Watch: Mitt Romney Proposes Gutting FEMA and Leaving Disaster Relief to States

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We're seeing this prevailing attitude right here among VJ's resident RWN's who think every person should be prepared for every conceivable crisis in their lives. If a tornado destroys your home, it's because you didn't build a sound structure to withstand nature's forces. If your home gets flooded, it's because you failed to live far enough from watershed.

So take heed, East Coast. You guys are fvcked and it's your own fault.

Edited October 29, 2012 by Commie Appeaser

[Penny Lane 8,159]

We're seeing this prevailing attitude right here among VJ's resident RWN's who think every person should be prepared for every conceivable crisis in their lives. If a tornado destroys your home, it's because you didn't build a sound structure to withstand nature's forces. If your home gets flooded, it's because you failed to live far enough from watershed.

So take heed, East Coast. You guys are fvcked and it's your own fault.

A country of people who don't give a sh*t about anyone other than themselves. When THEY get screwed, then they want help.

[sly_wolf 199]

A country of people who don't give a sh*t about anyone other than themselves. When THEY get screwed, then they want help.

Thats right. Its the "all about me" society now. The new social standard which comes from reality TV.

[Obama 2012 1,714]

We're seeing this prevailing attitude right here among VJ's resident RWN's who think every person should be prepared for every conceivable crisis in their lives. If a tornado destroys your home, it's because you didn't build a sound structure to withstand nature's forces. If your home gets flooded, it's because you failed to live far enough from watershed.

So take heed, East Coast. You guys are fvcked and it's your own fault.

If you live in a flood plain or any other area that could be prone to flooding, and you don't carry flood insurance, then people shouldn't be expected to bail you out. Same goes with having good insurance in case of a tornado.

As far as disaster preparedness goes, it is absolutely your own fault if you don't stock up on any supplies, etc. when you know days in advance something is coming. Almost anyone with half a brain would tell you to keep some food/water stocked (at least several days worth) JUST IN CASE something were to happen as well.

[Penny Lane 8,159]

If you live in a flood plain or any other area that could be prone to flooding, and you don't carry flood insurance, then people shouldn't be expected to bail you out. Same goes with having good insurance in case of a tornado.

As far as disaster preparedness goes, it is absolutely your own fault if you don't stock up on any supplies, etc. when you know days in advance something is coming. Almost anyone with half a brain would tell you to keep some food/water stocked (at least several days worth) JUST IN CASE something were to happen as well.

Plenty of people will be as prepared as possible and still suffer. But #### 'em. They can just move.

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

Plenty of people will be as prepared as possible and still suffer. But #### 'em. They can just move.

Of course they can move. Who lives in NYC metro anyways?

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

You all must think without FEMA, there will be no help. The states and local governments are more than capable of handing this themselves, and if they need help, they get mutual aid from neighboring local governments and states. Folks that have experienced FEMA's "help" rarely want them back again, except to write checks once it is all over. Everybody likes found money. But as far as managing a disaster? All FEMA does is what Obama just did, tell everyone not worry about rules and red tape. We will take care of you. Don't believe that for a second.

[The Nature Boy 4,224]

Yes, everyone has the means and opportunity to get up and move out of a "stupid spot" ... apparently a big chunk of the East Coast is a stupid spot.

Ok maybe a grandfather clause for farmers living in a flood plain or figure out some criteria for a grandfather clause. However do you really think we as taxpayers should subsidize someones beach home ?

[JohnR! 5,495]

Ok maybe a grandfather clause for farmers living in a flood plain or figure out some criteria for a grandfather clause. However do you really think we as taxpayers should subsidize someones beach home ?

I think it all depends on the percentage beach homes represent in these areas vis a vis the amount of business the areas support, jobs they make possible and revenue they generate. Also, bear in mind that Tornado Alley comprises useful land and even some large cities that are considered important to the overall economy of the country.

[The Nature Boy 4,224]

We're seeing this prevailing attitude right here among VJ's resident RWN's who think every person should be prepared for every conceivable crisis in their lives. If a tornado destroys your home, it's because you didn't build a sound structure to withstand nature's forces. If your home gets flooded, it's because you failed to live far enough from watershed.

So take heed, East Coast. You guys are fvcked and it's your own fault.

No but if a tornado flattens your home and you did not buy Homeowners insurance I hate it for you but it's not my problem you were stupid. If you build a million dollar home at the beach damn sure is not my job to help you afford flood insurance.

[The Nature Boy 4,224]

I think it all depends on the percentage beach homes represent in these areas vis a vis the amount of business the areas support, jobs they make possible and revenue they generate. Also, bear in mind that Tornado Alley comprises useful land and even some large cities that are considered important to the overall economy of the country.

Do you think that if you own a 2 million dollar beach home that maybe you could afford flood insurance. If flood insurance was not govt subsidized and dirt cheap it would encourage people to not build in flood plans unless they could afford to pay for the flood damage.

Not sure how a tornado got drug into this.. That's standard homeowners.

[JohnR! 5,495]

Do you think that if you own a 2 million dollar beach home that maybe you could afford flood insurance. If flood insurance was not govt subsidized and dirt cheap it would encourage people to not build in flood plans unless they could afford to pay for the flood damage.

Not sure how a tornado got drug into this.. That's standard homeowners.

Tornados and hurricanes - just so we include the entire pharmacopeia - also create floods.

I think that it is something into which we should look after a complete cost/benefit analysis.

[The Nature Boy 4,224]

You all must think without FEMA, there will be no help. The states and local governments are more than capable of handing this themselves, and if they need help, they get mutual aid from neighboring local governments and states. Folks that have experienced FEMA's "help" rarely want them back again, except to write checks once it is all over. Everybody likes found money. But as far as managing a disaster? All FEMA does is what Obama just did, tell everyone not worry about rules and red tape. We will take care of you. Don't believe that for a second.

FEMA bought trailers for Katrina victims. Spent many many Millions

New Orleans residents sued them claiming they made people sick NOLA class action suit awarded the people 37 MIL.

FEMA unloaded the trailers at a huge loss on the private market. Put Trailer dealers out of business all over the Eastern US

Aint this a great country.

We need more FEMA. Heck double it size

More liberal Stupidity.

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FEMA bought trailers for Katrina victims. Spent many many Millions

New Orleans residents sued them claiming they made people sick NOLA class action suit awarded the people 37 MIL.

FEMA unloaded the trailers at a huge loss on the private market. Put Trailer dealers out of business all over the Eastern US

Aint this a great country.

We need more FEMA. Heck double it size

More liberal Stupidity.

Katrina was, for the most part, handled horribly. However I don't think that means that Romney should gut disaster relief the way he proposes and just leave it to the states themselves.

It amazes me how many people in this country just don't care about the wellbeing of their fellow countrymen. It's nothing I've ever experienced before and it's so off-putting. If you're suffering in this country, it's your own damn fault and nobody should "bail you out" ... horribly sad.

Edited October 29, 2012 by Evylin

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

Katrina was, for the most part, handled horribly.

The disaster efforts for Katrina were handled well, except where local government broke down in New Orleans, and in the Louisiana capital, when they failed to intervene and force the evacuation. Other states that received the brunt of the storm, didn't have the same problems on the same scale. FEMA was after the fact, and as is usual for FEMA, their effort was far from stellar.

Edited October 29, 2012 by The Patriot