Obama Administration Sent Aid to Mexico to Fight Wildfires But Not Texas
Posted by Jim Hoft on Thursday, May 12, 2011, 8:38 PM
Firefighters salute the flag draped casket holding Greg Simmons as he is carried to a waiting fire truck at the conclusion of funeral services for the fallen firefighter in Olden, Texas, Wednesday, April 20, 2011. Simmons was killed responding to a wildfire. (AP/LM Otero)
The Obama Administration sent aid to Mexico to battle a 386 square mile fire but refused to consider the 2.5 million acre fire in Texas a disaster area.
KTRH reported, via Free Republic:
Just last month the U.S. sent two Air force cargo planes to help Mexico battle back wildfires in the northern part of it’s country, fires that burned 386 square miles. It’s a move that West Texas Congressman Francisco Canseco (R-Fort Stockton) thinks is a hypocritical one by the Obama administration as Texas has requested the same sort of federal aid but has been denied it.
“386 square miles pales with the 2.5 million acres of land that have been burned and scorched beyond recognition,” says Canseco.
And Former FEMA Director Michael Brown thinks that a “snub” like this reeks of politics as he believes Texas deserves a similar response from the federal government.
“I think what’s going on is we see the Chicago style politics. I’m amazed that he’s put FEMA in this awkward position of not allowing federal assistance,” says Brown.
President Obama was in Texas this week for a fundraiser.
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bigkahuna commented:
This is a racist story, and all inferences that Obama does not care about Texas is racist.
Obama loves Texas more than Mexico and just we )nt to Texas yesterday to prove it…(stumping for Amnesty for mexican illegals
Jennifer commented:
R.I.P to the fireman and his family.
For our nation to be this way to Texas is shameful.
Never forget the strength of Texans…and Don’t Mess With Texas!
lonestar commented:
Awkward, no, this seems treasonous. If these same fires were in CA, FEMA and the National Guard of 30-40 states would be there and this administration would have declared as disaster area weeks ago.
Taqiyyotomist commented:
Are we still wondering whether he hates America?
How many of these stories will it take, Jim?
Give me a number.
lonestar commented:
At least give us the moat. We’ll even put our own alligators in it. They can eat all the parasites coming from the Rio Grande.
whatif commented:
Texas should ignore Washington DC & the EPA in kind. Initiate construction of new refineries and drill wherever they please.
Taqiyyotomist commented:
He’s not stupid. He’s not making “mistakes”. He’s not ignorant of what the majority of Americans want.
He does these things on purpose, for ONE purpose. To destroy the United States.
Maybe 100 more stories like this and it will become obvious to folks who can’t wrap their minds around this idea.
Maybe 1,000.
Hell, I just don’t know.
workingclass artist commented:
Typical…Soetoro is a traitorous ass….
Taqiyyotomist commented:
Brewster’s Millions
Obama’s game plan. Since DAY ONE.
Spend it all.
Whenever spending, spend to help the enemies of the USA.
If not, spend to harm the USA. Destroy jobs with each and every decision.
Kill off whole industries. Use the government (and SPEND LOTS) to take over whole industries. Above all, spend. BREAK THIS NATION.
That’s Obama’s game plan. Since he was conceived, that’s been the game plan.
The Soviets faked their own death in 1992 and they are WINNING THE FUTURE.
Muffin commented:
Despicable. IMPEACH. And God bless that firefighter’s family.
gus commented:
Punish your enemies. Who said that??
bigkahuna commented:
It seems that Obigears is trying to piss on Texas… thats a great re election strategy.
What I think is great( if there is a silver cloud) about high gas prices is that the idiot is shooting himself in the foot with the country as they struggle to buy food , gas, and other products.
He basically ignored Tenn last year when flooded
Screwed the South during oil spill cleanup clusterf*ck,
Screwed the south and its jobs and economy with illegal drilling bans
Screwing the east coast with fishing restrictions
Screwing N California w/ water bans because of a minnow.
Screwing/ignoring the south after tornado disasters
Screwing midwest victims of flooding.
Screwing Appalachia on coal mining
The clown cant help but screw the country with his idiotic policies on
Oil, Coal, green energy, finance, inflation, printing money, debt, spending, obamacare,terrorists trials, gitmo, GM takeover, bank bailouts, obamacare waivers, etc et etc
Larry the Cable guy should be able to kick his ass in 2012.
gus commented:
Larry the Cable guy is white. That makes him racist.
Helen commented:
I believe TX Governor Rick Perry has made Obama’s enemy list. Gov Perry has made Obama angry in various ways and Texas is being punished. It is a sign to other governors, tow the line or else.
Joanne commented:
Obama is a vindictive little b*tch. I can’t wait to see him in an orange jumpsuit.
gus commented:
Helen. It’s simple. Texas give Opie the dimwit ZERO electoral votes. Texas does not exist. The El Paso trip was not about Texas, it was about all HISPANICS.
gus commented:
Joanne. He’s need a ladies size in the jumpsuit.
L.E. Liesner commented:
Remember how the MSM bashed GW Bush over not getting FEMA down to New Orleans after Katrina. The Mississippi River is flooding millions of acres, the West is burning out of control, and where is our great leader, in the White House listening to rap poetry. Not one damned peep out of bunch of worthless SOB’s in the media. Tell me there isn’t a double standard here. Label me a racist for my thoughts on this matter.
bigkahuna commented:
The key to me is whether the idiots who run the GOP and any candidates will use all these things in commercials against Pres WTF ?????
KR commented:
#12
And don’t forget the BIG issue of JOBS!
Screw the young people who voted for him and everyone else.
zmdavid commented:
There are 640 acres in a square mile, so 386 square miles = 247,040 acres or about a tenth of the Texas fires.
gus commented:
How did Opie get the Mexican aid past the MOATS and ALLIGATORS??
Taqiyyotomist commented:
#19 bigkahuna
I wouldn’t bet on it. The GOP seems not only brainless, but spineless as well.
We need a new party.
tommy mc donnell commented:
#19…no they won’t. that would be mean-spirited.
rbosque commented:
He’s paying off his future voters.
gus commented:
Tommy, that’s the thing. RINO’S are afraid to fight back, because the LIBTARD MEDIA might not like them.
Hellllooooo!!!!!???
bigkahuna commented:
# 23, 24 Thats what I fear The libs and Obama simply write every commercial they ever need with their own words and actions.
kansas commented:
Will they be putting polling places in Mexico for the 2012 elections? Might as well.
befuddled commented:
screw the texas idiots that showed up for obama’s rally. you can give lip service to fighting against injustice and tyranny all day long, but when he comes and shakes your hand and gives you a wink, a smile, and kind words, you immediately begin to swoon?pathetic.30% of texas is comprised of hispanics just as they are in California. what happens when these voters turn out and flip your state into becoming another welfare leech and overall basket case like california? if texas had any balls, they would have chased obama out of town like they did the flag burner in LSU.
Chisum commented:
Speaking of the El Paso ‘crowd’ for BO check out this overhead picture. The BO administration is claiming 1200 attended.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1385688/Immigration-reform-Obama-heckled-Hispanic-Asian-voters.html
retire05 commented:
Greg Simmons isn’t the only firefighter we have lost to these wildfires. We have lost two.
These wildfires have devestated 2.2 million acres and the loss of 900 buildings including homes and barns. Also the loss of cattle is immeasurable.
Three times Governor Perry has asked Obama for relief, the same relief that has been granted for wildfires to California every time. No one can remember when an administration has refused disaster assistance to a state when the governor has requested it before. Today, a Texas talk show host said it has never been done before.
This is political, flat out. And to show you how clueless liberals are, even in Texas, Obama raked in $2 million from his meet and greets held in Austin. How stupid are people to pay $38,500.00 to have dinner with Obama only for them to tell him in his speech he wants to increase the taxes on the top 2% wage earners, which includes those who can pony up $38,500 a plate.
But we will make it. And we will become a stronger, redder state because of Obama’s multiple snubs. We won’t forget and with redistricting almost over, we will add four new Congressmen to the U.S. House.
retire05 commented:
Befuddled, you’re an ass. Take a look at where Congressman Conseco comes from. His district encompases almost 3/4 of the Texas/Mexican border. And he is a Republican. Now, since most border counties are Hispanic, just who the hell do you think elected him? Duh! Hispanics!
Don’t run your mouth about things you are clueless about.
gus commented:
Retire. That’s what LIBTARDS do. They say things that they have no clue about.
Rancid commented:
WTF people, it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to understand that with Obama the issue is NEVER about the safety of America or the welfare of the American people. He’s working in ‘election mode’ right now, so anyone who want’s anything better be prepared to kiss his BBA (bony black as*). Also, if anyone has ever offended the BBT (big black turd) they should be prepared to be called a racist – they’ll get NOTHING!
The governor of Texas had 2 strikes against him before he even entered the batters box. 1] He’s white 2] He’s Republican – and now he’s said ‘bad things’ about Herr Messiah, so he’s going to get nothing but bad press and heartache from the Anointed One. Just remember, Barry doesn’t play well with others – it’s ALL ABOUT HIM. So if anyone wants anything from the Feds, they better start puckering up – tongue extended – and be ready for a real lesson in humility. Tyrants don’t take any sh*t from mere mortals, eh?
gus commented:
Rancid. It used to be, that CAMPAIGN MODE, was the same as being patriotic and having idea’s about the betterment and the economic growth and prosperity of America.
When did LIBTARD CAMPAIGNING become a FREE FOR ALL GIVEAWAY and FULL COMMIE FEST??
Fionnagh commented:
Contact info for donations to the firefighter’s family (and others):
If you wish to help, donations to the Survivors Fund can be made at http://www.gunsandhosesnorthtx.org or mailed to:
GUNS and HOSES Foundation of North Texas
c/o Lt. David Swavey
1891 Forest Lane
Garland, TX 75042
100% of Survivors Fund donations go to the dependents of law enforcement officers and firefighters killed in the line of duty.
The Guns & Hoses Foundation of North Texas was founded in 2002, as a nonprofit 501(c)3 foundation primarily committed to providing support and financial assistance to families of fallen fire and police officers, who have lost their lives performing their duty. To date the organization has provided financial support to 20 families of fallen officers and firefighters. The Guns & Hoses foundation covers 16 counties in North Texas, which are served by over 23,000 police and firefighters.
Scott commented:
Actually this story is a lie.
He has sent aid to Texas, in fact 25 requests were submitted and all 25 were given to Texas. This is just a flat out lie to make the Right angry.
Anyone with Google can search to find the real story.
Rock commented:
And people wonder why Americans are suspicious of the resent suggestion of any company wishing to do business with the Government must disclose their campaign contributions. Mr. WTF is all about revenge against those who fail to follow his dream. Americans for a secure borders are his enemies (his words), as those who are white, Southern, small town, middle America, and non Union.
Bluebay commented:
2012 WTF election can’t come SOON ENOUGH.
Chisum commented:
Scott,
It looks like you need to refine YOUR google skills.
Regarding the 25 requests for aid-
A FEMA spokesperson confirmed that the agency awarded Texas 25 “FMAGS” this fire season. The representative couldn’t put a dollar amount on the how much the grants were for. The FMAGS help firefighters pay for things such as equipment repairs, food and shelter. The funds do not help fire victims with recovery efforts.
Rock commented:
And if you Google further you will find that a Declaration of Emergency has not been declared by WTF and stooges. Yet our tax dollars go to Mexico. Sorry no cigar.
surfcitysocal commented:
Aid to Mexico and not Texas? That’s an easy one. Mexicans are simply unregistered Democrats, while there’s not a snowball’s chance that the Texans will be.
tommy mc donnell commented:
obama doesn’t know the difference between an immigrant and a colonizer. people need to realize the days of people coming to your country to conquer you with an army armed with guns and tanks and bombs is over. now the people that want to conquer you come to your country as illegal civilians armed with the rights your politicans gave them. they don’t need to fire a shot to conquer you all they need to do is put their two feet down on the soil of your country and demand their fair share of the fruits of your labor.
the historical immigrant that came to the united states had no claim to the fruits of the american workers labor. since the socialization of america that is no longer true. thats a fact that the communist myth completely ignores.
Radegunda commented:
Hey, Scotty, “the right”-minded people don’t need any more reasons to detest Obama. He’s given us plenty already. We’ve seen his vindictive small-mindedness before, and the way everything he does is calculated to empower his leftist co-conspirators and tighten their grip over us, and to punish anyone who wants to maintain our constitutional republic.
As to whether KTRH and Rep. Canseco are lying, I’d say it’s much more likely that you are lying.
catwoman368 commented:
I would not spit or p— on a frickin democrat. I am very afraid WTF will cancel elections in 2012. The fires here in Texas are terrible and we send our tax dollars to DC. A great deal of Texas is in a drought, we cant buy rain here in Wichita county. It is mind boggling to hear funds were sent to Mexico and WTF turned our governor down. I despise obama and everyone who voted for him. I know it is mean spirited but I hope every frickin one of them are out of a job. May God bless the USA even though we don’t deserve it.
Rose commented:
I am Texas – we are 9 or 10 Generations, not just in Texas, but in the Shadow of the Alamo – living primarily in the band of land that Santa Ana crossed to get to the Alamo. Since the Days of the Alamo Battles.
Anyone living in Texas who gave money or will give money and sustenance to Obama and Dims is so NOT Texas. I spit on them. May their resources do to them what Odrama Queen does to Texas, to America – as their natural Harvest of what they have planted, returning fully upon their own heads. In the Name of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior – AMEN!
Psalm 109; Isaiah 22; Numbers 16.
AZ commented:
Wow, an awful lot of hatred and extremist attitudes in these posts. Dangerous. Kangaroo courts and lynch mobs?
Arius commented:
Obama, Marxist anti-American.
Iconoclast commented:
Øshama, like holder, doesn’t care about anyone but ‘his people’ – his supporters; not much different than his co-religionist Ghaddafi in this respect.
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@ #47
The folks who post here are Americans, not progs. We love our nation – in contrast to your messiah, WTF Øshama. It is a very natural, and hardly extreme, reaction to hate a maggot who has demonstrated its absolute contempt of our Republic, its institutions, culture and people. Now run along and suck on your brown ‘tofu’ with your fellow roaches.
Coastal commented:
#47 AZ – Your wrong, its not hatred, we are over the top angry when we find out even more evidence that our fricken so called president is nothing but a gangster, thug, hater of America and an all around A@@.
Taqiyyotomist commented:
Wow, an awful lot of hatred and extremist attitudes in these posts. Dangerous. Kangaroo courts and lynch mobs?
Are you suggesting that we’re dangerous, and that the Progressive solution to the Conservative Problem should be kangaroo courts and lynch mobs? Because those ARE the tools of the progressives, for the last 100 years or so, worldwide.
Somewhat Reasonable Voice commented:
#47 Hatred, extremist attitude? Right you are! Very good catch on your part.
However, the way you worded the comment leads me to believe you think this is a bad thing. I hope you don’t think that extremely hating an evil, Satan driven, earth dweller is bad? If you do, you’re wrong.
Perhaps all this honest, righteous emotion is too much for your delicate soul and you should find a place that has unicorns and pink, puffy prayer clouds.
BillP commented:
Why does America stand for this? Why does Texas stand for this?
Texas should commandeer the oil refineries and current fuel stocks and then sell them on the open market to get the funds they need to fight the fires…and build the wall Ocurrpto says has been nearly finished.
Somone has to do something about this regime.
#1AMERICAN commented:
Odumbo is anti american moo slum doesn’t care about the USA at all
Mikey commented:
Obama, the most vindictive, evil, manipulative, heavy handed president this country has ever elected. And yes, I do despise him and everything that he represents. He is the antithesis of everything that I believe in and hold dear which is: God, Country and Honor. AZ commented that there was a lot of hatred this morning. I agree. Obama tends to do that to people that LOVE AMERICA. If he is not defeated in the next election, I can guarantee you that America will be toast. I fear it might be too late already. I am definitely not looking forward to the next year and a half up to the next election. The MSM is already ratcheting it up to high decibel levels against anyone who dares to run against their false God, ZERO. Look what they did to Palin if you want the truth. She did nothing but love this country and be a decent human being. Demonrats and the MSM cannot tolerate that.
Militant Conservative commented:
#47 May 13, 2011 at 2:20 am
AZ commented:
If hating evil is bad then I for one am bad.
powder is dry
Radegunda commented:
AZ, it is righteous to hate evil.
Funny that you didn’t even touch the issue of whether it’s acceptable for a president of the whole country to refuse to give residents of a particular state the assistance that their taxes pay for, just because the majority in that state didn’t vote for him and doesn’t like his destructive totalitarian policies.
sandy commented:
One by one each state that has been singled out for abuse will turn against Obama and the Dems in 2012. The White House’s internal polls show that Americans are tired of Obama and his pursuit of a second term. Therefore he lashes out at perceived enemies because anyone and everyone else is to blame for not recognizing his greatness.
Lyndon Johnson was at the same point in the 60′s when after signing the 1965 Civil Rights Act rioting broke out in major cities. WHY DO THEY HATE ME — I THOUGHT THIS WAS WHAT THEY WANTED he said. Then he chose not to run in 1968. Ah yes, those were the days when ego didn’t trump the greater good.
mcc commented:
BO rewards only those who can do something for him. Thus we have this:
…Pelosi (D-Calif.) said Thursday that she supports the Obama administration’s proposal to require companies bidding for federal contracts to reveal their political donations.
http://conservativebyte.com/2011/05/pelosi-agrees-with-white-house-on-requiring-contractors-to-reveal-political-donations/
HKCHAS commented:
Wasn’t Texas the place that wanted to secede from the union a couple of months ago because they didn’t NEED the USA ? Is THAT the Texas we are refering to ?
Stuart commented:
Obama seeks to punish any state that doesn’t kow tow to him.
The dems just introduced a wilderness proposal for Utah that will put 9 million acres off limits to any sort of development. That’s how he intends to screw us. Hey Texas when you finally decide to secede can you guys sort of, you know, annex Utah.
Marc Opolo commented:
You people are absolute nuts. A simple google search shows a whole lot of equipment sent to Abilene, where the feds set up an airbase, to help with fighting the fires.
Monday in the Lone Star State, 925 federal workers and 123 pieces of federal equipment — trucks, bulldozers and aircraft — were fighting blazes in a historic wildfire season.
“Do we wait until the big fire happens to call them? No,” Gary Lacox, a 38-year veteran of the Texas Forest Service, said.
The conditions necessitated summoning U.S. personnel from the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Bureau of Land Management, the U.S. Forest Service, the Fish and Wildlife Service, the National Park Service and the National Weather Service.
Most of them — 717 — came from the U.S. Forest Service.
The Bureau of Land Management was a far second with 74 people and 17 pieces of equipment.
The bulk of the manpower and equipment is focused in West Texas and North Texas.
Nearly 600 federal workers and 219 pieces of equipment were deployed to those areas Monday.
So after hearing the crazed bs from this board I have to label you people as not very intelligent.
workingclass artist commented:
#60
Native Texan here….and I would prefer to keep our contribution of 25% of The National GDP as well as police our borders our way….And DRILL Baby DRILL!
Nothin wrong with Gov. Perry asking for what other states are entitled to under federal law & Nothin wrong with pronouncing the refusal of a hypocritical & petulant Tyrant Barry….
What state do you live in HKCHAS? Maybe you’re OK with suing AZ or ruining the gulf states…
Marc Opolo commented:
Just to shut up the dumb asses who will , and I do mean will, try to denounce what I’m saying. Here’s the FEMA site: http://www.fema.gov/news/disasters_state.fema?id=48
Henceforth, any requests for President Obama to do anything about it, should be referred to your congressperson.
Fighting wildfires is not within the purview of the Federal Emergency Management agency. The Forest Service fights national forest fires, the Park Service fights national park and monument fires, and BLM fights national range land fires.
The Federal Government does not exist to “protect its citizens.” Check the Constitution – “establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty” – fighting fires on State and private lands is not a Federal power.
The Federal government does not give out any dollars in welfare to adults at all – cash for the poor is a State program. Foods stamps are actually a farm price support program; feeding the hungry is a secondary benefit. These monies cannot be lawfully diverted by the President to any other purpose.
Congress has enacted laws that govern when and how FEMA can spend federal money on problems that occur within one State – the Governor and the legislature of that State must act according to these regulations before FEMA can even send an estimator, and continued State action is required to keep money coming and keep local residents qualified to receive it. However, FEMA neither provides nor pays firefighters dollars – it merely provides water, food, clothing and shelter to persons made homeless by an officially declared disaster. The President cannot make FEMA pay, or not pay, for anything – once the disaster qualifies, FEMA covers what the statute says it covers – no more, no less, no politics.
If what you are asking for is not specifically within the bounds of existing law, you will need an Act of Congress, not a Presidential decision, to get it!
workingclass artist commented:
“screw the texas idiots that showed up for obama’s rally.” – #29
Guy from El Paso called Laura Ingraham show. Former marine I think.He said the audience was smaller & staged… The event was not announced as a public forum but invitations were given to one local college only. He said there were a lot of conservative hispanic-american citizens who support border enforcement & real reform not amnesty….He said these are the americans the news doesn’t cover….
Rock commented:
WTF current regime agenda thanks for the reminder #64
The Federal Government does not exist to “protect its citizens.” Check the Constitution – “establish justice, Fail.
insure domestic tranquility, Fail.
provide for the common defense, unknown at this time.
promote the general welfare, Fail.
and secure the blessings of liberty, Fail.
AuntieMadder commented:
@ #14 – It’s “toe the line,” as in standing with one’s toes right up against but not over a line, not “tow the line.”
And you’re right about denying disaster relief being a warning to other governors. Barky’s a punishing little b!tch.
GinnyL commented:
Marc Opolo – Thanks for explaining the real facts to all those who send out distorted info either because it supports their hatreds or because they don’t know how or don’t want to check out what really happened. It’s nice to know there some sane people out there.
davidr commented:
Now the feds are STARTING fires in Texas:
http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/05/13/us-wildfire-texas-blame-idUSTRE74C76T20110513
tanker n.h. 1 commented:
giving away are (usa taxpayers) money obama the (loser) that is how he gets his illegal votes
John Handforth commented:
In the White House listening to rap poetry? Rap poetry is an oxymoron.
He’s there to learn more about killing more cops and firemen. He’s got
the rapper expert for it.
“Listen, Mr. President,…to shave the back of your neck, you take the
straight razor and put the blade just below your Adam’s apple…
“Then, in a slicing motion, you push hard to reach those neck hairs…”
Mark commented:
All you people on this website who don’t believe Obama refused fire aid to Texas are so stupid it hurts, I live in Texas, where some of the worst of the fires were. The poor firefighter you see whose funeral is shown on the site was killed in the area near where I live Firefighters were sent from other states to help combat the fires. However, no help was given to those who lost all they had, but aid was given in the south to tornado victims. No aid was given to the fire departments. as in other states. Texas was shorted horribly.The people who publish this site are not nuts, as some of you morons writing on this site say they are correct. all you stupid, stupid people who refuse to see what Obama actually is are going to get a huge surprise if he is reelected. This man wants to be a dictator. Throughout the history if our world, dictators have punished people who do not agree with their policies, This is exactly what Obama has done to the state of Texas, because most people in this state dont agree with his policies. When Obama visited Texas last week, governor Rick Perry and Senator John Cornyn , and Kaye Hutchinson all asked Obama to please tour the fire ravaged areas and reconsider giving Texas appropriate federal fire aid. Obama refused to tour the areas. and refused the aid. He flat said no, this has been on all local Texas stations, and the Texas attorney general has been on national news talking about Obama refusing aid to this state. The blind and the stupid voted for Obama, who parades as a Christian when he is actually a muslim. The blind and the stupid will continue to support this communist. It is very ironic that Bin laden was killed just as Obama’s poll numbers were at their worst. many people I know still dont believe he is dead. Obama didnt kill Bin Laden anyway, our wonderful military did. Obama does not have one day of military experience. There may be better democrat to vote for in the next election. Obama dos not deserve a second term in office , Can you imagine what would have happened if George Bush refused to tour fire devastated states, and flat said no to federal aid. people would have rioted. But Obama get away with everything. Go to the site of the National Black Republican association, These people say Obama is not whom they wanted to represent their race in history. They have said all along that he is a communist who is going to ruin the United States. SO this racism bull is bull So if you blacks who want to cry racism dont believe me, go the National Black Republicans website. I am sick of people in who have nothing better to do or better argument than to wrongly cry racism when something does not go to suit them. racims has not gotten better since Obama has been in office, It sadly has gotten a lot worse, due to people screaming racism when an issue is not racist at all.
Mark commented:
I just posted. The site address for the National Black Republicans Association is nationalblackrepublicans.com. So all you who wish to cry racism over people saying Obama refused Texas aid, go this site. Racism, my butt. Obama shunned Texas, the poor and the needy for aid in the face of these fires. It was a deliberate act on Obama’s part, to punish those in disagreement with his policies.
gb commented:
Per CNN website-Texas has been already been allocated 16 fire management assistance grants that provide financial support for the specific purpose of fighting fires. Texas has been approved to receive six more grants of this kind to aid state and local governments with firefighting efforts that include equipment, field camps, mobilizing and demobilizing activities. The most recent fire management grant was approved Wednesday.
Whether more is needed or warranted–don’t know. But don’t want any of us to become a shill for the inflamatory political rhetoric on either side so common these days.
Chisum commented:
gb,
CNN left out this bit of information.
A FEMA spokesperson confirmed that the agency awarded Texas 25 “FMAGS” this fire season. The representative couldn’t put a dollar amount on the how much the grants were for. The FMAGS help firefighters pay for things such as equipment repairs, food and shelter. The funds do not help fire victims with recovery efforts.