Tropical Storm Isaac Could Hit Republican Convention

[Hissyspit]

Source: AFP

Tropical Storm Isaac could hit Republican convention

(AFP) – 6 hours ago 
MIAMI — A tropical storm swirling in the eastern Caribbean has raised the remote possibility that this year's Republican National Convention could be more blustery than usual.

Tropical Storm Isaac was east of Guadeloupe on Tuesday, and forecasters say it could become a hurricane on track to hit Florida next week, when Republicans gather in Tampa.

The US National Hurricane Center's five-day forecast shows the storm blowing over the Dominican Republic, Haiti and Cuba but does not extend to Monday, when the four-day convention kicks off.

"It is too early to determine what, if any, impacts might be experienced in the Tampa area next week during the RNC," said Dennis Feltgen of the US National Weather Service.

Read more: http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5j9u7wgOiiYT7wS_oWrveM1TBo14A

[Solly Mack]

1. If I was trying to be nice, this would be a test.

As it is...

[calimary]

2. Yeah, I know whatcha mean.

[markbark]

3. Somebody should ask Pat Robertson

if the hurricane is the wrath of an angry God....

[Bainbridge Bear]

4. This could be very dangerous

for Tampa because as we all know hurricanes get large and destructive by feeding on huge amounts of hot air.

[XemaSab]

10. If you haven't been welcomed to DU yet

Let me be the first.

[csziggy]

15. Welcome to DU!

Awesome post!

[Cha]

18. OMGosh! So true..

I was in one of those massive hurricanes on Kaua'i in '92!

[dixiegrrrrl]

32. Bainbridge Island????

Welcome to DU

dixie aka "Whidbeygirl"..

[mindwalker_i]

40. That deserves a seriously big-ass DUzy

[FourScore]

5. Karma.

It's what they get for denying global warming.

[ellie]

6. Bwahahahahahahaha!

[DJ13]

7. The GOP can reject that hurricane as long as its legitimate

[TheCowsCameHome]

8. Could it pass through Tampa retroactively?

[Lint Head]

9. Wonder if Pat Robertson would say it's God's anger.

http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,1953778_1953776_1953771,00.html

Or Glenn Beck: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/under-god/post/mormon-glenn-beck-hurricane-irene-and-east-coast-earthquake-a-blessing-from-god/2011/08/26/gIQAeINogJ_blog.html

[PatrynXX]

29. lol hey I was gonna say that

wonder who he'll blame it on? Probably all the nude women the Republicans will be sleeping with during the convention tsk tsk tsk. make Florida into Vegas for a few days...

[Bernardo de La Paz]

11. Gaia's global warming revenge? (Too soon to know)

Given how forecasts change, it is likely it won't hit. But if it did, would it be Gaia's global warming revenge on the know-nothing anti-science Republidiots? Wake up call?

[TBF]

12. I love it when the chickens come home to roost. nt

[BlueStreak]

13. Hookers still work in the rain, right?

Just making sure. Thanks.

[silvershadow]

21. Just guessing, but I would have to say

probably at a discount, which of course is right up Republicans' alley. ~

[LongTomH]

14. Please remember: The people who will suffer most will be the citizens of Tampa

The Republican masters will have deluxe accommodations for evacuation.

[grantcart]

17. What about my suffering? I would have to return attending Church regularly.

[xfundy]

16. Well, then, we know that would be God's judgement.

Katrina was God's judgement on the evil homosekshuls that were about to meet in New Orleans. CA earthquakes are all, ALL about God's judgement on this same shameful group, the homasekshuls. Hurricanes, tornadoes, lightning strikes and VW-sized hail are ALL God's punishment for the harmasexuls.

It's just that God has very, very bad aim. Or is it?

[BrainGlutton23]

19. As a resident of Tampa . . .

I'm of two minds about this.

[Fuddnik]

24. Likewise.

My house is underwater already. A Cat 5 might be an improvement.

[Wednesdays]

20. Didn't we have a similar scenario in '08?

IIRC, there was a hurricane threatening the 'pub convention in 2008 and they had to curtail some events?

Edit: if so, maybe God is trying to tell 'em something?

[James48]

22. Coincidence?

Or does God just have a great sense of humor?

[BlueStreak]

23. It is my imagination or is that a giant sperm heading for Tampa?

Republicans know how to treat sperm right.

[Richard D]

28. That was evil . . .

. . .Duzy material.

[funkhowser1]

27. Bring it on ...

As a resident of the Gulf beaches, other side of Tampa Bay, mandatory evacuee and with all the hassle and heartache of a hurricane, I say god send us a direct hit, category 5. Losing my house would be worth having the con's glitteriti have to deal with this. They have con's staying at hotels in a 60 mile radius from the convention hall, up and down the beaches. The hall itself is right on the bay. It has been disgusting to watch the ramp up to the convention ... $50M for security (thank you taxpayers), $20M for build out of the hockey arena, public facilities closed to keep the unwashed masses away ...

As far as prostitutes, cops have already conducted sweeps at Tampa's infamous strip clubs. Pros from 19yrs old to 61yrs old have been arrested.

Come to Tampa, wear some flowers in your hair, have your concealed carry gun strapped on, just don't bring now illegal squirt guns.

[dixiegrrrrl]

33. Forecast models show it might hit Fla. in any case

variable odds if it goes east or west after that.
As much I would love the irony of it hitting the Convention,I wish no strong hurricanes on anyone down there.
Too many people just can't afford to rebuild after a bad storm, in this economy.

[Sky Masterson]

45. It's the planet telling the GOP to eat me.

[jimlup]

25. Remember that we dont' want them getting sympathy votes...

Sometimes stuff like this works in the opposite way that you would expect. A hurricane hitting the Republican convention would probably help them in the polls. Many American's don't really do "politics." They vote on their emotions and don't even engage their cerebral cortex.

[Rosa Luxemburg]

26. I wonder

[Ineeda]

52. I understand Karma but

your MIL and best friend being in harm's way is funny? I'm in that area and have no $$ and no way to evacuate. Now, if we could just pinpoint damage/harm/fear/inconvenience onto (R) victims only, I might feel differently. But please don't wish this on us innocent Gulf Coasters.

[davidpdx]

31. Too many ifs

The strength, track and speed of the storm make it too early to say if it would hit Tampa. Based on the TSR website it would hit the outskirts of Miami around 7pm on the 26th. Then again any of those variables could change between now and then. I've seen typhoons in Asia take very strange patterns (routes). Even if the exact path held it would probably hit only on the first day and as a tropical storm.

[luckyusc]

34. WOW!

Well I guess the storm is a coming!

[Samantha]

35. If it does, it will be Obama's fault - n/t

[Warren DeMontague]

36. C'mon, guys, nothing succeeds like prayer...

...........right?

[sky imager]

37. It's not nice to fool mother nature...

[Oldtimeralso]

38. Go Isaac GO!!! n/t

[kentauros]

39. Computer models

Looks like it will be heading up the west side of Florida:



http://www.wunderground.com/tropical/tracking/at201209_model.html


Isaac at the National Hurricane Center and their Interactive Map.

[mindwalker_i]

41. So wait a minute, the whole Republican convention is going to get a blow?

If Romney becomes president can we impeach him retroactively?

[Arugula Latte]

42. Maybe the big blow job will put a damper on the big snow job.

[northoftheborder]

51. heh!!!

[lunatica]

43. I hope it turns North East and ends up in the Atlantic

I don't wish a double disaster on Florida.

[Sky Masterson]

44. God is punishing them for being complete wankers.

Maybe it's the Devil taking a blow at Gods party.

[tanyev]

46. Good thing they're all bringing their guns to protect themselves.

[davsand]

47. I understand the attempts at levity but I just can't wish storm damage on anyone.

I totally "get" that the GOP convention presents a huge target for anger and dislike but I just can't bring myself to even joke about the idea of a major tropical storm / hurricane hitting Florida. The potential amount of suffering and threat to human safety is simply too great to celebrate for any reason.

Peace to you all, but I'm gonna be praying for this to be a non-event in Florida.



Laura

[Ineeda]

53. Thanks from a Florida Gulf Coast Democrat!

Frankly, I'm disgusted by this grave dancing, or wishful thinking, or whatever we might call it. Millions of innocent lives are impacted by the destruction that comes from a significant storm. Does anyone remember Katrina???? Who really was hurt? Poor people. Innocent people. Their pets, for Dog's sake! Rich people and politicians were safe and secure. Cheese and Rice. Have a fucking heart.

BTW -- I hate the (R) assholes as much as anyone.

[davsand]

57. Stay safe.

I live in Illinois. In my lifetime I have helped clean up after at least four tornadoes--a couple of which were bad enough to make national headlines. One hit the farm where I grew up. Not to get all maudlin or anything, but it is next to impossible to describe the feeling of having to clear remnants of trees you planted forty years earlier away from the front door of your home. It is equally impossible to explain what it feels like to hear your neighbors crying for help when they are trapped in the rubble of what used to be their homes.

Ultimately, you do manage to cope, but I will guarantee that a thinking person will never wish that on anyone else.


Stay safe and be well, Ineeda.




Laura

[Odin2005]

48. OK, I'm a bad person.

I want Isaac to hit the RNC.

[sofa king]

49. Tempest in a Tea Cup.

[KinMd]

50. Hurricane is Obama's fault

...or a secret plot financed by George Soros. I'm getting ahead of the Glen Beck-Tea Party curve here

[Myrina]

54. Mother Nature - THE woman - wants to remind the GOP ...

... that there's no such thing as climate change. And the US doesn't need infrastructure spending. And women have no relevance.

OOPS.

[bushisanidiot]

56. More important to Romney, the hurricane is headed toward his money in the Caymans

how much you want to bet if the storm worsens, he's gonna pull his money out of harms way.

Money first, people second. Right Romney?!