Ace of Spades HQ

November 04, 2012

Dept. of Defense Actions in Response to Hurricane Sandy Victims
— Dave in Texas

DLA and other agencies are huge, when they move they can make an impact. And this in addition to other non-governmental agencies, charities, and the sheer goodwill of people trying to help.

Some highlights:

-- New York National Guard distributed meals-ready-to-eat to residents at a staging area in lower Manhattan.
-- More than 500 New York National Guard members are supporting crews to repair an electrical grid in Westchester and Rockland counties.
-- New York National Guard members are currently involved in equipment staging, debris clearance, communications support, transportation, security and traffic control operations, aerial survey and reconnaissance, evacuations, and points of distribution.
-- An aerial port of debarkation for critical power repair assets has been established at Stewart Air National Guard Base in Newburgh, N.Y.
-- The New Jersey National Guard has rescued more than 3,000 people and 200 pets by searching door to door in flooded areas.
-- The New Jersey National Guard has assisted civil authorities with establishing shelters in Vineland, Freehold, West Orange, Glen Gardner and at the Jersey City armory.
-- The New Jersey National Guard has established three fuel distribution points throughout the state and is providing mobile fuel support for first responders and vehicles supporting critical infrastructure.
-- The New Jersey National GuardÂ’s 21st Civil Support Team has deployed to Brick Township to help local law enforcement enhance their communications system.
-- The West Virginia National Guard is rescuing elderly and sick citizens who are without power in remote parts of the state where snow accumulation was more than 18 inches.
-- The West Virginia National Guard is delivering critical supplies across 16 counties.
-- West Virginia National Guard assessment teams continue to identify and assess high risk structures and augment state active duty health and welfare teams.
-- West Virginia National Guard teams conducted roof assessments at ten schools, several private businesses and one senior center.
-- Eight West Virginia National Guard helicopters and crews flew various missions
yesterday to include assessments and welfare checks on people in areas unreachable by vehicle due to snowfall.
-- The West Virginia National Guard has 12 power teams, eight grader teams, six loader dump teams, four chainsaw teams and three search-and-extraction teams working throughout several counties.

In addition to relief efforts from dozens of non-governmental agencies, charities, and the sheer goodwill of Americans.

God bless those who are suffering. And God bless those who are providing aid.

Posted by: Dave in Texas at 01:02 PM | Comments (228)
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1 Hello

Posted by: YIKES! at November 04, 2012 01:05 PM (1PE/J)

2 Just imagine how many of those people in NYC getting help from the military actually despise the military.

Posted by: GORDON at November 04, 2012 01:06 PM (n/yEx)

3 I suck cock by choice.

Posted by: Jon at November 04, 2012 01:07 PM (WMsq+)

4 God bless those who are suffering. And God bless those who are providing aid.

That. Times eleventy. And thank God we have managed to keep that fucker Soros from getting inside the wire.

Posted by: Peaches at November 04, 2012 01:08 PM (kpCLl)

5 In before the Concern-Tardy-crypto-socialists.

Posted by: weft cut-loop [/i] [/b] at November 04, 2012 01:08 PM (jo069)

6 Is this the thread where we argue with the trolls about the polls?

Posted by: The Mega Independent at November 04, 2012 01:08 PM (6JMZR)

7 God Bless the National Guard!!

Posted by: mama winger votes for love at November 04, 2012 01:08 PM (P6QsQ)

8 we do do good things

Posted by: sophistahick at November 04, 2012 01:08 PM (91TGs)

9 Here's the problem with that post: every one of them mentioned "national guard" or "air national guard," none of which respond to the Department of Defense unless federalized. Right now they are operating under Title 32 and respond to the Adjutant General of their states, who respond to the GOVERNORS of those states.

Posted by: Brian at November 04, 2012 01:08 PM (oBICI)

10 Bloomberg banned the Guard from Brooklyn because they have big scary guns. No need to imagine, Gordon.

Posted by: Ian S. at November 04, 2012 01:08 PM (OevbG)

11 Just imagine how many of those people in NYC getting help from the military actually despise the military. True. No doubt they'd be happier receiving aid from Obama's "Civilian National Security Force."

Posted by: jakeman at November 04, 2012 01:08 PM (96M6e)

12 Obama is a stuttering clusterf*ck of a miserable failure.

Posted by: steevy at November 04, 2012 01:09 PM (MvGhw)

13 Lets work on helping all those who are still in harm's way. Once again the military is leading the way, bless them and their efforts.

As for Coumo and Bloomberg, mayor of Bridgeport CT, and union thugs. FOAD.

Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at November 04, 2012 01:09 PM (EprWA)

14 PENNSYLVANIA RALLY STARTED!

Anyone know how big it is?

Posted by: jeremiah GOD Bless America with a Mitt Romney Presidency wright at November 04, 2012 01:09 PM (ovpNn)

15 Don't forget- you can hit Salvation Army with your $$$ and target a specific region for your donation

Posted by: Jones in CO at November 04, 2012 01:09 PM (8sCoq)

16 "Just imagine how many of those people in NYC getting help from the military actually despise the military."

They like 'em fine, except the guns and stuff.

Posted by: Jim Flimsey at November 04, 2012 01:10 PM (T9V22)

17 thank you Guard, being a mensch isn't political.

Posted by: willow at November 04, 2012 01:10 PM (hX8cq)

18 Unless the guardsmen have been federalized, they are reporting to the state governers, yes?

Posted by: GT 5.0 at November 04, 2012 01:10 PM (wb/qi)

'Preciate the thread, DiT. The National Guard is a great force for situations just like this.

Posted by: Pecan Scandi at November 04, 2012 01:10 PM (Kc1P6)

20 >PENNSYLVANIA RALLY STARTED!

Anyone know how big it is?

If our side, WE ROCK
If their side, THEY SUCK

Posted by: Jones in CO at November 04, 2012 01:10 PM (8sCoq)

And here I was, coming to Ace's to beeyotch about the psychos in Ovomit's EPA and their sick, sick plans for Nov. regarding new coal plants, only to see this. Once again, the U.S. military goes into the breach! Well done, guardsmen and wimmins!

If you want to read about the sick, last-minute huddle of the so-called "eco freaks" (though they're really just CONTROL freaks), it's here: http://bit.ly/Yrl3uE

Posted by: RushBabe, On Pins & Needles at November 04, 2012 01:11 PM (tQHzJ)

22 Unless the guardsmen have been federalized, they are reporting to the state governers, yes?

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Yes.

Posted by: mama winger votes for love at November 04, 2012 01:11 PM (P6QsQ)

23 Salvation Army!!!! Go there. Give 'em what you can afford, even if it's just the change from the couch cushions. I am seeing red over all these places flogging the Red Cross (lookin' at you, shitbirds of the NFL)

Posted by: Peaches at November 04, 2012 01:11 PM (kpCLl)

24 This is such a blessing for Obama. Like manna from Heaven. This all will help him get over the finish line. Ohio will go for Obama because he is sending the NG out to help people in New Jersey.

Posted by: Savannah G. at November 04, 2012 01:11 PM (B+XCM)

25 PENNSYLVANIA RALLY looks really big! saw pix on Twitter link in sig if it lets me ... nope won't let me. pics on twitter suggest HUGOSITY

Posted by: BlackOrchid-StillMissingDagny at November 04, 2012 01:12 PM (J6kXj)

26 I wouldn't categorize National Guard actions as "Department of Defense" as the National guard units are under the direction of the states and specifically for the states' use. The state National Guards are for the governors to use when they have extraordinary problems and have nothing to do with Washington or the DoD.

Posted by: ThePrimordialOrderedPair at November 04, 2012 01:12 PM (X3lox)

27 Brian, honey. RTFA. DLA and TRANSCOM, to name a couple, are not Guard assets.

Posted by: Dave in Texas at November 04, 2012 01:12 PM (pUqSw)

28
Great job National Guard.

You won't have to suffer under a scoamf CiC much longer.

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at November 04, 2012 01:12 PM (PHb2k)

29 Obama isn't sending the National Guard anywhere, Savannah. They are not operating under Federal orders.

Posted by: mama winger votes for love at November 04, 2012 01:12 PM (P6QsQ)

30 Seven members of the Mississippi Army National Guard earned the Soldier's Medal during Camille. They disobeyed orders to stay sheltered. They went out in the dark in their amphibious vehicles while the rain and 200mph winds howled. And saved many people.

The tradition lives on.

Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at November 04, 2012 01:12 PM (EprWA)

31 "14 PENNSYLVANIA RALLY STARTED! Anyone know how big it is? Posted by: jeremiah GOD Bless America with a Mitt Romney Presidency wright at November 04, 2012 05:09 PM (ovpNn)" Oh, it's big, baby. REAL big.

Posted by: Mitt Romney at November 04, 2012 01:13 PM (MRcfR)

32 25 PENNSYLVANIA RALLY

looks really big! saw pix on Twitter

link in sig if it lets me ...

nope won't let me. pics on twitter suggest HUGOSITY

Posted by: BlackOrchid-StillMissingDagny at November 04, 2012 05:12 PM (J6kXj)

FUCK ME REALLY?

WHERE IS THE DAMN LINKS TO PICS YOU SLACKER!

Posted by: jeremiah GOD Bless America with a Mitt Romney Presidency wright at November 04, 2012 01:13 PM (ovpNn)

33 I am in a solid red state with a kick ass governor. It must be wretched to know your governor is such an idiot. How did someone like Bloomberg fool so many people into voting for him? I cringe every time I hear him speak.

Posted by: OldTexasChic at November 04, 2012 01:13 PM (k2qj/)

34 Well maybe some of them will stop despising the military. I doubt if very many "grass roots" dems actually despise the military. I tend to think it's pretty much the limousine llibs and acadamia libs, and barky, birm, that are like that.

Posted by: teej says go K-State at November 04, 2012 01:13 PM (d4o2E)

35 someone is leaving pets behind? for some silly little thing like sandy with a weeks warning? sad.

Posted by: yankeefifth at November 04, 2012 01:13 PM (Z9EHQ)

36 I can't link to the pics b/c url too long. can't use tinyurl? follow @ChrisStigall to see pix

Posted by: BlackOrchid-StillMissingDagny at November 04, 2012 01:14 PM (J6kXj)

37 Hey All - Check ( C-Span ) on the web ,
they have been covering most all the rallies...

Posted by: AmericanDawg at November 04, 2012 01:14 PM (XIsD/)

38 Really, there is no federal authority for the National Guard? I never knew that . . . how does it work, then. Genuinely seeking knowledge here.

Posted by: Peaches at November 04, 2012 01:14 PM (kpCLl)

39 dude, Bloomberg isn't GOVERNOR!!! he's the mayor of NYC Cuomo is the gov

Posted by: BlackOrchid-StillMissingDagny at November 04, 2012 01:14 PM (J6kXj)

40 24 This is such a blessing for Obama. Like manna from Heaven. This all will help him get over the finish line. Ohio will go for Obama because he is sending the NG out to help people in New Jersey. Huhh??????? The Texas National Guard was in place here in Texas long before Ike made landfall in 08. Don't get the praise here. One week later and now the NG! and manna from Heaven?!?

Posted by: bayway48 at November 04, 2012 01:14 PM (FzYtL)

41 I wouldn't categorize National Guard actions as "Department of Defense" as the National guard units are under the direction of the states and specifically for the states' use. The state National Guards are for the governors to use when they have extraordinary problems and have nothing to do with Washington or the DoD.

Posted by: ThePrimordialOrderedPair at November 04, 2012 05:12 PM (X3lox)

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I know what you're saying, in this instance. However it would be very large surprise to the National Gurad that they are specifically for states use and have nothing to do with Washington or the DoD. Especially news to the families of thousands of NG troops who have sacrificed life and limb in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Posted by: mama winger votes for love at November 04, 2012 01:14 PM (P6QsQ)

42 I read the PA rally estimate is about 35,000-the largest ever for Republican. Don't know if it's true or not but I hope so!!

Posted by: Frodo at November 04, 2012 01:15 PM (jkDqy)

43 @39: I think that was a parody of what certain trolls have been saying.

Posted by: Ian S. at November 04, 2012 01:15 PM (OevbG)

Don't forget- you can hit Salvation Army with your $$$ and target a specific region for your donation

Love the Salvation Army. Also, Beck's charity, Mercury One, has super-low admin costs. To donate specifically to Sandy victims, check the box, and 100% of your donation goes to that assistance. His trailer trucks full of supplies were the first on scene the day after it hit.

http://www.mercuryone.org/

Posted by: RushBabe, On Pins & Needles at November 04, 2012 01:16 PM (tQHzJ)

45 Really, there is no federal authority for the National Guard? I never knew that . . . how does it work, then. Genuinely seeking knowledge here.

Posted by: Peaches at November 04, 2012 05:14 PM (kpCLl)

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Army National Guard troops are under the command of their respective State governors until they receive federal orders for deployment overseas.

Posted by: mama winger votes for love at November 04, 2012 01:16 PM (P6QsQ)

TCJ Research National Tracking 11/1-11/2:

Mitt Romney-50%, Barack Obama-48%

TCJ Research National Tracking

Mitt Romney- 50% (=)
Barack Obama- 48% (+1)

11/1-11/2
1500 likely voters, M.O.E. 3%.
35% Democrats, 33% Republican, 32% Unaffiliated

All ID

Democrats

Republicans

Independents

Romney

50.4

9.7

92.1

52.2

Obama

47.9

88.4

6.8

46.1

Undecided

1.6

1.9

1.1

1.7

Posted by: jeremiah GOD Bless America with a Mitt Romney Presidency wright at November 04, 2012 01:16 PM (ovpNn)

47
Really, there is no federal authority for the National Guard? I never knew that . . . how does it work, then. Genuinely seeking knowledge here.

Posted by: Peaches

The National Guard is under the command of a state's governor until the president activates his own authority.

Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at November 04, 2012 01:16 PM (kdS6q)

48 Oops, my bad. I just see Bloomberg on the news so much and never see Cuomo. I guess at least he's not in charge of the entire state.

Posted by: OldTexasChic at November 04, 2012 01:16 PM (k2qj/)

29Obama isn't sending the National Guard anywhere, Savannah. They are not operating under Federal orders.

Everything is all about Obama. Misery helps him out.

-Savannah Gutherie

Posted by: Savannah G. at November 04, 2012 01:16 PM (B+XCM)

50 I missed reports on the Cleveland rally. Any word on the size of that one?

Posted by: Itchytriggerfinger at November 04, 2012 01:17 PM (2KFyP)

51 Not to mention these other non-Guard assets that were deployed a few days ago. http://tinyurl.com/am8zzbm Sheesh, are we really going to split these hairs?

Posted by: Dave in Texas at November 04, 2012 01:17 PM (pUqSw)

52 Just a question...is a superstorm a step below a hurricane? or is it something worse than a hurricane?

Posted by: Red Shirt at November 04, 2012 01:17 PM (FIDMq)

53 New York National Guard distributed meals-ready-to-eat to residents at a staging area in lower Manhattan.

They did have vegan options available, right? *faux vapors*

Posted by: HeatherRadish™ at November 04, 2012 01:17 PM (hO8IJ)

54 Damn.. I want to see pics of the Penn rally!

Posted by: jewells45 says Romney wins in a landslide at November 04, 2012 01:17 PM (1hNQS)

55 Mitt's drawing huge crowd in Bucks Co PA

ow.ly/1PmDQ5

estimate 30k

Posted by: Jones in CO at November 04, 2012 01:18 PM (8sCoq)

56 While in the Air Force Reserves, I supported the 1st US Army (CONUSA 1) at Ft Gillem in Georgia. Their main job is supporting relief efforts for natural disasters in the eastern half of the US. The Guard and Reserve units may be under operational control of their states, but they get direction from CONUSA 1 on where to go and what to do. CONUSA 1 also coordinates where supplies come from, where they go. I deployed in 92 to support Joint Task Force Andrew in Miami, and believe me, the civilians we are there to help really appreciate the support from the military. Especially since FEMA usually screws the pooch with their operations....

Posted by: Raxter54 at November 04, 2012 01:18 PM (gYCIl)

57 lol Heather.

Posted by: jewells45 says Romney wins in a landslide at November 04, 2012 01:18 PM (1hNQS)

pics on twitter suggest HUGOSITY

Don't you mean "yuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuge?"

Posted by: Donald Trump at November 04, 2012 01:18 PM (tQHzJ)

@43

Morons are better at fake trolling than the real trolls are at paid-trollin'

Posted by: GT 5.0 at November 04, 2012 01:18 PM (wb/qi)

60 Really, there is no federal authority for the National Guard? I never knew that . . . how does it work, then. Genuinely seeking knowledge here. Posted by: Peaches at November 04, 2012 05:14 PM (kpCLl) Each state National Guard is first and foremost for the state's use. The army is not allowed to just move in and operate on our soil. The federal government generally has nothing to do about actions inside a state unless there is an invasion or the state requests federal aid. This is why Bush couldn't just "take over" New Orleans as the lefties had begged. The federal government has restrictions and cannot just order national Guard units from one state to another and certainly cannot just pull the US military out and start operating on American soil because someone in Washington feels like it. States are well set-up to handle almost all domestic contingencies on their own. The federal government can use the National Guard for foreign operations much more readily than it can use the US military to take over state operations of each National Guard.

Posted by: ThePrimordialOrderedPair at November 04, 2012 01:18 PM (X3lox)

61 So what the heck do we need FEMA for again?

Posted by: Frau Farbissina at November 04, 2012 01:18 PM (CypDC)

62 Sophistahick Ready to buy that new(er) car on Wednesday?

Posted by: Project ORCA at November 04, 2012 01:18 PM (nw0Vt)

63 @52: It was a hybrid hurricane/Nor'easter. Kind of like a giant Volt of doom.

Posted by: Ian S. at November 04, 2012 01:19 PM (OevbG)

64
they receive federal orders for deployment overseas.
Posted by: mama winger

Doesn't have to be overseas. See the case of the Guard being deployed to enforce school integration.

Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at November 04, 2012 01:19 PM (kdS6q)

65 "53 New York National Guard distributed meals-ready-to-eat to residents at a staging area in lower Manhattan. They did have vegan options available, right? *faux vapors*" It is unclear at this time whether sodas were more than 16 ounces.

Posted by: Hawkins1701 at November 04, 2012 01:19 PM (MRcfR)

66 CNN is supposed to have it live at 5:20. EST

Posted by: Frodo at November 04, 2012 01:19 PM (jkDqy)

67 Damn.. I want to see pics of the Penn rally!
Posted by: jewells45

The one in my name is the only one I've seen so far.

Posted by: weft cut-loop [/i] [/b] at November 04, 2012 01:19 PM (jo069)

68 Voting is the best revenge.

Posted by: Barack Hussein Obama at November 04, 2012 01:19 PM (mbPQ0)

69 Unless Obama puts the National Guard units under Federal orders, each state's units report directly to each state's Adjutant General who in turn reports to the Governor of the state.

Guard Bureau in DC does not control any unit. They act as liaison and ombudsmen between the DoD, Congress, and the states.

If the units are not Federalized, then the cost for activating these soldiers and airmen is borne by each state. They will be under State Active Duty orders and paid as such.

Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at November 04, 2012 01:19 PM (EprWA)

70 http://tinyurl.com/2c9d2j2 CSPAN link

Posted by: Evilpens at November 04, 2012 01:19 PM (ck76k)

71 C-Span doesn't yet show a link. Anybody? Pix?

Posted by: Popcorn at November 04, 2012 01:20 PM (uIpSF)

72 Thanks for the new read

Posted by: Truman North, 315-223 at November 04, 2012 01:20 PM (YPdze)

73 I'm not sure what it means "organizational chart wise" but some years back a sign went up on the front of the guard bldg in Topeka that says "A Division of Emergency Management". I took that to mean FEMA. Can someone clarify?

Posted by: teej says go K-State at November 04, 2012 01:20 PM (JCIjD)

74 NFL REFS Suck as Much Dick as Greggums & SamDUMB Ganja

Posted by: Evilpens at November 04, 2012 01:21 PM (ck76k)

75 48 Oops, my bad. I just see Bloomberg on the news so much and never see Cuomo. I guess at least he's not in charge of the entire state.

Posted by: OldTexasChic at November 04, 2012 05:16 PM (k2qj/)

No, he just thinks he is. Probably would never run for governor, because 1 he wouldn't win, and 2 he doesn't think it would allow him to be a totalitarian dictator like he is in NYC

Posted by: buzzion at November 04, 2012 01:21 PM (GULKT)

76 Doesn't have to be overseas. See the case of the Guard being deployed to enforce school integration.

Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at November 04, 2012 05:19 PM (kdS6q)

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That's true.

Posted by: mama winger votes for love at November 04, 2012 01:21 PM (P6QsQ)

77 The Army and Air Force Reserve are Federal entities under direct control of the DoD.

Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at November 04, 2012 01:21 PM (EprWA)

78 If the rally is big, then the blood libel media will embargo it. That's all.

Posted by: Truman North, 315-223 at November 04, 2012 01:21 PM (YPdze)

79 I dont have it anyway near what some people are going through....and God bless our military! I have, however, been informed by CT light & power that I might have power back Tuesday @ 11 pm.

Posted by: Tami still in the dark...and yay an extra hour of it! at November 04, 2012 01:22 PM (1jiI4)

80 sort of related. Texans had a salute to service day today honoring American Armed Services. Had the mascot in camo repelling into the stadium, a bald eagle, a MOH winning throwing out the football, service members galore, President George HW Bush (who could barely stand), and cheerleaders dressed as each of the services. My husband took my 15 year old there for his birthday. It was quite a day

Posted by: Thunderb at November 04, 2012 01:22 PM (Dnbau)

81 NFDSDL National Fools Doing Stupid Dances League

Posted by: Soothsayer at November 04, 2012 01:22 PM (F/T2U)

82 Team Rubicon is also looking for donations, should anyone feel so inclined.They're a team of vets. Great guys.. http://teamrubiconusa.org/

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at November 04, 2012 01:22 PM (2rMmy)

Linky for C-SPAN coverage of Romney rally in PA:

http://cs.pn/R6nIWy

Posted by: RushBabe, Rootin' for Romney! at November 04, 2012 01:22 PM (tQHzJ)

84 Picture of the Rally. Spilling over into the field behind the rally.

http://tinyurl.com/adl3j47

Posted by: NWConservative at November 04, 2012 01:23 PM (M1gmo)

85 Cspan isn't showing the rally. At least not yet. Is it really 30,000?? OMG.. no way this man loses Tuesday. You don't draw crowds like that and lose.

Posted by: jewells45 says Romney wins in a landslide at November 04, 2012 01:23 PM (1hNQS)

Savannah Gutherie of NBC claimed that the hurricane was 'heaven sent' for Obama. Basically pain and suffering benefits Obama. She's a total hack. Lame stream media for sure.

I still don't get why people don't trust TCJ polling. Cause like everyone else has just been spot-on. And Pew decides that more Democrats will show up for this election? Are they afraid to be 'Galluped' by Axelrod?

Posted by: Savannah G. at November 04, 2012 01:23 PM (B+XCM)

87 Anna Puma, perhaps the most learned of the morons.

Posted by: Truman North, 315-223 at November 04, 2012 01:23 PM (YPdze)

88 @ThePrimordialOrderedPair "The federal government has restrictions..." I'll take care of that on Monday.

Posted by: Barack Obama at November 04, 2012 01:23 PM (MRcfR)

89 The dollars that fund NGB are federal dollars (your taxes). They are not state funds.

Posted by: Dave in Texas at November 04, 2012 01:23 PM (pUqSw)

90 @tomfitzgerald

Republicans say they passed out just under 34,000 tix for the Bucks County rally. There'll be no-shows, but there's a huge crowd here

Posted by: jeremiah GOD Bless America with a Mitt Romney Presidency wright at November 04, 2012 01:23 PM (ovpNn)

91 85 Cspan isn't showing the rally. At least not yet. Is it really 30,000?? OMG.. no way this man loses Tuesday. You don't draw crowds like that and lose.

Posted by: jewells45 says Romney wins in a landslide at November 04, 2012 05:23 PM (1hNQS)

Thousands. Largest rally for a Republican candidate ever.

Posted by: NWConservative at November 04, 2012 01:23 PM (M1gmo)

92 Heather....

No Vegan options, and even worse than that, each MRE contains a small packet of Killer Death-Salt. Bloomy is out shopping for a new fainting couch because of this.

Posted by: Sticky Wicket at November 04, 2012 01:23 PM (L7hol)

93 cheerleaders dressed as each of the services. This description is useless without pictures. I'm just sayin.

Posted by: Ian S. at November 04, 2012 01:24 PM (OevbG)

94 National Guards report to the States Governors.

Unless under Federal Orders the Commander in Chief (CIC) is the Governor of their respective state.

The Governor has the right to recall them to any State Emergency he/she deems necessary...

Posted by: Chicken ala King at November 04, 2012 01:24 PM (VvvBE)

95 I'm watching it on C-SPAN now...

Posted by: AmericanDawg at November 04, 2012 01:24 PM (XIsD/)

96 My son's been in the National Guard for ten years and never once been activated for domestic assistance. He's been deployed overseas plenty of times though - 4 out of the last 7 years.

My nic is a tribute to the Wisconsin National Guard. WI NG (er)

Posted by: mama winger votes for love at November 04, 2012 01:24 PM (P6QsQ)

97 C SPAN SAYS MITT LIVE AT 5:35 EST

Posted by: Jones in CO at November 04, 2012 01:24 PM (8sCoq)

98 It is unclear at this time whether sodas were more than 16 ounces.

I saw on Twitter that Pepsi donated "beverages and snacks", which I assume to be their products (Lays, Tostitos, Doritos, etc). Sugar and salt. I lol'd.

Posted by: HeatherRadish™ at November 04, 2012 01:24 PM (hO8IJ)

99 should've said MOH recipient, you don't "win" it. Sorry

Posted by: Thunderb at November 04, 2012 01:25 PM (Dnbau)

100 So what the heck do we need FEMA for again?
Posted by: Frau Farbissina

My limited understanding is that it was originally designed to make sure states themselves had emergency plans at the ready and that the resources were available.

The idea was to make sure states didn't get away with poor planning. It was never meant to be a agency of first responders as the Democrats think it should be.

Posted by: weft cut-loop [/i] [/b] at November 04, 2012 01:25 PM (jo069)

101 Robin Williiams still actin like a fool after all these years.

Posted by: Soothsayer at November 04, 2012 01:25 PM (VgTUv)

102 That's an interesting point savannah. The DoJ has leaned on Gallup. I wonder if a lot of this poll fudging has something to do with the fear of subpoenas and indictments? Skewed polls give cover to lawfare after the 6th. Lawfare after the 6th will be about stealing the election. But it's partly predicated by fake polls.

Posted by: Truman North, 315-223 at November 04, 2012 01:25 PM (YPdze)

103 Thanks for the answers, guys. I always figured the National Guard was under the Joint Chiefs or something. My bad . . .

Posted by: Peaches at November 04, 2012 01:26 PM (kpCLl)

104 When's the rally? In an hour? Or now?

Posted by: MrX at November 04, 2012 01:26 PM (PxmNZ)

105 cheerleaders dressed as each of the services. This description is useless without pictures. I'm just sayin. Posted by: Ian S. at November 04, 2012 05:24 PM (OevbG) I don not know how to linky, but these are Texas gals, and the horde would not be disappointed. Its at the Texans website. Gals look like a Vargas poster

Posted by: Thunderb at November 04, 2012 01:26 PM (Dnbau)

106 Anyone know what the crowd estimate for Romney in Cleveland today was?
They're predicting over 35K in Bucks County, PA

Posted by: Albie Damned at November 04, 2012 01:26 PM (Yhu4q)

107 Those 200 pet may have been with the people who were rescued.

Posted by: rabidfox at November 04, 2012 01:27 PM (Ovtku)

108 If you want to argue funding that is fine. Yes all the new C-17s and F-22s the Air National Guard fly were bought with Federal money. And when a unit is deployed under Federal orders, they are paid in Federal money.

But when a unit is activated under state control, the state budget pays the money. Not the Federal government.

Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at November 04, 2012 01:27 PM (EprWA)

109 The rally is now. What's up with CSPAN? I hope they show the crowd in PA.

Posted by: MrX at November 04, 2012 01:27 PM (PxmNZ)

110 But when a unit is activated under state control, the state budget pays the money. Not the Federal government. Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at November 04, 2012 05:27 PM (EprW Anna is right

Posted by: Thunderb at November 04, 2012 01:28 PM (Dnbau)

111

I would hope that the Union goons are at least smart enough to not try their bullying tactics with the National Guardsmen who are trying to help.

I'm still gobsmacked that they would tell the out-of-state Electrical Crews to "Pay Dues or go home"!

Posted by: wheatie at November 04, 2012 01:28 PM (ICEh3)

112

Well, there are three Cspan channels. I guess I will flip between them til I find it. Thanks everyone. Thanks for the pic weft cut loop. Looking pretty impressive.

NW Conservative.. really? Who said it was the largest crowd ever for a repub candidate? Holy shit guys... I think this is gonna be a tsunami.

Posted by: jewells45 says Romney wins in a landslide at November 04, 2012 01:28 PM (1hNQS)

113 C-span did just show the crowd and it's BIG....

Posted by: AmericanDawg at November 04, 2012 01:28 PM (XIsD/)

114 CSpan says it's on at 5:25 ET, but they still have a buncha douchenozzles in La Jolla all blah blah blah. Some move on dipshit.

Posted by: Peaches at November 04, 2012 01:28 PM (kpCLl)

115 Oh, they changed it to 5:35 instead of 5:25. It said 6:25 for a moment, but it looks like they fixed it. PA Rally with 35K+ It has overflowed. MITTMENTUM!!!

Posted by: MrX at November 04, 2012 01:29 PM (PxmNZ)

116 http://www.c-span.org/Events/Mitt-Romney-Campaigns-in-Pennsylvania/10737435600-1/

here

Posted by: jeremiah GOD Bless America with a Mitt Romney Presidency wright at November 04, 2012 01:29 PM (ovpNn)

117 cspan will have it at 5:35

Posted by: kelley in virginia at November 04, 2012 01:29 PM (HNwOT)

118 >> But when a unit is activated under state control, the state budget pays the money. Not the Federal government. I actually don't want to argue anything, we're friends. The monies that states pay out to support Guard units comes from the federal government, i.e. our pockets. It's a pass through from a federal ledger to a state ledger.

Posted by: Dave in Texas at November 04, 2012 01:30 PM (pUqSw)

119 MY GOD THIS IS BIGGER THAN MOOCHELLE'S ASS!

Posted by: jeremiah GOD Bless America with a Mitt Romney Presidency wright at November 04, 2012 01:30 PM (ovpNn)

120 Go to the C-span WEB SITE and its being streamed live....
Right Now...

Posted by: AmericanDawg at November 04, 2012 01:30 PM (XIsD/)

121 Who said it was the largest crowd ever for a repub candidate? Holy shit guys... I think this is gonna be a tsunami. Posted by: jewells45 says Romney wins in a landslide at November 04, 2012 05:28 PM (1hNQS) Republicans don't get large crowds. They're usually in rural areas, so it's nearly impossible to get anything above 5K. Some of the towns aren't even that big. Mitt Romney has been blowing past that like a hot knife through butter. It's truly amazing and is an indication of the groundswell momentum toward Romney. They're going to see the next President.

Posted by: MrX at November 04, 2012 01:30 PM (PxmNZ)

122 Linky for C-SPAN coverage of Romney rally in PA:

Looks like it's brisk. Folks are bundled up, yet waiting for hours in the cold to see RR. This is a very good sign.

Posted by: pep at November 04, 2012 01:31 PM (6TB1Z)

123 118 Anyone know what the crowd estimate for Romney in Cleveland today was?

Well, the Cleveland lib rag (Plain Dealer) says "about 6,000".

Posted by: Soap MacTavish at November 04, 2012 05:30 PM (vbh31)

close to 20K from what i read at twitchy

Posted by: jeremiah GOD Bless America with a Mitt Romney Presidency wright at November 04, 2012 01:31 PM (ovpNn)

124 Dana Perino is hot. That is all.

Posted by: Gozer the Gozarian at November 04, 2012 01:31 PM (nD2pm)

125 here

Posted by: jeremiah GOD Bless America with a Mitt Romney Presidency wright at November 04, 2012 05:29 PM (ovpNn)

mwah, jeremiah, thanks so much, i was gettin' my knickers all in a twist trying to find it . . . . you are too kind.

Posted by: Peaches at November 04, 2012 01:31 PM (kpCLl)

126

jeremiah.. lmao!

Posted by: jewells45 says Romney wins in a landslide at November 04, 2012 01:31 PM (1hNQS)

127 C-SPAN will show rally starting at 5:35 eastern time.

That's in five minutes for you morons who have trouble tellin' time.

Posted by: Double Wide at November 04, 2012 01:31 PM (vcYNu)

128 Santorum was on Cavuto talking about how PA not early voting will help Romney. Let's hope so!!

Posted by: Mo the Girl at November 04, 2012 01:31 PM (B+XCM)

129 If the rally is big, then the blood libel media will embargo it. That's all.

Posted by: Truman North, 315-223 at November 04, 2012 05:21 PM (YPdze)

I'm still waiting to hear about your haunted house!

Posted by: RushBabe, Rootin' for Romney! at November 04, 2012 01:32 PM (tQHzJ)

130 How many came out to see the old horn dog in Minn. today?

Posted by: Hello, it's me Donna not greg/gerg at November 04, 2012 01:32 PM (9+ccr)

131 127 jeremiah.. lmao!

Posted by: jewells45 says Romney wins in a landslide at November 04, 2012 05:31 PM (1hNQS)

Well it is...

Posted by: jeremiah GOD Bless America with a Mitt Romney Presidency wright at November 04, 2012 01:32 PM (ovpNn)

132 Don't go in the cspan channels. Go to the front page and click "Watch Live" on the Romney event.

Posted by: MrX at November 04, 2012 01:33 PM (PxmNZ)

133 well at least the Refs & GODdell are going to give the Giants fans something to be happy about

Posted by: Evilpens at November 04, 2012 01:33 PM (ck76k)

134 42 I read the PA rally estimate is about 35,000-the largest ever for Republican. Don't know if it's true or not but I hope so!! --- I should've gone and froze, only an hour drive. Wife perfers me here so she can ignore me... I denounce myself.

Posted by: Buzzsaw90 at November 04, 2012 01:33 PM (kzejo)

135 Marshall Tucker?

cool

Posted by: Albie Damned at November 04, 2012 01:33 PM (Yhu4q)

136 I have COMPLETELY changed my views on who to vote for for President on Thursday: http://tinyurl.com/78xhtrw

Posted by: DAve at November 04, 2012 01:33 PM (XDC0v)

137 I'm under 6 ft of concrete and even I could see the refs blew that call!!

Posted by: Jimmy Hoffa at November 04, 2012 01:33 PM (E7Iyp)

138 This shows what can be done if they do not have to get Obama's approval first.

Posted by: Sabba Hillel at November 04, 2012 01:33 PM (TQLYX)

139 112 Well, there are three Cspan channels. I guess I will flip between them til I find it. Thanks everyone. Thanks for the pic weft cut loop. Looking pretty impressive.
NW Conservative.. really? Who said it was the largest crowd ever for a repub candidate? Holy shit guys... I think this is gonna be a tsunami.

Posted by: jewells45 says Romney wins in a landslide at November 04, 2012 05:28 PM (1hNQS)

ABC news said the Colorado crowd with over 17,000 people was their largest crowd ever (caveat, they said it was "Romney's" largest crowd). However there was 30,000 in Ohio with nearly 10,000 in the overflow. This may top that. It is in the middle of a field in PA.

I am hearing this on twitter.

Posted by: NWConservative at November 04, 2012 01:33 PM (M1gmo)

140 I sure wish Mitt would have made some stops in Missouri. I know we are an easy win for him but would have given anything to see our next president and of course Paul Ryan *sigh*.

Posted by: jewells45 says Romney wins in a landslide at November 04, 2012 01:33 PM (1hNQS)

141 120 MY GOD THIS IS BIGGER THAN MOOCHELLE'S ASS!

Posted by: jeremiah GOD Bless America with a Mitt Romney Presidency wright at November 04, 2012 05:30 PM (ovpNn)

Unpossible. An Imperial battleship pales in comparison to the Mooch's backside.

Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at November 04, 2012 01:33 PM (BuSM8)

142 Jones in CO, love the pic of the guys with the sign have no power but I'm hee for Romney/Ryan.

Posted by: Infidel at November 04, 2012 01:34 PM (prnik)

143 Dave in Texas. I am talking of the pay of the soldiers and airmen of the national guard. Under state orders, their pay comes from state tax coffers. There is no Federal money involved which is why SAD orders pay less than Title 32 or Title 10 Federal active duty orders.

Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at November 04, 2012 01:34 PM (EprWA)

144 I denounce myself.

Posted by: Buzzsaw90 at November 04, 2012 05:33 PM (kzejo)

bwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

Posted by: kelley in virginia at November 04, 2012 01:34 PM (HNwOT)

145 If the rally is big, then the blood libel media will embargo it.

"A few hundred supporters."

Three hundred hundred, I guess that's a "few."

Posted by: HeatherRadish™ at November 04, 2012 01:34 PM (hO8IJ)

146 Fire on the Mountain!

Posted by: Double Wide at November 04, 2012 01:34 PM (vcYNu)

147 Thanks NW! I'm so pumped I don't think I will be able to sleep between now and election day!

Posted by: jewells45 says Romney wins in a landslide at November 04, 2012 01:35 PM (1hNQS)

148 Maybe tonight, Rushbabe. >>>125 Dana Perino is hot. That is all. Posted by: Gozer the Gozarian at November 04, 2012 05:31 PM (nD2pm) Yeah. She's not pretty or cute, but she's so fucking hot.

Posted by: Truman North, 315-223 at November 04, 2012 01:35 PM (YPdze)

149
Meanwhile in Pennsylvanian the Democrats have gone nuclear and released the Sandra Fluke.
http://tinyurl.com/as72jjo

Posted by: YIKES! at November 04, 2012 01:35 PM (1PE/J)

150 BRISK?!?! it's flipping FREEZING out here! was at soccer tourney all day today GAH and the SUN was out then! these people are hardier than I am

Posted by: BlackOrchid-StillMissingDagny at November 04, 2012 01:35 PM (J6kXj)

151 I heard Missouri was easy...

Posted by: AmericanDawg at November 04, 2012 01:36 PM (XIsD/)

152 124, 118 Screw the PeeDee. I'll go with Twitchy. A lot of their "reporters" are still butt hurt over Connie Shultz (aka Mrs Sherrod Brown) having to leave the paper to avoid a "conflict of interest"

Posted by: Itchytriggerfinger at November 04, 2012 01:36 PM (2KFyP)

153 Look People, Obama shows up at a kat eye pee ray concert where most of the audience is 14 year old girls in a room that holds 9500 max on the second floor of a building and the media claims 20,000 people showed up.

Trapper is called on it and he says so and so told me the number take it up with him....cause you know that cocksucker isnt really a reporter after all.

Romney pulls in crowd after crowd tipping well past 20K and the media reports 6K

And you morons are worried about the Polls that show it tight cause the media wants it to be tight?

Seriously ladies and the men who have been acting like they grew a vagina overnight, if it feels like a dick in your ass, you better believe they are trying to fuck you and not take your temperature!

Posted by: jeremiah GOD Bless America with a Mitt Romney Presidency wright at November 04, 2012 01:36 PM (ovpNn)

154
texan cheerleaders, nice toe in pic 3.

http://tinyurl.com/a7hyfxr

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at November 04, 2012 01:36 PM (PHb2k)

155 150
Meanwhile in Pennsylvanian the Democrats have gone nuclear and released the Sandra Fluke.
http://tinyurl.com/as72jjo

Posted by: YIKES! at November 04, 2012 05:35 PM (1PE/J)

I bet she had a MASSIVE rally of three in a Grocery Outlet somewhere.

Posted by: NWConservative at November 04, 2012 01:36 PM (M1gmo)

156 Oooooo! I love Marshall Tucker!

Posted by: mama winger votes for love at November 04, 2012 01:37 PM (P6QsQ)

157 Rally is now on C-Span.

Posted by: I lurk, therefore I am at November 04, 2012 01:37 PM (iZiE1)

158 C Span has it noe

Posted by: Albie Damned at November 04, 2012 01:37 PM (Yhu4q)

159 34,000

Posted by: Jones in CO at November 04, 2012 01:37 PM (8sCoq)

160 jeremiah... you do have a way with words.

Posted by: jewells45 says Romney wins in a landslide at November 04, 2012 01:38 PM (1hNQS)

161 Anna is Correct...

Unless under Federal Orders the CIC is the Governor of the State...

This is a State Emergency so they were called up by their Governors when they declared a State of Emergency...

Not the Feds...

Posted by: Chicken ala King at November 04, 2012 01:38 PM (VvvBE)

162 Wow, looks f'in cold there.

Posted by: weft cut-loop [/i] [/b] at November 04, 2012 01:38 PM (jo069)

163
Don't know why they hold those rallies at night on a Sunday. Nevertheless, looks like a good crowd.

Oblammy is toast.

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at November 04, 2012 01:39 PM (PHb2k)

164 That's an interesting point savannah. The DoJ has leaned on Gallup. I wonder if a lot of this poll fudging has something to do with the fear of subpoenas and indictments?

Skewed polls give cover to lawfare after the 6th. Lawfare after the 6th will be about stealing the election.

But it's partly predicated by fake polls.

Posted by: Truman North, 315-223 at November 04, 2012 05:25 PM (YPdze)

I'm glad someone's paying attention! Would you like an iPhone or iPad from the prize closet?

Posted by: R. H. Limbaugh at November 04, 2012 01:39 PM (tQHzJ)

165

Morons are better at fake trolling than the real trolls are at paid-trollin'

Word. Dunning-Kruger effect writ large in real life.

Posted by: Count de Monet at November 04, 2012 01:39 PM (BAS5M)

166 twitter fun: I follow dagny. she Retweeted:
"Fuck all you bitches going inn on this #WhyImNotVotingForObama shit"

I replied "Likewise" not to her but to the original sender.

He/she/it replied: "who the fuck are you you irrelevant bitch???"

I replied: "You've been watching too many R-rated movies potty-mouth."

Posted by: Bart, waiting for SMOD at November 04, 2012 01:39 PM (he2LC)

167 Even if it's 30,000 they'll say 10...

Posted by: Hello, it's me Donna not greg/gerg at November 04, 2012 01:39 PM (9+ccr)

168 JESUS! Cspan pulled back during that song and showed part of the crowd.

It was a sea of people stretching to the horizon!

Atleast as many people as at a Biden event...if not more!

Posted by: jeremiah GOD Bless America with a Mitt Romney Presidency wright at November 04, 2012 01:40 PM (ovpNn)

169 At least 34,000 people. Can't tell how much is in the overflow crowd.

Posted by: NWConservative at November 04, 2012 01:40 PM (M1gmo)

170 Listen to Marshall Tucker . . . he changed is lyrics. God bless him!

Posted by: Peaches at November 04, 2012 01:40 PM (kpCLl)

171 Biden or Beiber concert?

Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at November 04, 2012 01:40 PM (EprWA)

172 new thread, btw

Posted by: weft cut-loop [/i] [/b] at November 04, 2012 01:40 PM (jo069)

173 Philadelphia Daily News reporter being interviewed by C SPAN over the visuals may as well be an Obama campaign worker

Posted by: Jones in CO at November 04, 2012 01:40 PM (8sCoq)

174 Fuck obama! Just needed sayin'

Posted by: Boomer Redneque already voted for Romney/Ryan on Nov 1 at November 04, 2012 01:40 PM (eQnzo)

175 Some dickwad on Cspan is saying this really isn't that big a deal because where Romney is holding the rally is a repub stronghold in PA anyway. Asswipe.

Posted by: jewells45 says Romney wins in a landslide at November 04, 2012 01:40 PM (1hNQS)

176

"Yeah. She's not pretty or cute, but she's so fucking hot."

What's that? Does that just mean she's only sexy? I'm trying to understand dude logic but it's just not registering.

Posted by: Mo the Girl at November 04, 2012 01:41 PM (B+XCM)

177 Philly news reporters for Inky/DN ARE in fact DNC workers DNC head in PA owns both papers!!!!

Posted by: BlackOrchid-StillMissingDagny at November 04, 2012 01:41 PM (J6kXj)

178
I'm having a hard time believing Bloomberg would denied this request.
http://tinyurl.com/aykxrsn

Posted by: YIKES! at November 04, 2012 01:41 PM (1PE/J)

179 >Atleast as many people as at a Biden event...if not more!

Posted by: jeremiah GOD Bless America with a Mitt Romney Presidency wright at November 04, 2012 05:40 PM (ovpNn)

dude wtf is your schtick?

Posted by: Jones in CO at November 04, 2012 01:41 PM (8sCoq)

180 @178: Meaning "like a screen door in a hurricane", but definitely not marriage (or even girlfriend) material.

Posted by: Ian S. at November 04, 2012 01:42 PM (OevbG)

181 that's what the DN person is saying! hahahahahahathat is hilarious NO - Yardley is a) very far from Philly btw, kind of out there and b) very liberal area so getting this kind of crowd THERE is kind of FUCKING AMAZING!!! in the freezing cold on a sunday night!!!!

Posted by: BlackOrchid-StillMissingDagny at November 04, 2012 01:42 PM (J6kXj)

182 Paul Ryan Crowd in Minnesota. Huge too!

http://tinyurl.com/bblu5zd

Posted by: NWConservative at November 04, 2012 01:42 PM (M1gmo)

183 I've seen this statement made by several informed people over the years, and have repeated it myself --

In the event of a cutoff of supplies to the big cities, people there will begin starving within a week.

Looks like it is dead on accurate to me. What makes this particular case worse is they had a week to prepare.

Posted by: GnuBreed at November 04, 2012 01:43 PM (ccXZP)

184 176 Some dickwad on Cspan is saying this really isn't that big a deal because where Romney is holding the rally is a repub stronghold in PA anyway. Asswipe.

Posted by: jewells45 says Romney wins in a landslide at November 04, 2012 05:40 PM (1hNQS)

Keep listening to him and you will be convinced there are only 800 people there and they just keep moving to new positions in front of the camera as it moves.

Also the recovery is here and the economy is BOOMING!

Posted by: jeremiah GOD Bless America with a Mitt Romney Presidency wright at November 04, 2012 01:43 PM (ovpNn)

185

Maybe tonight, Rushbabe.

Hmph. Story of my life.

Posted by: RushBabe at November 04, 2012 01:43 PM (tQHzJ)

186 I live for public service

Posted by: DAve at November 04, 2012 01:44 PM (XDC0v)

187 "Let's have an open dialog and finally be honest about the reason Republicans hate Obama: racism."

I hate to let down the side by voting for revenge AND good of the country, but I want to make these fucking clowns CRY.

Posted by: HeatherRadish™ at November 04, 2012 01:44 PM (hO8IJ)

188 Showing the overflow right now...WoW That is huge amount of people also.

Posted by: Chicken ala King at November 04, 2012 01:45 PM (VvvBE)

189 I would hope that the Union goons are at least smart enough to not try their bullying tactics with the National Guardsmen who are trying to help.

I'm still gobsmacked that they would tell the out-of-state Electrical Crews to "Pay Dues or go home"!

Posted by: wheatie at November 04, 2012 05:28 PM (ICEh3)

Sounds like a few IBEW offices need Fisker Karmas parked in their underground parkades in time for the next storm surge, IYKWIMAITYD.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 04, 2012 01:45 PM (pFqpP)

190 >> Dave in Texas. I am talking of the pay of the soldiers and airmen of the national guard. Under state orders, their pay comes from state tax coffers. There is no Federal money involved which is why SAD orders pay less than Title 32 or Title 10 Federal active duty orders. *sigh* Please see Army Reg 37-1 http://tinyurl.com/atoa96l There absolutely is federal money involved.

Posted by: Dave in Texas at November 04, 2012 01:45 PM (pUqSw)

191 cspan panning the crowd....that is massive!

Posted by: jeremiah GOD Bless America with a Mitt Romney Presidency wright at November 04, 2012 01:46 PM (ovpNn)

192 I'm watching this on CSPAN and the people at the rally look like they're having a lot of fun waiting in the cold.

lol.

Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at November 04, 2012 01:46 PM (BuSM8)

193 Heh! C-SPAN is showing the crowd singing "...what Obama's been doin' to me"

Posted by: Albie Damned at November 04, 2012 01:47 PM (Yhu4q)

194

Philadelphia Daily News reporter being interviewed by C SPAN over the visuals may as well be an Obama campaign worker.

-------------------

I was just listening that that idiot and had to mute it. Any place to watch the rally online without having to listen to that crap?

Posted by: Hoplite Housewife at November 04, 2012 01:47 PM (qtKqj)

195 Currently 44 degrees. No wind. Low tonight- 32 degrees.

Posted by: Othered at November 04, 2012 01:48 PM (EuW9O)

196 171 At least 34,000 people. Can't tell how much is in the overflow crowd. Posted by: NWConservative at November 04, 2012 05:40 PM (M1gmo) They were @ 35K more than an hour before the event. I hope they have an area for the overflow crowd with a viewscreen.

Posted by: MrX at November 04, 2012 01:48 PM (PxmNZ)

197 That's a lot of people. Sure, the rally is in a Republican area, but I think it signals there will be an excellent turnout for the election. Not too many people staying home this year.

Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at November 04, 2012 01:49 PM (BuSM8)

198 @193

Dave who cares about the money///Who is in charge of them and who calls them up?

The Governor...

That is like saying Well we get education funds from the Feds, but who administers them?

Do you blame the Feds for your local school issues even though that is who indirectly pays a percentage of it?

Posted by: Chicken ala King at November 04, 2012 01:53 PM (VvvBE)

199 Dave in Texas, I think we are at cross purposes because I am talking of traditional guardsmen who are brought onto orders while you are talking of the Active Guard Reserve [AGR] program. AGR personnel are paid with Federal money but they work full time with the unit.

Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at November 04, 2012 01:54 PM (EprWA)

200 Who broke the blog?

Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at November 04, 2012 02:01 PM (BuSM8)

201 test

Posted by: NWConservative at November 04, 2012 02:01 PM (M1gmo)

202 You're talking command structure, which is accurate. I'm talking about what pays the freight. All the NGB units mentioned in that article, commanded by State Governors. Paid for by federal revenues, a line ledger from USG to the state ledger for disbursement.

Posted by: Dave in Texas at November 04, 2012 02:01 PM (pUqSw)

203 comments working in here?

Posted by: mama winger votes for love at November 04, 2012 02:02 PM (P6QsQ)

204 something went wonky

Posted by: mama winger votes for love at November 04, 2012 02:04 PM (P6QsQ)

205 comment b broke

Posted by: Billy Bob, pseudo intellectual at November 04, 2012 02:04 PM (wR+pz)

206 Did the comments go fubar? this sux

Posted by: Peaches at November 04, 2012 02:06 PM (kpCLl)

207 @219

Which should put a whole new perspective on the Sequester that O has implemented into the process at the end of the year...Which BTW directly effects DoD

Posted by: Chicken ala King at November 04, 2012 02:07 PM (VvvBE)

208 Can't he just eat his waffle?

Posted by: Secretary of Breakfast Foods at November 04, 2012 02:07 PM (MmH0Z)

209 Again...It is a State function...and they also use State Funds for some Actions from State Tax Revenue...

You have DoD in your headliner which is incorrect...

By your analysis your local High School should be called U.S. Dept. of Education just because they receive Federal Funding...Correct?

Posted by: Chicken ala King at November 04, 2012 02:08 PM (VvvBE)

210 These DoD actions are good but extremely late. My guess is FEMA did the usual "I'm in charge - I don't need your help" until the media reports got really bad. Basically, Mr Obama declared victory, then kited off to give campaign speeches. This second wave of relief activity is defensive, meant to stave off bad press.

We could have done much better, much sooner.

Posted by: mike at November 04, 2012 02:09 PM (Z0YZC)

211 Rockaway is bad very bad

Posted by: akakakak at November 04, 2012 02:11 PM (eFroM)

212 testing testing

Posted by: Soona at November 04, 2012 02:12 PM (wkuPR)

213 Just like after The Katrina rainstorm

Posted by: occam at November 04, 2012 02:13 PM (ZdC82)

214 PIXIE ATE MY COMMENTS

Posted by: Jeanne the Obscure at November 04, 2012 02:16 PM (TJGV9)

215 So what the heck do we need FEMA for again?

PowerPoint presentations. Its a tough job, and someone has to do it.

Posted by: @PurpAv at November 04, 2012 02:17 PM (jtb9V)

216 Chicken, again, sigh, RTFA DLA and the USS Wasp and US Transportation Command are not Guard units. sheesh I'm sorry I cherry picked the Guard stuff from the article for those of you who can't be bothered to read it. My bad... my bad.

Posted by: Dave in Texas at November 04, 2012 02:18 PM (pUqSw)

217 Haven't read the comments but I'm sure someone has already mentioned that the the various state National Guard units have their respective governors as their commanders-in-chief--not the SCOAMF--when operating stateside. Obama didn't command that.

Posted by: baldilocks at November 04, 2012 02:19 PM (Su0W2)

218 Don't forget that US Coast Guard teams have also been mobilized from across the nation to respond to this natural disaster.

Posted by: John Thompson at November 04, 2012 02:19 PM (Ni+Ei)

219 thank God we're arguing about state versus federal sources of funding for disaster relief victims, because that's truly fucking important. Don't want to give Obambster any credit out of our stupidity.

Posted by: Dave in Texas at November 04, 2012 02:20 PM (pUqSw)

220 Not sure you had been through one of these...But I certainly have and I pretty much guarantee you don't have federal people in charge of relief efforts...

Unless of course your name is Booooosh

So when Hurricane Isaac just happened where was all the Obama's credit for that move? Or did you see Bobby Jindal up front on that?

But of course that suffering wasn't a big deal since it was not close enough to the election...and Obama had to be shamed into going in the first place...

Sheesh just giving credit where it is due...At the state level where it belongs

Posted by: Chicken ala King at November 04, 2012 02:30 PM (VvvBE)

221 82 Team Rubicon is also looking for donations, should anyone feel so inclined.They're a team of vets. Great guys.. http://teamrubiconusa.org/ Posted by: Tammy al-Thor Ahhh Ms Tammy beat me to it. Heartily seconded.

Posted by: bebesboobsdestroy at November 04, 2012 02:39 PM (fvX/W)

222 whatever. The Federal Government, is ignoring the needs of hurricane relief in NYC and NJ. It's all the benevolence of the governor of West Virginia. There is no federal response. You win. You win. Obama is dancing in the west wing, fuck Staten Island. God, sometimes the dumb arguments we have make me want to vote for John Anderson.

Posted by: Dave in Texas at November 04, 2012 02:44 PM (pUqSw)

223 "crews flew various missions yesterday to include assessments and welfare checks" Figures those people be needin' to gets their welfare checks.

Posted by: Inspector 3 at November 04, 2012 02:49 PM (06zsr)

224 Then what have the Feds done without the state involvement?

Explain in detail? What is so great that they have to circumvent the state..

This should be interesting....Because we have all noticed that O is focused on this like a laser beam...right?

Posted by: Chicken ala King at November 04, 2012 02:50 PM (VvvBE)

225 Dave, I think you're overlooking why

Seems like to the lefties, if they don't have an all knowing, all wise, and all benevolent leader like TFG directing the show, nothing gets done

These things get done by the guard because that's what they do. Yet the MSM and half of our side is giving Jugears a knob job for showing up on TV in a windbreaker and then heading to Vegas

But never mind, let's give TFG another 4 years to wreck America because he went on TV and said the government was going to do its job

Posted by: kbdabear at November 04, 2012 02:54 PM (wwsoB)

226 This distinction is quite important, DiT. Because when/if we see AD/Reserve assets operating stateside (both assets are commanded by the POTUS), we have a big precedent-setting problem, Houston.

Posted by: baldilocks at November 04, 2012 03:47 PM (Su0W2)

227 No offense to the boys in blue, but I am reminded of a 70's move "The Choir Boys"
http://www.videodetective.com/movies/the-choirboys/4087

Posted by: Kmac at November 04, 2012 04:08 PM (FCDZ9)

228 Ok baldilocks, I'll accept your premise. Please tell me how the Defense Logistics Agency actions don't mean jack shit. but gubernatorial direction of Guard troops is all that jazz. Seriously, this is retard strength stupid now.

Posted by: Dave in Texas at November 04, 2012 04:43 PM (pUqSw)

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