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Old 19-09-2006, 17:38   #49
JohnW
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Re: Shame on you America

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Originally Posted by Billcat
Interesting article. A quick read confirms what I had said earlier. No evidence in the article that funds earmarked for levee maintenance were diverted. Did the levee board branch out? Certainly. As the construction of marinas, etc., would directly affect the levee it may well have been appropriate. Not saying that they had their priorities straight, but I won't admit such a claim about most governmental bodies.

Thanks for the confirmation!
Yep, the airport will hold back the floodwaters, people can take shelter in the casinos, the parks will make nice swimming pools, and at least all the boats will all be smashed up in the same place.
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