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To: LindyBill who wrote (504604)	8/27/2012 6:25:40 PM
From: Farmboy	Respond to of 794327

That was the official statement this morning late, according to the communist news network my wife insists on watching. Sounded reasonable, but could be a good cover too, for being shunted aside. And we all know what a little rain does to New Orleans.

To: LindyBill who wrote (504604)	8/27/2012 6:49:49 PM
From: Hannoverian	8 Recommendations Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 794327

Not picking, but I dare say you have not lived on the Gulf Coast & thus have little experience with hurricanes. Their paths, their staling while building strength are facts. Hurricanes kill people, especially the foolish who do not prepare. A Governor has the power to mobilize & deploy the State National Guard units. The Guard has the equipment to open roads, save lives, feed masses & preserve order. Review the occurrence during Katrina seven (7) years ago in & around New Orleans. The Governor is doing his job. AIMHO & non-political on this political MB.

To: LindyBill who wrote (504604)	8/27/2012 6:53:37 PM
From: carranza2	18 Recommendations Respond to of 794327

Your comment is surprising, Bill. That 'rainstorm' is now slated to make landfall as a category 2 hurricane. Use your noggin: of course Jindal was justified in canceling. There are a huge number of things for him to do with a hurricane headed for the state's biggest city. He'd be derelict in his duty if he went to the Convention. And things may change for the better or for the worse. Neither Jindal nor anyone else can predict with certainty what might take place. Isaac might be a rainstorm, it might grow into a cat 3. At the very least, the southern parishes are going to get a serious surge and lots of flooding regardless of where it might land. Don't forget that he gave up a huge political opportunity to do his job. Kudos to Bobby.