Can Americans come together when there is a major tragedy? The answer is yes! Whether it was the Oklahoma Federal Building bombing or the 9-11 terrorist attack we did come together.
On January 17, 1994 Los Angeles was hit with a 6.7 magnitude earthquake. Unfortunately there are no warnings to help prepare for the event. The National Weather Service did an excellent job of warning the East Coast of the Sandy Hurricane and ensuing storm.
In both instances the Federal government came to the aid of the people who were impacted. Houston did open its doors to those who lost their homes in Louisiana after the devastating floods caused by Hurricane Katrina. These events prove that Americans can come together to support those in need.
My problem with Americans is that they want to put politics ahead of logic and reason in so many instances. So we have these two political parties that behave like mad dogs. One party suggests a solution to a problem and the other will reject it even if it is worthwhile. Proof? Richard Nixon proposed a health care plan similar to Obamacare but the Democrats rejected the idea. Forty years later the GOP staunchly opposes that very same plan.
We need new behavior from our politicians. My forecast; Unfortunately it’s not coming any time soon.
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You really touched on the real problem facing our country. How do we establish a 3rd party that has the viable chance of winning? There must be a way, because neither party seems to remember why they are they. We need to keep electing ‘progressive-democratic’ candidates until we have a congress that is actually full of ‘politicians’ that actually believe in a government for the people, by the people and of the people. I have faith in the american people, and it shows in the way we handle emergencys.
I would also like to mention the fact that the Romney/Ryan GOP Party(gods of poverty) would eliminate FEMA, The National Weather Service, and leave the states to handle any disasters (maybe if congress will cut other services, the federal government will help) and would like to in his own words, send all the government progrems to the private sector. We can’t let this happen.
Thank you as always for a good post.
I as others i am sure, am praying for the safety of all in this super storms path.
Peace