General Discussion

So, I'm curious that people are not discussing this here even remotely.  Maybe it's because I am affected by the storm, but it seems fairly significant when America's 4th largest city is shut down for 3 days and will continue for possibly the next week or more.  That and the fact that several .US cities and towns have been wiped nearly entirely off the map and the total devistation will actually rival Katrina.

Just for discussion:  Have we gotten so used to Hurrican's wrecking havoc on the gulf coast, that it barely warrants mention past landfall?  The market lost billions of dollars today, however billions of dollars were also lost on Saturday when flooding wiped Galveston, Orange, Kemah, and Bridge City away.

Anyhow, I'm just curious of people's thoughts.  Check out the slideshows on www.click2houston.com if you want to see what happened.  Heck, it's three days later and there are barely any pictures of Galveston since the only people allowed out there are still government helicopters, National Guardsmen, and first responders.

Don't be surprised if I don't respond as my cellphone coverage is weak and it is rare that I can get an internet connection through it.  I would like to know your thoughts though.

I don't think that the hurricane Ike damage is forgotten.

This morning's Today show (NBC) had Dan Lauer in Galveston showing the damage. Frankly, I doubt the limited view of a TV camera can capture the true scope of the disaster. They also discussed how long it will take to get Houston up and under power. On a local scale, it was announced that Detroit Edison had dispatched utility crews to assist in Houston. So, no, you have not been forgotten by the rest of the nation.

In addition, with just under one third of the US refining capacity shut down, Americans wil be reminded of Hurricane Ike at the pump for a quite some time to come.

As to these forums, Hurricane Ike can strike, the economy can fail, the supercollider can turn earth into a giant black black hole, peace could break out in the Middle East with Palestinians hugging Israelis, the Detroit Lions could be 2-0, and all the posters will continue to argue about is Sara Palin and the election.

You would get much more attention if you titled this thread, "Sara Palin's perspective on Hurricane Ike damage".

Ike has come up all the way to the Midwest! The winds were pretty bad here, I can't imagine how bad it must be to be in hurricanes.

My power was out for over 24 hours because of Ike, I didn't get to see alot of the coverage. I have been really concerned about those kids in ICU transported from the childrens hospitals there, I heard some of them were transported to College station .. and then they had to evacuate college station.  I hope they were able to have them all transported safely.  We have alot of evacuees in this area as well, I feel so for those families that have lost everything.  Last I heard there were 21 deaths, but I haven't heard a recent toll. I feel for all of those families that have lost loved ones, and hope that number stays down. I am thankful that most took this storm seriously and took the proper precautions to save lives. I think that is the reason you have not heard as much about it, unlike Katrina people did what they were supposed to for the most part.  The damage is devestating, and our state will not recover for some time to come from this destruction.  I hope we can pull together as a community to help all through these difficult times.

my take on Ike is im glad its off the news if it is that is. Hurricanes striking places where Hurricanes strikes isn't news to me. I feel for everyone who suffers down there but reality is if you dont want it to happen to you dont live there.  Every year a hurricane destorys some place and every year we just move back to those areas. so what do people expect? Weathers a Motha Frack but life goes on.

edit but to answer your question i think its not on the news because the amount of people that died is differant. destruction was a givin but the death toll plays a part in the news distrubution of the events.

Originally posted by Goldknyght

my take on Ike is im glad its off the news if it is that is. Hurricanes striking places where Hurricanes strikes isn't news to me. I feel for everyone who suffers down there but reality is if you dont want it to happen to you dont live there.  Every year a hurricane destorys some place and every year we just move back to those areas. so what do people expect? Weathers a Motha Frack but life goes on.

edit but to answer your question i think its not on the news because the amount of people that died is differant. destruction was a givin but the death toll plays a part in the news distrubution of the events.

Lmao Umm Where the Fudge do you live? A cave? Bad things happen to every corner of the USA. There are NO safe spots to call home here.

Originally posted by Ekibiogami

Originally posted by Goldknyght

my take on Ike is im glad its off the news if it is that is. Hurricanes striking places where Hurricanes strikes isn't news to me. I feel for everyone who suffers down there but reality is if you dont want it to happen to you dont live there.  Every year a hurricane destorys some place and every year we just move back to those areas. so what do people expect? Weathers a Motha Frack but life goes on.

edit but to answer your question i think its not on the news because the amount of people that died is differant. destruction was a givin but the death toll plays a part in the news distrubution of the events.

 

Lmao Umm Where the Fudge do you live? A cave? Bad things happen to every corner of the USA. There are NO safe spots to call home here.

He is referring to the very stupid group of people that will let there house get destroyed year after year but refuse to move. In the mid west  you have these same idiots whose houses flood year after year but never ever move for some stupid reason like 'Our kids like it here.'  In some cases with the amount of money these people spend rebuilding there house they could of bought a new house in a far better location. To a certain point I stop feeling sorry for them. It's mother natures way of punishing them for being stubborn.

Originally posted by FilipinoFury

Originally posted by Ekibiogami

Originally posted by Goldknyght

my take on Ike is im glad its off the news if it is that is. Hurricanes striking places where Hurricanes strikes isn't news to me. I feel for everyone who suffers down there but reality is if you dont want it to happen to you dont live there.  Every year a hurricane destorys some place and every year we just move back to those areas. so what do people expect? Weathers a Motha Frack but life goes on.

edit but to answer your question i think its not on the news because the amount of people that died is differant. destruction was a givin but the death toll plays a part in the news distrubution of the events.

 

Lmao Umm Where the Fudge do you live? A cave? Bad things happen to every corner of the USA. There are NO safe spots to call home here.

He is referring to the very stupid group of people that will let there house get destroyed year after year but refuse to move. In the mid west  you have these same idiots whose houses flood year after year but never ever move for some stupid reason like 'Our kids like it here.'  In some cases with the amount of money these people spend rebuilding there house they could of bought a new house in a far better location. To a certain point I stop feeling sorry for them. It's mother natures way of punishing them for being stubborn.

Any idea what the main industry is in the Houston area? Any idea what those offshore platforms in the Gulf of Mexico are doing there? Any idea why about one third of the US oil refining capacity is located in that area? Any idea of the logistical support that goes into maintaining that industry, as well as support for the people and their families that work in that industry?

People like to live where they work. You are asking them to move their houses and families further away from their jobs. Ever been in traffic in Houston?

I don't think we will be walking away from the Gulf of Mexico area anytime soon, at least not until the last drop of oil has been pumped from the ground.