Make note all...the 26th MEU is being tasked with relief operations in the New York metropolis.
Good thing too. Its getting little network attention but looting is supposedly widespread and the National Guard Units are being stretched thin.
The bad news? Once the criminals realize that they have 12 hours or more of darkness (lights are suppose to be out for another week) to operate in, then we will probably see barbaric behavior.
I am amazed that they still haven't learned the lessons of Katrina. Security first, Medical attention second and then food/water. It really looks like they're ignoring security and rushing straight to providing MRE's.
My prediction? By Saturday we're going to start hearing some horrific stories coming out of New York and New Jersey. The relief effort started off good but this will turn nasty.
UPDATE 1: My bet is that by Monday of next week we're looking at a full MEB being sent to that region. Things are already dicey and it won't get better soon.
UPDATE 2: Ok. Let me modify my first prediction. A cold front will move through the New York area in the middle or late next week. Cold, hungry and mad? That's when people are going to flip out. Either way, its gonna get nasty UNLESS they can get the power back on. The authorities know it too. 50,000 utility workers are suppose to be on the way...That's a Reinforced Marine Expeditionary Force...You're talking about two divisions plus of utility workers. They're racing to prevent Armageddon.
Good thing too. Its getting little network attention but looting is supposedly widespread and the National Guard Units are being stretched thin.
The bad news? Once the criminals realize that they have 12 hours or more of darkness (lights are suppose to be out for another week) to operate in, then we will probably see barbaric behavior.
I am amazed that they still haven't learned the lessons of Katrina. Security first, Medical attention second and then food/water. It really looks like they're ignoring security and rushing straight to providing MRE's.
My prediction? By Saturday we're going to start hearing some horrific stories coming out of New York and New Jersey. The relief effort started off good but this will turn nasty.
UPDATE 2: Ok. Let me modify my first prediction. A cold front will move through the New York area in the middle or late next week. Cold, hungry and mad? That's when people are going to flip out. Either way, its gonna get nasty UNLESS they can get the power back on. The authorities know it too. 50,000 utility workers are suppose to be on the way...That's a Reinforced Marine Expeditionary Force...You're talking about two divisions plus of utility workers. They're racing to prevent Armageddon.
Don't worry Sol thanks to the Second Amendment of the US Constitution the good citizens of New York will be well armed and able to deal with any potential threat the night brings......
ReplyDeleteWhoops! Sorry New York, only jokin'!
It would be funny but somebody is going to die because of NYC and New York State gun laws.
they'll be lucky if all they do is get killed. their are some bastards out there they would take a person apart and enjoy doing it. lets not even talk about the depravity that a woman could suffer at the hands of some of the animals in that city. they like to brag about having the largest police force in the US but 40,000 cops is nothing when you have a population in the high single digit millions.
ReplyDeleteSteady now. You will be making false correlations and saying there is no link between violent crime figures and gun ownership. I mean look at Chicago and LA they are utopias. Whoops! Sorry again. :)
ReplyDeleteAnd yet despite their time of need their labor priorities are firmly in check as non-union electrical crews are being sent home.
ReplyDeleteSorry nice folks from Alabama our need isn't so bad that we'd accept non-union help.
In two weeks Long Pig will be on the menu.
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