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unusualmusic_lj_archiveWell we all know what the Bush Admin. would do, right? Here's compassionate conservativism for ya...
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22805282/
toosense has a masterful breakdown here:http://halfricanrevolution.blogspot.com/2008/01/bush-admin-still-exploiting-katrina.html
I just want highlight the part that really hits the spot:
Of course, supporters of putting corporations ahead of regular people contend that the development will bring needed jobs to the region.
Supporters see the money switch as sound economic policy that will help the port capture additional business and provide a bonanza of high-paying jobs.
“In order to remain a viable port, we have to do a good job with this repair and redevelopment,” said Gulfport Mayor Brent Warr.
Anyone who has ever filled out a job application knows the deal: no phone, no home, no job. It doesn't really matter how many available jobs there are if the people who would do them don't have homes to live in or phone numbers where they can be contacted. Whatever jobs they have in mind, they aren't for those who really need them.
Now please bear in mind that this is the same gov't that gave out toxic trailors to the survivors of Katrina:http://www.salon.com/news/feature/2008/01/29/fema_coverup/
and
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/01/28/cbsnews_investigates/main3761948.shtml
So,lets recap. The gov't, to whom the poor pay taxes and elect to take care of them, will not build back low-income housing for the poor, but instead will spend that money further enriching corporations. Since the people living in trailers do not have addresses or phones, the jobs that this port building investment are going to generate will not come their way. And the trailers are contaminated and will cause illness, which, they probably won't be able treat because of a lack of health insurance. And any rise in crime and other societal ills will be blamed on those same people who are homeless and jobless through no fault of their own. Right then.
If you all want become activists and find out more go to:
http://www.equityandinclusion.org/
and
http://www.solvingpoverty.com/
The blogger "The Redstar Perspective" is also very informative:http://www.grahamad.com/blog/, just scroll down a bit.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22805282/
toosense has a masterful breakdown here:http://halfricanrevolution.blogspot.com/2008/01/bush-admin-still-exploiting-katrina.html
I just want highlight the part that really hits the spot:
Of course, supporters of putting corporations ahead of regular people contend that the development will bring needed jobs to the region.
Supporters see the money switch as sound economic policy that will help the port capture additional business and provide a bonanza of high-paying jobs.
“In order to remain a viable port, we have to do a good job with this repair and redevelopment,” said Gulfport Mayor Brent Warr.
Anyone who has ever filled out a job application knows the deal: no phone, no home, no job. It doesn't really matter how many available jobs there are if the people who would do them don't have homes to live in or phone numbers where they can be contacted. Whatever jobs they have in mind, they aren't for those who really need them.
Now please bear in mind that this is the same gov't that gave out toxic trailors to the survivors of Katrina:http://www.salon.com/news/feature/2008/01/29/fema_coverup/
and
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/01/28/cbsnews_investigates/main3761948.shtml
So,lets recap. The gov't, to whom the poor pay taxes and elect to take care of them, will not build back low-income housing for the poor, but instead will spend that money further enriching corporations. Since the people living in trailers do not have addresses or phones, the jobs that this port building investment are going to generate will not come their way. And the trailers are contaminated and will cause illness, which, they probably won't be able treat because of a lack of health insurance. And any rise in crime and other societal ills will be blamed on those same people who are homeless and jobless through no fault of their own. Right then.
If you all want become activists and find out more go to:
http://www.equityandinclusion.org/
and
http://www.solvingpoverty.com/
The blogger "The Redstar Perspective" is also very informative:http://www.grahamad.com/blog/, just scroll down a bit.
