New Orleans - Isn't it time to stop whining and start progressing?
547595
I have to agree, they want everything yet they won't do anything to EARN it, just because they got hit the hardest doesn't mean they get to ride for free forever. But think about it.... the majority of people who are whining are the same ones who lived off the government prior to the storms, they are used to getting cash, food, housing etc every month for free, so why would they stop expecting everything for free now?
1135379
It messed up Saint barnard parish, and orleans parish....  It turned new orleans into a lake.  We had bukue people become homeless.  alot of people lost homes, it took out one bridge that connects over lake pontchatrain....  And traffic sucked for months....  Give me your email, and Ill send you a few pics  Oh and we got every lazy bumb that didnt want to work....  Beleive me now there is no excuse for "I cant find work"  Oh yea Minwage, went up from 5.15 to 8.50- 9 an hour  (cause nobody wanted to work, since they had fema money)
594613
It would help if you posted details regarding your complaint.  Is it lagging maintainence issues?  Late rent fees?  Not enough parking spaces?   How you deal with a complaint really depends on what the complaint is.
588949
I think Mayor Nagin does not really care about the people of New Orleans. I was there at the time the hurricane hit and I think he has other motives for remaining mayor. What has he done for you lately?
376568
I agree with you, and I live in New Orleans. The chickens have finally come home to roost. Politicians have pushed their luck too far. Instead of doing the job right, they cut corners in the 1950's-the 1960's when the levees were built in order to fatten their own wallets, and now everyone who lives here is going to suffer for it.There will never be anyone prosecuted for this reprehensible act, because all those responsible are probably all dead by now.
584494
#1 The city of New Orleans was allocted the $$ years ago to fix the lEVEE's. Their corrupt goverment spent it elsewhere.\nThe mayor did a crappy job during Katrina. He should of had the city evacuated. He had plenty of notice. We all knew! The governor was too busy crying about it. Literally crying and then when all was said and done she blamed who else? The President of course. But as the mayor said it will be a chocolate city again! I wouldn't live there if you paid my rent and fed me!
519090
I think Nagin will do a better job of trying to bring the New Orleans culture back than his opponent would have. This is not a small job, by any means, and it will take a long time but I think Nagin will prevent the city from turning into one giant strip mall... he's also being very honest when he says it will never be "exactly the same" as before, but I think he takes the city's identity very personally and will "protect" that identity a lot better.
76737
Agree ! I've been here 26 years now and have made 1 real friend ( and I AM a nice person !) The big city sucks, the cops suck, the traffic sucks, the pizza sucks, actually... I think most of it SUCKS ! Where did you move to ?  Want a visitor ? I need to get out too !!!
558965
I do believe we went to make it better. We removed Saddam from power - a true mad man. The people are more free than they have been in a decade. The numbers who came out to vote prove that they feel more free. The women have quit wearing the horrid black coverings from head to toe & gone back to school - something illegal before. The violent death toll is 25.1 out of 100,000 - 1/2 of New Orleans before Katrina at 54.6 out of 100,000. Yes I have to agree it is working, not at the speed we want, but nothing is ever fast enough for us Americans.
90988
If you meant to write "whining", it means to keep complaining
629924
housing is very tight right now. you may want to consider the surrounding parishes (counties), like jefferson, st. charles, st. tammany, st. john. best bet - come down before you move and drive around. lots of people put signs up on houses to rent, because they will rent in hours that way. some of the large apartments were estroyed but are being rebuilt. some of the corporates are tonti and first lake.
539043
They should quit whining.  Other peoples have suffered way more.
1100256
i agree. start getting others to join your cause. i will be one. email me at happylittlecity@yahoo.com anytime you have something going on. i will be there to help. seriously. i will make phone calls, demonstrate, write letters. you tell me what you want done.
215679
We're moving to New Orleans within a month.  I'm being reassigned there (I'm in the Navy).  We're excited about moving there because we believe that the city will come back better than ever.  Hang in there!  Also, thanks for the coffee house recommendation.  We will check out CC's.
172500
I live in New Orleans.  I am one of those other thousands of people that you are NOT hearing about; I found a place to live, I did not ask for more FEMA money.  It has been over 5 months since we all lost practically everything.  That's 5 months.  That's a lot of time to pull oneself together and get on with getting on.  Thousands of us did just that, but you aren't reading about us, are you?  I think it is right, and anyone still expecting FEMA to pay for a hotel room should be able to show FEMA proof why they would still need it.
461542
I live in Slidell, LA on the northshore of Lake Ponchatrain and can tell you that the levies are barely up to the standards before Hurricane Katrina.  While politicians in the state and on the federal level complain and bicker, time is being wasted as the huirricane seaon is only a couple months away.  I have never lived in New Orleans directly but would advice people that it is not a safe place environmentally or sanitarily.  Basic power and water are not available to 35-50% of the New Orleans East and most of that area is virtually untouch since Katrina!!!  my career has directed me toward the MS Gulf Coast where I am seeing vast improvements to the area as opposed to New Orleans.  Please remember the Mississippi Gulf Coast when thinking of Katrina.  The devestation here is something that needs to be seen to believed.
47780
Jay- You may want to try the local newspaper. http://www.nola.com there is a section on housing and I agree housing is going to be tight. Perhaps your new employer has some contacts.\n\nGood luck and I think you will be busy for years. Thanks for playing a role in the rebuilding the city is worth it.