New Orleans Mayor says "Thank You" (Houston, San Antonio: low income, transplants)

[NativeSon504]

Originally Posted by ipuck

I am sure they are appreciative since they basically exported all of their lowest income folks into Houston.

Since you sound so high and mighty, why don't you take say 100,000 of those refugees back? I will even contribute some gas money for you.

First of all If anyone thinks there high and mighty it is you by some of the stupid comments you made. Secondly, they were not REFUGEES. By the way are you a redneck? Lastly not all but MOST New Orleanians that were in Texas have returned and the population numbers support that which is currently about 80% of its pre-katrina level, FACT. So that means there are not 100,000 "refugees" as you call them CURRENTLY in Houston. Stop it, please.

[wintersbone]

they can start by taking anymore katrina people back that are left here.

[Jack Lance]

Originally Posted by perro_peluo

It is always enlightening to listen to people that see only the portion of a story that fits their belief. Yes, I am a transplanted Cajun that has lived in Houston for a number of years. I feel that I have contributed to this area both socially and financially probably more than what I have for my native state. I do not believe one area is any better or worse than the other, but I do believe in my culture as do most Texans.

This may be on a different scale than Katrina, but remember back during the drought years when no hay could be found in Texas. What state was transporting hay and rice hulls at a loss to help out ranchers in Texas? I know this for a fact because my family in LA was one of them. I don't think we got a public thank you from anyone in Texas, but the ranchers sure expressed their thanks. I volunteered at Reliant/Astrodome and saw the graciousness of this city's population donate tons of food and essentials without any expectation of a pat on the back, I also saw the people from NO express their extreme gratitude for the helping hand.

I doubt very seriously that no one from LA said thank you during the evacuation for Katrina and just in case no one didn't, since when do we do things with the expectation of a thank you, anyway.

T. Broussard

Like they say no good deed goes unpunished. I think the main reason no one ever expressed gratitude may have been the personalities of the officials in Louisiana in the mid 2000's Kathleen Blanco and Ray Nagin weren't exactly warm and fuzzy personalities.

[ipuck]

Originally Posted by NativeSon504

First of all If anyone thinks there high and mighty it is you by some of the stupid comments you made. Secondly, they were not REFUGEES. By the way are you a redneck? Lastly not all but MOST New Orleanians that were in Texas have returned and the population numbers support that which is currently about 80% of its pre-katrina level, FACT. So that means there are not 100,000 "refugees" as you call them CURRENTLY in Houston. Stop it, please.

If they are not refugees, what are they? They have no home to go back to, they have nobody to help them. The New Orleans government certainly is beyond useless as they don't even know how to wipe their own a$$ so forget about helping them and the ones that do is busy stealing the donations.

Again just like your numbers stated, 80% of them returned. The poorest 20% are currently paid by the tax payers of Harris County.

You welcome.

[NativeSon504]

Originally Posted by ipuck

If they are not refugees, what are they? They have no home to go back to, they have nobody to help them. The New Orleans government certainly is beyond useless as they don't even know how to wipe their own a$$ so forget about helping them and the ones that do is busy stealing the donations.

Again just like your numbers stated, 80% of them returned. The poorest 20% are currently paid by the tax payers of Harris County.

You welcome.

Smh.. the 20percent you speak of is not just Houston its a combination of cities like Houston,B.R., Atlanta etc. Futhermore I know quite a bit of educated New Orleanians who have well paying jobs in Houston its not just the poverty stricken people there so what the hell are you talking about. Also u never answered my question. Are u a redneck, because if you are not, u damn sure talk like one.

[NativeSon504]

Originally Posted by Augiec

I've been to New Orleans a couple of times, and neither one of them left me feeling very impressed with the town. Sure there's a distinct culture, but I couldn't shake the feeling that the city just wasn't trying very hard to grow. It's hard to describe, but some cities just give this vibe of wanting to be more than they are and I love that feeling.

In fact, I was almost run over by a police officer on a d@mned horse who insisted on charging after someone or something despite the fact that there were several tourists between him and wherever he was going. I will say, I found the Garden District to be lovely.

I agree that it's even more impressive that the mayor is saying Thank You now considering his limited role in the situation. I don't believe Mayor Nagle ever said Thank You. Perhaps he was too busy complaining about the Governor (and vice versa).

Cool I respect your opinion. New Orleans has a lot going for itself but admittedly has a ways to go. Also if u like Garden District there are many other areas you'd like as well MINUS the tourist stuff. Its all good.

[NativeSon504]

Originally Posted by perro_peluo

It is always enlightening to listen to people that see only the portion of a story that fits their belief. Yes, I am a transplanted Cajun that has lived in Houston for a number of years. I feel that I have contributed to this area both socially and financially probably more than what I have for my native state. I do not believe one area is any better or worse than the other, but I do believe in my culture as do most Texans.

This may be on a different scale than Katrina, but remember back during the drought years when no hay could be found in Texas. What state was transporting hay and rice hulls at a loss to help out ranchers in Texas? I know this for a fact because my family in LA was one of them. I don't think we got a public thank you from anyone in Texas, but the ranchers sure expressed their thanks. I volunteered at Reliant/Astrodome and saw the graciousness of this city's population donate tons of food and essentials without any expectation of a pat on the back, I also saw the people from NO express their extreme gratitude for the helping hand.

I doubt very seriously that no one from LA said thank you during the evacuation for Katrina and just in case no one didn't, since when do we do things with the expectation of a thank you, anyway.

T. Broussard

Thank you for your very insightful post. Peace to you.

[theone33]

What a mistake that was. Crime jumped up all around town from those refugees.

[Mr. Krinkle]

Lot's of ignorance on this thread

[texas7]

I've heard the phrase "seeking refuge from the storm" in media often. So if a phrase like that is okay, then it seems the term refugee would fit when used in that manner. Never heard the phrase " evacuage from the storm."