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Politics : Liberalism: Do You Agree We've Had Enough of It? -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Kenneth E. Phillipps who wrote (99168)	2/1/2011 9:26:32 AM
From: Hope Praytochange	2 Recommendations Respond to of 224744

Storm Starts To Pound US With Icy Blast kennycanary and lib demorats went down sewers to stay warm AFP CHICAGO--A massive winter storm began dumping fresh snow, ice and sleet across a vast swathe of the U.S. early Tuesday, with bitter winds bringing an icy blast to some 100 million people, a third of the country. High winds and freezing rain threatened to turn roads into deadly ice sheets and knock down trees and power lines, and forecasts warned of dangerously cold temperatures. Predawn television footage showed heavy snow in Oklahoma City and lightning and sleet pounding Dallas, Texas. Blizzard, winter storm and freezing rain warnings were issued for more than half of the country's 50 states, from North Dakota and Colorado to New Mexico, and through Texas, Kansas and Missouri to the Great Lakes region and across Pennsylvania to New England. For Chicago, the National Weather Service said the "dangerous, multifaceted and life-threatening winter storm" with high winds and heavy snowfall would make travel "impossible" at times. It offered residents an ominous warning: "Do not travel!" The agency also warned that shoveling sidewalks during such a significant snowfall can be deadly, noting that more than 40 died of heart attacks in the aftermath of a 1999 blizzard in Chicago. "Do not underestimate the task at hand," it said. The Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, urged residents to prepare in earnest for the fury of the storm. "A storm of this size and scope needs to be taken seriously," said FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, who warned that "it's critical that the public does its part to get ready." Fugate urged residents in storm-affected regions to "check on your neighbors, especially the elderly and young children--those who can be most vulnerable during emergencies." Scores of schools and government offices were closed in anticipation of dangerous conditions. Airport delays had begun early Tuesday in the Midwest, and airlines had warned of significant travel interruptions, offering customers a chance to rebook flights at no fee. The worst of the storm was expected Tuesday afternoon and evening as a large amount of moisture drawn from the Gulf of Mexico feeds the system, and is transformed into snow and thunderstorms. Powerful winds and heavy snow could create white-out conditions and drifts as high as eight feet (2.4 meters). "Lurking behind this impressive winter storm is a powerful shot of Arctic air as a frigid surface high drops down from central Canada," the National Weather Service said. Officials warned the public to stay at home rather than try to brave the crippling and potentially record-breaking storm. "It doesn't take a whole lot to make everything slick, and if roads aren't treated they're going to get icy and then it's going to snow on top of that, which is going to make matters worse because you can't see the ice," said Pat Slattery, a spokesman for the weather service. "One of the concerns about the freezing precipitation is if it gets heavy and starts taking down power lines and trees because people have no way to keep their homes warm, and a bitter cold will follow right on the heels of the snow and freezing rain." As much as 18 inches (45 centimeters) of snow was expected in the Chicago area and officials warned that plows wouldn't be able keep the streets clear, making side streets impassable. Many other areas were predicted to get more than a foot (30 centimeters) of snow. "With weather systems like this, it's not uncommon to see widespread power outages lasting for several days," said Joe Wainscott, head of Indiana's department of homeland security. "While utility companies will be working as hard as they can to repair any outages, storms of this size and magnitude often make it very difficult to keep up." The storm was set to arrive just days after a thunder-snow storm paralyzed air and ground travel from Washington to Boston. The storm blindsided the U.S. capital at the height of the evening rush hour Thursday, not sparing President Barack Obama, who faced travel delays on his return from a day trip to the Midwest.

To: Kenneth E. Phillipps who wrote (99168)	2/1/2011 9:45:58 AM
From: jlallen	4 Recommendations Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 224744

lol Kenny....go home.....your village misses you....

To: Kenneth E. Phillipps who wrote (99168)	2/1/2011 10:43:07 AM
From: d[-_-]b	3 Recommendations Respond to of 224744

Republicans have controlled House for one month and have done nothing to cut spending. Not true - they stopped cap and trade saving untold billions of wasted dollars. Pelosi's been grounded saving another billion.

To: Kenneth E. Phillipps who wrote (99168)	2/1/2011 11:11:03 AM
From: Ann Corrigan	5 Recommendations Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 224744

hehe..that sounds silly Ken. Obama has been president for TWO YEARS and has done nothing but increase the national debt.

To: Kenneth E. Phillipps who wrote (99168)	2/1/2011 11:20:21 AM
From: lorne	3 Recommendations Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 224744

ken...."Republicans have controlled House for one month and have done nothing to cut spending."... I thought I heard that Republicans in power as first spending cut would be to paychecks to overpaid congress people?? First day..first couple of days in power??

To: Kenneth E. Phillipps who wrote (99168)	2/1/2011 11:24:25 AM
From: locogringo	1 Recommendation Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 224744

Republicans have controlled House for one month and have done nothing to cut spending. Isn't that just WONDERFUL? Just wait until you see the extra defense spending, and the trip to Jupiter by NASA, and the tax breaks for oil companies, and the National Museum for Dick Cheney and Karl Rove.