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Title: White House (No help to Texas) FEMA Defends No More Help Over Texas Wildfires
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NBC
URL Source: http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/politics ... or-Wildfires-121226234.html?dr
Published: May 4, 2011
Author: Staff
Post Date: 2011-05-04 14:55:49 by noone222
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Views: 278
Comments: 16
The Federal Emergency Management Agency defended its decision to refuse more assistance for Texas in the wake of devastating wildfires, saying Wednesday that the state has already received sufficient U.S. government help. Late Tuesday, Gov. Rick Perry criticized the White House after learning that his April 16 request for a federal major disaster declaration and additional help had been rejected. The federal government has already provided Texas with grants for response activities, FEMA spokeswoman Rachel Racusen told The Associated Press in a statement. "FEMA has been in close contact with the state since the fires occurred, and based on the information they provided, it was determined that there was not a need for additional support at this time," Racusen said. "Over the past few months, FEMA has awarded over 20 fire management grants to the state, which provide targeted funding to help with firefighting efforts, including 16 in April alone." It's worth noting that in 2006 Texas was granted a disaster declaration, and $19 million in federal aid, after 1.9 million acres burned, according to FEMA. Wildfires since November have blackened at least 2.2 million acres and damaged or destroyed more than 400 homes across the state, yet this declaration app was denied. FEMA will continue to work closely with the state and local emergency management officials, Racusen said. Perry said the state will consider all its options, including an appeal which must take place within 30 days. "I am dismayed that this administration has denied Texans the much needed assistance they deserve," Perry said. "It is not only the obligation of the federal government, but its responsibility under law to help its citizens in times of emergency." The governor isn't alone in his fight for funds for Texas. Twice in the past month U.S. Sens. John Cornyn and Kay Bailey Hutchison have written to the Administration urging them to honor Perry's request. “When nearly 7,000 individual wildfires burn through more than 2.2. million acres, result in loss of life, and destroy homes, businesses, farms and ranches across the state, it’s hard to understand how these conditions don’t spell ‘disaster’ for this Administration," said Cornyn on Wednesday. "We’ve yet to enter the hottest months of the year and already wildfires have wreaked havoc in Texas – yet our state has not received sufficient federal disaster aid. I will not stop fighting until Texas receives its due attention from President Obama and his Administration.” Last week, Perry criticized President Barack Obama's administration for its speedy disaster declarations for areas hit by the tornadoes in the South that killed more than 300 people while Texas' request went unanswered. "You have to ask, 'Why are you taking care of Alabama and other states?' I know our letter didn't get lost in the mail," Perry said Thursday. His April 17 request for a disaster declaration for nearly all of the state's counties came before last week's wave of tornadoes and other damaging storms. A "major disaster declaration" would have made the state eligible for help in responding to and recovering from the emergency. Two firefighters died in separate incidents in April. Elias Macias Jaquez, who volunteered with the Cactus department, suffered severe burns. Gregory Mack Simmons, who was an Eastland firefighter, was killed after apparently being hit by a vehicle while in a smoke-filled area. More than 200 Texas counties have outdoor burn bans as scattered wildfires continue. West Texas remains critically dry, according to the Texas Forest Service. Copyright Associated Press / NBC Dallas-Fort Worth
Poster Comment: Great ! Secession ! Fuck the White House and FEMA ... get out !!!
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#1. To: noone222 (#0)
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If Davy Crockett were still alive he would say Perry was wrong. Not taking up for the idiots in the White House but not everything that happens is the government's responsibility--of course they should quit stealing from people under color of law too.
Liberty is not a means to a higher political end. It is itself the highest political end. He (Gordon Duff) also implies that forcibly removing Obama, a Constitution-hating, on-the-down-low, crackhead Communist, is an attack on America, Mom, and apple pie. I swear these military people are worse than useless. Just look around at the condition of the country and tell me if they have fulfilled their oaths to protect the nation from all enemies foreign and domestic. The only difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has it's limits. Albert Einstein
Yes, it's past time to stop participating with this CF country and go it alone. TX sends more to deecee than we ever get back.
Somewhere in Kenya, a village is still missing its idiot.
Yeah, you're right ... we need that money to go to Israel or some A-Rab nation ... or some fat bitch sittin on a couch raising 15 illegitimate little brats ! I must've been losin my perspective !
Democracy: “a government of the masses. Authority derived through mass meetings or any other form of direct expression. Results in mobocracy. Attitude towards property is communistic-negative property rights. Attitude toward law is that the will of the majority shall regulate, whether it is based upon deliberation or governed by passion, prejudice and impulse, without restraint or regard to consequences. It results in demagogism, license, agitation, discontent, anarchy.” The 1928 Army Field Manual
Good enough reason for secession for me. I don't care what the spark is so long as it lites a fire under the ass of Texans everywhere.
That's my position ! Any spark will do !
Democracy: “a government of the masses. Authority derived through mass meetings or any other form of direct expression. Results in mobocracy. Attitude towards property is communistic-negative property rights. Attitude toward law is that the will of the majority shall regulate, whether it is based upon deliberation or governed by passion, prejudice and impulse, without restraint or regard to consequences. It results in demagogism, license, agitation, discontent, anarchy.” The 1928 Army Field Manual
Speaking as an employee of the state of Texas, we have federal tax withheld from our paychecks every month. The state Comptroller has my permission to forgo sending any of my withholding to DC. Ms. Combs can set it aside for the Texans who lost homes, livestock & property in this recent disaster.
I hope and pray that all who suffered losses were properly insured against it. I hate it, but I pay the premiums.
Somewhere in Kenya, a village is still missing its idiot.
I must've been losin my perspective ! Perhaps you missed my point. I don't agree with foreign aid nor welfare. I, like Davy Crockett, believe in private charity and neighbor helping neighbor. I believe the government has the duties outlined in the Constitution, neither more nor less than that.
Liberty is not a means to a higher political end. It is itself the highest political end. He (Gordon Duff) also implies that forcibly removing Obama, a Constitution-hating, on-the-down-low, crackhead Communist, is an attack on America, Mom, and apple pie. I swear these military people are worse than useless. Just look around at the condition of the country and tell me if they have fulfilled their oaths to protect the nation from all enemies foreign and domestic. The only difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has it's limits. Albert Einstein
I don't blame you at all for that. My point was that if people weren't stealing any part of your pay then you could give to whatever charities suited you. And, if you had a neighbor that lost everything you could give it directly to him.
Liberty is not a means to a higher political end. It is itself the highest political end. He (Gordon Duff) also implies that forcibly removing Obama, a Constitution-hating, on-the-down-low, crackhead Communist, is an attack on America, Mom, and apple pie. I swear these military people are worse than useless. Just look around at the condition of the country and tell me if they have fulfilled their oaths to protect the nation from all enemies foreign and domestic. The only difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has it's limits. Albert Einstein
FEMA will continue to work closely with the state and local emergency management officials, Racusen said. What the hell for, you sorry Obama-bitch?? This is payback for Obama not carrying Texas as well as Texas remaining a hotbed of resistance to "Hope and Change".
__________________________________________________________ Bottom-line.
Somewhere in Kenya, a village is still missing its idiot.
Waaaaaah! You bastards is tryin' to take the food right out of the mouth of poor widdle Isweal. NUKE TEXAS! You, you, you holocausters you.
No, I got your point and it was well taken ... we don't need no FED GOV assistance ... I just thought I saw an opportunity to bitch ! I might add though that if the same thing happened in a "BLUE" State ... the green would be pouring out of D.C.
Democracy: “a government of the masses. Authority derived through mass meetings or any other form of direct expression. Results in mobocracy. Attitude towards property is communistic-negative property rights. Attitude toward law is that the will of the majority shall regulate, whether it is based upon deliberation or governed by passion, prejudice and impulse, without restraint or regard to consequences. It results in demagogism, license, agitation, discontent, anarchy.” The 1928 Army Field Manual
No doubt. That is one reason politicians should not be allowed to steal money from one person to give to another.
Liberty is not a means to a higher political end. It is itself the highest political end. He (Gordon Duff) also implies that forcibly removing Obama, a Constitution-hating, on-the-down-low, crackhead Communist, is an attack on America, Mom, and apple pie. I swear these military people are worse than useless. Just look around at the condition of the country and tell me if they have fulfilled their oaths to protect the nation from all enemies foreign and domestic. The only difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has it's limits. Albert Einstein
Well ya can't expect them to quit on their own, James. WE MUST STOP PAYING THEM !
Democracy: “a government of the masses. Authority derived through mass meetings or any other form of direct expression. Results in mobocracy. Attitude towards property is communistic-negative property rights. Attitude toward law is that the will of the majority shall regulate, whether it is based upon deliberation or governed by passion, prejudice and impulse, without restraint or regard to consequences. It results in demagogism, license, agitation, discontent, anarchy.” The 1928 Army Field Manual
Yeah, I'm down with that. Have been for years and been trying to convince other people to do the same thing for years. If people who get picked to serve on juries would just nullify their bs tax "laws" it would be a win/win for everyone except maybe those who use that for control. It isn't for money since they claim that $#it they have printed is money and can print all they want.
Liberty is not a means to a higher political end. It is itself the highest political end. He (Gordon Duff) also implies that forcibly removing Obama, a Constitution-hating, on-the-down-low, crackhead Communist, is an attack on America, Mom, and apple pie. I swear these military people are worse than useless. Just look around at the condition of the country and tell me if they have fulfilled their oaths to protect the nation from all enemies foreign and domestic. The only difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has it's limits. Albert Einstein
"I am dismayed that this administration has denied Texans the much needed assistance they deserve," Perry said. "It is not only the obligation of the federal government, but its responsibility under law to help its citizens in times of emergency."
Lord Acton
OsamaBinGoldstein
#2. To: noone222 (#0)
#3. To: James Deffenbach (#1)
Not taking up for the idiots in the White House but not everything that happens is the government's responsibility--of course they should quit stealing from people under color of law too.
#4. To: noone222 (#0)
#5. To: titorite (#4)
I don't care what the spark is so long as it lites a fire under the ass of Texans everywhere.
#6. To: James Deffenbach (#1)
of course they should quit stealing from people under color of law too
#7. To: Buzzard, Texicans, 4 (#6)
#8. To: noone222 (#3)
Yeah, you're right ... we need that money to go to Israel or some A-Rab nation ... or some fat bitch sittin on a couch raising 15 illegitimate little brats !
Lord Acton
OsamaBinGoldstein
#9. To: Buzzard (#6)
The state Comptroller has my permission to forgo sending any of my withholding to DC. Ms. Combs can set it aside for the Texans who lost homes, livestock & property in this recent disaster.
Lord Acton
OsamaBinGoldstein
#10. To: noone222, *Texas!!* (#0)
FEMA spokeswoman Rachel Racusen
"This man is Jesus,” shouted one man, spilling his Guinness as Barack Obama began his inaugural address. “When will he come to Kenya to save us?"
-Schweizerische Schuetzenzeitung (Swiss Shooting Federation) April, 1941
#11. To: X-15, Texicans, 4 (#10)
This is payback for Obama not carrying Texas as well as Texas remaining a hotbed of resistance to "Hope and Change".
#12. To: noone222, christine, Lod, Texas, Texans (#0)
Mike Flaherty: Yeah, it's been there a long time. I wish I knew which corner.
My Man Godfrey (1936 2011)
#13. To: James Deffenbach (#8)
Perhaps you missed my point. I don't agree with foreign aid nor welfare. I, like Davy Crockett, believe in private charity and neighbor helping neighbor. I believe the government has the duties outlined in the Constitution, neither more nor less than that.
#14. To: noone222 (#13)
I might add though that if the same thing happened in a "BLUE" State ... the green would be pouring out of D.C.
Lord Acton
OsamaBinGoldstein
#15. To: James Deffenbach (#14)
No doubt. That is one reason politicians should not be allowed to steal money ....
#16. To: noone222 (#15)
Well ya can't expect them to quit on their own, James. WE MUST STOP PAYING THEM !
Lord Acton
OsamaBinGoldstein
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