Hurricane Katrina CATEGORY 5!!!

[Sturmvogel]

I was under the impression that he only lived near New Orleans, but then I'm guessing he's not much better off.

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Right...his profile says "near New Orleans."

[Agozer]

The current situation over there is just sad. I've been watching BBC World these couple of days, and quite frankly, I'm amazed how civilized people can change so drastically.

 

Anarchy isn't dead after all, I see.

[Prican25]

it is a very sad to see this happening, some president we got to do everything late as always.

 

on a side note, did anyone see kanye west's comments on the hurricane relief special? heres a link to grab it:

 

http://rapidshare.de/files/4662131/Kanye_-...t_NBC_.mpg.html

[Gryph]

Can someone post the text of what he said? I can't download that and couldn't watch the show.

 

God I'm bored.

[OverlordMondo]

Can someone post the text of what he said? I can't download that and couldn't watch the show.

 

God I'm bored.

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I can imagine. How's it look from where you are Klaw?

[Wizard]

The current  situation over there is just sad. I've been watching BBC World these couple of days, and quite frankly, I'm amazed how civilized people can change so drastically.

 

Anarchy isn't dead after all, I see.

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When your president is a dumbass, it's either socialism or anarchy.

 

 

Who am I kidding, I'm just tired, so i'm going to go with anarchy.

[Prican25]

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9146525/

 

LOS ANGELES - It began, fittingly enough, with jazz from New Orleans natives Harry Connick Jr. and Wynton Marsalis.

 

But “A Concert for Hurricane Relief,” a heartfelt and dignified benefit aired on NBC and other networks Friday night, took an unexpected turn thanks to the outspoken rapper Kanye West. Appearing two-thirds through the program, he claimed “George Bush doesn’t care about black people” and said America is set up “to help the poor, the black people, the less well-off as slow as possible.”

 

The show, simulcast from New York on NBC, MSNBC, CNBC and Pax, was aired live to the East Coast, enabling the Grammy-winning rapper’s outburst to go out uncensored.

 

There was a several-second tape delay, but the person in charge “was instructed to listen for a curse word, and didn’t realize (West) had gone off-script,” said NBC spokeswoman Rebecca Marks.

 

As the show came to a close, host Matt Lauer noted that “emotions in this country right now are running very high. Sometimes that emotion is translated into inspiration, sometimes into criticism. We’ve heard some of that tonight. But it’s still part of the American way of life.”

 

In a statement, NBC said, “Kanye West departed from the scripted comments that were prepared for him, and his opinions in no way represent the views of the networks.

 

“It would be most unfortunate,” the statement continued, “if the efforts of the artists who participated tonight and the generosity of millions of Americans who are helping those in need are overshadowed by one person’s opinion.”

 

Lauer invited viewers to contribute to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund by phone or on the Web. Some 18 presenters performed musical numbers or gave information on the tragedy’s huge scope.

 

Louisiana native Tim McGraw teared up as he told Lauer, “I know the citizens that weren’t affected by this directly are gonna stand up and do good things for people.” He sang two songs, then became the first of the evening’s stars to sign a Gibson Les Paul Special guitar to be auditioned online.

 

Faith Hill, a Mississippi native, sang “There Will Come a Time,” with the inspiring lyrics, “The darkness will be gone, the weak shall be strong. Hold on to your faith.”

 

New Orleans son Aaron Neville performed Randy Newman’s soulful “Louisiana 1927” with the memorable chorus, “they’re trying to wash us away, they’re trying to wash us away.”

 

New York governor George Pataki presented the Red Cross with a check for $2.5 million and promised, “This great state will do far more.”

 

“In terms of property damage,” said actress Hilary Swank, “the estimate is at least $26 billion in insured losses and perhaps twice that in uninsured losses over a 90,000-square-mile area — approximately the size of Kansas.”

 

Other speakers included Lindsay Lohan, Eric LaSalle, Glenn Close, Richard Gere, John Goodman and Leonardo DiCaprio.

 

Comedian Mike Myers was paired with West for a 90-second segment that began with Myers speaking of Katrina’s devastation. Then, to Myers’ evident surprise, West began a rant by saying, “I hate the way they portray us in the media. If you see a black family, it says they’re looting. See a white family, it says they’re looking for food.”

 

While allowing that “the Red Cross is doing everything they can,” West — who delivered an emotional outburst at the American Music Awards after he was snubbed for an award — declared that government authorities are intentionally dragging their feet on aid to the Gulf Coast. Without getting specific, he added, “They’ve given them permission to go down and shoot us.”

 

After he stated, “George Bush doesn’t care about black people. Please call —” the camera cut away to comedian Chris Tucker.

 

The concert ended with the entire ensemble performed “When the Saints Go Marching In.”

 

Friday’s program was the first of several TV benefits planned through next weekend.

 

NBC and the five other major commercial broadcast networks, along with PBS, plan to unite next Friday for a special. The same night, BET will air a benefit. And on Saturday, Sept. 10, the MTV networks will air a special.

 

wonder what he'll say if hes allowed on mtv or bet's special heh

[Gryph]

Can someone post the text of what he said? I can't download that and couldn't watch the show.

 

God I'm bored.

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I can imagine. How's it look from where you are Klaw?

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Compared to New Orleans and immediately surrounding area it's not bad. However, this is some of the worst damage this town has ever received.

 

Our college gym has been turned into a refugee camp so I've been volunteering there. I saw this old woman with a full moustache...I almost barfed.

[Agozer]

I saw this old woman with a full moustache...I almost barfed.

What the hell?

[Dooz]

  People are saying that they've been screwed for their race and class, that they've been ignored as far as rescues and supplies go, and until further notice, I agree with them.  I'm not seeing white upper class citizens down there.

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Uh, duh. The upper class was rich enough to move their asses out of there before the storm hit. Doesn't mean it's racism though. The truth is that a majority of lower class citizens are minorities. So the people who couldn't afford to move just happened to be black. It's a coincidence, not some racist consipricy.

[Cominus]

I just saw a clip where there were police officers inside walmart looting, the guy asked them what they were doing and she said they were looking for looters, the other police officer was pulling a cart with stuff in it.