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Some receiving FEMA assistance not willing to help themselves
« on: June 10, 2008, 02:59:32 PM »
http://www.nbc15online.com/news/local/story.aspx?content_id=b8619bb7-adfd-4c09-b59c-9df40291edd4

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Some receiving FEMA assistance not willing to help themselves
Reported by: Andrea Ramey
Email: aramey@nbc15online.com
Last Update: 6/03 8:47 pm 

 (BILOXI, MS)  June 3 -- What are people who receive FEMA assistance doing to help themselves? That's the question NBC 15's Andrea Ramey asked those who have been staying for free in hotel rooms after they moved out of FEMA supplied travel trailers.  What she found out is there are some who are doing very little.

The scorching heat puts many at the Quality Inn poolside, but for Gwenester Malone, she chooses to beat the heat by setting her thermostat to sixty degrees. Malone's room for the past three months, along with three meals daily, have all been paid for by taxpayers.

"Do you work?" asked NBC 15's Andrea Ramey.

"No. I'm not working right now," said Malone.

Malone says she can't drive and it's too hot outside to find work within walking distance.  "Since the storm, I haven't had any energy or pep to go get a job, but when push comes to shove, I will," said Malone.

Just a few blocks away, Kelley Christian also stays at a hotel for free. She says she's not taking advantage of her situation, but admits it's easy to do. "It's too easy. You know, once you're there, you don't have to pay rent," said Christian. "I kept putting it off and putting it off and now, I'm tired of putting it off."

She says she'll be out of the hotel and in an apartment by the end of the month. Push came to shove for Christian when police found a meth lab in a hotel room directly below her.  "All kind of people in white suits pulled all kind of chemicals out here. There was enough to line up about three cars worth of chemicals. It scared the heck of me," said Christian.

Taxpayers also paid for that meth lab. The men police arrested were receiving FEMA assistance. The hotel owner says he'll now have to spend $5,000 to clean out the room.

As for Malone, she says she's not seeing any drug activity at her hotel. It's too nice she says. Why would she want to leave?

FEMA has not been able to provide the exact totals as to how much all the meals and hotel rooms are costing taxpayers, but FEMA has said repeatedly it works with people continuously to find permanent housing, and it will not leave anyone homeless.

Almost 3 fricken years

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Re: Some receiving FEMA assistance not willing to help themselves
« Reply #1 on: June 10, 2008, 04:02:37 PM »
Well shit!
I never saw that coming (insert irony smiley here).

Looks like the Great Society Village works out better for some than others.
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Re: Some receiving FEMA assistance not willing to help themselves
« Reply #2 on: June 10, 2008, 05:12:43 PM »
These people will suck off the gov't tit as long as WE will let them.  I think it is time to kick them off the dole.  It has been time to kick them off the dole for quite some time but the bleeding heart liberals want them to all be dependent for as long as possible.  BhO will save all of them.   :whatever:

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Re: Some receiving FEMA assistance not willing to help themselves
« Reply #3 on: June 10, 2008, 05:22:15 PM »
When back to back hurricanes slammed into Cancun and Cozumel, the first clear day found the Governor of Quintna Roo visiting all the resorts with shovels and rakes.  His words: "If we don't work, we don't eat."

The workers were NOT paid, but were fed and, where possible, housed.  The resorts were completely back up and running inside of 9 months -- some in as little as 6 months.  No debit cards, no hotels, just a shovel, a pail, a rake, a saw etc.

I know this 100%.  My wife is from Mexico and when we vacationed in Cozumel, Cancun, Playa del Carmen and other places along the Maya Riviera she talked with the everyday workers -- busboys, taxi drivers, bell men and the like.  It was the same story everywhere.

Folks, on this one Mexico shamed us big time.  Say what you will about Mexico, one thing is certain: Mexicans are not afraid of hard work.
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Re: Some receiving FEMA assistance not willing to help themselves
« Reply #4 on: June 10, 2008, 05:35:50 PM »
Geez. Why am I not surprised?
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Re: Some receiving FEMA assistance not willing to help themselves
« Reply #5 on: June 10, 2008, 06:00:30 PM »
I realize some people abuse the system, but I don't believe these examples make up the majority.
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Re: Some receiving FEMA assistance not willing to help themselves
« Reply #6 on: June 10, 2008, 06:01:21 PM »
Quote from: Lanie on June 10, 2008, 06:00:30 PM
I realize some people abuse the system, but I don't believe these examples make up the majority.

I do.
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Re: Some receiving FEMA assistance not willing to help themselves
« Reply #7 on: June 10, 2008, 06:16:49 PM »
Quote from: Lanie on June 10, 2008, 06:00:30 PM
I realize some people abuse the system, but I don't believe these examples make up the majority.

What?!  I live on the gulf coast and I can tell you first hand these folks are the bottom feeders of our society.

You been around this at all?  You have anything to back up your claim?  Do tell ......

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Re: Some receiving FEMA assistance not willing to help themselves
« Reply #8 on: June 10, 2008, 06:18:56 PM »
Quote from: Texacon on June 10, 2008, 06:16:49 PM
Quote from: Lanie on June 10, 2008, 06:00:30 PM
I realize some people abuse the system, but I don't believe these examples make up the majority.

What?!  I live on the gulf coast and I can tell you first hand these folks are the bottom feeders of our society.

You been around this at all?  You have anything to back up your claim?  Do tell ......

KC

Just ask the people of Houston, who saw their crime double in a few months (and it hasn't gone down).

I am sure Houstoners would be willing to contribute to NOLA rebuild if they promise to take their citizen-thugs back.
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Re: Some receiving FEMA assistance not willing to help themselves
« Reply #9 on: June 10, 2008, 06:27:02 PM »
The waste, fraud and abuse by Katrina victims is staggering. Not to mention the negative impact they have had on the communities who took them in.
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Re: Some receiving FEMA assistance not willing to help themselves
« Reply #10 on: June 10, 2008, 06:47:54 PM »
Quote from: freedumb2003 on June 10, 2008, 06:18:56 PM
Quote from: Texacon on June 10, 2008, 06:16:49 PM
Quote from: Lanie on June 10, 2008, 06:00:30 PM
I realize some people abuse the system, but I don't believe these examples make up the majority.

What?!  I live on the gulf coast and I can tell you first hand these folks are the bottom feeders of our society.

You been around this at all?  You have anything to back up your claim?  Do tell ......

KC

Just ask the people of Houston, who saw their crime double in a few months (and it hasn't gone down).

I am sure Houstoners would be willing to contribute to NOLA rebuild if they promise to take their citizen-thugs back.


I live about 70 miles north of Houston (God had truly blessed me and I don't have to actually live in Houston to make a living) and I KNOW what most of those who came here did.  I was living it while hurricane Rita passed through and got no attention.  We were trying to push these worthless folks out of our way so we could fix our own problems. 

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Re: Some receiving FEMA assistance not willing to help themselves
« Reply #11 on: June 10, 2008, 06:58:28 PM »
Quote from: Texacon on June 10, 2008, 06:16:49 PM
Quote from: Lanie on June 10, 2008, 06:00:30 PM
I realize some people abuse the system, but I don't believe these examples make up the majority.

What?!  I live on the gulf coast and I can tell you first hand these folks are the bottom feeders of our society.

You been around this at all?  You have anything to back up your claim?  Do tell ......

KC

She never knows what the hell she's talking about, but she's "welcome" here.  :whatever:

I don't live in the Gulf area, either, but there are some people that just won't let you help them. FEMA's throwing good money after bad.
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Re: Some receiving FEMA assistance not willing to help themselves
« Reply #12 on: June 10, 2008, 07:57:24 PM »
Quote from: Texacon on June 10, 2008, 06:16:49 PM
Quote from: Lanie on June 10, 2008, 06:00:30 PM
I realize some people abuse the system, but I don't believe these examples make up the majority.

What?!  I live on the gulf coast and I can tell you first hand these folks are the bottom feeders of our society.

You been around this at all?  You have anything to back up your claim?  Do tell ......

KC

why?
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Re: Some receiving FEMA assistance not willing to help themselves
« Reply #13 on: June 10, 2008, 08:23:01 PM »
That's awful! They need to get back on their feet. Hell in Mexico after Wilma, they got themselves back on their feet. Katrina evacuees have changed Houston. Crime rate did really go up. Some of them who came to Houston did find work and now call Houston home. New Orleans is more casual and they are less likely to dress up for interviews, which explains why they cannot find a job.
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Re: Some receiving FEMA assistance not willing to help themselves
« Reply #14 on: June 10, 2008, 08:25:39 PM »
Quote from: Texacon on June 10, 2008, 06:16:49 PM
Quote from: Lanie on June 10, 2008, 06:00:30 PM
I realize some people abuse the system, but I don't believe these examples make up the majority.

What?!  I live on the gulf coast and I can tell you first hand these folks are the bottom feeders of our society.

You been around this at all?  You have anything to back up your claim?  Do tell ......

KC

Correct; I live 65 miles from N.O. and the majority of them are lazy dumb ass blacks. The black mayor of Baton Rouge announced on TV that the N.O. thugs were not going to take over this city. The population almost doubled overnight. A few of these assholes got roughed up downtown by the police and the SOB cops from NM reported them to the FBI. People that do not live in this area do not have a clue.  
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