Annoying Katrina interview

[Holly]

You have to be joking! We didn't let anything happen. These people sound like ingrates. We gave thousands of dollars to help them. We would have housed them if we had the room. By the chips on their shoulders now it is easy to see why they were poor in the first place. These types always feel that they are owed something and are the most ungrateful when they receive it!

Who are "they" Daisy?

 

[DaisyD]

Who are "they" Daisy?

The ones in the interview that are ungrateful along with the other bad apples I've seen complain about all this. I thought we were discussing the OP. Are we not?

 

[LuvDuke]

I feel really misunderstood in this thread. I"m not criticizing the honest people. I'm not even saying we should stop the aid because of a few bad apples. i'm merely saying I heard this interview and found it upsetting. I was more upset by the fact that so many people were assenting to these points rather then saying, hey I politely disagree. Now from listening to the replies here most of you, if you had been in the audience would have said ah yes I understand and respect your feelings and still love ya.

I don't think it's so much that people agree with the sentiments expressed as it is trying not to judge someone who's probably still suffering some type of trauma. We went through Charley 2 years ago and we still have people who haven't come to grips with it emotionally. Losing everything including a way of life has a way of short-circuiting the thought processes. Everyone handles it differently.

 

[disneyjunkie]

You have to be joking! We didn't let anything happen. These people sound like ingrates. We gave thousands of dollars to help them. We would have housed them if we had the room. By the chips on their shoulders now it is easy to see why they were poor in the first place. These types always feel that they are owed something and are the most ungrateful when they receive it!

How do you feel about the grateful, middle class people who took money that they may not have needed?

 

[DaisyD]

How do you feel about the grateful, middle class people who took money that they may not have needed?

Worse! I don't believe anyone should take anything when they don't need it. I am a big believer in the poor, no matter what race, helping themselves. My own DH was dirt poor growing up with 4 siblings. His mom was a waitress and they had no money. All of his siblings including himself had gone on and gotten college degrees. This through hard work and no charity. I don't tolerate whining from people that have let themselves get into a predicament then whine when things aren't perfect.

 

[Holly]

Worse! I don't believe anyone should take anything when they don't need it. I am a big believer in the poor, no matter what race, helping themselves. My own DH was dirt poor growing up with 4 siblings. His mom was a waitress and they had no money. All of his siblings including himself had gone on and gotten college degrees. This through hard work and no charity. I don't tolerate whining from people that have let themselves get into a predicament then whine when things aren't perfect.

Oh, those stupid poor people in New Orleans!

How dare they be poor enough to not own cars. How dare the be stupid enough to listen to their elected officials when they were told to stay. How dare they "let" themselves get into the predicament of almost dying in a hurricane and then being left for days upon days with no help.

And the NERVE of some of them to voice complaints when they are unhappy with their situation a year later.

Those idiots.

 

[DaisyD]

Oh, those stupid poor people in New Orleans!

How dare they be poor enough to not own cars. How dare the be stupid enough to listen to their elected officials when they were told to stay. How dare they "let" themselves get into the predicament of almost dying in a hurricane and then being left for days upon days with no help.

And the NERVE of some of them to voice complaints when they are unhappy with their situation a year later.

Those idiots.

You know, some people here are just looking for an argument. I'm not about to do it. I have my opinions whether you like them or not. It gets a little tiring to argue with someone who only twists their words to start a fight. Grow up!

 

[Holly]

You know, some people here are just looking for an argument. I'm not about to do it. I have my opinions whether you like them or not. It gets a little tiring to argue with someone who only twists their words to start a fight. Grow up!

You know what else gets tiring? Intolerance.

 

[DaisyD]

You know what gets tiring? Intolerance.

Whatever. And I mean that in the kindest way. LMAO!

 

[Planogirl]

Sigh... If I've learned anything at all, it's that things are never as black and white as some of you are making out. Even the whiners often have reason to be unhappy or at least they think they do.

The irony here is the vast amount of whining on this thread. OK.

 

[lulu71]

I don't tolerate whining from people that have let themselves get into a predicament then whine when things aren't perfect.

Whining? You don't toler.... Oh MY GOD!!! Are you serious?

You are really asking for karma to bite you in the butt.

 

[lucas]

We have lost everything twice. Once in a flood, and once in a fire. We were extremely grateful for the minimal help (in comparison) that we received during these times. So, yes they have had a rough year, but been there, done that, and to be ungrateful, is truly sad. They are not the only victims in this world. Just ask the fire, flood and tornado victims. No less trauma, one hell of a lot less publicity, and help.

All traumas you mentioned are really, really bad. I am very sorry for your loss.

The difference in this flood was that that basically the whole city was wiped out, not just one house or a block of houses. People also lost their jobs - not just their homes.

 

[Ms Marigny]

I don't think it's so much that people agree with the sentiments expressed as it is trying not to judge someone who's probably still suffering some type of trauma. We went through Charley 2 years ago and we still have people who haven't come to grips with it emotionally. Losing everything including a way of life has a way of short-circuiting the thought processes. Everyone handles it differently.

I definitely agree with this... I know that I'm not running on all cylinders since Katrina. I'd say some days I'm only running on half-brain capacity, haha. Pre-Katrina I was so focused and detail-oriented with a very sharp memory. Now I would lose my head if it weren't screwed on, I feel like such a twit much of the time. I would say I have a different personality now in a way. Many of my friends here say they are like this also. So, I think that what some people who have experienced Katrina might say may not be coming from complete sound mind. Not making excuses or anything, but that should be taken into consideration.

 

[Charade]

Whining? You don't toler.... Oh MY GOD!!! Are you serious?

You are really asking for karma to bite you in the butt.

I guess you missed the "liquids on airplanes" thread...

 

[lulu71]

I guess you missed the "liquids on airplanes" thread...

Hmmm..I'll have to check it out.

 

[DaisyD]

I guess you missed the "liquids on airplanes" thread...

Missed that one! Going to find it now.............

 

[tiggersmom2]

You know, some people here are just looking for an argument. I'm not about to do it. I have my opinions whether you like them or not. It gets a little tiring to argue with someone who only twists their words to start a fight. Grow up!

I agree.

 

[ead79]

The way I look at it is simple--when I give to a cause (whether it be hurricane relief or other charities), I'm only responsible for my attitude in giving. If my attitude is kind-hearted concern for others, then I don't worry a bit about the attitude of the recipient. That is for them to worry about. I would hate to become so jaded by the attitudes of a few that it kept me from giving generously the next time there is a need.

As others have said, there will always be a few people who scam or abuse the system and a few people who could probably use some attitude adjustments. That doesn't mean that everyone feels the same way. We don't have to like the attitudes/actions of some people, but we still need to remember everything they have been through and let their attitudes be their own responsibilities.

 

[noodleknitter]

All traumas you mentioned are really, really bad. I am very sorry for your loss.

The difference in this flood was that that basically the whole city was wiped out, not just one house or a block of houses. People also lost their jobs - not just their homes.

Thank you. I see your point, but floods everywhere wipe out businesses. Look at the California fires a couple of years ago. And I was in the Edmund, OK tornado in 1985, babysitting, and saw the devestation. I remember Xenia, OH being virtually wiped out by a tornado. Very little aid, and virtually no one cared. There is a little town in WV that was wiped out by a flood last year, also. They received next to nothing in terms of governmental aid, and none from the outside world.

So, yes, Katrina caused more extensive damage, but the whole nation came to the support of the people there. Children sent piggy bank money, the eldrely gave from their limited incomes, and the government has paid a vast fortune. So, I do believe, trauma or not, that gratitude is a good thing. If you make it thru a disaster with your family intact, and people are there to support you, you (generic you) are doing pretty damn well.

 

[lindalinda]

If they need me I will be there for them.