr.Shy?... for his cry baby face insert.
You Didn't Build That.
Geez, ucw...ANYTHING but that...
Submitted by Jer on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 1:07pm.
I'll take the most humiliating photoart product bkeyser can create over Shy's "crybaby in the superman outfit".
Jer
Was it sad?
Submitted by Boudin on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 9:10pm.
I didnt dare read,,,,,,
Good grief, Jer!
Submitted by motherbelt on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 2:20pm.
You're pissed because I didn't answer your question about Disqus????
Even if I don't know, I was supposed to respond to you and tell you I don't know??
Grow the hell up.
And your false modesty ( you really didn't see it)....that's hilarious. As if you didn't pore over every word of that article before you questioned me.
Oh, and you should have corrected me on something else...I was wrong that he had to "get through Monday and Tuesday" before taking the holiday off.
I was wrong about that.
The fact is he's taking the whole week off.
Cue up your argument about "mostly" taking the week off. I'm sure Miracle Max will stick up for you.
Your whining doesn't make your argument more convincing
Submitted by Jer on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 2:39pm.
motherbelt. It simply underscores your defensiveness on the issue--and the fact that the ONLY direct responses you see fit to post are ones where you resort to personal attacks. Civil exchanges on the merits are just not part of your repertoire. You've been a hit and run poster ever since I've been here.
And, yes, some type of brief acknowledgement of the Disqus query would have been polite, even if you didn't know the answer.
Finally, I skimmed your sources. I didn't "pore over" every word. Nor did I check out the embedded links within the articles you referenced. I didn't think Obama was going to Paris, but I wasn't certain.
Jer
But your whining does, huh Mr. Pedant?
Submitted by The Vet on Wed, 07/04/2012 - 12:29am.
Pedant's never "pore over" every word hoping to find some tiny factual error. Nah. Never happens.
footnote, Agnostic
Submitted by Jer on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 1:04pm.
Further down that same Susan Page/Ann Romney thread you'll notice that after motherbelt interjected and addressed my reply to Rush Fan I gave her the courtesy of a straightforward response stating the basis of my disagreement, a courtesy the "classy:" motherbelt has rarely granted me.
Jer
No Offense Jer,
Submitted by Agnostic on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 1:26pm.
and I acknowledge the results on temperament and patience that being out numbered and what must be akin to facing mob mentality but I think you are admitting to deliberately being offensive because you believe the other poster deserves such treatment. Even if true, you know that such behavior lowers you more than those you chose to annoy.
Well, help me out Agnostic...
Submitted by Jer on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 2:20pm.
How was I being offensive, regardless of my disappointment over motherbelt's generally ignoring my questions whatever their form? My reference to an "innocuous" question was simply pointing out one that wasn't even politically based. It wasn't an admission that I was deliberately trying to be offensive with political questions posed to her. I don't
If I had phrased my initial question on this thread..."motherbelt, I believe you may be mistaken if you are implying Obama is traveling to Paris for a 4th of July fundraiser"...I still seriously doubt she would have responded based on past history. And, as I said, I wasn't entirely sure that Obama WASN'T going overseas.
I believed it to be a fair question, and far less provocative than had I been the addressee. And, in that same vein, do libs have to walk on eggshells with every question and comment while conservatives have carte blanche?
Jer
delete
Submitted by motherbelt on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 2:32pm.
delete
Helping out -
Submitted by Agnostic on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 2:50pm.
I don't think you should have done anything but what you did - being offended is the prerogative of the reader regardless of intent.
It falls into the realm of weaknesses of written communication. Though I believe the estimations to be high it is commonly believed that most communication is non-verbal. Even at the percentages I would estimate (60-65%) the idea that sincerity is going to show through is highly unlikely. Throwing out any hope for friendly reading by many posters would seem obvious.
Under the assumption that Motherbelt nor Blonde knew at the time that you did not know whether Obama was off to Paris - to answer your question about how to phrase the 'initial question' - why is it a question? Stating someone made a mistake can be interpreted as either being of aid or pointed out a flaw. Asking a question that points out the mistake will usually be interpreted as trying to draw attention to the error. While this can be educational in the proper atmosphere the chances of it being received well on a site where you are the minority is remote.
I've posted often at Liberal sites - mostly on economic issues and I truly understand what it is like to have every sentence picked apart while the over all matter under discussion is ignored. It boggles the mind to see how deeply many people get bogged down in in their respective dogmas.
Do Libs have to walk on eggshells on a Conservative site? Depends on the type of responses they are willing to accept. However, walking on eggshells will diminish your argument and that is not worth ignoring a handful of responses.
Good evening Agnostic
Submitted by cocodrie on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 2:56pm.
Lawyers don't concentrate on the murder or the murderer, they zero in on the gloves the murderer was wearing.
See you later, I have to go to work.
Jesus Loves You so much He died for you
cocodrie...
Submitted by Jer on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 3:25pm.
Don't forget your gloves.
Jer
"If the snit don't fit, you don't have to acquit."
Submitted by SickofLibs on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 3:26pm.
-- Algonquin J. Calhoun
I appreciate your thoughts, Agnostic...
Submitted by Jer on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 3:43pm.
I'll be back later to comment.
Jer
OK, Jer, I finally found your comment
Submitted by motherbelt on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 2:42pm.
and it wasn't easy,.....but here's your answer..
special attire worn in dressage, which is an Olympic equestrian event. Page opined the expense of the outfit might be a source of criticism -Jer
YOU SERIOUSLY THINK SHE WAS TALIKING ABOUT THE RIDING CLOTHES???????????????????????????????
she also has this very expensive horse riding dressage habit, which has been a part of her recuperation from MS,
The CLOTHING is a part of her recuperation???????????????????
I'm sorry....I can't type any more from down here ROFL.......
Let me get this straight:
Submitted by Jer on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 2:55pm.
My reply to YOUR comment concerning my response to Rush Fan...my reply which was addressed directly to you BY NAME..was hard to find?!!
Well, maybe THAT's why you rarely respond to my questions. Wow.
Anyway, you may be right about what was meant by "habit". I personallly believe Page was referring to the riding attire, but I could be wrong. But anyone reading the complete USA Today article would be hard pressed to claim Page possessed any particular animus toward Ann Romney. I understand it was not available at the time of Noel's blog, but wouldn't you agree that it portrayed Ann in a very positive light?
Jer
Yeah, because I first keyed
Submitted by motherbelt on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 3:10pm.
Yeah, because I first keyed in on your reply to my comment about Disqus, then I figured I'd better look further down, plus I had to look for where Rush Fan was involved. That explains my previous reply above about answering your question.
I simply provided a quote that Noel might have found "mocking" which is what you asked about. I haven't read the entire article, so I'm not going to discuss that.
As for why I rarely answer your questions,the fact is that since we had that discussion where I told you to "Stow it" I have been ignoring you. Today was an aberration.
I don't know where you got the idea that everyone here is obliged to interact with you, but it's just not true.
Where and when did you tell me to "Stow it"?
Submitted by Jer on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 3:19pm.
I don't think I've ever felt so insulted.. Excuse me while I try to pick up the pieces of my shattered life.
Look, I don't require constant, frequent, or even occasional interaction. But, for heaven's sake, just once every three or four months would be nice.
Jer
I don't expect your life to
Submitted by motherbelt on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 5:06pm.
I don't expect your life to be shattered; just for mine to be more peaceful.
Really? So my comments, which you aren't required
Submitted by Jer on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 5:13pm.
to read and to which you almost never respond, present THAT much of a threat to your tranquility? Perhaps you should consider another website.
Jer
So tell me, Jer, which conservative insulted you more by ---
Submitted by matthewdean on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 6:05pm.
not replying to your queries - motherbelt, or ricklail?
I am truly amazed that you can suffer such slings and arrows of misfortune, and still soldier on by hanging out on a conservative site while slinging lefty bs and shooting arrows loaded with liberal partisan poison.
And motherbelt should maybe consider another website?
You funny guy !
MD
MD
Submitted by stratman on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 6:13pm.
Jer's not just funny, he's Jerlarious!
That's good, strat, ---
Submitted by matthewdean on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 6:20pm.
but no one will ever top the "surface to Jer missile" shot. :o)
MD
Thanks
Submitted by stratman on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 6:39pm.
There's more where those came from. Many more. :-)
And who could ever forget strat's classic...
Submitted by Jer on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 9:51pm.
He's not just 'Jer'...he's 'Jer-rific'!
Oh wait. That was one of mine. Sorry.
Jer
Or Boudins
Submitted by Boudin on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 10:08pm.
Jer-dic-ulous.
Sorry, Boudin...
Submitted by Jer on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 10:10pm.
My wife already has dibs on that one.
Jer
Ok
Submitted by Boudin on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 10:14pm.
I will think of another one.
Geez, Matthew...I don't think I've run into such a
Submitted by Jer on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 10:36pm.
gossipy busy-body since junior high. I'm shocked you didn't bring up mine and killa's ancient Curious George dust-up for the umpteenth time. And if you try really hard maybe you can resurrect the feud between MrShy and me from 2-3 years ago.
Sheesh!
Jer
Well Jeringo, as a retired guy who happens to be a ---
Submitted by matthewdean on Tue, 07/03/2012 - 1:21am.
conservative, I look forward to reading comments and posting my own thoughts on threads at NBs.
I enjoy doing so.
Kinda slim pickings for a gossipy busybody on these threads as everything is right there in-your-face for all to see.
Since you complain prodigiously about how you are either misinterpreted, or mistreated around here; I figure that as a lefty your main reason for continually hanging around this site is to be either misinterpreted or mistreated.
Happy to oblige. :o)
MD
Misinterpreted, mistreated, and now,
Submitted by UpNorth on Wed, 07/04/2012 - 12:58am.
ignored, MD. Where is it written in the TOS that one deserves a reply, or is entitled to one? Just curious.
It's not a matter of entitlement, UpNorth...
Submitted by Jer on Wed, 07/04/2012 - 2:35am.
just a matter of common courtesy--or at least so I was taught. But then I grew up in the 'Father Knows Best' era. Could be one of those generational things.
Jer
Oh jeez Jer,. keep ME out of
Submitted by killa37 on Wed, 07/04/2012 - 3:04am.
Oh jeez Jer,. keep ME out of this allready!!! I'm NEVER gonna back away from my 'curious George' statement - because I have been proven to be RIGHT!!!
And as far as 'illegal' goes.................it's also been proven that Boy Baraka (aka Curious George) could care LESS about the law, or 'legality', or 'due process', or anything else of the sort. And I know you're a lawyer.............so tell me I'm wrong. That should be easy - I'm a dumb-ass blue-collar country boy......................
You're missing the point, killa...
Submitted by Jer on Wed, 07/04/2012 - 4:04am.
I considered that little disagreement between us over and done with LONG ago. I am really pleased that our relationship has been very friendly for quite awhile now. But Matthew, for reasons I can't fathom unless he just wants to stir up trouble, insists on bringing up that ancient 'unpleasantry' from time to time.
Aloha...
Jer
I comment however I want, on whatever I choose, ---
Submitted by matthewdean on Wed, 07/04/2012 - 8:08pm.
whenever I feel like it.
Good thing you never bring up the past as it relates to various threads here, Jer; otherwise you might sound a tad hypocritical.
'Course, only what you consider over and done with is actually over and done with, right?
I just happen to enjoy pointing out any statements reference race card flicking because I think the flickers are, at best, naive; and at the median, desperate for ammunition; and at worst, hypocritical peckerheads.
You are a lefty, who, on most posting occasions, pontificates religiously from your leftside- pulpit.
I am a conservative; this is a conservative site.
Whatever gives you the idea (other than your well manifested persecution complex) that it is I who is the one trying to "stir up" trouble.
Check out a mirror, Jeringo.
MD
Now you've done it, matthew!
Submitted by motherbelt on Wed, 07/04/2012 - 8:16pm.
You've got Jer whining again about being ignored.
motherbelt ---
Submitted by matthewdean on Wed, 07/04/2012 - 8:25pm.
Oops. :o)
MD
I see the holiday hasn't cooled off motherbelt...
Submitted by Jer on Wed, 07/04/2012 - 9:18pm.
On the other hand, this matter has generated more responses by her to or about me than in the last five years combined.
Jer
And, for the record, Matthew, I've condemned race card flicking far more often than you have.
No you haven't, ---
Submitted by matthewdean on Thu, 07/05/2012 - 12:42am.
lefty. :o(
MD
Have too...
Submitted by Jer on Thu, 07/05/2012 - 1:29am.
you right-wing nutjob. :o)
Jer
Damn, Jer, ---
Submitted by matthewdean on Thu, 07/05/2012 - 3:28am.
that's gonna be hard to top.
I'll have to cogitate upon the situation.
MD
Choke on a snail, Clooney.
Submitted by SickofLibs on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 10:59am.
.
I tried to post the above in
Submitted by motherbelt on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 11:01am.
I tried to post the above in Disqus format, trying to get with the program, but it wouldn't let me type in the box.
I thought Disqus was going to do away with all the technical problems???
What are we getting ourselves into?
how appropos
Submitted by jon_torlin on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 11:34am.
What are we getting ourselves into?
With all this nonsense going on this past week and lack of action on the part of people who should be taking action, I ask that question every day now.
-Jon
I am sure...
Submitted by c5then on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 11:21am.
That the millions upon millions of dollars raised in France and Switzerland and other European enclaves will be scrutinized and thoroughly vetted to make sure that ONLY money from American citizens is included.
wink, wink.
I'm sure it will be extremely clean and lemmony fresh.
nudge, nudge.
Madison and Jefferson and Franklin built a Republic - Roberts killed it!
I still don't understand why
Submitted by NC Cop on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 11:26am.
I still don't understand why he needs campaign cash at all. He's got 24/7 free reign on NBC, CBS, ABC, MSNBC, CNN, The New York TImes, Time, Newsweek, etc.
He gets free air time everyday and his minions in the media are only too happy to carry his "message" to the American people. Probably saves him millions.
MSNBC's virtually displaying
Submitted by Big TJW on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 2:32pm.
MSNBC's virtually displaying his campaign slogan 24/7 by adding one word in front of it.
Give him a break, guys!
Submitted by CobraMan on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 1:30pm.
Give Obama a break, guys! He's just using his campaigning to connect to all those displaced Americans, who, thanks to Bush's Evil Policies (has that been trademarked yet?), were outsourced to foreign lands.
The Citizens of each State shall be entitled to all Privileges and Immunities of Citizens in the several States. The US Constitution
Unless you're a fetus. The US Supreme Court
Or Anwar al-Awlaki.
Call before midnight.
Submitted by craig1304 on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 3:37pm.
The article states: "George Clooney will headline a fundraiser there, with 150 tickets going for $20,000 per piece. There’s even more to the bargain: if you go as a couple, the second ticket is half-off!"
I'm wondering that if you call be fore midnight will they give you a free Ginsu Knife only to have it taken away at the fundraiser?
A Ginsu knife,
Submitted by UpNorth on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 7:49pm.
a Sham-Wow and a bottle of Oxy-Clean. Sign up now.
What Do You Want From Life?
Submitted by stratman on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 8:22pm.
What Do You Want From Life
The Tubes
What do you want from life
To kidnap an heiress
or threaten her with a knife
What do you want from life
To get cable TV
and watch it every night
There you sit
a lump in your chair
Where do you sleep
and what do you wear
when you're sleeping
What do you want from life
An Indian guru
to show you the inner light
What do you want from life
a meaningless love affair
with a girl that you met tonight
How can you tell when you're doin' alright
Does your bank account swell
While you're dreaming at night
How do know when you're really in love
Do violins play when you're touching the one
That you're loving
What do you want from life
Someone to love
and somebody that you can trust
What do you want from life
To try and be happy
while you do the nasty things you must
Well, you can't have that, but if you're an American citizen you are entitled to:
a heated kidney shaped pool,
a microwave oven--don't watch the food cook,
a Dyna-Gym--I'll personally demonstrate it in the privacy of your own home,
a king-size Titanic unsinkable Molly Brown waterbed with polybendum,
a foolproof plan and an airtight alibi,
real simulated Indian jewelry,
a Gucci shoetree,
a year's supply of antibiotics,
a personally autographed picture of Randy Mantooth
and Bob Dylan's new unlisted phone number,
a beautifully restored 3rd Reich swizzle stick,
Rosemary's baby,
a dream date in kneepads with Paul Williams,
a new Matador, a new mastodon,
a Maverick, a Mustang, a Montego,
a Merc Montclair, a Mark IV, a meteor,
a Mercedes, an MG, or a Malibu,
a Mort Moriarty, a Maserati, a Mac truck,
a Mazda, a new Monza, or a moped,
a Winnebago--Hell, a herd of Winnebago's we're giving 'em away,
or how about a McCulloch chainsaw,
a Las Vegas wedding,
a Mexican divorce,
a solid gold Kama Sutra coffee pot,
or a baby's arm holding an apple?
Dont forget
Submitted by Boudin on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 8:46pm.
Contraptions, (what do Men get?), abortions, and I will take a Stihl.
Bou
Submitted by stratman on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 9:41pm.
A lot of people are wishing they had a Stihl after all the storm damage these past few days.
Strat
Submitted by Blonde on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 9:51pm.
While I truly feel for everyone who has suffered storm damage, power outages, and this blazing heat....there's a small part of me that is kind of "welcome to my hurricane world". Nothing like gasoline, about 25 gallons worth, and a generator, baby! Enough electricity to keep the fridge going, power a lightbulb, a fan, cell phone charger, and a small TV. A chain saw is handy, too!
Handy Reference Guide to Obama's Gaffes and Goofs ~ Currently Numbering 200 (and Counting)
Yep,
Submitted by Boudin on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 10:02pm.
We still talk about the 21 days after Katrina, or the 12 after Gustave, and the 9 from the Snow of 08'.
We pray a lot more now.
Blonde
Submitted by stratman on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 10:57pm.
I hear you. The number of people I know that now have a generator tripled since the big blackout of 2003.
Has there been a forum on NB's about recommendations of things to have in case of emergency/disaster/blackout?
I don't think so, Strat
Submitted by Blonde on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 11:08pm.
But it's a really good idea. As a resident of hurricane alley, I have suggestions....(of course, LOL).
For example, I have (5) five gallon gas cans....but I don't fill them until it looks like I might need them. I have probably fifteen flashlights around the house (and a huge supply of batteries)....in fact, I always pack a flashlight or two when I travel. Canned food, and of course some staples like powdered milk (blech)...as well as a couple of extra propane gas tanks for my grill. Bleach.
I'm very fortunate, I have some fabulous neighbors up on the next street who have a commercial grade icemaker that runs on natural gas. So when we lose our power.....they deliver!!! (Funny, I met them because their house number is the same as mine, but we have a confused postal worker).
We've been eyeing fail-over generators for about four years, but the building codes here are ridiculous.
As they say....an ounce of prevention!!!
Handy Reference Guide to Obama's Gaffes and Goofs ~ Currently Numbering 200 (and Counting)
strat and Blonde*
Submitted by cajun2 on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 11:30pm.
I have learned one thing over the years about disasters and people. It doesnt matter how much you do to educate people about wild fires, tornadoes, floods, or hurricanes. It doesnt matter how many ways you can help people prepare ahead of time for one of these disasters. Just like the 1500 people stranded on the overpass in NO after Katrina..they replied to a reporter that they were waiting for the MAN to give them a ride out of there....
Responsible people will find the preparations needed to safeguard their families and their property. Irresponsible dependent individuals wont be listening but when in crisis, they will be demanding.
Translate that attitude to politics and our society in general and you can see why we are in a mess.
I was 10 yrs old when Hurricane Audrey killed hundreds of people here in south La. Not a good way to learn but it prepared me for the 20 or so hurricanes I have survived since then. It also prepared me to face difficulties and adult responsibilities in other aspects of life. "an ounce of prevention.....how about...."a lesson learned".....To bad we have no "student interest" anymore.
Emergency Preparations
Submitted by stratman on Wed, 07/04/2012 - 8:26pm.
If the Obama every really hits the fan, I have a couple places to go to if I need to leave the near-inner city behind. Have enough food to feed the block several times over not enough hands and eyes to protect the hacienda from determined and inquiring minds, so to speak. A fortress this home is not. Way too much glass. Plus it's cooler in the country versus summertime in the concrete and blacktop suburbs. And my friends have well water and generators so water won't be an issue like it could be in the city.
If an EMP hits us then I'll be stuck in the city, at least for a while. It would not be pretty.
Points, Plugs and Condenser, still work, humm no one has that
Submitted by upcountrywater on Wed, 07/04/2012 - 8:41pm.
And carburetors, lol...
You Didn't Build That.
UPC
Submitted by stratman on Wed, 07/04/2012 - 11:16pm.
Thanks for reminding me. I have a 71 Cutlass convertible in the garage, but it hasn't been started for 20 years. Been meaning to restore it. :-)
A lot of my clan
Submitted by Boudin on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 9:59pm.
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