Consider Thus

[elph8]

It appears I've lost some "friends" on LJ. I suspect it's because my first reaction to the politicizing of a natural disaster wasn't a full-throttled embrace of it, instead choosing to reflect on the fragility of life, nature, dignity, etc. Which is fine

Comments

[perfectlylegal]

A guy on my friend's list, bobbola, made a good post about the hurricane and the administration. Check it out, if you'd like.

I've tried to do what I can. My boyfriend and I both have donated money and clothes through our jobs.

[elph8]

We do what we can.

And god knows I have some clothes that would look better on these folks than on my fat cheesburger American ass.

[perfectlylegal]

Same here.

[lesliemoniot]

I grew up in Biloxi, Mississippi, and now I live in Colorado. My relatives are homeless now. My friends are homeless now. The family home my great great grandfather built himself is gone. I'm lucky, because at least they are still alive.

It would be all too easy to point a finger of blame at George, who I don't like, but I know better. Of course he's responsible for the screwed up things that he's done, but I personally feel that instantaneous politicizing is short-sighted.

I think it's pretty obvious that nothing good will come from this administration. I didn't need Katrina to tell me that. I'll just jot this down on my list. I think too many people are seeing this as the straw that broke the camel's back. I think this camel moved to Canada on November 2nd.

The thing is, people are going to need blood transfusions and housing. George will get his later.

[elph8]

I think the federal government's response to Katrina will be crucial in shaping the next few years the American political landscape. If Bush doesn't handle this almost perfectly, the backlash amidst his "southern base" could be significant. I'm not rooting for that, however, because it would mean victims would be further victimized, but if anything good comes out of this disaster, it might be that: a cross-country awakening to the true callousness of this administration.

[lesliemoniot]

I think it's a little too late for an awakening. Do you think something like that would sway their decisions in the next election?

Re: You're a cheeky monkey!

[elph8]

And I, you. My sincerest apologies for not making to Crawford, by the way. My head was pounding and my stomach was angry. (I've read all the news reports, btw.)

Yeah, orthodoxy is a good way of putting it. I certainly don't hold it against anyone who wishes to defriend me, but it does give me some insight into their views about what constitutes loyalty and what doesn't. Or hell, maybe it gives me no insight at all.

All I know is: You're still on the list. Thanks.

[tonyjackson]

I de-friended you, but it had nothing to do with your political views. It was just because you're an asshole.

[elph8]

Ditto. Did you get my message this morning. Ball? Tonight? 5:30? Same place?

[tonyjackson]

I believe that I have to put my car in the shop (the window won't roll up) so if I do, I might not have a way to get there. If I don't put it in the shop today, or if I get it back in time then, yeah.

[elph8]

Wait until tomorrow, man! It's not gonna rain soon.