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1. #1
   On February 7th, 2009 at 12:05 pm, mattymatt10 said:

   When will Hollywood be holding their televised fund-raiser and releasing their “We Are the World”-esque charity cd with all the proceeds going to the residents of Kentucky?

   Oh wait….

2. #2
   On February 7th, 2009 at 12:06 pm, Kokonut said:

   Obama’s racist? Rhetorically speaking, that is. Figure it out.

3. #3
   On February 7th, 2009 at 12:12 pm, twofoot said:

   Hey it’s just a bunch of hicks clinging to their guns and religion. Obama has more important things to worry about. Like ripping off my future grandkids.

   On a side note; will be running through Kentucky later today on a load from Chicago down to Atlanta. Need to see if I can find a Wal-Mart with truck parking before then so I can try and pick up a few things for those in Kentucky.

4. #4
   On February 7th, 2009 at 12:22 pm, rightisright said:

   How many billions can be saved every year desolving FEMA, obviously they don’t do their job. Why didn’t the whiny Katrina victims take care of themselves like the Kentuckians have? Answer, because their basically lazy, uneducated welfare takers with no pride in themselves.
   I feel for you Kentuckians, bless you for your strength and responsibility to yourselves. Has anyone told their der leader there was an ice storm in Kentucky? What a worthless butt head.
   All you lefties that use this site wheres yours compassionate, caring, problem solver now…you fools!
   Odummy becoming president was no more than a marketing job.

5. #5
   On February 7th, 2009 at 12:31 pm, et said:

   I live in Marion, KY (Western KY). It is our 11th day without power or water. We have a well so when the power goes off…there goes the water. We get water from our neighbors. We have a generator so decided to plug up the computer to see what was going on.

   Survival 101 says connect your generator to your well pump and you will no longer have to rely on others for your water.

6. #6
   On February 7th, 2009 at 12:34 pm, BlameAmericaLast said:

   Say, has Obama visited Kentucky?

   Oh, that’s right, that was a state he lost, why bother going there.

7. #7
   On February 7th, 2009 at 12:35 pm, Lan Astaslem said:

   My mom lives in my hometown (Madisonville — in Hopkins County) and she still does not have power. She has horses, but of course the well-pump does not work without power. She has to get jugs of water and haul them out to the farm so the horses will have water. It’s been a complete nightmare for her, but she cannot leave because of the animals. She hired some guys walking down the street to help her clear some limbs / trees. (One was local, one from Chicago.) She ended up getting in a political discussion with them — and educated them (probably quite a lot) about how government should work, and just what PBO and Congress are trying to force on us. She’s quite a feisty lady! I think they left with a different perspective — and a little extra $ in their pockets.
   On the bright side, it’s been much warmer, so a lot of the ice is finally melting. Of course, that brings flooding concerns, but they just continue to deal with one crisis at a time!

   One thing everyone needs to remember about this area is that they have dealt with a number of issues in the past few years. They had another ice storm (not as severe), a MAJOR tornado cut a swath through the county and demolished hundreds of homes, they had to deal with the remnants of a hurricane, and they have gone through two serious droughts. After every incident, the residents pick themselves up, help out their neighbors, and do what needs to be done. Some of the resilience they exhibit should be bottled and sent to all of the idiots who sit back and expect the government to take care of them.

8. #8
   On February 7th, 2009 at 12:42 pm, twofoot said:

   One thing everyone needs to remember about this area is that they have dealt with a number of issues in the past few years. They had another ice storm (not as severe), a MAJOR tornado cut a swath through the county and demolished hundreds of homes, they had to deal with the remnants of a hurricane, and they have gone through two serious droughts. After every incident, the residents pick themselves up, help out their neighbors, and do what needs to be done. Some of the resilience they exhibit should be bottled and sent to all of the idiots who sit back and expect the government to take care of them.

   Pretty much the same where I am from down in Arkansas. You know it amazes me that the ‘sophisticated’ elites look at places like Kentucky, Arkansas, etc as little more than inbred hicks good for nothing more than a punchline. But, when something goes wrong, we take care of our own. Neighbors helping neighbors.

   Contrast that with “the Big Easy”, LA, or pretty much anywhere else people have bought into the myth that the government is there to take care of them.

9. #9
   On February 7th, 2009 at 12:44 pm, hunter said:

   Survival 101 says connect your generator to your well pump and you will no longer have to rely on others for your water.

   Just a guess, but I would think that the generator is a standard small portable type that only produces 120vac and the well pump is more than likely 240vac or even 308.

10. #10
    On February 7th, 2009 at 12:48 pm, Storm Chaser said:

    Iowa and its neighbors had many storms and floods last spring and early summer. FEMA was there, and after the Little Sioux Scout Ranch damaged our farm, someone gave us forms to apply for financial aid. We took care of the damage without government help, but it was nice to know government representatives were there. It is quite a change from Obama’s FEMA.

    Last fall, I did something I have never before done. I voted a straight Republican ticket. As weeks pass, I am increasingly glad I did.

11. #11
    On February 7th, 2009 at 12:50 pm, traveler49 said:

    Tim from Paducah said: Northeastern liberal artist relocation program transplant know anything about character and spirit

    Great line! LOL, ROLFLOMAO or what ever you say in computer script.

12. #12
    On February 7th, 2009 at 12:57 pm, tonyr951 said:

    Reading these stories coming out of Kentucky REMINDS ME OF THIS

    There’s some awesome folk in KY, no doubt about it

13. #13
    On February 7th, 2009 at 1:01 pm, BlameAmericaLast said:

    There’s some awesome folk in KY, no doubt about it

    Yep, they were smart enough to NOT vote for “the One”

14. #14
    On February 7th, 2009 at 1:13 pm, tpitman said:

    Why haven’t we heard a peep out of Ray Nagen? Oops, no “chocolate cities” in Kentucky, just inbred hicks clinging to their guns and religion. Fortunately, they also cling to such other “antiquated notions” as self-reliance.

    And where is Obama while this is going on? He’s helping out by cranking up the heat in the White House so the TVA doesn’t lose money because Kentuckians aren’t “using” as much electricity to heat their shacks.

15. #15
    On February 7th, 2009 at 1:15 pm, zorro said:

    Thanks for the update Michelle.

    The One has only been in office for days, his on the job training hasn’t even started, he’s still celebrating the victory handed to him by ACORN. Of all those who held the office before him, only that lecher, Klinton, was equal to Obama’s ineptitude.

16. #16
    On February 7th, 2009 at 1:22 pm, fmfnavydoc said:

    God Bless those that are still affected in KY and the other states by the recent ice storms…they are a hearty people, and like their ancestors, they will persevere.

    AS for Barry and his liberal friends – where’s the telethons for disaster relief? How about Federal Aid/FEMA??? Has Barry flown over the area in a National Guard helo yet? How about Michelle…has she gone and visited??? DO they know where KY is???

    Yea…thought so….

17. #17
    On February 7th, 2009 at 1:57 pm, mikepatr said:

    FEMA has sent some of those tasty MRE’s, though they have warned people not to eat the Peanut Butter ones as they probably contain Salmonella. Other than that, Kentuckians haven’t gotten emergency trailers, pre-paid visa cards without any ID requirement (that would be racist… remember?) and they haven’t gotten any free hotel rooms to wait out the lack of heat and water. They haven’t gotten a fraction, per capita, of the aid that Katrina victims got.

18. #18
    On February 7th, 2009 at 2:00 pm, mikepatr said:

    Oh yeah.. Here’s a story over at Sweetness and Light. Katrina victims may be facing an end to their federal rent aid programs. Katrina struck in 2005… and they’re still getting aid while Kentucky doesn’t get jack.

    http://sweetness-light.com/archive/some-rent-aid-ending-for-katrina-victims

19. #19
    On February 7th, 2009 at 2:04 pm, graysonret said:

    I don’t think Obama knows where Kentucky is. He got confused because he thought it was in the 51-57 states. Personally, I don’t think the government is interested in you people. There isn’t any power or votes to be gained. There are more important things for a corrupt government to be handling…like spending your money for power and votes, and making sure the terrorists are cared for like distinguished guests. But, my prayers are with you. I know country living (Iowa, Texas, Vermont) so I can understand what is happening there. I bet there are still people in New Orleans complaining about lack of government “help”. You are good people; my hat is off to you.

20. #20
    On February 7th, 2009 at 2:11 pm, Tom Blogical said:

    The One™ doesn’t care about giving aid to Kentucky because they cling to their guns and Bibles too much.

21. #21
    On February 7th, 2009 at 2:17 pm, tonyr951 said:

    They haven’t gotten a fraction, per capita, of the aid that Katrina victims got.

    I don’t think the good folk of Kentucky ever consider themselves victims.

    That’s what sets them apart and makes them great.

22. #22
    On February 7th, 2009 at 3:15 pm, RabbidSquirrel said:

    and the well pump is more than likely 240vac or even 308.

    240…. 241…. whatever it takes

    —————–

    I have been watching with some amazement on all the MSM news channels – Why are all of those inbred Kentucky hics shooting at the rescuers who are flying in on the helicopters to save them?????

    And I just dont get it as to why there are roving bands of hoodlums shooting at the police/National Guard and looting their neighbors!!?!?!!?

    HEY!! If you people want help – then dont try to kill the people that are there to SAVE YOU!!

    (oh wait, wrong disaster…. I was watching my DVR not live TV, sry)

23. #23
    On February 7th, 2009 at 3:31 pm, TXRose said:

    Thank you #4. I was called a racist for pointing out that the people of Kentucky and surrounding areas are
    helping themselves rather than sitting around waiting
    for handouts. These are the kind of people that my
    family descended from…self sustaining (as much as
    possible/neighbor helping individuals) and I make no
    apologies about thinking that the gimmee side of
    society is just not as desirable as these people from
    Kentucky, Arkansas and such states.

24. #24
    On February 7th, 2009 at 4:09 pm, d1carter said:

    These Western Kentuckians are some of those bible clinging, gun toting rednecks according the “One”. Our local electric power company has sent three crews up to help these people get their power back on. We had a similar ice storm 10-12 years ago, and the Kentuckians were here to help us. We overcame our ice storm and with God’s help we will help the Kentuckians to overcome theirs. Hang in there, these are the people that made America great.

25. #25
    On February 7th, 2009 at 4:13 pm, deedledee said:

    Yesterday (Friday) someone on Fox (Bill Hemmer?) was talking to Kentucky’s Lt. Governor and pressing hard on the problems we’ve all heard of and the Lt. Governor was basically saying everything was hunky-dory as far as government response, Obama declaring it a disaster area, the biggest mobilization of generators ever…I told my Mom, wonder what party he is…looked it up and yes, a Dem.

26. #26
    On February 7th, 2009 at 6:50 pm, duff65 said:

    If this had happened while Bush was president it would be “on top” of the news. With Obama it is an afterthought. You could ask where is FEMA and everybody else but obviously these aren’t unemployed trash that vote democratic so nobody cares.

27. #27
    On February 7th, 2009 at 7:35 pm, behiker said:

    Note to self… when the revolution/civil war starts… head to Kentucky. After this episode, no one in Kentucky should care much for Obama. And they’ve proven they can take care of themselves. But then again, why do I need to worry about the little pansy liberals where ever I am.

28. #28
    On February 7th, 2009 at 10:05 pm, jag5775 said:

    As per et #5 and hunter #9: Where do you put the generator? We got hit with a blue northerner and the temp dropped to 9 degrees. Since no one was home at the time the water wasn’t left running. By the time I got home, the water was off. I called the pump man and was #99 on the list to thaw us out. 5 days later–our ice plug was thawed out, even though the temps had returned to the 40s. It is a bit more complicated than just turning on the generator.

29. #29
    On February 7th, 2009 at 10:13 pm, nlebou said:

    Contrast that with “the Big Easy”, LA, or pretty much anywhere else people have bought into the myth that the government is there to take care of them.

    Not everyone in LA. The people in our community took care of each other. Don’t believe everything you may have seen or heard in the media.

30. #30
    On February 7th, 2009 at 10:17 pm, nlebou said:

    Oh yeah.. Here’s a story over at Sweetness and Light. Katrina victims may be facing an end to their federal rent aid programs. Katrina struck in 2005… and they’re still getting aid while Kentucky doesn’t get jack.

    I saw this story yesterday. Unbelievable. These are the people who give us all a bad name.

31. #31
    On February 7th, 2009 at 10:21 pm, nlebou said:

    jag5775…I feel your pain. We were out 2wks after hurricane Andrew and about the same for Katrina. Our situation was opposite of yours. We were in sweltering heat, with nearly 90% humidty with unrelentant mosquitoes. My heart goes out to all of you. We will be praying for you.

32. #32
    On February 7th, 2009 at 10:22 pm, nlebou said:

    On February 7th, 2009 at 6:50 pm, duff65 said:
    If this had happened while Bush was president it would be “on top” of the news. With Obama it is an afterthought. You could ask where is FEMA and everybody else but obviously these aren’t unemployed trash that vote democratic so nobody cares.

    BINGO!!!!

33. #33
    On February 7th, 2009 at 10:49 pm, travlinman said:

    I am proud to have Eastern KY hillbilly blood-lines on both sides of my pedigree. Some of the finest folks I know hail from those parts. I also had the privilege of living in Western KY for a few years and have some really good friends from that end of the state.
    Country folk’ may speak with a southern accent, may not have a high school diploma (let alone a college education), but they will give you the shirt off their back (after they feed you a good meal). Salt of the earth.
    Those upper-crust, Ivy Leaguer, ‘blue-bloods’ can choke on their brie and caviar. Give me the ‘fried chicken, grits & gravy’ crowd any day of the week.