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Title: Obama Declares Major Disaster in Kentucky Over Ice Storm
Post by: Chris_ on February 06, 2009, 12:10:11 PM
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Obama Declares Major Disaster in Kentucky Over Ice Storm

FRANKFORT, Ky. —  President Barack Obama on Thursday issued a major disaster declaration for Kentucky in the wake of a deadly ice storm, ordering federal aid to supplement local recovery efforts.

Gov. Steve Beshear sought the major disaster status earlier this week. The storm has been blamed for 27 Kentucky deaths.

Beshear said such a declaration would open the state to immediate federal financial assistance in the wake of the devastating ice storm, which cut power to more than three-fourths of a million homes and businesses, a state record.

...and it only took him a week.  Somebody on his staff probably told him there really are black people in Kentucky.   :whatever:

LINK (http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,488569,00.html)

Title: Re: Obama Declares Major Disaster in Kentucky Over Ice Storm
Post by: debk on February 06, 2009, 12:42:38 PM
I recognize that the Gov has to ask for help...but the article says, the KY governor requested earlier in the week....bet it was Monday.  :bird:
Title: Re: Obama Declares Major Disaster in Kentucky Over Ice Storm
Post by: Miss Mia on February 06, 2009, 12:53:00 PM
Most of Kentucky was already a federal disaster area since January 28, but this covered the rest of the state I believe.
Title: Re: Obama Declares Major Disaster in Kentucky Over Ice Storm
Post by: AllosaursRus on February 06, 2009, 02:50:15 PM
Where are the throngs of DUmmies demanding his impeachment for not acting immediately for those in crisis?

/chirping crickets/

Oh, and where were the busses?  :-)
Title: Re: Obama Declares Major Disaster in Kentucky Over Ice Storm
Post by: debk on February 06, 2009, 02:52:24 PM
Where are the throngs of DUmmies demanding his impeachment for not acting immediately for those in crisis?

/chirping crickets/


more than 20 people froze to death in their homes, because no one got to them to help them get out....
Title: Re: Obama Declares Major Disaster in Kentucky Over Ice Storm
Post by: AllosaursRus on February 06, 2009, 03:02:48 PM

more than 20 people froze to death in their homes, because no one got to them to help them get out....

It's the same as Katrina, there isn't any way the Feds are responsible for local relief. It's up to local Govs and their neighbors to administer immediate relief in these situations.

Somehow I'll bet they'll blame Bush! No way can it be the Big Zero's fault!
Title: Re: Obama Declares Major Disaster in Kentucky Over Ice Storm
Post by: RightCoast on February 06, 2009, 04:38:54 PM
And has barack visited the region yet??
Title: Re: Obama Declares Major Disaster in Kentucky Over Ice Storm
Post by: debk on February 06, 2009, 04:58:58 PM
And has barack visited the region yet??



 :rotf: :rotf: :rotf:
Title: Re: Obama Declares Major Disaster in Kentucky Over Ice Storm
Post by: TheSarge on February 06, 2009, 05:14:29 PM
And has barack visited the region yet??

You're kidding right?
Title: Re: Obama Declares Major Disaster in Kentucky Over Ice Storm
Post by: RightCoast on February 06, 2009, 05:19:55 PM
You're kidding right?

Yup
Title: Re: Obama Declares Major Disaster in Kentucky Over Ice Storm
Post by: Redstatecka on February 06, 2009, 06:16:52 PM
...and it only took him a week.  Somebody on his staff probably told him there really are black people in Kentucky.   :whatever:
LINK (http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,488569,00.html)

A week? Wonder how many times he cried over actually having to make a decision to help "typical white people," especially in a state that overwhelmingly voted against him, twice.

Title: Re: Obama Declares Major Disaster in Kentucky Over Ice Storm
Post by: JohnnyReb on February 07, 2009, 02:27:47 AM
And has barack visited the region yet??

The temperture isn't to his graces liking........he likes it hot, you know.
Title: Re: Obama Declares Major Disaster in Kentucky Over Ice Storm
Post by: NHSparky on February 07, 2009, 08:33:21 AM
"Barack Obama hates white people!" -Kanye West
Title: Re: Obama Declares Major Disaster in Kentucky Over Ice Storm
Post by: djones520 on February 07, 2009, 01:20:55 PM
"Barack Obama hates white people!" -Kanye West

H5
Title: Re: Obama Declares Major Disaster in Kentucky Over Ice Storm
Post by: ironhorsedriver on February 07, 2009, 07:20:48 PM
Amazing thing is you didn't see Kentuckians standing out demanding to know where the Government was. Wasn't anyone demanding beer from FEMA. Don't recall any mass looting.
The Governor put the National Guard out going door to door checking on people. West Virgina activated some National Guard troops and sent them over to help out. Most people just helped each other out.
Title: Re: Obama Declares Major Disaster in Kentucky Over Ice Storm
Post by: Jim on February 07, 2009, 09:47:10 PM
And has barack visited the region yet??


he had time to read to school kids...
Title: Re: Obama Declares Major Disaster in Kentucky Over Ice Storm
Post by: Chris_ on February 08, 2009, 08:51:43 PM
Amazing thing is you didn't see Kentuckians standing out demanding to know where the Government was. Wasn't anyone demanding beer from FEMA. Don't recall any mass looting.
The Governor put the National Guard out going door to door checking on people. West Virgina activated some National Guard troops and sent them over to help out. Most people just helped each other out.

That's because Kentucky isn't a cesspool full of dimo-rats.