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In reply to the discussion: Rick Perry asks Obama for a ‘quick turnaround’ on federal aid after explosion [View all]DiverDave
(4,891 posts)38. And where will most of the money go?
To halliburten,kbr,and every tinhorn that has ever given perry any money.
A small percentage will go to the affected people.
Just another way to rip off the taxpayers of the United States.
Bet anyone 50 bucks that it will happen.
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Rick Perry asks Obama for a ‘quick turnaround’ on federal aid after explosion [View all]
Cali_Democrat
Apr 2013
OP
Mike Malloy had a regular caller from West Texas with a thick accent...
Spitfire of ATJ
Apr 2013
#44
I totally agree with you. If this happened in a blue state, the Repugs would be screaming
Booster
Apr 2013
#47
In my judgement the much better man is Obama, he called and spoke to Perry, a sign of a true
Thinkingabout
Apr 2013
#40
Send emergency help to Texas -- enough OSHA inspectors to curb criminal chemical manufacturers. nt
SDjack
Apr 2013
#48
His mission seems to be working! Heard this afternoon that IL lost 18,000 jobs last month
DearHeart
Apr 2013
#114
So this is a request for foreign aid then. Being Ricky thinks Texas is an independent nation.
Monk06
Apr 2013
#68
I'm against giving any money to a state that is the home of Rick Perry and Ted Cruz.
auburngrad82
Apr 2013
#75