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Orange County, California fire update (Oct 23 PM)


By Karyn Chenoweth Oct 24, 2007, 2:21 GMT

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With YouOct 24th, 2007 - 08:34:14

I hope and pray that those responsible for the arson caused fire are punished to the fullest extent of the law. Too often are we confronted with the devastation forced upon others who must be uprooted and restart their lives because of the lame mentality that permeates our society.

We will support you Californians in your time of need, and the government will do what it can as well.

Ever united in protecting and sheltering our own, we refuse to fail you.

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tonny from belgiumOct 24th, 2007 - 11:23:38

Arson is only part of the problem .Real causes are manifold ;climate change is probably the main ingredient .Record temperatures and longer periods of droughts are transforming California's nature in a powder keg awaiting to explode .These events are well predicted by climatologists .The same scenario is bound to happen in many more parts of the USA,wherever a green vegetation and drought are combined .Praying is not exactly an attitude that will solve the problem .However humans can still solve the problem if only they take the problem seriously and stop shooting at the messenger .Following the attribution of the Noble prize to Al Gore there was a tremendous campaign in neocon and republican media to smear the integrity of Al Gore .
Time to wake up to the future before it consumes you .

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KarmaOct 24th, 2007 - 12:31:53

They killed 1 million Iraqis, 2 million displaced internally and 4 million outside for Oil(wealth)!!! Here in the Rich neighborhood the fire is taking it all back!!

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ah KarmaOct 24th, 2007 - 13:15:57

even after this tragedy Americans (Californians) will bounce back stronger and better than ever- that is the difference between us and them.

We are resourceful
We are strong
We have a tolerant and vibrant multi-cultural society that is inclusive, not sexist or foolishly theocratic.

USA will survive this too.


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MikeOct 24th, 2007 - 16:06:24

Just an exercise in rounding up the hordes. Sell this to someone else.

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tonny from belgiumOct 24th, 2007 - 17:04:18

Don't get lost in chauvinism,climate change concerns us all,no need to antagonize anybody,only acting together can save the planet .

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SoCal ResidentOct 24th, 2007 - 17:40:16

WOW...

As a native SoCal resident, I live with many issues in this region. The earthquakes, Santa Ana winds, and firestorms have been going on here before Bush was president, before the mankind populated the region, and before the dinosaurs roamed the area as well.

This is not global warming, it is not caused by the war in Iraq, it was not started by Bush, nor will it stop in the future as it is and has always been a part of the natural force in the region.



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Barbara from the United kingdomOct 24th, 2007 - 18:58:19

I just want to say how deeply sorry I am too see all that devastation... I was in Orange county a month ago... my heart goes out too my american friends and too those who have lost everything.But as a nation you will overcome this tragedy.... all I can do is give my support too the USA at a time like this.


A friend ....

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SoCal NativeOct 24th, 2007 - 23:07:38

@Barbara; Thanks
@Tonny; Hats off to you Tonny! I have noticed you have the remarkable ability to come up with a partisan comment for any topic. I just wish partisanship were more of a solution than it is a part of the problem in this world. Then you would actually be helping.

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Don FeeneyOct 25th, 2007 - 01:45:15

Hey, Tonny, go cry to the people in the Congo.

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