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I grew up in an environment that would see at least one major hurricane or more within a year’s period. One year I went through three. While definitely uncomfortable, after some strict enforcement of building codes, these hurricanes did not pose the kind of problem they did in the past.
It is possible for New Orleans to survive as a city if they want. There are areas in the world that receive worse weather and the city is able to thrive.
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I grew up in an environment that would see at least one major hurricane or more within a year’s period. One year I went through three. While definitely uncomfortable, after some strict enforcement of building codes, these hurricanes did not pose the kind of problem they did in the past.
It is possible for New Orleans to survive as a city if they want. There are areas in the world that receive worse weather and the city is able to thrive.
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I grew up in an environment that would see at least one major hurricane or more within a year’s period. One year I went through three. While definitely uncomfortable, after some strict enforcement of building codes, these hurricanes did not pose the kind of problem they did in the past.
It is possible for New Orleans to survive as a city if they want. There are areas in the world that receive worse weather and the city is able to thrive.
August 30, 2008 at 6:41 PM in reply to: Sarah Palin is a brilliant pick as next VP of the US #263805Participant[quote=urbanrealtor]Which experience is better?
1)several years on a small town council, small town mayor, then a few years governor of a state w/ a population smaller than most US cities.or
2)several years in a state senate and a couple years as US Senator.[/quote]
I would rather have #1 than #2. But as you pointed out, Palin isn’t running for president, just vice president. While I’ll knock Obama’s propensity for padding his resume, it’s only because he’s running for president.
While I doubt that you would vote for McCain because of Palin (her positions are not liberal), if there is something to be enamored of her, it’s her willingness and ability to take on Republican corruption and fight it. I heard of her doing this a year ago (somebody put her forth as a vice president pick and was roundly hounded for it). I haven’t seen a lot of mention about that here.
On another note, good for you to call gandalf on his crap. I’ve seen gandalf attack others for perceived racial slights against Obama, and yet Palin inspires all sorts of sexist nonsense from him. Yikes.
August 30, 2008 at 6:41 PM in reply to: Sarah Palin is a brilliant pick as next VP of the US #264013Participant[quote=urbanrealtor]Which experience is better?
1)several years on a small town council, small town mayor, then a few years governor of a state w/ a population smaller than most US cities.or
2)several years in a state senate and a couple years as US Senator.[/quote]
I would rather have #1 than #2. But as you pointed out, Palin isn’t running for president, just vice president. While I’ll knock Obama’s propensity for padding his resume, it’s only because he’s running for president.
While I doubt that you would vote for McCain because of Palin (her positions are not liberal), if there is something to be enamored of her, it’s her willingness and ability to take on Republican corruption and fight it. I heard of her doing this a year ago (somebody put her forth as a vice president pick and was roundly hounded for it). I haven’t seen a lot of mention about that here.
On another note, good for you to call gandalf on his crap. I’ve seen gandalf attack others for perceived racial slights against Obama, and yet Palin inspires all sorts of sexist nonsense from him. Yikes.
August 30, 2008 at 6:41 PM in reply to: Sarah Palin is a brilliant pick as next VP of the US #264019Participant[quote=urbanrealtor]Which experience is better?
1)several years on a small town council, small town mayor, then a few years governor of a state w/ a population smaller than most US cities.or
2)several years in a state senate and a couple years as US Senator.[/quote]
I would rather have #1 than #2. But as you pointed out, Palin isn’t running for president, just vice president. While I’ll knock Obama’s propensity for padding his resume, it’s only because he’s running for president.
While I doubt that you would vote for McCain because of Palin (her positions are not liberal), if there is something to be enamored of her, it’s her willingness and ability to take on Republican corruption and fight it. I heard of her doing this a year ago (somebody put her forth as a vice president pick and was roundly hounded for it). I haven’t seen a lot of mention about that here.
On another note, good for you to call gandalf on his crap. I’ve seen gandalf attack others for perceived racial slights against Obama, and yet Palin inspires all sorts of sexist nonsense from him. Yikes.
August 30, 2008 at 6:41 PM in reply to: Sarah Palin is a brilliant pick as next VP of the US #264071Participant[quote=urbanrealtor]Which experience is better?
1)several years on a small town council, small town mayor, then a few years governor of a state w/ a population smaller than most US cities.or
2)several years in a state senate and a couple years as US Senator.[/quote]
I would rather have #1 than #2. But as you pointed out, Palin isn’t running for president, just vice president. While I’ll knock Obama’s propensity for padding his resume, it’s only because he’s running for president.
While I doubt that you would vote for McCain because of Palin (her positions are not liberal), if there is something to be enamored of her, it’s her willingness and ability to take on Republican corruption and fight it. I heard of her doing this a year ago (somebody put her forth as a vice president pick and was roundly hounded for it). I haven’t seen a lot of mention about that here.
On another note, good for you to call gandalf on his crap. I’ve seen gandalf attack others for perceived racial slights against Obama, and yet Palin inspires all sorts of sexist nonsense from him. Yikes.
August 30, 2008 at 6:41 PM in reply to: Sarah Palin is a brilliant pick as next VP of the US #264107Participant[quote=urbanrealtor]Which experience is better?
1)several years on a small town council, small town mayor, then a few years governor of a state w/ a population smaller than most US cities.or
2)several years in a state senate and a couple years as US Senator.[/quote]
I would rather have #1 than #2. But as you pointed out, Palin isn’t running for president, just vice president. While I’ll knock Obama’s propensity for padding his resume, it’s only because he’s running for president.
While I doubt that you would vote for McCain because of Palin (her positions are not liberal), if there is something to be enamored of her, it’s her willingness and ability to take on Republican corruption and fight it. I heard of her doing this a year ago (somebody put her forth as a vice president pick and was roundly hounded for it). I haven’t seen a lot of mention about that here.
On another note, good for you to call gandalf on his crap. I’ve seen gandalf attack others for perceived racial slights against Obama, and yet Palin inspires all sorts of sexist nonsense from him. Yikes.
August 29, 2008 at 4:54 PM in reply to: Sarah Palin is a brilliant pick as next VP of the US #263240Participanttina fey
I was in a different time zone so I only heard about the Palin pick now. I was wondering why McCain chose Tina Fey as his VP pick….
Still, I like the choice. Very bold.
August 29, 2008 at 4:54 PM in reply to: Sarah Palin is a brilliant pick as next VP of the US #263448Participanttina fey
I was in a different time zone so I only heard about the Palin pick now. I was wondering why McCain chose Tina Fey as his VP pick….
Still, I like the choice. Very bold.
August 29, 2008 at 4:54 PM in reply to: Sarah Palin is a brilliant pick as next VP of the US #263454Participanttina fey
I was in a different time zone so I only heard about the Palin pick now. I was wondering why McCain chose Tina Fey as his VP pick….
Still, I like the choice. Very bold.
August 29, 2008 at 4:54 PM in reply to: Sarah Palin is a brilliant pick as next VP of the US #263506Participanttina fey
I was in a different time zone so I only heard about the Palin pick now. I was wondering why McCain chose Tina Fey as his VP pick….
Still, I like the choice. Very bold.
August 29, 2008 at 4:54 PM in reply to: Sarah Palin is a brilliant pick as next VP of the US #263543Participanttina fey
I was in a different time zone so I only heard about the Palin pick now. I was wondering why McCain chose Tina Fey as his VP pick….
Still, I like the choice. Very bold.
Participant[quote=Shadowfax]Dan,
1st: Congrats on the kid–boy or girl? Kudos to the wife–she did all the work. 😉
2nd: PUT THE F*^$#-ING COMPUTER AWAY AND BOND WITH YOUR BABY! Oh, and change a diaper or two and give some attention to your wife.
[/quote]I bonded pretty effectively with my first daughter. Would hold her while playing Starcraft online.
Anyways, Dan, congratulations!
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