Katrina Housing: Return to FEMAVille

Harry Reid is "ashamed" that FEMA trailers continue to sit vacant and unused. At least he's trying to do something about it, though how much success he'll have is up to question.

What's interesting here is the back-and-forth between Reid and Bush over how much of the money should be spent on Louisiana, and how much should be dispersed among all the affected states. If this article is any indication, there's still $2 billion in unclaimed funds out there. This contradicts earlier findings indicating the money is nearly all used up. Of course, $2 billion won't make much of a dent in an estimated $200 billion project, but every little bit helps.

I especially love this piece about how the Katrina evacuees are overtaxing Houston's already-depleted resources. Come on, people, now, smile on your brother...Seriously, Houston was already suffering these problems before the evacuees arrived, but their presence is exacerbating a tense economic and social situation. Check out these comments from Anderson Cooper's blog:

Personly I think welfare is for the weak and just get a job. I have worked since I was 13, I am now 35, and have never been with out a job. When I hear, "I dont have the skills to work anywere', bunch of crap.. so you are telling me you cant flip a burger... What these people need to say is all I want to do is sit on my ass and watch tv and have everyone else support me... Good For you Thomas... I would not have been as nice or as political if it was my comment

These people want to be lazy and have everything done for them. I understand that they have been through the roughest times of their lives but they need to get out of the house and get one of the many no skill jobs that our society offers today. Anything to make a honest dollar. I would be ashamed of myself if I had to accept money every week that I didn't deserve or earn. Stock food, clean dishes, flip burgers anything to stop being a debt to society. I believe Mr. Thomas is correct when he says these comments. The city wants to grow and flourish not continue to fall down this slippery economic slope.

I wonder why it is that people keep bringing up the whole "flip burgers" meme in this situation. If you think you could pay for the mortgage for your destroyed house, find a new place to live, pay for your gas and food, AND your family's welfare, on $7.50 an hour, you are welcome to it.

"Everybody get together, try to love one another right now..."

Posted at March 12, 2006 05:23 PM

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Harry Reid is "ashamed" that FEMA trailers continue to sit vacant and unused. At least he's trying to do something about it, though how much success he'll have is up to question. What's interesting here is the back-and-forth between Reid and Bush over how much of the money should be spent on Louisiana, and how much should be dispersed among all the affected states. If this article is any indication, there's still $2 billion in unclaimed funds out there. This contradicts earlier findings indicating the money is nearly all used up. Of course, $2 billion won't make much of a dent in an estimated $200 billion project, but every little bit helps. I especially love this piece about how the Katrina evacuees are overtaxing Houston's already-depleted resources. Come on, people, now, smile on your brother...Seriously, Houston was already suffering these problems before the evacuees arrived, but their presence is exacerbating a tense economic and social situation. Check out these comments from Anderson Cooper's blog: Personly I think welfare is for the weak and just get a job. I have worked since I was 13, I am now 35, and have never been with out a job. When I hear, "I dont have the skills to work anywere', bunch of crap.. so you are telling me you cant flip a burger... What these people need to say is all I want to do is sit on my ass and watch tv and have everyone else support me... Good For you Thomas... I would not have been as nice or as political if it was my comment These people want to be lazy and have everything done for them. I understand that they have been through the roughest times of their lives but they need to get out of the house and get one of the many no skill jobs that our society offers today. Anything to make a honest dollar. I would be ashamed of myself if I had to accept money every week that I didn't deserve or earn. Stock food, clean dishes, flip burgers anything to stop being a debt to society. I believe Mr. Thomas is correct when he says these comments. The city wants to grow and flourish not continue to fall down this slippery economic slope. I wonder why it is that people keep bringing up the whole "flip burgers" meme in this situation. If you think you could pay for the mortgage for your destroyed house, find a new place to live, pay for your gas and food, AND your family's welfare, on $7.50 an hour, you are welcome to it. "Everybody get together, try to love one another right now..."