As we have all see on t.v. for the past week Hurricane Irene hit the east coast this week. There was devastation across multiple states, power outages for hundreds of thousands and yes, some people died. In the midst of this destruction, the Republican candidates for President were discussing how they would help the citizens of these state,s right? They set forth their positions on how best to rebuild and avoid another failure to respond similar to the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, right? Well...not exactly.
Republican candidate Michelle Bachmann asked, "Washington, D.C., you'd think by now, they'd get the message: an earthquake, a hurricane. Are you listening?" She was referring of course to the fact that God was signalling to America that our spending was out of control. Are you kidding me? Another Republican candidate Ron Paul stated that he would eliminate FEMA because the government shouldn't help those who choose to live in risky places such as the coastline. Are you kidding me? I don't have the exact statistics available but too imply that millions of people that live in flood zones, earthquake zones, tornado zones, etc. are unworthy of assistance after a disaster because they chose to have their lives destroyed is ridiculous. It is in horrible taste to joke about natural disasters when people are dieing just to score a cheap laugh at a political rally.
All this shows is that the Republican priorities are so far out of focus that none of the current candidates deserve a legitimate shot at the Presidency. This is a systemic issues in our political system as most politicians will take the quick laugh and quick jab to score political points over doing what is right. The Republicans should have been discussing how best to assist the east coast; not making jokes or looking how best to court the Tea Party. Helping our fellow Americans during and following natural disasters is something we should always agree is necessary and right. If we can't even agree on that then what exactly are we fighting for?
Republican candidate Michelle Bachmann asked, "Washington, D.C., you'd think by now, they'd get the message: an earthquake, a hurricane. Are you listening?" She was referring of course to the fact that God was signalling to America that our spending was out of control. Are you kidding me? Another Republican candidate Ron Paul stated that he would eliminate FEMA because the government shouldn't help those who choose to live in risky places such as the coastline. Are you kidding me? I don't have the exact statistics available but too imply that millions of people that live in flood zones, earthquake zones, tornado zones, etc. are unworthy of assistance after a disaster because they chose to have their lives destroyed is ridiculous. It is in horrible taste to joke about natural disasters when people are dieing just to score a cheap laugh at a political rally.
All this shows is that the Republican priorities are so far out of focus that none of the current candidates deserve a legitimate shot at the Presidency. This is a systemic issues in our political system as most politicians will take the quick laugh and quick jab to score political points over doing what is right. The Republicans should have been discussing how best to assist the east coast; not making jokes or looking how best to court the Tea Party. Helping our fellow Americans during and following natural disasters is something we should always agree is necessary and right. If we can't even agree on that then what exactly are we fighting for?
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