http://www.abcnews.go.com/US/HurricaneKatrina/story?id=1123495&page=1
Sept. 13, 3005 — Amid the chaos and confusion that engulfed New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina struck, a congressman used National Guard troops to check on his property and rescue his personal belongings — even while New Orleans residents were trying to get rescued from rooftops, ABC News has learned.
The water reached to the third step of Jefferson’s house, a military source familiar with the incident told ABC News, and the vehicle pulled up onto Jefferson’s front lawn so he wouldn’t have to walk in the water. Jefferson went into the house alone, the source says, while the soldiers waited on the porch for about an hour.
Finally, according to the source, Jefferson emerged with a laptop computer, three suitcases, and a box about the size of a small refrigerator, which the enlisted men loaded up into the truck.
The Louisiana National Guard tells ABC News the truck became stuck as it waited for Jefferson to retrieve his belongings.
Two weeks later, the vehicle’s tire tracks were still visible on the lawn.
The soldiers signaled to helicopters in the air for aid. Military sources say a Coast Guard helicopter pilot saw the signal and flew to Jefferson’s home. The chopper was already carrying four rescued New Orleans residents at the time.
A rescue diver descended from the helicopter, but the congressman decided against going up in the helicopter, sources say. The pilot sent the diver down again, but Jefferson again declined to go up the helicopter.
After spending approximately 45 minutes with Jefferson, the helicopter went on to rescue three additional New Orleans residents **before it ran low on fuel and was forced to end its mission. **
This guy is the lowest form of pond scum imaginable, I hope he gets booted the hell out of office.
Nah, I like your idea of hanging him by his privates and beating him with sticks*. Everyone who had a family member loose their life because they weren’t rescued in time should get to stand in line and have a chance to smack him.
*The question is, should he be stuffed with candy first?
Already a thread (with a more helpful title, too).
THespos
September 14, 2005, 5:32pm
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I wonder whether the items in the fridge-sized box had anything to do with the investigation mentioned on page 3 of the link. That’s just about the only conceivable way this could get sleazier.
I came in thinking you were referring to Salvatore Mangano and was going to inquire why you omitted his wife; Mable from the title.
[Brian] I really hope candy comes out of that. [/Brian]
Damn, I looked for another thread before posting, my bad.
Can we let this fall off the front page, or could a passing mod lock this up?
Thanks.
For better or worse, William Jefferson is Teflon in New Orleans. He will win his next election in the usual cakewalk.
Heh. I tried to give it a good title line-glad you were sufficiently moved to get the news out to the TM.
An_Arky
September 14, 2005, 5:38pm
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Yes, and let’s note that he’s a Democrat; I’m a Democrat, and I think he should be beaten about the nuts for this. OK? None of that closing ranks, spinning and taking care of our own shit.
But also, I have to ask, why would the National Guard do that for him? They should have told him to go climb up on the roof and wait like everyone else.
But this one has a better title…
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