General Chat

Surely this has to be the end of goerge bush, because of the way this has all been handled.Gill

On teletext bbc. Tony Blair has said that the UK is ready and willing to assist, but the Foreign Office states that the USA has refused the offer.

Yes the hurricane was nature at its worst but what Bush is now doing is genocide you cannot tell me that he could not have troops in there by now for goodnes sake Wake up and smell the roses!!!!! Listen to the Mayor of New Orleans interview on CNN then you just might agree with me.

Its like a horror movie happening in front of us. Its incomprehensible that this could happen in the richest nation in the world, isnt it. And how horrifying that people can degenerate into wild animals so quickly in these circumstances. I saw a man on tv last night with big painted 'Keep out or die' on his house because he said people have been trying to take his food supplies. And a woman was saying 'They are raping babies, they are raping and killing'. What the hell is that about? Remember recently the thread on 'The Last Days'?

Genocide???.Well over the top.This was nature at its worst,and the Lack of preparation for what happened,even though they knew it would and the area is known for such things Albiet not as bad. Remember the 'Police 'and other people have also lost their homes and possibly families. while trying to cope with the 'Looting'Etc which is going on there.People seem to be too Quick to Shout 'Racism' when in fact everyone there is in the same boat,Including some English Students and Tourists. What it needs is for the Government out there to get its act together at this very sad time for these people. Hal.

Genocide....the deliberate killing of a people or nation...they are all American!! They are all one people!!! On the newscast no mention was made of colour!! I can only conclude that they meant the area they were talking about!! Jacquie xxxx

I don't care what colour their skin is those AMERICAN CITIZENS have been badly let down by those they voted for. How quickly did they get help to San Francisco when they had the earthquake?

Jaqui, so what do they mean by 'Genocide'? 'The South'!! I thought the south was part of the U.S.A, and colour was mentioned in regard to it on another thread!! Roxanne x

Roxanne the colour of the skin wasn't mentioned.... I will put another thought into the pot though... Why were they not evacuated before....I know some didn't have vehicles etc.....but a plan should have been in place to make sure they did evacuate... In Cuba - Castro himself goes round ensuring ALL his people are put into shelters!!! They had the time....they are below sea level....they should have known what would happen!!! Jacquie xxxx

I believe that unfortunately the poorest of the poor live in these areas irrespective of colour but am told from friend in Alabama that colour prejudice still runs high there - but in the circumstances - colour/creed/finances are irrespective - if in dire need then help should be given. I believe that Linda was only repeating what had been stated on media and certainly my husband was furious at what he had seen and was reported by a BBC reporter. Ann

One would hope that, when this is all over, those responsible right up to 'The Buck Stops Here' Bush, will face charges of Manslaughter by Criminal Negligence.

Roxanne - agreed.

Genocide!! sorry I think this a little over the top, what is happening is terrible but to say its being done as an act of 'Genocide' is terrible, the fact is they were totaly unprepared for anything this big, there are poor whites as well!!

Husband watching BBC news and has exploded - Matt Fry a british reporter who reported on Tsunami - basically is saying these people are the poorest of the poor and without going into a lot of detail looks like genocide. Black woman - ill and distressed went to police car begging for help and was told - get away from the car - get away from the car. Husband says he cannot believe he is seeing what he is seeing in his life time in a so-called civilized country. Ann

I added this on Grampa thread..It's disgraceful!!! Jacquie xxxx

Husband spitting feathers - CNN - some man and his family have been turned away from centre in Houston as he has a few dollars and has been told to find a hotel. Charity??????????????

I have been watching CNN all morning, the reporter was on the phone to someone actually in New Orleans and the chap in New Orleans said that what is happening is Genocide live on tv. At last someone has spoken the real truth.