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91. You surmise incorrectly.

Fri Apr 19, 2013, 02:00 PM

Apr 2013

I'm a big believer in Superfund. *Cleanup* is not the same thing as disaster relief. Cleaning up the site (from an EPA perspective) has nothing to do with helping out the victims. It has to do with helping out the *environment*.

On the other hand, federal disaster money is for helping *people* immediately after a disaster, when the munipality and/or the state would be overwhelmed by the task (due typically to destroyed infrastructure). Clearly that isn't the case here.

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Rick Perry asks Obama for a �quick turnaround� on federal aid after explosion [View all] Cali_Democrat Apr 2013 OP

I thought the fertilizer plant was privately owned? amuse bouche Apr 2013 #1

What happened to them is horrible but redstatebluegirl Apr 2013 #2

residents of all 50 states posted KatyMan Apr 2013 #5

I was born in and live in Texas sadbear Apr 2013 #7

Post removed Post removed Apr 2013 #32

This is not a natural disaster. olddad56 Apr 2013 #52

This is a private corporation xxqqqzme Apr 2013 #124

TX kardonb Apr 2013 #12

HEY Skittles Apr 2013 #37

Mike Malloy had a regular caller from West Texas with a thick accent... Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2013 #44

3,294,440 Texans voted for Obama in 2012 pamela Apr 2013 #64

damn straight we are true blue!! Skittles Apr 2013 #69

But 57.2% of Texans voted for Romney... rexcat Apr 2013 #87

More prejudice & division? Would you like acid with that? Eleanors38 Apr 2013 #119

Yet, Republican Christie was blasted for asking Obama for aid HockeyMom Apr 2013 #3

Wait. Federal assistance for a privately owned company? Autumn Apr 2013 #4

This business KatyMan Apr 2013 #6

I don't know. I know I have insurance on my home. Autumn Apr 2013 #8

Your insurance won't pay right away OldHippieChick Apr 2013 #30

ever been through a disaster? Skittles Apr 2013 #39

No, and I understand that. I just wonder if the company's insurance Autumn Apr 2013 #41

alas Skittles Apr 2013 #43

I heard on the news that they have been fined several times. Autumn Apr 2013 #45

I totally agree with you. If this happened in a blue state, the Repugs would be screaming Booster Apr 2013 #47

I remember their attitude after Sandy and Joplin Autumn Apr 2013 #56

The people around the business should get all the help they need. Cali_Democrat Apr 2013 #9

EXACTLY. nt Raine1967 Apr 2013 #13

I think the problem in the Northeast is the Koch's wanting the property. justice1 Apr 2013 #16

I agree completely, I'm just curious if the company is ultimately Autumn Apr 2013 #26

To pay for damages is what one gets insurance for? Sunlei Apr 2013 #18

Icky Ricky - I like that one! Mr. Evil Apr 2013 #10

Let the "Free Market" take care of it. bvar22 Apr 2013 #23

I agree. The good people of this district voted for a Congressman adigal Apr 2013 #73

Damn, I know I left a government teat laying russspeakeasy Apr 2013 #11

Fucking Hypocrite. AzDar Apr 2013 #14

Sorry Goodhair, but we have a SPENDING problem. denverbill Apr 2013 #15

Federal disaster money isn't for this. eggplant Apr 2013 #17

+1000 !! Give people food, clothing, shelter while Dan Ken Apr 2013 #77

By your last statement alone, I can only surmise kentauros Apr 2013 #78

You surmise incorrectly. eggplant Apr 2013 #91

Well, the local municipality IS overwhelmed. kentauros Apr 2013 #93

Yes, so the problem falls to the state, which is clearly NOT overwhelmed. eggplant Apr 2013 #95

I don't have a problem with him asking. kentauros Apr 2013 #96

I have a problem with him asking because he doesn't NEED to ask. eggplant Apr 2013 #97

You're making one big assumption, though. kentauros Apr 2013 #98

Nope. eggplant Apr 2013 #111

Damn big government socialist magic59 Apr 2013 #19

No, but sometimes it takes a functioning Federal gummint! AAO Apr 2013 #22

So secession is off the table then, Ricky boy? maddogesq Apr 2013 #20

Um, weren't you the governor who was talking all shit about secession? SemperEadem Apr 2013 #21

Yeah, ain't that shit! AAO Apr 2013 #24

So, what does this part of your profile mean, exactly? kentauros Apr 2013 #79

It means AAO Apr 2013 #85

A little. kentauros Apr 2013 #86

Yes, I meant that too. AAO Apr 2013 #88

Then, you're contradicting yourself. kentauros Apr 2013 #90

Things coming out of TX rarely make sense to me. AAO Apr 2013 #92

No, you're not "sorry". kentauros Apr 2013 #94

I would ask you to kindly mind your own business. AAO Apr 2013 #99

It's difficult to do so kentauros Apr 2013 #102

Have fun in wonderful Texas! Good day! AAO Apr 2013 #103

I'm from Madison WI., lob away if it makes you feel better. AAO Apr 2013 #104

I have nothing against Wisconsin, or any region of the US. kentauros Apr 2013 #106

Why get worked up over an unknown person on the internet? AAO Apr 2013 #108

I get worked up about this kind of thing kentauros Apr 2013 #109

I don't hate any individual person AAO Apr 2013 #113

And yes, I truly am sorry you are living in TX. AAO Apr 2013 #100

I can only assume Gore1FL Apr 2013 #25

Ouch! Good point. Let's just watch what they do. Booster Apr 2013 #49

Doubtful n/t adigal Apr 2013 #74

That's my anti-federalist governor... awoke_in_2003 Apr 2013 #27

Excuse Me! markmyword Apr 2013 #28

More like "live in pieces." kentauros Apr 2013 #80

He thanked Obama in advance PDittie Apr 2013 #29

Here's my ass, Perry. Zoeisright Apr 2013 #31

I wouldn't give Rick Perry a dime kitt6 Apr 2013 #33

Will the libdude Apr 2013 #34

OC NY Thanks you! JoyBugaloo Apr 2013 #35

Bill them 100% of costs so they understand what deregulation really costs on point Apr 2013 #36

And where will most of the money go? DiverDave Apr 2013 #38

In my judgement the much better man is Obama, he called and spoke to Perry, a sign of a true Thinkingabout Apr 2013 #40

Thank you! kentauros Apr 2013 #81

wow. No shame. None whatsoever. ZRT2209 Apr 2013 #42

The aid should come with one condition PD Turk Apr 2013 #46

Send emergency help to Texas -- enough OSHA inspectors to curb criminal chemical manufacturers. nt SDjack Apr 2013 #48

Take a number, (P)Rick! The line stretches around the block! muntrv Apr 2013 #50

I hope the Congresscritters from areas devastated by Sandy Ilsa Apr 2013 #51

I agree. kentauros Apr 2013 #84

put away the marbles... and think chess oldhippydude Apr 2013 #53

Here Are the Republicans Who Voted �No� on Hurricane Sandy Relief Funds cleduc Apr 2013 #54

Well, I'm sure they won't be hypocrites nobodyspecial Apr 2013 #61

that asshole is on a mission to illinois to take our jobs madrchsod Apr 2013 #55

His mission seems to be working! Heard this afternoon that IL lost 18,000 jobs last month DearHeart Apr 2013 #114

Rick who ?? from where ?? jaysunb Apr 2013 #57

Just Say No Rain Mcloud Apr 2013 #58

Put it up for a vote in Congress!! oldandhappy Apr 2013 #59

I remember the southern assholes voting against Sandy aid... bobclark86 Apr 2013 #60

Here's an idea, Rick... cactusfractal Apr 2013 #62

This aid will have to be offset Mnpaul Apr 2013 #63

His Pitch To California Employers, Come To Texas... TomCADem Apr 2013 #65

Private company Diremoon Apr 2013 #66

They seem to always gripe about spending until... sakabatou Apr 2013 #67

So this is a request for foreign aid then. Being Ricky thinks Texas is an independent nation. Monk06 Apr 2013 #68

All I can say is.. Cha Apr 2013 #70

Another red state... Brimley Apr 2013 #71

Wouldn't that be socialism or something like that? n/t davidwparker Apr 2013 #72

I'm against giving any money to a state that is the home of Rick Perry and Ted Cruz. auburngrad82 Apr 2013 #75

This is nowhere as big as Sandy was in NJ/NY and the cause was not nature, but a company karynnj Apr 2013 #76

they're hypocrites. barbtries Apr 2013 #82

"Fork over that sweet, sweet federal sponduli Arkana Apr 2013 #83

Federal Aid? Federal Aid? We Texans don't need no stinkin' Federal Aid! CanonRay Apr 2013 #89

What will this do for the deficit? We need to tighten our belts! TwilightGardener Apr 2013 #101

Is a quick turnaround like the runaround they gave New Jersey? Generic Other Apr 2013 #105

Federal Aid money should go directly to West, Texas to pay the direct bills. Sunlei Apr 2013 #107

Absolutely not. JNelson6563 Apr 2013 #110

Was FEMA one of the Federal agencies he wanted to shut down? KamaAina Apr 2013 #112

We can't be positive icnorth Apr 2013 #118

Sure. Give em the same "quick turnaround" the Jersey Shore got. name not needed Apr 2013 #115

We should help them, we should help victims of Sandy Marrah_G Apr 2013 #116

AssClown Award Nominee for the week of 4/20 BadGimp Apr 2013 #117

"Oops." n/t Orsino Apr 2013 #120

Was he able to name three federal agencies who could provide aid? yellowcanine Apr 2013 #121

Texas should pay. JEFF9K Apr 2013 #122

Privatize the gains, publicize the losses... Aquavit Apr 2013 #123

Gosh, corporations are people, my friend matt819 Apr 2013 #125