Texas holdouts committing Suicide

[392cobra]

Originally Posted by Ron61

Ernie,

I think that those who stayed for the fires and now this storm are just more dumb than afraid of change.Ron

That's the whole point of why they are (were) O voters.

[Joe Wicked]

Originally Posted by Excaliber

I was saddened to hear about a freighter in the Gulf with something like 22 people the CG was trying to rescue. The boat is disabled and drifting. Due to high winds and waves they were forced to call off the rescue and the boat will try to ride out the storm on it's own.

I was angered by it. They new the storm was coming and they effectively tried to beat the train to the crossing. Time and resources that could have been used to try to get more people off the island, were used to try and rescue the boat. I am glad they did not die, but come on I am tired of having to pay because someone else cannot act responsibly. I do not expect a huge damaging storm when it hits me today through tomorrow, but I have plenty of non perishable food, gallons of bottled water, emergency candles, medical supplies and batteries for the radio. I am prepared for an extended time without power. I don't expect to need it, but it is what is called for just in case. I went out last night and bought 2 candles, and some more spare batteries as I was low on those items. The rest of the stuff I keep regularly as we do have tornadoes in this area and I may need the stuff if a tornado comes through. I live outside of the city, so power outages from storms are actually quite common for me.

While I understand about the racing analogy, I want to put a spin on it. What if 1 week before the race you can tell the driver that it looks like that in turn 5 on lap 2 there is going to be a massive pileup and only 2 cars will make it through undamaged. There will be fires and the crew will only be able to get to the outside few cars before the rest burn to death. Your starting position will put you in the inside of the pileup and outside the reachable zone. This will happen and there is a 75% chance this will happen exactly like said, and 25% chance you will be one of the ones saved. How many of them would climb in the car? I am sure some will, but I am also sure some will not. We knew this storm was coming, the actual landfall area was being narrowed down daily. Another issue is that driver puts on a fire suit, is in a car designed to take an impact and keep the driver as safe as possible, has a 5 or in some cases a 6 point harness, helmet, HANS device, specially designed seat, etc... Some of the holdouts are sitting in a bar on the beach. I see a big difference from something unpredictable happening and watching a storm come, refusing to get out of the way and when it is too late call for help. I don't wish anyone dead, by any means, I wish people be accountable for their actions.

Didn't mean for this to come off like a rant, it is just how I feel.

[jshel1]

I actually had someone in the lab yesterday (Friday morning) whom I was having a discussion with regarding delivery time on some of their specimens. I told her that we would definitely have her specimens ready to hand off in order for her to work on through the weekend. (This "ready by the weekend" is a common tactic I employ to test an "eager" post-doc or graduate student's resolve.)

The conversation went on... "I won't be able to work on them this weekend; my cousin is getting married in Houston." "What about the storm," I said.

Ms. Soyombo replied, "all of the family still has not made a decision, we may all drive in on Saturday morning."

There was utter silence among my five technicians... all sheepishly glancing at one another, until someone mentioned something about contraflow.

[jmimac351]

Originally Posted by Excaliber

I thought the Earnhardt comment was typical of the 'bashing' and 'misinformation' that seems so prevalent in the Lounge these days. Seems like anyone and everyone is fair game, I don't like it, at times it's down right disgusting.

Ernie, I think you may feel that way because you're such a vocal supporter of someone that wants to turn America into a socialist state and do everything possible to marginalize it's power in the world. There are a few of us that don't want to see that happen. And, sometimes facts are very stubborn things.

[392cobra]

Originally Posted by Excaliber

Fred, your non stop 'tough talk', 'straight talk express' and 'manly interjections' are pathetic.

I find it interesting that you view my posts that way,I had never given it any thought.
Looks like a positive to me though,thanks.

[Ron61]

I am not sure about the accuracy of some of the things I have been seeing and hearing, but it seems that many people were just downright fortunate as , in the words of one of the rescue commanders, they had prepared for worst case scenario in some of those places and it wasn't as bad as they had feared. That is good news. They did show lots of trees and other damage, but I was surprised at the houses that stood up. However, they said some of them may not be live able after everything is cleaned up and they are inspected.

My cousin and his wife left yesterday for a long vacation, heading West, so they will get to miss the heavy rain that is supposed to fall in their area from this storm. He said they already have had over two years of normal rainfall there this year and all of the lakes are as full as they can hold.

Ron

[wtm442]

Originally Posted by Excaliber

Fred, it's all about the 'timing', you don' want it to be "retarded".

Gee, I knew that Fred was retired, but I did not know he was retarded. That explains BB and the Humpin' Ho Sisters.

[Ron61]

Yea, but they work and bring him extra mad money to have fun with. Turtle just sits and waits for you to clean him up and re-do his finish.

Ron

[392cobra]

Originally Posted by wtm442

Gee, I knew that Fred was retired, but I did not know he was retarded. That explains BB and the Humpin' Ho Sisters.

Yea, but they work and bring him extra mad money to have fun with. Turtle just sits and waits for you to clean him up and re-do his finish.

Ron

Well,I have to ask y'all a question about this nasty rumor.

I have 3 Ho Frog Sisters out humpin' their azzes off everyday and they only bringing home pocket change and a lot of attitude.
Plus Biker Babe that can't get below 350# and bi!ches non-stop about my Harley making her butt look big when I pick her up at the all you can eat buffett.

Now does this really sounded retarded to y'all ?

uhh...after thinking this over,never mind.

[jmimac351]

Originally Posted by Excaliber

In fact, when I started posting about my support for his candidacy it had FAR less to do with supporting him and MUCH more about 'making a statement'.

Ernie, it sounds to me like you may be a prime candidate for the Bradley Effect.