Responding to cry me a river wrote on Sep 4, 2007 10:57 AM:
" My point was the people down will be kicked again with more money they dont have and we end up paying themselves for the damages.Some people like yourself obviously have extra cash to give so why dont you help your people that need help. "
tax this tax that- quit your belly-aching wrote on Aug 31, 2007 9:49 AM:
" SO your taxes might go up a little. Cry me a river please. These people need help. "
Dont Worry Minnesota tax payers will Pay wrote on Aug 31, 2007 8:51 AM:
" If you think your gas tax,property taxes were high,and any other tax then think again.tHE PEOPLE OF MINNESOTA WILL BE PAYING FOR ALL THE DAMAGES DONE BY THE FLOOD AND THE BRIDGE COLLAPE.It doesnt matter who you are or where you live,if you had damage or not.The govenors plan of not raising taxes has just changed.So whether we like it or not we all are going to pay one way or another. "
Tim sez wait till February wrote on Aug 30, 2007 5:58 PM:
" So on Tuesday, the governor tells us down here that he wants a special session. Then on Wednesday, in the Twin Cities, he backs off: (as quoted in the St. Paul Pioneer Press today):
"I want it limited and quick," Pawlenty said in a brief television appearance Wednesday. "If (lawmakers) can't agree to that, and I hope they will, then it will have to wait until February" when the Legislature meets in regular session.
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To 8-29 - 6:41pm wrote on Aug 30, 2007 11:29 AM:
" You are the one who didn't read properly. Where in my comment do I even SUGGEST that Conservatives/Republicans hold power in Minnesota right now? I didn't write it because I know as well as you do that it isn't the case except in regard to our having a REPUBLICAN Governor, even if his power is rendered less effective now. Do you always read things someone didn't write? Read my comment again, but please do so more SLOWLY this time. Yikes... "
$28,800 reasons to be angry over State, Federal and Insurance help! wrote on Aug 29, 2007 6:48 PM:
" This is not the 1st time these small city's have been flooded, nor will it be the last. So why not think how best to prevent the most destruction from happening again? Thinking Well buldt Levies, Re bulding HWY 16, 14, 23, and others this fall, make it happen in special session, with This surplus money ASAP. better roads, sooner we can rebuild "
to: "Conservates are in power, but dems are to blame" wrote on Aug 29, 2007 6:41 PM:
" Dear poster....do you read? The Dems control congress and they also have a majority in Mn...therby making your post inane. "
Conservates are in power, but dems are to blame wrote on Aug 29, 2007 4:11 PM:
" When Republicans are in power, we see comments stating that problems are caused by the Democrats who previously held power. Based on the theory that Demcrats cause the problems both when they are in power and when they are not, wouldn't that indicate the weaknesses inherent in the Republican structure? If the Consevative approach is to always blame a Liberal, then to be a Conservative is to be weak and ineffective, even while supposedly being "in power". "
We should just tear down the Wilkie wrote on Aug 29, 2007 1:55 PM:
" That would save us some money. TEAR IT DOWN!!!! "
Ezzee wrote on Aug 29, 2007 12:16 PM:
" Obviously, natural disaster and circumstances completely beyond anyone control are going to happen. I would hope that every person out there lend a helping hand whenever they can. Whether that be by donation, volunteering, or other means. Are there some self-serving people out there? Absolutely. These kind of things not only bring out the best, but the worst in people. It isn't unreasonable that there be something to make sure that those who were so severely affected by the flood be given the opportunity and assistance they need to get back on their feet. Of course, then again, there are those out there who think that we should have just let family members and every individual person dig at ground zero after 9/11 to instead of the firefighter, police, and those who are trained for this. "
I posted the flood insurance comment ( V. Gallo) wrote on Aug 29, 2007 12:09 PM:
" WHY do you feel you shouldnt be required to get flood insurance after you have been severely affected by a horrible flood? I am baffled as to why my post is ostricized because I state the obvious..The govt isnt an insurance company, and yes, I am digging/bailing out my property in Houston county and will be doing so for some time to come. Should we eliminate ALL insurance and just look to the government to take care of things wghenever we are put in a terrible situation? "
Dems see this as on OPPORTUNITY to dip into our pockets once again wrote on Aug 29, 2007 12:03 PM:
" Where the heck is the $2,000,000,000 budget surplus going? Has that already been spent? When are we all going to start realizing that $$$ is not made in Washington or St. Paul? It is made by US the American citizen... It comes out of our pockets, it doesnt just magically appear.... "
The Government should take care of us from the cradle to the grave right? wrote on Aug 29, 2007 12:01 PM:
" Why should evryone NOT be required to pay for flood insurance? I agree with "Flood ins should be a requirement". If evryone had flood insurance we wouldnt all be holding our hand out pointing fingers and crying "where's mine ?"...and YES, I WAS affected by the flood, I happen to live in Sunny Acres, and YES, in the future I WILL be paying for my own flood insurance, the government is not responsible for me, I AM. "
Our 2 faced Gov. wrote on Aug 29, 2007 11:35 AM:
" The only person that can call a Legislative Special Session is the Governor. If anybody sympathizes with the governor or actually believes that it is the DFL legislature’s fault that he won't call a legislative session you are lost in a celebrity fog. People wake up. If the Governor actually cared about the transportation needs of the state, the education needs of the state, or flood relief for our friends and family here in Southeast Minnesota he would have done it already. He is just stalling and waiting for more excuses not to spend more money. Our Governor sure puts on a good show in person but actions speak louder than words. "
Diana wrote on Aug 29, 2007 11:31 AM:
" These people were not in a flood plain. The problem is with the insurance industry & its agents. Homeowners rely on these 'experts' for their policy coverage. These 'experts' tell them - "You are not in a flood plain & therefore State Farm/American Family/AllState/etc. cannot sell you flood insurance & you don't need it."
The agents do not take it a step further & tell homeowners - "However, your community participates in the National Flood Program SO, you can purchase flood insurance, on you own, through the national website." How the **** is the homeowner supposed to know this when all they hear from their agent is that State Farm can't sell you flood insurance because you're not in a flood plain.
Insurance adjustors were still saying this same thing again last Saturday down in Rushford. They are to be blamed. "
Diana Schmidt wrote on Aug 29, 2007 11:27 AM:
" These people are not in a flood plain. The problem is with the insurance industry & its agents. Homeowners rely on these 'experts' for their policy coverage. These 'experts' tell them - "You are not in a flood plain & therefore State Farm/American Family/AllState/etc. cannot sell you flood insurance & you don't need it."
The agents do not take it a step further & tell them - "However, your community participates in the National Flood Program SO, you can purchase flood insurance, on your own, through the national website." How the **** is the homeowner supposed to know this when all they hear from their agent is that State Farm can't sell you flood insurance because you're not in a flood plain.
Insurance adjustors were still saying this same thing again last Saturday down in Rushford. They are to be blamed. "
Resident wrote on Aug 29, 2007 11:20 AM:
" What do they mean by "Pawlenty asks for special session"? He is the one who has the power to call one at anytime. He doesn't need to ask for permission. The legislature is obviously waiting for you pawlenty. Why doesn't the pawlenty get something done and call it already. Then maybe we could actually see the legislature actually pass something productive for our state. "
To 10:34 AM wrote on Aug 29, 2007 11:10 AM:
" Why exactly do you feel entitled to have the taxpayers give you a blank check? Sounds cold and rather self-centered to me. "
There Shouldn't Have To Be Flood Insurance wrote on Aug 29, 2007 11:08 AM:
" Why? Because the government should have to pay for everything because they owe me. I'm entitled to have everything in my life paid for by the government. "
to the idiot on flood insurance wrote on Aug 29, 2007 10:34 AM:
" I sincerely hope you need help from your government some day and dont get it. This is exactly why we pay taxes. A mere 28000 max aid package will not replace the memories nor buy off the suffering. You are cold! Now please go away you self centered fool "
to the idiot on flood insurance wrote on Aug 29, 2007 10:34 AM:
" I sincerely hope you need help from your government some day and dont get it. This is exactly why we pay taxes. A mere 28000 max aid package will not replace the memories nor buy off the suffering. You are cold! No please go away you self centered fool "
everyone have flood insurance? wrote on Aug 29, 2007 10:22 AM:
" to "flood insurance should be a future requirement", then what you are saying is that everyone everywhere should have flood insurance, a flood can happen anywhere, not just to people who have already experienced it. Requirement should be like Stockton has done, if you rebuild, you have to build the land up, then if your area is flooded, you may get lucky and be on high enough land. Why make them pay because they needed assistance from the government due to a natural disaster, I hope one never comes to you! "
Flood insurance should be a future requirement wrote on Aug 29, 2007 12:46 AM:
" for anyone utilizing these grants/loans. Anyone caught without it after excepting our dollars should be severely punished/fined. "
great tim,what about the budget surplus ? wrote on Aug 29, 2007 12:19 AM:
" is that already spent? "
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