Taro T Posted November 2, 2012 Report Posted November 2, 2012 If their are any first responders still working on rescue efforts, this is a terrible decision by Bloomberg. It isn't quite up there w/ some of Ray Nagin's finest ones, but I can't see any good from shutting down several miles of NYC roads during the storm recovery. Quote
wjag Posted November 2, 2012 Report Posted November 2, 2012 It isn't quite up there w/ some of Ray Nagin's finest ones, but I can't see any good from shutting down several miles of NYC roads during the storm recovery. Considering it starts in Staten Island, it really is bad form. Quote
TrueBlueGED Posted November 2, 2012 Report Posted November 2, 2012 So let me get this right. The NBA has enough sense to postpone the Knicks-Nets game because of issues with public transportation....but Bloomberg thinks it's a good idea to hold the marathon and close streets and divert first responders? Common sense really is in short supply these days. Quote
K-9 Posted November 2, 2012 Report Posted November 2, 2012 (edited) So let me get this right. The NBA has enough sense to postpone the Knicks-Nets game because of issues with public transportation....but Bloomberg thinks it's a good idea to hold the marathon and close streets and divert first responders? Common sense really is in short supply these days. I think Bloomberg is trying to have his "9/11" moment like Rudy G did and show the rest of the world that New Yorkers are tough and resilient and can rise above the adversity. But it was nearly two months between the events for Rudy while they are still finding bodies in the post Sandy recovery effort today. This is a stupid move by Bloomberg and it wouldn't surprise me if he changed his mind. Edited November 2, 2012 by K-9 Quote
SwampD Posted November 2, 2012 Report Posted November 2, 2012 I think Bloomberg is trying to have his "9/11" moment like Rudy G did and show the rest of the world that New Yorkers are tough and resilient and can rise above the adversity. But it was nearly two months between the events for Rudy while they are still finding bodies in the post Sandy recovery effort today. This is a stupid move by Bloomberg and it wouldn't surprise me if he changed his mind. I live here and I'm ready to move on. That lady cryin about gas today on all the newscasts needs to cork her cryhole. There's still food, it's not that cold, power is coming back on (slowly i know, but it is coming on). It's like people have forgotten that there were billions and billions of people that survived millennia before electricity. I heard a new term today, Gashole. This Gasmaggedon is a gasmare. I can't wait until this is over and it's a gasapalooza. I like martinis by candle light. Quote
TheMatrix31 Posted November 2, 2012 Report Posted November 2, 2012 http://www.nbcnewyork.com/video/#!/on-air/as-seen-on/Sandy-Starved-New-Yorkers-Dumpster-Dive/176839571 Dumpster-diving, SMH. Quote
JJFIVEOH Posted November 2, 2012 Report Posted November 2, 2012 Y'all have spent the last 2+ pages griping about our politicians and how you could have done it better, and that's exactly what they wanted. They thank you. Quote
TheMatrix31 Posted November 2, 2012 Report Posted November 2, 2012 http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/headlines/2012/11/were-going-to-die-staten-island-residents-plead-for-help-3-days-after-sandy/#.UJMqQJWbN9E.twitter SMH. Getting worse and worse :-/ Quote
darksabre Posted November 2, 2012 Report Posted November 2, 2012 I live here and I'm ready to move on. That lady cryin about gas today on all the newscasts needs to cork her cryhole. There's still food, it's not that cold, power is coming back on (slowly i know, but it is coming on). It's like people have forgotten that there were billions and billions of people that survived millennia before electricity. I heard a new term today, Gashole. This Gasmaggedon is a gasmare. I can't wait until this is over and it's a gasapalooza. I like martinis by candle light. The one thing I love about this is all the extra parking in my apartment complex. Since everyone else got up and left, I have all sorts of room! It's incredible how really not bad this is. Which makes my street being the largest block in Monroe County without power so much more unreasonable. Where's the RG&E truck? Shouldn't it be on my street corner indefinitely? Quote
TheMatrix31 Posted November 2, 2012 Report Posted November 2, 2012 http://www.waff.com/story/19981857/some-nonunion-ala-crews-turned-away-from-sandy-recovery#.UJNHtzkFemg.twitter Wow. Quote
bunomatic Posted November 2, 2012 Report Posted November 2, 2012 http://www.waff.com/...tzkFemg.twitter Wow. Agreed. Just wow. Quote
... Posted November 2, 2012 Author Report Posted November 2, 2012 Agreed. Just wow. I'll triple it: just wow. No wonder the north east is so f*cked up: there are way too many people who don't see a problem with that. Quote
LabattBlue Posted November 2, 2012 Report Posted November 2, 2012 (edited) The decision by Bloomberg to let the marathon go on, is mind boggling. I hope the voters remember this when it comes time for re-election. :thumbdown: http://newyorkpost.com/p/news/local/this_is_no_way_to_get_us_up_running_egrMk4ukpzFCGhSF8oM5kN ...and I'll add my WOW to the non-union workers being turned away. Edited November 2, 2012 by LabattBlue Quote
TheMatrix31 Posted November 2, 2012 Report Posted November 2, 2012 http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/brooklyn/coney-island-residents-pleading-post-sandy-assistance-article-1.1195458 more SMH-worthy stuff..... Quote
SwampD Posted November 2, 2012 Report Posted November 2, 2012 The one thing I love about this is all the extra parking in my apartment complex. Since everyone else got up and left, I have all sorts of room! It's incredible how really not bad this is. Which makes my street being the largest block in Monroe County without power so much more unreasonable. Where's the RG&E truck? Shouldn't it be on my street corner indefinitely? I'm guessing it's down here fixing my power. :nana: Quote
darksabre Posted November 2, 2012 Report Posted November 2, 2012 (edited) I'm guessing it's down here fixing my power. :nana: :lol: :( Edited November 2, 2012 by d4rksabre Quote
Stoner Posted November 2, 2012 Report Posted November 2, 2012 If you want more villains... how about the runners who will have no problem going to Staten Island to do a freakin' marathon? Would love to see some Staten Islanders block the course somehow. Quote
MattPie Posted November 2, 2012 Report Posted November 2, 2012 If you want more villains... how about the runners who will have no problem going to Staten Island to do a freakin' marathon? Would love to see some Staten Islanders block the course somehow. Maybe they'll start a tire fire. Quote
LastPommerFan Posted November 2, 2012 Report Posted November 2, 2012 Maybe they'll start a tire fire. Is there anything more apocalyptic looking than a good tire fire? Quote
nobody Posted November 2, 2012 Report Posted November 2, 2012 What all of the runners don't know yet is that Bloomberg is going to give each of them a broom and they have to sweep the streets while they run. Quote
LabattBlue Posted November 2, 2012 Report Posted November 2, 2012 Maybe they'll start a tire fire. Seriously, I hope there is some sort of protest on the marathon route in Staten Island. Bloomberg would get even more bad publicity as cops are hauling away Staten Island residents who are currently homeless or still have a home without any utilities. Quote
spndnchz Posted November 2, 2012 Report Posted November 2, 2012 Seriously, I hope there is some sort of protest on the marathon route in Staten Island. Bloomberg would get even more bad publicity as cops are hauling away Staten Island residents who are currently homeless or still have a home without any utilities. People are dumpster diving for food and water and they'll hand out free water for the runners. Ironic? Quote
dEnnis the Menace Posted November 2, 2012 Report Posted November 2, 2012 People are dumpster diving for food and water and they'll hand out free water for the runners. Ironic? Ironic? I'm not so sure Slap in the face to those people? Better believe it. Quote
nobody Posted November 2, 2012 Report Posted November 2, 2012 The influx of money from the runners coming to NYC is good for the economy. Would people complain if Disney World was open for business a week after a hurricane went through Orlando; even though a lot of the workers lost their homes? NYC is a entertainment district. Free market economy. Business first. Quote
wjag Posted November 2, 2012 Report Posted November 2, 2012 (edited) The influx of money from the runners coming to NYC is good for the economy. Would people complain if Disney World was open for business a week after a hurricane went through Orlando; even though a lot of the workers lost their homes? NYC is a entertainment district. Free market economy. Business first. Just move the route from Staten Island. No brainer.. Edited November 2, 2012 by wjag Quote
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