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Indeed, the storm surge was really what destroyed the city. I think the actual landfall was a strong Category 4, and actually New Orleans was sparred GREATLY as the strongest sector of the storm (the NorthEAST eyewall quadrant) passed to East of the city. If they were hit by the Northeast quadrant, the damage would have been even worse as that sector had gusts at least 25 mph more than the other side.
Another reason why New Orleans could have had it worse is if the storm had stalled due to high pressure to the North of the Gulf states, but thankfully, as I recall, it weakened and scooted away at the usual pace.
Again, let the engineers handle the engineering talk. What do they make the support out of in Antwerp? Adobe?
Perhaps Antwerp would, but you're forgetting that the Bush administration and Bush-appointed Federal Emergency Management Agency were quite possibly the worst administration we've ever had here.
And while you'd do better than the destitute city of New Orleans, you'd still get your asses raped. Believe me. It would be an event you've never even come close to experiencing. So don't count your chickens.
I don't remember his nationality, but he was indeed European. You all like to criticize the US for this, that and the other thing.
The article wasn't about our foreign policy. It was about the culture, the laws, and the civility found here in the US. Now tell me - no actually don't tell me because you've never been here - we don't have people blowing themselves up everyday on our streets, we don't have a nation of entirely poor people, we don't have a nation where your second kid is stripped from your arms, and the list can go on and on.
You have personally seen me criticize this nation, so don't give me this crap. But one thing I'm thoroughly tired of is your persistent verbal diarrhea when it comes to you trying to insinuate there is no hope for education in this nation. Considering about 70% of the World's top universities are American universities, it pretty much proves you wrong.
But any sensible person wouldn't have such radical views as you do.
:melayyanandmessi:
True in some cases, particularly the morons here and the hicks, but not every single person here, "braniac."
Another reason why New Orleans could have had it worse is if the storm had stalled due to high pressure to the North of the Gulf states, but thankfully, as I recall, it weakened and scooted away at the usual pace.
Again, let the engineers handle the engineering talk. What do they make the support out of in Antwerp? Adobe?
Perhaps Antwerp would, but you're forgetting that the Bush administration and Bush-appointed Federal Emergency Management Agency were quite possibly the worst administration we've ever had here.
And while you'd do better than the destitute city of New Orleans, you'd still get your asses raped. Believe me. It would be an event you've never even come close to experiencing. So don't count your chickens.
I don't remember his nationality, but he was indeed European. You all like to criticize the US for this, that and the other thing.
The article wasn't about our foreign policy. It was about the culture, the laws, and the civility found here in the US. Now tell me - no actually don't tell me because you've never been here - we don't have people blowing themselves up everyday on our streets, we don't have a nation of entirely poor people, we don't have a nation where your second kid is stripped from your arms, and the list can go on and on.
You have personally seen me criticize this nation, so don't give me this crap. But one thing I'm thoroughly tired of is your persistent verbal diarrhea when it comes to you trying to insinuate there is no hope for education in this nation. Considering about 70% of the World's top universities are American universities, it pretty much proves you wrong.
But any sensible person wouldn't have such radical views as you do.
:melayyanandmessi:
True in some cases, particularly the morons here and the hicks, but not every single person here, "braniac."
none in Canada either.....
during the War of 1812, after seeing the British burn the entire city of Buffalo, the Canadians decided that every structure would be made from brick, so that their cities would never burn to the ground
I am still waiting for the British to come back and burn Buffalo to the ground again, so that we can start over for a third time
during the War of 1812, after seeing the British burn the entire city of Buffalo, the Canadians decided that every structure would be made from brick, so that their cities would never burn to the ground
I am still waiting for the British to come back and burn Buffalo to the ground again, so that we can start over for a third time
Finally, someone who gets it . But hey, if people realised I'm just messing every once in a while it would be less fun.
My true viewpoints are a lot less radical, even if I agree with the core of the argument here. The core would be:
1) Health care in Belgium is better than it is in the US. Sure, you can argue about it. You can say whatever you want, but in the end we all know that's how it is.
2) I disagree when people say America offers a lot of possibilities. In America life can be like a lottery ticket. If you get really, really lucky, there are a million of possibilities to choose from. However, I believe there are more possibilities for more middle class and poorer people in Belgium. It might not be as easy to become a big CEO in Belgium, but almost everyone gets a decent pay and no one has to do three jobs at once. As for the social mobility.. well, I don't think social positions are as well defined in Belgium as they are in the US.
3) Structures such as the ones found in New Orleans prior to the disaster would not be as feeble in Belgium or the Netherlands if they were necessary. We're not arguing about some storm here, Andy. We're arguing about government action. Compared to Belgium America sets piss poor standards. And don't give me the America is so much bigger crap. America has also got a lot more funds and a lot more people to do something about it. The "America is bigger" argument is complete nonsense.
The first statement is obviously true. Swag wants to talk about job opportunities and the only more or less objective way to measure that is have a look at the employment rates. If they're high a lot of people want the jobs that are on the market. And they are high in said countries. I mean, if that's what we're talking about, we just have to accept facts.
With the second statement I was obviously trying to piss Andy off.
. But hey, if people realised I'm just messing every once in a while it would be less fun. My true viewpoints are a lot less radical, even if I agree with the core of the argument here. The core would be:
1) Health care in Belgium is better than it is in the US. Sure, you can argue about it. You can say whatever you want, but in the end we all know that's how it is.
2) I disagree when people say America offers a lot of possibilities. In America life can be like a lottery ticket. If you get really, really lucky, there are a million of possibilities to choose from. However, I believe there are more possibilities for more middle class and poorer people in Belgium. It might not be as easy to become a big CEO in Belgium, but almost everyone gets a decent pay and no one has to do three jobs at once. As for the social mobility.. well, I don't think social positions are as well defined in Belgium as they are in the US.
3) Structures such as the ones found in New Orleans prior to the disaster would not be as feeble in Belgium or the Netherlands if they were necessary. We're not arguing about some storm here, Andy. We're arguing about government action. Compared to Belgium America sets piss poor standards. And don't give me the America is so much bigger crap. America has also got a lot more funds and a lot more people to do something about it. The "America is bigger" argument is complete nonsense.
The first statement is obviously true. Swag wants to talk about job opportunities and the only more or less objective way to measure that is have a look at the employment rates. If they're high a lot of people want the jobs that are on the market. And they are high in said countries. I mean, if that's what we're talking about, we just have to accept facts.
With the second statement I was obviously trying to piss Andy off.
Andries, you're speaking out of both corners of your mouth.
"I'm serious."
"No, I was just yanking their chain."
"But really..."
There are a select few who can pull off that balancing act. (e.g., Jon Stewart with his, "It's fake news!"/"No, these are real politicians.") But on you, you just contradict yourself and look like you want it both ways while knowing full well you can't have even one of either.
"I'm serious."
"No, I was just yanking their chain."
"But really..."
There are a select few who can pull off that balancing act. (e.g., Jon Stewart with his, "It's fake news!"/"No, these are real politicians.") But on you, you just contradict yourself and look like you want it both ways while knowing full well you can't have even one of either.