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Gov. Jindal Rejects National Guard for Spill, Turns to Prayer Instead
Saturday, June 26, 2010
(ChattahBox)—Bobby Jindal, Republican governor of Louisiana was against big government before he was for it. Since the Gulf oil disaster, Jindal has been grandstanding in front of every camera and microphone within a 100-mile radius, taking every opportunity to attack the Obama administration for not providing his state with the federal resources needed to clean up the spill. “We need action down here on the Gulf Coast not just words,” complained Jindal to ABC News last week. And Back in May, Jindal complained about Obama’s response, telling Jake Tapper on ABC’s “This Week,” “I think there could have been a greater sense of urgency.”
About that urgency thing. President Obama authorized up to 6,000 National Guard troops two-months ago, to help in cleanup efforts in Louisiana. But Jindal has only activated 1,053, according to a scathing CBS report that aired last night, despite loudly and publicly complaining for months that he has been denied the resources he needs by the Obama administration. Jindal instead, is “pointing fingers,” noted CBS News. And that’s not all he is doing. When he grows tired of political grandstanding, screeching for sand berms that experts say may make the problem worse and demanding the end to the moratorium on offshore oil drilling, Jindal seeks divine inspiration from up above.
Jindal took the time to issue a state proclamation declaring June 27th as a “Statewide Day of Prayer” for perseverance through the oil spill disaster. In his proclamation, Jindal again mentioned the sense of urgency:
“WHEREAS, Coastal parish leaders from all along the coast have come together to implement their own ideas to protect our waters and our shores, often fighting to convey the sense of urgency and quick action that this crisis demands”
And Jindal held a prayer vigil at the end of the legislative session on Monday, in which the religious leaders in attendance participated in the laying on of the hands upon Jindal:
“Neither know we what to do: but our eyes are upon Thee.” (2 Chron 20:12). This was one of the confessions that was made at Memorial Hall at the Louisiana State Capitol on Monday as lawmakers, pastors, and intercessors joined Representative Regina Barrow, Senator Sharon Broome, and Governor Bobby Jindal for a Prayer Vigil concerning the Deepwater Horizon Oil Explosion. Both ends of the political spectrum joined together to ask God’s hand to move where man’s efforts have failed. Mr. Earl Taylor’s booming rendition of “Amazing Grace” reverberated through the hall and was a fitting ending to a very intense yet successful legislative session.”
That’s all well and good, but President Obama, during his address to the nation, urged the Gulf governors “to activate these troops as soon as possible.” It’s doubtful that National Guard troops are activated by prayer.
Jindal has instead decided, to stand in front of the cameras and accuse the Obama administration of not providing his state with resources.
A couple of sites:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x8639329
http://chattahbox.com/us/2010/06/25/gov-jindal-rejects-national-guard-for-spill-turns-to-prayer-instead/
(ChattahBox)—Bobby Jindal, Republican governor of Louisiana was against big government before he was for it. Since the Gulf oil disaster, Jindal has been grandstanding in front of every camera and microphone within a 100-mile radius, taking every opportunity to attack the Obama administration for not providing his state with the federal resources needed to clean up the spill. “We need action down here on the Gulf Coast not just words,” complained Jindal to ABC News last week. And Back in May, Jindal complained about Obama’s response, telling Jake Tapper on ABC’s “This Week,” “I think there could have been a greater sense of urgency.”
About that urgency thing. President Obama authorized up to 6,000 National Guard troops two-months ago, to help in cleanup efforts in Louisiana. But Jindal has only activated 1,053, according to a scathing CBS report that aired last night, despite loudly and publicly complaining for months that he has been denied the resources he needs by the Obama administration. Jindal instead, is “pointing fingers,” noted CBS News. And that’s not all he is doing. When he grows tired of political grandstanding, screeching for sand berms that experts say may make the problem worse and demanding the end to the moratorium on offshore oil drilling, Jindal seeks divine inspiration from up above.
Jindal took the time to issue a state proclamation declaring June 27th as a “Statewide Day of Prayer” for perseverance through the oil spill disaster. In his proclamation, Jindal again mentioned the sense of urgency:
“WHEREAS, Coastal parish leaders from all along the coast have come together to implement their own ideas to protect our waters and our shores, often fighting to convey the sense of urgency and quick action that this crisis demands”
And Jindal held a prayer vigil at the end of the legislative session on Monday, in which the religious leaders in attendance participated in the laying on of the hands upon Jindal:
“Neither know we what to do: but our eyes are upon Thee.” (2 Chron 20:12). This was one of the confessions that was made at Memorial Hall at the Louisiana State Capitol on Monday as lawmakers, pastors, and intercessors joined Representative Regina Barrow, Senator Sharon Broome, and Governor Bobby Jindal for a Prayer Vigil concerning the Deepwater Horizon Oil Explosion. Both ends of the political spectrum joined together to ask God’s hand to move where man’s efforts have failed. Mr. Earl Taylor’s booming rendition of “Amazing Grace” reverberated through the hall and was a fitting ending to a very intense yet successful legislative session.”
That’s all well and good, but President Obama, during his address to the nation, urged the Gulf governors “to activate these troops as soon as possible.” It’s doubtful that National Guard troops are activated by prayer.
Jindal has instead decided, to stand in front of the cameras and accuse the Obama administration of not providing his state with resources.
A couple of sites:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x8639329
http://chattahbox.com/us/2010/06/25/gov-jindal-rejects-national-guard-for-spill-turns-to-prayer-instead/
What in the Hell can the National Guard do? In Louisiana, the National Guard would be better used patrolling the streets of Baton Rouge and New Orleans (or better yet, have them protect the innocent citizens and let trash continue to eliminating the trash).
Jindal’s Prayer should have went something like this,” Lord please help us because between BP and the Administration, there is nothing but imbeciles in charge. If they are willing to sacrifice us for any form of personal gain, please remove them by any means necessary. Amen.”
Jindal’s Prayer should have went something like this,” Lord please help us because between BP and the Administration, there is nothing but imbeciles in charge. If they are willing to sacrifice us for any form of personal gain, please remove them by any means necessary. Amen.”
I agree with Jindal. CBS is doing their usual hatchet job. Remember how well they researched President Bush's National Guard record????
Why didn't CBS ask why the dredgers from the Dutch and EU countries were turned down in WRITING!. This happened 3 days after the start of the disaster. Why is there no one, and I repeat no one in charge down there to coordinate and cut through the bureaucratic red tape? Why has he not rescinded the Jones act as President Bush did during Katrina? And what are the National Guard troops supposed to do? The oil needs to be dredged out in the ocean. There is ample manpower to clean the beaches but too much red tape. And where are our own Coast Guard dredgers? Why hasn't he released them to go help clean up?
CBS isn't asking the right questions. And I don't believe they have any interest in the truth. Just the propaganda.
Why didn't CBS ask why the dredgers from the Dutch and EU countries were turned down in WRITING!. This happened 3 days after the start of the disaster. Why is there no one, and I repeat no one in charge down there to coordinate and cut through the bureaucratic red tape? Why has he not rescinded the Jones act as President Bush did during Katrina? And what are the National Guard troops supposed to do? The oil needs to be dredged out in the ocean. There is ample manpower to clean the beaches but too much red tape. And where are our own Coast Guard dredgers? Why hasn't he released them to go help clean up?
CBS isn't asking the right questions. And I don't believe they have any interest in the truth. Just the propaganda.
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