Random thougts on the hurricane coveage

[CAJUNLAWYER]

The hurricane is now a Cat 2 but the coverage had been upgraded to a category 6.
I find that coverage of day hurricanes is much better than coverage of night hurricanes-First off in a night hurricane you can't see all the stuff blowing around-you have to take the news guy's word for it.
Do we realy care about the Hamptons???
Right now it's a toss up between Jim Cantore and Greta VanSusterin regarding the most alarmist coverage so far-if pushed, I'm giving Greta the edge.
New York Skyscrapers can certainly withstand a cat 1 storm (if it is even still a hurricane when it gets to New Yurk).
Bloomberg is an idiot. If he wanted to evacuate the city of New York for this storm, they would have had to issue the order 3 weeks ago.
I'm sorry and don't mean to make light-but this coverage is SO FAR OVER THE TOP that I just can't help myself.
And as far as not selling beer-that's just plain stupid. What else are you going to do with no power??? Would you rather have people at home drinking or out looting??????
Let's think things through people. Notify us that a hurricane is coming-keep people posted of the time of landfall and that's it. We know what these things are we don't need to see reporters in the rain or at the beach for cryin' out loud reporting back "Well Bob. the wind is really blowing and the rain is coming in sideways and it stings-Oh and look at that cow flying through the air". If people aren't smart enough to know to take basic precautons to protect themselves and property, or didn't have the foresight to have insurance, etc. then let natural selection take over.
But don't put some twit on TV for 24 hours a day telling me to get out of the rain.

 

[Maximumbob54]

It's become a ratings frenzy defcon5 level. There isn't enough yet in election/politics to keep ratings up so this is raw fresh meat to the lamestream media.

 

[truckemup97]

You've got 24 hours to fill, commercials to sell, and you're not supposed to say anything bad about he who must not be named. That's why every pretty little girl or pretty little lady who is missing for five minutes is plastered all over the TV.

ETA: You might enjoy this, Caj.

http://dailycaller.com/2011/08/26/whats-in-your-go-bag/

 

[Cobroller]

Three or four years ago, the coverage of the flooding at Craig, Mo, had the reporter standing in waist deep water. I couldn't help but notice the rubber tired irrigation system behind him was only up to the steel wheels. That would be six to ten inches of water if the wheel was on flat ground (they usually are in a rut).
So what that told me was that he was standing in the road ditch, which was (wait for it) "full of water".
By the way, levee breaks have caused flooding at Craig in 2010 and 2011.

 

[Len]

Caj, we all notice the same thing up here in the northern tier states.

We've been getting snow since the ice ages, but all of a sudden, the local news crews spend so much time breathlessly covering any snowfall, that each front that comes through is touted to be the end of the world.

For heaven's sake, they get the local "STORM TEAM" out to cover a two inch, two hour blast of snow.

I mean, really, they have got to feel just a little stupid broadcasting insignificant weather events...and when they do have something real to report, it's like they're all competing for Emmy awards trying to outdo each other!

Then, after the hyperbole about the weather comes the teaser for the next story...."What you don't know about your toothbrush that could kill you! More at eleven!"

Len

 

[Rule3]

I have learned over the years. DO NOT TURN THE TV ON!!

The talking heads will whip you into a frenzy and exhaust you!!

My wife was just bugging me about the details of the storm, she should have married Jim Cant you see Me on the Beach Now.

I told her look on NOAA on the puter.

 

[PA Reb]

I couldn't agree more CAJUNLAWYER. The photo below (credited to AP Photo /Gerry Broome) says it all - anyone who builds a structure at the edge of the ocean is more than likely aware (or should be) of what will eventually happen to said structure. They make a ton of money renting it and when its knocked down, they just re-build it for the next crazy tourist that is willing to spend $5K a week or more to rent it. We surely don't need crazed reporters standing out in it to let us know what's going on. The broadcasters call these reporters "brave" but I think they're just plain ridiculous!

 

[C.S.63]

sensational reporting is not needed during dire emergencies and natural disasters

 

[DeadAye]

..... But don't put some twit on TV for 24 hours a day telling me to get out of the rain.

And, even stranger, you get this warning from a twit that doesn't have enough sense to be out of the rain.

The other bunch that really torques me up are the "Why is FEMA taking so long to save us?" pack of *****s

 

[Iggy]

And, even stranger, you get this warning from a twit that doesn't have enough sense to be out of the rain.

The other bunch that really torques me up are the "Why is FEMA taking so long to save us?" pack of *****s

BINGO!!!

 

[The Big D]

First, CAJUNLAWYER'S comment that "not selling beer" is "stupid" is absolutely spot on. In fact, not selling beer is directly related to looting beer stores.

Second, on a far more serious note, I have friends (and their families) with whom I am very close They live in different parts of New Jersey and in areas that are NOT prone to flooding. Both, however, are likely to get flooded this weekend though I pray the damage is to their basements, only. That's bad enough but more easily fixed than finished areas.

Spoke with the head of each family yesterday. (FTR, that's the lovely wife in each case. ) They as prepared as they can be.

My thoughts are with them as well as with any of you Forum members who find yourselves in harm's way.

May the Good Lord take care of you and yours...

Be safe.

 

[old bear]

I have learned over the years. DO NOT TURN THE TV ON!!

The talking heads will whip you into a frenzy and exhaust you!!

The run up to these is the best part, all the serious looking reporters and so called experts telling us what may happen, when in reality they have no more idea than the rest of us. Remember it's all in the marketing, sell the sizzle not the steak.

The best part of this is watching the normally very well turned out and finely attired field reporters looking like drowned rats.

 

[hannstv]

Heck, I got so nervous watching that I went to Walmart this morning and got extra bottled water, peanut butter and gas for my generator and I live in Dallas.

 

[wheelgun28]

My wife asked me what they said on TV, I told there they were screaming "we all going to die, run"...

 

[LedFowl]

Where is Geraldo when we need him?

 

[feralmerril]

This all reminds me of waiting up the road on a accident for a half hour. When you get up to see the accident, there better be some dead people or it will make you even madder if not!

 

[O2Guy]

They hype up how bad the storm could be and after it's over they tell us how lucky that we are that it wasn't worse.

 

[Helderberg]

What is the biggest sin of this whole mess is that if there is a real threat I would not believe these people. Too much "The sky is falling" and not enough truth. I am going to do what I believe I should, charge all my Dewalt 18v's and sit it out. I am so sick of all the Bull about everything from politics to miny-pads. How do we live without the right floor cleaner? Heck, I am going to go buy more beer.
Best, Frank.

 

[tripledipper]

The Weather Channel has been on steroids all week and NYC's little Emporer Bloomberg must love the drama of evacuating people. At least his attention has been diverted away from all those evil southerners who allegedly bring most of the illegal guns to his City.

 

[Cobroller]

Heck, I got so nervous watching that I went to Walmart this morning and got extra bottled water, peanut butter and gas for my generator and I live in Dallas.

You've waited since 2010 to post this (great post by-the-way), I suspect that you were just preparing for Katrina and Rita.

 

[rock doc]

Apparently, nothing else is happening in the world worth reporting, or the entire world's population is glued to this non-stop reporting.

 

[Stevens]

I was driving home from Gulf Shores, Alabama this morning must have passed 25 -30 Entergy bucket trucks heading east on I-10. probably heading up to help restore power in Irene's path. I hope there is not too much damage. Also hoping we don't get a visit from a hurricane here any time soon!

Steve W

 

[oldman45]

I do not know anyone personally in the effected areas but my heart goes out to them. I know there are several on here in the path of the storm and I would hate for them to suffer any loss.

Yes, I want to see what is going on up there and am watching the coverage with interest. It is not I want to see damage or deaths but I want to know what is happening there. I feel sorry for anyone in those areas.

I wish they could send us the rainfall they do not need at this time. As dry as it is here, I would not mind some flooding around my house.

 

[plainshunter]

at least they haven't mashed "apocalypse" to the word hurricane yet like they do when it snows.

 

[GF]

IT'S A TWISTER ... IT'S A TWISTER...!!!

The Wizard of Oz: Cyclone Clip - YouTube

Can't be worse than this.


GF

 

[Onomea]

Lotta good posts here about how the talking heads don't have a clue as to what is happening and how it is irresponsible to broadcast hyperbolic, alarmist reports when people are already anxious about the future.

The reporting on the tsunami-damaged Japanese nuclear reactor was like that: "Hi, I'm Anderson Cooper and I am gonna explain to you why this nuclear reactor is seriously bad news..." I'm thinkin', "What does this guy know about nuclear reactors?" and got my info elsewhere.

 

[mudcat100]

We have had team coverage since Wednesday here in N.E. S.C. Myrtle Beach actually had some limbs break off trees.The Storm Teams are orgasmic.There's even reports of puddles of water. I just heard Myrtle Beach is back to OPCON 5---- normal operating conditions.

 

[mkk41]

People in the danger zone aren't home in front of the TV , and probably have no electricity anyway.

Those who live in low-lying , flood prone areas should know enough to get to higher ground by now.

The TV news just rehashes the same bit every 20mins.

The daily weather forecast is almost as bad. The bubble-headed bleach blonde 'meteorologist' waves her hands and shows global effects and talk about who knows what for 10mins to the point where ya zone out or fall asleep and miss the simple local 5 day forecast ya wanted to see in the first place.

 

[scooter123]

The Weather Channel has been on steroids all week and NYC's little Emporer Bloomberg must love the drama of evacuating people. At least his attention has been diverted away from all those evil southerners who allegedly bring most of the illegal guns to his City.

No kidding, by the time this storm gets to NYC it's likely it's going to be just a bad storm and the storm surge will probably be measured in inches. But, he just had to shut down the ENTIRE TRANSIT system at noon today when the storm wasn't even to Viginia yet. I can only have sympathy for all those merchants in NYC who are yet again being victimized by Blooming Idiot.

 

[ogilvyspecial]

I was driving home from Gulf Shores, Alabama this morning must have passed 25 -30 Entergy bucket trucks heading east on I-10. probably heading up to help restore power in Irene's path.

Our son, who lives here with us, is an Electrical Lineman and he's seriously considering flying over to NY on Monday. He talked to a few Electric Co. Rep's by phone today and they assured him that they would have work for him once he arrived.

The last time he "bugged out" was during Ike and he spent approx. 5 weeks down in TX before returning home.

One person's misery is (usually) another person's paycheck........