If another Katrina happens, say..this summer, will it affect the 06 midterms?
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I disagree with all of the above answers. No one who watched the tragedy of New Orleans could feel anything but compassion. \n\nHowever, the political effects will come--what's wrong with talking about them now. \n\nOur inability to affect global warming means that we will continue to suffer from ever worsening weather patterns. \n\nLet's not kill the messenger!
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Thanks for the special mention of me in the question.  Katrina wasnt bush's fault.  Last time I check he didnt have power over the weather.  If he does, I could have done without the snow last week.  I dont see anyone going on and on about the appointment of Robert Kennedy to attorney general.  Mistakes are made.  However one should also keep in mind that the Mayor and Governor were both Democrats and both failed to call in the national guard.  As for his "faith based" decisions, pehaps we give him our support because the majority of U.S. citizens believe in those decisions.  Most of us arent in favor of the abomination known as gay marriage and many oppose the systimatic murder of unborn children by claiming its a constitutional right.  All one needs to do is look at a map of the 2004 Presidental election and the fact that many states passed marriage laws and/or amendments in that election to see how the majority of us feel.
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No two hurricane seasons are the same.  The iconic prediction by Dr. William Gray came out in April, and is looking for another active season (link in sources).  I also read that an AccuWeather forecaster is predicting 3 major storms will hit the US Mainland this year.\n\nMy thoughts, as an atmospheric science grad student, are that this season will be above average because there is not a strong El Nino, limiting the interference in the tropics.  There will also be tons of heat added into the system, and in our 50-year cycle of hurricanes, we happen to be on the upslope (look at the 1950s, and the hurricane damage then).\n\nThe season will most likely not be as bad as last year's, and that's because last year's was record-setting.  The difference is that a lot more people are living in areas that are hurricane-prone, and that's why we're seeing more covereage of them.
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yes. last time was 70 or so years ago and the hurrican hit rhode island. according to the weather channel another onefor new ork is due soon. hurricanes come appr. every 70 years or so to newyork.
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When it happens in US foreign policy, yes. The midterms of yesterday are wobbling baby steps toward Constitutional restoration and democracy. Down with Dictator Dumbya!!!
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The world is going to go through a lot of weather changes. In year 2026 the entire west caost will go undr water, and some of the east coast as well. If you want to read about what will from a phsycic, you can go on the website. If you don't know about her, she always comes on the montell show on wednesdays.
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I recently read an article on accuweather.com about this.  Apparently, it all depends where in the South you're talking about.  Their forecast indicates that Texas to Louisana along with South Florida have the highest chance of seeing hurricanes while West Florida to Alabama (areas hit highly in the previous seasons) have a lower probability of impact.  The overall forecast is for an above average season but not as great as last year's record season.  Anybody saying they know for sure are probably trying to sell you something.  Basically, hope for the best and prepare for the worst.
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Most of the provisions for hurricane Katrina victims apply only to individuals who main home was in the affected area on August 25, 2005. There are a couple of things you might be able to use as a volunteer, such as the increase in the standard mileage rate for charitable use of vehicles and the exclusion from gross income mileage reimbursements to charitable volunteers. \n\nSome of it is pretty complicated, so here's a link:\n\nhttp://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=152734,00.html\n\nAnd thanks for volunteering.
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Unlikey, in an average mid term year about 95% of all congressmen are re-elected. Any changes will be in extremely marginal districts and open districts.
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People will go on with their lives. It would be scarier on 6-6-6 not 6-6-06. You see there is a 0 between the 2nd and 3rd 6, therefore my first statement is true.
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It always goes up before summer begins give it a while and it will go back down unless we go to war with some other country or have another Hurricane Katrina in which case it will go up again.
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Some flash floods possible for California right now.  Definitely expect some flooding this year in other places, coinciding with snow melt, possibly aggravated by rain.\n\nNova Scotia and other typical places along the USA-Canada border need to remain watchful.\n\nSome torrential rains expected this year in the USA.  Will be easier to predict where as the conditions develop.\n\nRivers over embankments, yes.\n\nPossible extreme heat conditons during the summer.  This also increases the likelihood of brown outs and power failures.\n\nI am expecting more trouble in the West than in the East this time around, but this is only a general feeling I have about the climatic conditions.\n\nThe only other remarkable expectation is for a very strong tornado season.  And these HAVE been occuring more easterly in recent years.\n\nI would not be surprised to see New York tornadoes.\n\nThere are suggestions for better housing at:\n\nhttp://360.yeahoo.com/ki_te_moana\n\nIf you are from California, how is the Russian River doing about now?
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The 2006 season of hurricanes could be bad but I'm going to just wait on the government to take care of me instead of taking care of myself.\n\nI'm a Democrat and I can't think for myself - the government is supposed to take care of ALL my needs and the best thing is I get other people to pay for it all for me. So I just sit back all day collect government handouts and vote for Democrats on election day. I really am a stupid sheep because the Democrats just want my vote and really don't plan on solving any issues. \n\nOops...did I just type all that out loud?
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I think that what is coming to ya'll, just passed by us last night...all the schools around here are closed, so it's possible.  Good luck.
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Yes. My neighbor has collected weather data for the last 15 years.  It's mostly temperature, rain amount, and a general description of the weather.  I did a statistical analysis of the temperature data and discovered that the trend indicated an increasing temperature.  I used a least squares analysis and plotted the graph.  I did this for a monthly average, and a yearly average.  The trend is upward for both, and some record highs were recorded in several months. I don't want to get into the details for anyone who is a statistical genius at this point.  The outcome seems to depend on which political party you belong to in the US. \nThere are also some wild fluctuations in temperature, and wind events.  We have had some severe storms that have damaged large areas of pristine forests, and we have had some major flooding. I live in Pennsylvania and, yes, I would say the temperature is changing somewhat by inching upwards, based on temperature data.  The voracity of some storm events are very damaging, as viewed over my lifetime in this geographic area.  Friend to friend, I would think about moving to Europe if I was you.  You are going to experience a cataclysmic event in the near future that will have devastating effects on the UK.  At least that's what my research shows.  But, it's just the rantings of a conspiracy nut, that's what my friends say.
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That depends if the government decides to make the same mistake again. It's the sad truth that very rarely does mankind actually learn anything from there mistakes. I find that rather pathetic. But maybe that's just me. I just wonder how many times that place is gong to be flooded and rebuilt before they remember their physics 101. When you build a city below sea level chances are, it will flood in a hurricane!!!
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If the answer is no, then that means no.\n\nIf you only want people to answer yes, then restate your question.\n\nYou could ask for replies such as:\nFor those that were involved in the southern storms, please tell me about your experiences.