posted on September 5, 2005 12:06:15 PM new
Ed Schultz is headed to Mississippi to Adopt a Family of Hurricane Katrina
Ed Schultz, host of America's fastest growing radio talk show program, and his wife Wendy are opening their home and hearts to the victims of Hurricane Katrina through Ed’s "Adopt a Family of Hurricane Katrina" effort. Ed & Wendy are going with Fargo’s 119th Fighter Wing and its 55 member civil engineer squadron to Gulfport, MS on Sunday, September 4th. Ed plans on seeing the devastation left in the wake of Hurricane Katrina with his own eyes so he can bring his listeners the unfiltered story. Ed & Wendy will talk to some of the Americans that have been hurt the most and other Americans heroes that are there to help. On Monday Ed is going to bring a yet to be determined family back home to Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. Says Schultz: "Americans have a rich tradition of helping out in time of need. Now is the time to take action by opening our homes and schools to victims of Hurricane Katrina. The Adopt a Family of Hurricane Katrina is a step Americans can take to help rebuild from the devastation of the worst natural disaster we have faced in our lifetime.”
Ed’s mission over the next 48 hours has three parts: 1.Bring the listeners of the Ed Schultz Show a first hand account of the hurricane affected area, 2. Bring his listeners the story of North Dakota’s National Guard’s effort to purify water for the people of Gulfport, Mississippi, and 3. To give a family of hurricane victims the opportunity to travel back with him and share his home until they can get back on their feet. Ed and Wendy realize that most families in America are not afforded the same chance that they have to change someone’s life; they are humbled to be able to bring you this story and bring a family back home.
Last Thursday Schultz sent an urgent email to Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty and Sen. Mark Dayton urging them to create an Adopt a Family program in his home state. Schultz put his own name at the top of the volunteer family list. Schultz said, "FEMA, the American Red Cross and hundreds of other agencies are on site and doing what they can in a horrendous situation. Their efforts are important and we want to support them in every way possible. But when the initial evacuation ends and thousands of families are in shelters, what then? If each state develops a plan to pair volunteer families with displaced families we can make a real difference. I urge you to contact your Governor, US Senator, Mayor, your local churches and community centers. This is a grass roots effort that Americans can make happen." Schultz said people who can't physically adopt a family can still help. Through Adopt a Family volunteers could be paired with a family in the New Orleans region to offer support as the immediate urgency abates and these families try to recreate their lives.
Ed Schultz posted a link to Governors, and US Senators with their email and mailing addresses on The Ed Schultz Show website at www.edschultzshow.com. Adds Schultz, "It will be months before these homeless families from Hurricane Katrina can safely go back to what's left of their homes and region. When the local news stops carrying pictures of the devastation, these people will still be homeless. We can't let the reality of their disaster vanish when the news coverage does. We can’t let them down. Contact your Governor or Senator today."
The Monday September 5th (Labor Day) Ed Shultz Show will be an encore presentation due to this mission. Ed will be back on Tuesday, September 6th to bring you this story and introduce you to the Hurricane Katrina Family that will share his home for the near feature. Ed wants to remind you to not only keep the victims of this historic tragedy in your thoughts and prayers, but also the American heroes that are once again stepping up to improve the lives of their fellow citizens in their time of need.
posted on September 5, 2005 01:03:53 PM new
"Where's O'Riley, Hannity, Rush ??"
Dunno about O'Riley, but Hannity and Rush were on the air this afternoon (Yes, on Labor Day) pushing listeners to support the rescue efforts and asking for donations. I'm sure between the two of them, they've raised millions for the relief effort.
"Ed Schultz, host of America's fastest growing radio talk show"
Never heard of him.
"and introduce you to the Hurricane Katrina Family that will share his home for the near feature."
Sounds like a publicity stunt to me.
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posted on September 5, 2005 01:12:13 PM new
Of course you've never heard of him...you're too busy listening to the conservative talk show sexual predators and druggies.
YOU are hardly the determining factor in whether Big Ed's show is the fastest growing ....
Why are the efforts of hannity and those...other ...er, people, any LESS a publicity stunt than Ed's?
Anything to raise the level of help is a good thing....but those rich conservatives have NOT opened their mansions to anyone.
I did hear of a nice big ranch in Crawford Texas that could house many, many people
posted on September 5, 2005 01:24:35 PM new
No, I'm the dunderhead who said, "So which international groups are going to send aid to the survivors of Louisiana? Which international coalitions will be assisting those who lost everything?
When these things happen overseas, I always see the USA there helping out. Let's see what happens this time around."
I guess we found out, didn't we? Quite a few are promoising to send aid. I must be the dunderhead because I assumed you could read that as a question.
And back to THIS post, I believe raising millions in donations is a lot more useful in the big picture than making a big flashy show about how you rescued one family. It might not be as hands-on or quite as big of a photo opportunity, but it's a heckuva lot more useful. I'm sure the family in question will appreciate it, but millions of dollars will help hundreds of families.
"but those rich conservatives have NOT opened their mansions to anyone. "
Oh right, Mingo, have YOU opened your home to the homeless? Neither have I. I sent money and that's all I can do right now. Why hold Rush to higher standard than yourself, hmmm???
posted on September 5, 2005 01:25:52 PM new
One more thing. Make your next post count, cause unlike LindaK, I'm not going to go around and around with you and play your little games. I might respond to you next post, or maybe I'll just ignore it.
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posted on September 5, 2005 04:32:00 PM new
Too funny....
""One more thing. Make your next post count, cause unlike LindaK, I'm not going to go around and around with you and play your little games. I might respond to you next post, or maybe I'll just ignore it.""
No, what LindaKKK does is pretend to ignore, like you, questions she can't answer.
Like:
""Why are the efforts of hannity and those...other ...er, people, any LESS a publicity stunt than Ed's?""
Or a stupis rejoinder like:
""Oh right, Mingo, have YOU opened your home to the homeless? Neither have I. I sent money and that's all I can do right now. Why hold Rush to higher standard than yourself, hmmm??? """
No, I haven't , dodo, I am not a millionaire, conservative or otherewise. I don't hold Rush to any standard, he has none.
I was pointing out that Big Ed puts his house where his mouth is and other talk show hosts haven't.
Too hard of a concept for you to understand.
posted on September 5, 2005 05:04:04 PM new
" pretend to ignore, like you, questions she can't answer.
Like:
""Why are the efforts of hannity and those...other ...er, people, any LESS a publicity stunt than Ed's?"
Because if Big Ed's half as successful as the article claims, then he has plenty of money too. Why is he only choosing to help one family? Cause this way is more "dramatic" and makes for better photos.
"No, I haven't , dodo, I am not a millionaire, conservative or otherewise."
Neither is the other poster here on Vendio who posted on eBay that they would take in a family in their home, but that didn't stop them from doing it. I'm not going to say it's practical for everyone to do that, but don't use wealth as an excuse for not helping.
"his house where his mouth is and other talk show hosts haven't"
Maybe if he'd quit grandstanding and simply cough up some cash, he could do more good.
"Too hard of a concept for you to understand."
I don't think so. I understand you and your point-of-view perfectly. But I will not be goaded into a name-calling frenzy.
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posted on September 5, 2005 05:11:58 PM new"but those rich conservatives have NOT opened their mansions to anyone. "
I've heard that different states are offering to accept different numbers of refugees. Like my state has committed to take 20,000.
Then on the Christian sites and on the TV, so other's won't remain as ignorant as crowfarm/mingotree/Linda Blair there, they're asking Churches to take as many as 8 families each. To sponsor them, help, feed, cloth, etc them until they can get on their feet.
Wonder how many atheist sites, non-churches are asking the same from their non-Church-meeting places. Haven't heard of any atheist groups calling for their membership to do the same.
Whether they, themselves, live in mansions or not.
"Whenever the nation is under attack, [b]from within or without, liberals side with the enemy. This is their essence." --Ann Coulter
And why the American Voters chose to RE-elect President Bush to four more years. YES!!!
[ edited by Linda_K on Sep 5, 2005 05:13 PM ]
posted on September 5, 2005 05:18:33 PM new
I think you will find the poor helping the poor more than the rich helping the poor. I think there's a camaraderie there that you don't find among the wealthy. The City of Cleveland has found housing for some of the survivors and has a plan in place for schooling, clothing and the like. We're the 12th poorest city in the nation (down from #1). We were tied with New Orleans believe it or not.
CLEVELAND -- The city of Cleveland is responding to the Hurricane Katrina disaster, and City Hall Friday unveiled its plan for relief efforts.
NewsChannel5's Tony Gaskins reported that city officials said they will respond in four ways: sending money, sending safety crews, providing housing and helping students.
Mayor Jane Campbell wants Clevelanders to send money, cash donations to the Red Cross and Salvation Army.
She said that money is the best way to help, because there is no place to store donations of food and clothing.
"Right now, the consistent message we're getting from the gulf region is, please do not send stuff. They have no capacity to store clothing and water, and all that," said Campbell.
Secondly, the city is sending safety crews. Right now, that means 10 firefighters will be sent to help battle fires and work with FEMA.
The city also wants to help the evacuees through providing housing.
"We have been working with HUD and the U.S. Conference of Mayors to identify places where people can be provided with shelter and an opportunity to care for their families on a long-term basis," said Campbell.
The city is calling on landlords and have found 1,100 units ready to accept hurricane victims.
Finally, the city is planning on helping displaced students.
Local universities have classroom space to accommodate 1,000 students from schools washed out by the hurricane.
Struggling to suppress emotions, Cleveland State University President Michael Schwartz vowed to do what he could.
"I'm very concerned personally. I have some friends at the University of Southern Mississippi and I understand it's gone," said Schwartz.
posted on September 5, 2005 05:30:35 PM new
LindaKKK you've outdone yourself on the "Blathering Scale" tonight!
With:
""Then on the Christian sites and on the TV, so other's won't remain as ignorant as crowfarm/mingotree/Linda Blair there, they're asking Churches to take as many as 8 families each. To sponsor them, help, feed, cloth, etc them until they can get on their feet.
Wonder how many atheist sites, non-churches are asking the same from their non-Church-meeting places. Haven't heard of any atheist groups calling for their membership to do the same.
Whether they, themselves, live in mansions or not."""
First: I am well aware that many states and organizations are taking in families.
I NEVER said they weren't so you can't prove I did.
C'mon, big mouth, where did I say they weren't?
(Another question, among thousands, she won't/can't answer)
LindaKKK, while I realize that there may be atheist organizations I also know there are many atheists, who, because of their independent thinking, do not NEED(like wimpy christians) to BELONG to a group.
Believe it or not there are many INDIVIDUALS who belong to NO organization who are giving money.....does it prove their worth or goodness....no, not in any way.
While SOME people have to make sure they tell everybody about their charitable giving, and that's fine, many choose not to blow there own horn.
Now, what the hell is a non-church and why would you have the stupid idea that atheists would not donate to charities....once again you display your total lack of reasoning ability.
posted on September 5, 2005 05:38:17 PM new
Anyone know what Focus on the Family is doing? Colorado Gay and Lesbian Fund is pledging 1 million in matching funds to contributions made by their members.
Retorical Question ... FOTF is expressing best wishes.
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posted on September 5, 2005 05:42:25 PM new
"While SOME people have to make sure they tell everybody about their charitable giving, and that's fine, many choose not to blow there own horn."
Yeah, like the famous Ed Schultz. ROFL!!!!
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posted on September 5, 2005 06:40:08 PM new
Lets see this person is going to only help ONE family and yet the money donated by the others will help many.
posted on September 5, 2005 07:19:20 PM new
Well, ronnie, like a true neocon you don't see the thousands of families across America taking in these displaced people as "good".
I can understand your neocon "christian" point of view...you wouldn't want to make your charitable works too personal.
These people may rub off some horrible disease, like humanity, on you and you wouldn't want that! No, sending money is much "cleaner" for you.
And Replay continues it's assault on reason with:
""""While SOME people have to make sure they tell everybody about their charitable giving, and that's fine, many choose not to blow there own horn."
Yeah, like the famous Ed Schultz. ROFL!!!!"""
and Hannity and Limbaugh and o'Riley and any other radio or TV or movie personality.
And, once again, LindaKKK can't/won't answer questions Let me see ...I'm betting she just can't
posted on September 5, 2005 07:33:10 PM new
No what I don't see mingotree is that those thousands of people taking these families in, espousing it in a public fashion.
What ulterior motive is behind it? Does this small fry media personality think this will illuminate his career?
It is nice the left has its own Rush Limbaugh wannabe, but then again no one really listens to Air America.
How many time have they had to be bailed out?
And I am telling you that your reference to me as a neocon is not acceptable and this is your last warning. In accordance with vendio guidelines I telling you to stop or after this point it becomes harassment.
I am a proud Libertarian and more center than you ever hope to be.
posted on September 5, 2005 07:38:05 PM new
ronnie saying something dumb:
""No what I don't see mingotree is that those thousands of people taking these families in, espousing it in a public fashion."""
He's a public personality and has many listeners despite the fact that YOU are afraid to listen.
ronnie admitting he's losing the argument:
""And I am telling you that your reference to me as a neocon is not acceptable and this is your last warning. In accordance with vendio guidelines I telling you to stop or after this point it becomes harassment.""
posted on September 5, 2005 07:41:50 PM new
Hey Ronnieponnie, don't like name calling? Try Big Ed's website I'm sure you'll find it enlightening and no name calling allowed.
posted on September 5, 2005 07:49:22 PM new
Thank you, reported again.
Afraid of what mingotree? that seems to be your mantra, fear. But I think you use it too much as you must be the one that is afraid and need to project on others.
I can and have supported liberal ideas, when was the last time you supported a conservative idea?
posted on September 5, 2005 07:53:35 PM new
I noticed you can't answer about what help you have provided just more name calling which I have now reported once again.
You can't act like an adult and post like one, hopefully vendio will see to it you don't post at all.
posted on September 5, 2005 08:53:22 PM new I wrote a check for $100,000.00 for disaster relief and can prove it just like you can
Actually I gave $100 mingotree and donated toothbrushes, soap and deodorant.
I didn't know being kind and donating something had to be proven.
So actually based on your response helping those people are nothing but a big joke for you. First you're not going to help because your are not a millionare, now you are posting in a satirical manner saying you donated a $100,000 so be honest you have done nothing yourself to help these people in their plight.
posted on September 5, 2005 09:29:54 PM new
Good twist, ronnie!
That's a 9.5 on the Twist-O-Meter !!!
Actually it's a Twist with Stretch which should really rate a 10.
You live 2, 000 miles from New Orelans...where in Canada....the Atlantic Ocean, South America?
posted on September 5, 2005 09:57:44 PM new
Just a suggestion for those who are unable to tolerate a few jabs from someone else, why not just put them on ignore instead of being snitches.
Vendio offers this site for free and don’t you think they have more important things to do in a day than take care of your hurt feelings? And if you are unable to put anyone who offends you on ignore, why don't you find another forum where you can pussy foot with the other wussy ones?
Seriously, the entire country has experienced a severe tragedy and people are truly hurting and you’re whining and snitching about others on a chatboard??
Haven't heard of any atheist groups calling for their membership to do the same.
I'm sure you'll find it enlightening and no name calling allowed.