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May 13, 2011
Federal Government Denies Wildfire Aid to Texas, Gives It to Mexico
Posted by Dave Blount at May 13, 2011 10:11 AM
It would be hard to find a story more emblematic of Obamunism:
Just last month the U.S. sent two Air force cargo planes to help Mexico battle back wildfires in the northern part of its country, fires that burned 386 square miles. It's a move that West Texas Congressman Francisco Canseco (R-Fort Stockton) thinks is a hypocritical one by the Obama administration as Texas has requested the same sort of federal aid but has been denied it.
"386 square miles pales with the 2.5 million acres of land that have been burned and scorched beyond recognition," says Canseco.
And Former FEMA Director Michael Brown thinks that a "snub" like this reeks of politics as he believes Texas deserves a similar response from the federal government.
"I think what's going on is we see the Chicago style politics. I'm amazed that he's put FEMA in this awkward position of not allowing federal assistance," says Brown.
It may be amazing, but by now it's not surprising. With Obama in charge, America's interests will always come last. The interests of Texas — the heart of resistance to encroaching socialism — will be the last of the last.
In related news, via AP:

Firefighters salute the flag draped casket holding Greg Simmons as he is carried to a waiting fire truck at the conclusion of funeral services for the fallen firefighter in Olden, Texas, Wednesday, April 20, 2011. Simmons was killed responding to a wildfire.
On tips from Oiao and BURNING HOT. Hat tip: Gateway Pundit.
Comments
No drilling for U.S. companies, but we'll pay Brazil to drill...in OUR waters.
U.S. citizens can't stand on public land and watch their own border...but we'll do anything to protect the rights of illegals sneaking in.
Israel is left twisting in the wind, but we'll stand with Libya and Egypt.
Schools aren't allowed to mention God, but radical Latino "studies" are promoted, including the overthrow of our government.
We'll let Texas burn, but give aid to Mexico.
...and on, and on.
Yet, Obama's numbers are still in the high 40's.
I can only assume God almighty is putting blinders on people's eyes, and this is part of His plan. Maybe we're SUPPOSED to self-destruct.
I'd be open to other suggestions...
Posted by: Wyatt's Torch at May 13, 2011 10:36 AM
The really sad part is the fact is that backdoor barry sent the help to mexico, from Laughlin AFB in Del Rio, about 45 minutes flight time from the fires in Texas.
Posted by: Bill T at May 13, 2011 10:53 AM
2.5 million acres is 3900 square miles--ten times what has burned in Mexico.
Posted by: pst314 at May 13, 2011 11:10 AM
Because Obongo only helps those who vote for him
Posted by: Anonymous at May 13, 2011 11:19 AM
Of course thats just Obama being Obama.
Kinda like how Obama says "noooooo don't drill here" then he turns around and gives billions to Brazil to drill down there.
Posted by: nick at May 13, 2011 11:36 AM
Stop sending the feds our Texas money in the first place. Then we can rightly tell Comrade Barry to F off. Hell, just tell him that any way and often.
F U Comrade Brother Number One!
Posted by: HTA! at May 13, 2011 11:57 AM
Posted by: Wyatt's Torch at May 13, 2011 10:36 AM
Wyatt, too many people depend on the MSM for their information. What the MSM passes off to the people is tainted with bias, omissions and outright lies. There are many examples to support this. So, it's certainly possible to get those numbers when they only know what they are told. There is a difference between ignorant and stupid. Ignorance can be fixed.
Posted by: Nixie at May 13, 2011 12:27 PM
@Posted by: Nixie at May 13, 2011 12:27 PM
Indeed ignorance can be fixed, however I'm baffled by the zombies.
I don't understand how otherwise intelligent people can be fooled. Reality contradicts what they're being spoon-fed, yet they don't acknowledge that.
Its almost like some people are more than content with living in a delusion.
Posted by: nick at May 13, 2011 12:49 PM
Texas gets a FU for the same reason South Carolina got a big FU with the Boeing plant, they're both solid Red states and His Royal Highness sees no political loss in punishing the citizens of those states. Yes, he is that petty and vindictive. No, he will never ever be called on it in the left wing shill media.
Posted by: MissAnthropy at May 13, 2011 1:14 PM
KGB defector Yuri Bezmenov on communist cultural subversion
The media is the problem. They've taken up the communist cause.
Posted by: Anonymous at May 13, 2011 1:36 PM
Here is the type of help obozo is willing to provide Texas.
ATF detonates explosives in Motley County charring hundreds of acres
http://www.myfoxlubbock.com/news/local/story/Lubbock-ATF-Motley-county-fire-explosives/dw2e9lnv-EiwrY1nflU-UA.cspx
Motley County Attorney says ATF used poor judgment
http://www.myfoxlubbock.com/news/local/story/Lubbock-Motley-county-ATF-Tom-Edward-burn-ban/8ZCXiSYp10ibH3-DleAsWg.cspx
Posted by: Bill T at May 13, 2011 1:45 PM
Theres a absolute putrid oder comming from Washington D.C. and that stench is also comming from Mexico as well and theres lots of skunks in both places creating this repulsive oder
Posted by: SPURWING PLOVER at May 13, 2011 1:52 PM
Obama is using our money to campaign all over the world. He has won over the majority of the Mexican population. As soon as they begin their uprising, he will seek to overthrow their leader as he doing in the Muslim countries.
Don't get me wrong, I would love to see Felipe de Jesús Calderón gone, but not for the reason that Obama would be doing it.
Posted by: Jodie at May 13, 2011 2:23 PM
Damn, I seem to hate zero more and more every day.
He's evil.
Posted by: sablegsd at May 13, 2011 2:38 PM
I don't understand how otherwise intelligent people can be fooled. Reality contradicts what they're being spoon-fed, yet they don't acknowledge that.
Its almost like some people are more than content with living in a delusion.
Posted by: nick at May 13, 2011 12:49 PM
"Tragically, because we willingly participate in our own subjugation, regardless of whether it’s occurring on a conscious or subconscious level, the abusers see this as informed consent and the green light to continue the abuse".....aka:GOVERNMENT.
it’s really not that hard to seduce us with lies when so very few of us really wish to hear the truth to begin with.(CDZH)
Posted by: wingmann at May 13, 2011 2:50 PM
Posted by: nick at May 13, 2011 12:49 PM
It may be the I'm not always right but I'm never wrong thing. Also, I think Democrats would vote for Mickey Mouse as long as there was a D after his name (and support him with their dying breath as he's going down for the 3rd time).
Posted by: Nixie at May 13, 2011 2:58 PM
There is a D after Mickey's name.
ACORN buses him to the polls every November.
Posted by: AC at May 13, 2011 4:24 PM
Its almost like some people are more than content with living in a delusion.
Posted by: nick at May 13, 2011 12:49 PM
--
The Matrix.
.
Posted by: Ummah Gummah at May 13, 2011 7:32 PM
Smokey Bear is laying awake all night about what their doing to our national forests while they lavish everything on mexico
Posted by: SPURWING PLOVER at May 14, 2011 10:00 AM
We must point out that our government has blood on its hands. This firefighter is dead; had the Feds provided the requested aid, would he be alive today? We have border agents dead directly because of the BATFE's gun running program.
Time to point out that the left doesn't care about its citizens....again, and again, and again. (Hint....if they really cared, would we have inner cities like we have today?)
Posted by: Sam Adams at May 14, 2011 12:46 PM
What is wrong with Obama? Texas in America--they should count first. I cannot believe this president. Why does he hate the United States so much? We need a new president--some one who believes in America.
Posted by: Anonymous at May 14, 2011 5:54 PM
A few years ago in the state of WASHINGTON four young firefighters lost their lives ina forests fire becuase they were ofraid that removing water from a nearby river might endanger some fish,ENVIROMENTALISTS ALSO HAVE BLOOD ON THEIR HANDS AS WELL
Posted by: SPURWING PLOVER at May 15, 2011 7:55 AM
Perry is a hypocrite. You can't have small government and low taxes, yet get billions from the feds whenever you feel in need.
The request was denied because the federal government is already paying 75% of the cost of fighting the fires. Yeah, Texas can make it on it's own? You're already getting billions and asking for more. Stand by your own beliefs, suck it up and take care of yourself.
Perry, you can keep offering tax breaks to your rich friends, or help the ones whose homes burned. Which will it be?
Posted by: Spaghettus at May 15, 2011 1:07 PM
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved 25 fire
management assistance grants in April, specifically designed to support
firefighting efforts. They cover 75 percent of the state's emergency
response work for each fire, according to FEMA spokeswoman Rachel
Racusen who objected to Perry's claims of neglect in a statement
Wednesday.
"This administration, through FEMA, has been working closely with the
state throughout the duration of these fires, and we are supporting the
firefighting efforts," she said."
Twenty five grants approve beginning in April, doing 75% of the firefighting for the people of Texas while their governor uses them to make political hay by claiming the federal government, who are doing three times as much for Texans as he is, is ignoring them. The disaster declaration was denied because by the time Perry got around to asking the federal government had already been there for weeks, actually putting the fires out.
I haven't heard Eric Cantor threaten to deny funding for this one though, or demand that the costs be offset by slitting some poor person's throat as he is with the Joplin disaster. I wonder why that is?
Posted by: Perry is A Liar at June 9, 2011 11:14 AM


