I take back what I said about how the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina could have been much worse. Things look pretty freaking bad. Tens of thousands of refugees are beginning to pour into neighboring cities and states, putting what is sure to be a heavy strain on their social service networks. I was talking with some friends earlier and we were wondering why Louisiana government leaders didn’t do more to structurally reinforce those levees in the event of a major hurricane. The possibility that Lake Pontchartrain could spill over into the city has certainly occurred to them before (registration req’d).
On the way home today, I saw that one of the local gas stations was selling gas for $2.99. If we’re going to start paying European fuel prices, maybe we can also get European-style mass transit systems in our cities.
Haven’t gotten many questions in response to yesterday’s solicitation. Remember, I’m only on loan for a few more days before I get transferred to the Paris branch library.
$2.99??
You’re lucky. In one day, the price here shot up from $2.67 to $3.29, and tomorrow it’ll probably be about $3.50. Filling up two cars cost us just shy of $80, and that was after we headed over to Vermont where the price was still a “reasonable” $2.84, but not for long.
I wonder how many complaints Spitzer’s office got over this whole fiasco.
I think its time to write some letters. Do something at least. I could agree with you on the transit. Although our gas here is almost still reasonable 2.85 acutally two days ago I filled up at my not so secret spot any more for 2.69 for supreme.