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169. I trust Axelrod and Plouffe too! nt

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Self Deleted [View all] Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2012 OP

is he not on it? quinnox Nov 2012 #1

It surely doesn't sound like someone's on it....if you watch the people pleading on TV. Maybe Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2012 #4

It's going to take some time.... barnabas63 Nov 2012 #10

I'd also like to mention that the folks who are in serious trouble right now... eqfan592 Nov 2012 #15

I've been watching the news 24/7. You make it sound like Katrina. vaberella Nov 2012 #35

I saw CNN as I was in line at the bank and it LOOKED like Katrina all over again. Democratopia Nov 2012 #112

what's funny is that the people screaming for help are very likely republicans... BlueMan Votes Nov 2012 #196

Yes...heavily racist area. RagAss Nov 2012 #199

Keep politics out of this discussion.. Helping people during a terrible disaster is not contingent crunch60 Nov 2012 #229

I'm just pointitng out the unbelievable irony of the situation. BlueMan Votes Nov 2012 #244

Staten Island is the teabag capitol of NYC! RoccoR5955 Nov 2012 #248

The TV will present things with a spin treestar Nov 2012 #247

I heard Mayor Bloomberg say yesterday that President Obama Window Nov 2012 #56

lol, did he really use the word "dis"? quinnox Nov 2012 #168

Yes, he did. I had to laugh at that myself. Window Nov 2012 #235

Micromanagement is the Gov and Mayor's job... Comrade_McKenzie Nov 2012 #2

more face time by obama is good for confidence and support nt msongs Nov 2012 #6

Pardon my french but I don't give a fuck who's fault it is - people are really Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2012 #8

I don't think anyone is saying they're not. vaberella Nov 2012 #18

I agree! Bloomberg needs to get himself out to the outer boroughs. hrmjustin Nov 2012 #26

Yeah...he has been to Staten Island..but I heard there is confusion between all the manpower. vaberella Nov 2012 #41

I think the OP wants things to get done. Just does not work that way. hrmjustin Nov 2012 #100

Just get the military to get them off the island (if they want) stick them in a hotel. Democratopia Nov 2012 #109

That is up to local leaders hear. Obama can just keep mentioning in his stump speeches. hrmjustin Nov 2012 #182

So, you're saying the U.S. DevonRex Nov 2012 #216

Well making the Donald feed the poor is a great idea. n/t hrmjustin Nov 2012 #218

I say this with respect but he cannot perform magic. There's no easy and fast way. nolabear Nov 2012 #45

I agree. I lived in NOLA for three years, I understand, and people who have lost understand that Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2012 #134

Right on, who dat! garthranzz Nov 2012 #222

You don't care whose fault it is, but just want Obama to fix everything now? What would you like uppityperson Nov 2012 #76

They decided to stay in a MANDATORY Evacuation Area... BlueMan Votes Nov 2012 #187

Bologna! There are many reasons why people don't evacuate when advised. You sound like a hard butt crunch60 Nov 2012 #231

and ALL of those "reasons" are invalid. BlueMan Votes Nov 2012 #243

Sorry, but you sound like a bleeding heart liberal... Charlotte Little Nov 2012 #261

I know some people who really ran with.... NCTraveler Nov 2012 #262

During a disaster where people lack electricity abelenkpe Nov 2012 #9

He's given his orders, will learn about Staten Island when he returns 'home' or wherever tonight, elleng Nov 2012 #3

I saw something on the news tonight.... MountainMazza Nov 2012 #5

good, but it's been 72 hrs Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2012 #14

When we had that storm here in Ohio this summer rbrnmw Nov 2012 #114

give me a break. 72 hours and you want heaven and earth moved just like that??? progressivebydesign Nov 2012 #200

Actually military stuff was already sent in this morning. vaberella Nov 2012 #22

Geez he's on it. msrizzo Nov 2012 #7

Puleeze....don't give me that crap about photo-oping. Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2012 #11

You seem to ignore everything the poster said which is 100% valid though. n/t vaberella Nov 2012 #25

It's pretty clear what Laura wants to see happen on Tuesday alcibiades_mystery Nov 2012 #30

What??? I hope you know me well enough to know it's to see Obama reelected Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2012 #50

What a complete load of crap. This impugning DUers needs to stop. Melinda Nov 2012 #175

Absolutely! Puglover Nov 2012 #255

This is all on Bloomberg. Jennicut Nov 2012 #36

And if I were Bloomberg, I'd forget the Sunday marathon. LisaL Nov 2012 #42

+1000000 Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2012 #52

Hell no. The marathon brings in 34 Million dollars alone. vaberella Nov 2012 #65

But right now? Less than a week after a major storm? LisaL Nov 2012 #68

Current estimates for all storm damage is $50 billion SickOfTheOnePct Nov 2012 #125

You're a bit limited in your amount. vaberella Nov 2012 #133

NYC doesn''t have trillions per year in economic activity SickOfTheOnePct Nov 2012 #161

50 Billion in damages not to mention the economic impact that will go on for roughly 3 weeks. vaberella Nov 2012 #197

HELLO!! SickOfTheOnePct Nov 2012 #237

I read in another thread a report saying 250 billion according to insurers...nt Mojorabbit Nov 2012 #225

I am sorry but I think they could put it off for the week. Our city needs to put our efforts on hrmjustin Nov 2012 #185

The marathon Dorian Gray Nov 2012 #55

ITA. It's crazy. LisaL Nov 2012 #64

It's because of that they are pushing the marathon. vaberella Nov 2012 #71

Presumably it could have been moved to the next Sunday and brought in the same money. LisaL Nov 2012 #78

That's true enough. vaberella Nov 2012 #130

not necessarily. BlueMan Votes Nov 2012 #251

I know Dorian Gray Nov 2012 #239

Yes This is pissing people off here in NY hrmjustin Nov 2012 #186

Actually, it sounds like you want more photo-oping onenote Nov 2012 #62

No, I do not. Just want something bigger than the states can provide to help these people Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2012 #89

The "something bigger" is already there, it's called FEMA... Spazito Nov 2012 #113

Oh like FEMA??? sheesh. nt progressivebydesign Nov 2012 #202

Puleeze...we're not talking about Photo OPs. This thread is full of what's Cha Nov 2012 #146

+1 barnabas63 Nov 2012 #12

Right, and he's spoken w cuomo and other officials several times today. elleng Nov 2012 #48

Hi elleng sheshe2 Nov 2012 #223

Hi, she. Fine, thanks. elleng Nov 2012 #224

Lost mine for 8 hours sheshe2 Nov 2012 #228

So you're in MA and lost power? elleng Nov 2012 #234

He can't micromanage the recovery. I'm sure he's "on it" The Velveteen Ocelot Nov 2012 #13

He doesn't have to go there...but he can call in navy/coast guard to bring in supplies. Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2012 #39

he has, they have. cuomo discussing on rachel. elleng Nov 2012 #51

There is a thing called NIMS: National Incident Management System. The Velveteen Ocelot Nov 2012 #60

I don't understand what you think is happening. nolabear Nov 2012 #70

spot on post +1 not sure what else the OP is expecting, as the pres being around there now would Divine Discontent Nov 2012 #230

He has. They have. What else do you want him to do? You are not a rescue/relief expert but he has uppityperson Nov 2012 #80

Why do you assume he has not already done those things? MineralMan Nov 2012 #257

He hasn't been "off" of Sandy Politicub Nov 2012 #16

Doesn't he have to be re-elected to see the recovery through... Condem Nov 2012 #17

Yeah.. If Rmoney gets elected, Enron, Exxon, or Halliburton will be taking care madinmaryland Nov 2012 #139

he IS on it. he can walk and chew gum at the same time scheming daemons Nov 2012 #19

Thank you, s d. Those things called cells. nm Cha Nov 2012 #155

It would not be helpful for him to go to SI. hrmjustin Nov 2012 #20

not suggesting O needs to go there....just start some show of force (rescue)...and I heard people Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2012 #44

Something does need to be done. Looting is a problem. hrmjustin Nov 2012 #96

Christ on a bicycle, get a grip already. Sekhmets Daughter Nov 2012 #188

they didn't evacuate, so I'm not quite sure why THEY would be pissed. nt progressivebydesign Nov 2012 #203

How are 375000 residence of the city of NY supposed to get up and haul ass in 18 hours which is what hrmjustin Nov 2012 #221

Obama would've been wise tman Nov 2012 #21

I agree. cthulu2016 Nov 2012 #24

I don't see that to a problem. vaberella Nov 2012 #32

I disagree.. I think President Obama is doing exactly Cha Nov 2012 #159

bullshit. He has done extraordinary things. nt progressivebydesign Nov 2012 #204

Oh for Pete's sake. liberalmuse Nov 2012 #23

this OP always does this. scheming daemons Nov 2012 #28

You are officially on my shitlist sd Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2012 #57

I bet he loses sleep on that!!! Condem Nov 2012 #58

you been here for years, supporting each other's ideas, civilly, and then someone you think Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2012 #72

I meant you always panic and blows things out of proportion scheming daemons Nov 2012 #77

How condescending ! Thanks SD Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2012 #84

lol quinnox Nov 2012 #90

but it's true. nt dionysus Nov 2012 #158

Condescending? Yes ProfessorGAC Nov 2012 #253

As I recall, Mr. Bloomberg turned Obama down coming to New York.... Condem Nov 2012 #82

He sure did. Bloomberg didn't even want Obama to go to NYC. LisaL Nov 2012 #92

Bloomberg sucks. I never voted for him. He is ignoring the rest of the city. Manhattan is his game. hrmjustin Nov 2012 #190

Slow down there Laura and take a deep breath. Are you on Staten Island??? madinmaryland Nov 2012 #148

Can I be on it too? jeff47 Nov 2012 #74

Don't you start with that nonsense. Democratopia Nov 2012 #117

+ a gazillion. And then a bazillion more. fugop Nov 2012 #120

All my people in Queens are getting their power back today...gas crisis is the issue alcibiades_mystery Nov 2012 #27

you mean timber84 Nov 2012 #33

wow. I am so upset. NOT Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2012 #172

Agree with you 1,000% I always forget I have that ignore button. progressivebydesign Nov 2012 #208

Do we have any evidence that he's let up? Curtland1015 Nov 2012 #29

Obama has been on top of the people in NYC. vaberella Nov 2012 #46

FEMA is carrying out Obama's instructions Bjorn Against Nov 2012 #31

ABC News had something as well....but Sekhmets Daughter Nov 2012 #34

They are frustrated. msrizzo Nov 2012 #43

Of course they are frustrated... Sekhmets Daughter Nov 2012 #85

The logistics of getting the POTUS onto Staten Island are almost as bad as trying to get madinmaryland Nov 2012 #153

Marine 1 from NJ? Sekhmets Daughter Nov 2012 #181

Not likely. It could happen, but unfortunately, post 9-11 it is not likely to happen. madinmaryland Nov 2012 #193

When I was a kid Sekhmets Daughter Nov 2012 #242

When I worked in the city, I took the SI Ferry a few times out to SI to see friends. madinmaryland Nov 2012 #264

Yep...but you could ride the SI for a nickle and the others were more expensive.... Sekhmets Daughter Nov 2012 #265

Give Me A Fucking Break SingleSeatBiggerMeat Nov 2012 #37

Here's a story about Staten Island msrizzo Nov 2012 #38

I guess Obama should cancel the NYC marathon nobodyspecial Nov 2012 #49

It's not up to him. LisaL Nov 2012 #59

I know. I was being facetious. nobodyspecial Nov 2012 #103

This message was self-deleted by its author Faith9326 Nov 2012 #61

Staten Islanders are rabid republicans. The northern democratic part is not flooded to bad. hrmjustin Nov 2012 #192

I'm sorry, but at this point, I don't care about their politics. a la izquierda Nov 2012 #252

What do you expect him to do? LisaL Nov 2012 #40

total snark totally uncalled for. Never said he should even go there. But, someone's got Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2012 #69

"someone's got to lead"? You mean like by getting FEMA on the case, by having his people get supplie uppityperson Nov 2012 #83

He is still on it JB126 Nov 2012 #47

Yep. GoCubsGo Nov 2012 #53

You're way out of control in your OP. As a New York resident---I'm embarassed. vaberella Nov 2012 #54

You are embarassed of me? Puleeze. All you had to do was watch the news...like zillions of other Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2012 #67

Watch the news? What do you think I do? I don't only watch the news. vaberella Nov 2012 #136

This is the worst fucking thread I've read here. Calm yourself... progressivebydesign Nov 2012 #207

She Fucking.Lives.In.New.York.City. How dare you. Nt DevonRex Nov 2012 #220

It doesn't matter whose fault it is, Obama will be crucified by Republicans Democratopia Nov 2012 #93

Funny...because Chris Christie and Bloomberg have been giving him much LOVE!! vaberella Nov 2012 #138

He just said during his speech Faith9326 Nov 2012 #63

I think you've had enough ... GeorgeGist Nov 2012 #66

Wow, that's a very intelligent response to a national crisis. Sounds like you are the one Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2012 #142

I actually would not have had a problem with him staying on Sandy up to election day. aaaaaa5a Nov 2012 #73

omg...thank you so much for understanding. Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2012 #79

He's campaigning because Team Romney lies like a rug, largely unchecked by the MSM. CakeGrrl Nov 2012 #99

Good Points, CakeGrrl! PBO's is an awesome multitasker AND Cha Nov 2012 #173

I do trust Axelrod and Plouffe and I trust the President.. they kniow Cha Nov 2012 #167

I trust Axelrod and Plouffe too! nt aaaaaa5a Nov 2012 #169

OMGOSH! I thought you wrote you didn't trust them.. Cha Nov 2012 #174

No problem! We are on the same team! aaaaaa5a Nov 2012 #180

That's what I thought! Cha Nov 2012 #194

I'm pretty sure the gratitude shown by various governors and mayors is all the evidence needed. WinkyDink Nov 2012 #75

My thoughts exactly. Democratopia Nov 2012 #81

Bloomberg didn't want Obama to visit NYC. LisaL Nov 2012 #97

He also endorsed Obama! Obama is President, he can go where he likes. Bloomberg Democratopia Nov 2012 #128

Are you talking about the PRESIDENT??? progressivebydesign Nov 2012 #206

Is there a reason you think Obama's presence is needed? BklnDem75 Nov 2012 #245

Faux and CNN will do their best to find one disgruntled person doc03 Nov 2012 #86

Then he goes everyday to meet victims and gives the media an update. He needs to control the Democratopia Nov 2012 #131

Then they'll whine he's doing classless photo-ops durablend Nov 2012 #250

I don't understand your post. Le Taz Hot Nov 2012 #87

Obama is up against a very aggressive and dishonest right-wing media and candidate. Democratopia Nov 2012 #101

Again, I don't understand. Le Taz Hot Nov 2012 #111

I saw 5 mins of CNN and they made it LOOK like another Katrina. That is the problem. Democratopia Nov 2012 #118

exactly. It was exactly the same. people begging for help Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2012 #121

Obama put the feet on the ground early to prepare for a huge disaster sheshe2 Nov 2012 #88

no where did I criticize Obama. Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2012 #95

okay sheshe2 Nov 2012 #107

Tired of people thinking they know what Obama should and should not do. Our president knows EXACTLY Liberal_Stalwart71 Nov 2012 #91

don't really care what you are tired of hearing Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2012 #98

Then why reply? Trashing this thread. The president KNOWS what he's doing!! You're not the president Liberal_Stalwart71 Nov 2012 #102

+ a million quinnox Nov 2012 #106

This is about avoiding the hurricane force that is the Republican spin machine. Democratopia Nov 2012 #105

Early on...maybe it was the first interview...Christie thanked the President for getting IN FRONT libdem4life Nov 2012 #94

agree: Lawrence is covering Staten Island right now: amborin Nov 2012 #104

Napolitano going to Staten Island tomorrow. elleng Nov 2012 #108

thanks for posting that EG Obviously someone somewhere realized it was a very dire Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2012 #123

You're welcome, Laura. elleng Nov 2012 #140

Janet Napolitano is going there tomorrow per Lawrence O'Donnell. Jennicut Nov 2012 #110

thanks J Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2012 #149

I am a bit angry with Bloomberg, but not President Obama. Jennicut Nov 2012 #160

What do you want him to do, specifically? Tree-Hugger Nov 2012 #115

So with Janet going there tomorrow JuveDem Nov 2012 #116

There is no Mayor of just Staten Island. Jennicut Nov 2012 #141

I'm not sure what else he could do SickOfTheOnePct Nov 2012 #119

He can't be there too much. We are days out from an election! Democratopia Nov 2012 #124

So he should park himself in NYC until next Tuesday? n/t SickOfTheOnePct Nov 2012 #127

Again, Bloomberg didn't want him to visit NYC. LisaL Nov 2012 #132

Understood SickOfTheOnePct Nov 2012 #137

Wow, your posts are.....interesting n/t Spazito Nov 2012 #151

I agree entirely with the OP. This is about making sure the Republicans and their propoganda Democratopia Nov 2012 #122

yes, D. It is first and foremost about these poor people. And, you are absolutely right - Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2012 #129

"Most (military) have nothing too important to do"-- TwilightGardener Nov 2012 #227

People aren't starving blazeKing Nov 2012 #126

“We’re going to die! We’re going to freeze!" - This is what voters are seeing and reading Democratopia Nov 2012 #135

And I see a woman in panic mode. And probably suffering from shock. vaberella Nov 2012 #147

Three days on and you say she needs medical attention. Where is it? Not my question, but that is Democratopia Nov 2012 #157

“This is America, not a third world nation. We need food." - what voters are seeing and reading Democratopia Nov 2012 #143

WTF?"...Staten Islanders...Don't donate to the American Red Cross; put their money elsewhere?" haele Nov 2012 #191

It's called a disaster for a reason...... FrenchieCat Nov 2012 #144

You miss the point entirely. Those headlines you suggest are what I want to avoid. Democratopia Nov 2012 #150

The media will always be able to find someone not happy and complaining...... FrenchieCat Nov 2012 #162

would you trade Obama's reelection so he can spend more time up there? CreekDog Nov 2012 #145

The two aren't mutually exclusive. He's got 78% Sandy approval. I want it to stay at least that high Democratopia Nov 2012 #154

Who gives a shit, dude? He'll never be TwilightGardener Nov 2012 #215

FEMA is there EC Nov 2012 #152

It is interesting that Drudge started on this.... Spazito Nov 2012 #156

Have you not seen Romney BLAME Obama for losing jobs in the auto industry? Democratopia Nov 2012 #163

The rabid right wing will exploit anything... Spazito Nov 2012 #171

Yep...... FrenchieCat Nov 2012 #165

Trust me FC, I am 100% aware of the difference between comfort and true and urgent needs. Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2012 #170

Yes, the media, CNN and Fox in particular, are not interested in the people... Spazito Nov 2012 #179

Yeah and DUers more than willing to parrot it them. Nt DevonRex Nov 2012 #205

yes, you HAVE to admit, it's sickening when you hear it on CNN or Drudge and voila, it appears on DU Divine Discontent Nov 2012 #232

Have you been asleep? For days? aquart Nov 2012 #164

I will ignore the rudness. No I haven't been sleeping. No, don't expect Obama should Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2012 #166

At this point, I wouldn't blame ya if you wanted a drink poured quinnox Nov 2012 #176

This message was self-deleted by its author AtomicKitten Nov 2012 #177

There is nothing to indicate that he ever stopped doing his job re:Sandy. n/t Lucinda Nov 2012 #178

This message was self-deleted by its author devilgrrl Nov 2012 #183

lol quinnox Nov 2012 #184

Yesterday you were upset at Obama for: TwilightGardener Nov 2012 #189

She was upset about THAT??? LOL!!! DevonRex Nov 2012 #201

Ooops, I replied to myself--thread posted below. TwilightGardener Nov 2012 #211

I swear. DevonRex Nov 2012 #214

Here--even she admits it's kinda crazy: TwilightGardener Nov 2012 #209

Excuse me, but there's an election next B Calm Nov 2012 #195

Unbelievable. It's not like Katrina. It's bad, but they're ON IT... calm down. progressivebydesign Nov 2012 #198

Thank you, progressivebydesign. I hate these freaking rw talking points. Cha Nov 2012 #210

He is one man. LiberalAndProud Nov 2012 #212

Are you sure you're the first to say it? Sounds like something fresh off the Drudge presses. n/t gkhouston Nov 2012 #213

It's Drudge's headline story today. AtomicKitten Nov 2012 #217

Actually, I rarely go there so I didn't know. Not surprised, though. n/t gkhouston Nov 2012 #219

Me neither; I read it upthread. AtomicKitten Nov 2012 #238

He could get in a lot of trouble for that PD Turk Nov 2012 #226

perhaps the only post that needs made for this! lol... I think Obama's been on it since last week Divine Discontent Nov 2012 #233

Are you perhaps failing to realize what "utter devastation" means? countryjake Nov 2012 #236

You should know better than parrot RW talking points. Shameful. nt. OldDem2012 Nov 2012 #240

Staten Island sounds more like South Florida after Wilma than New Orleans after Katrina. Tommy_Carcetti Nov 2012 #241

Give it a break already. Obama is on it! RoccoR5955 Nov 2012 #246

Already knew the media would approach it this way. treestar Nov 2012 #249

Fail. WilliamPitt Nov 2012 #254

This is great news ! thanks for posting. I am curious why Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2012 #259

You want to know why? Look up. WilliamPitt Nov 2012 #260

What precisely is he not doing that would give objective and immediate assistance... LanternWaste Nov 2012 #256

Fortunately for the nation, Obama isn't so much of a... backscatter712 Nov 2012 #258

Are you really comparing Hurricane Sandy Wind Dancer Nov 2012 #263

Since no one has bothered to talk you down from the ledge, I will. Lone_Star_Dem Nov 2012 #266

Lots of people did. She didn't listen. Just changed her angle of attack. Nt DevonRex Nov 2012 #269

Pack mentality and peer pressure strike again B2G Nov 2012 #267

You do know that the original version of your OP is still there, right? MineralMan Nov 2012 #268

The poster is doing something I applaud -- disassociating herself from it cthulu2016 Nov 2012 #270

That's one way to look at it. MineralMan Nov 2012 #271

It must have been interesting, albeit controversial with so many replies. lpbk2713 Nov 2012 #272