Ash Tray Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 So , Ash what ammount do you think is an OK ammount? And give Us some figures on how much is wasted nothing whilst there are needy in this country. How much of other peoples money would you give. Make overseas aid voluntary and then see how little/much the country would donate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Cid Posted February 13, 2014 Author Share Posted February 13, 2014 But hey, it gives both Politicians and journalists an excuse for a photo op or report from somewhere with a strategically placed flooded area behind them, even if they've had to travel miles to find it. I notice that the journalists wear really good deep waders, whereas the Politicians just wear wellington boots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister M Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Interesting article from Paul Hudson about the coverage. Number of properties affected in Somerset - 40 = blanket coverage Southern England as a whole - 800-900 properties Coastal surge last December in Yorkshire - 688 properties = hardly a mention 2007 Yorkshire & Humber - 23,479 properties flooded. But hey, it gives both Politicians and journalists an excuse for a photo op or report from somewhere with a strategically placed flooded area behind them, even if they've had to travel miles to find it. Thanks for the posting of this article Taxman. It's confirmed exactly what I have been thinking - that the floods experienced Yorkshire were greater in scope, yet got very little media or political attention. Meanwhile I'm just watching the Channel 4 News now where a local resident in a very well heeled neighbourhood is bitterley complaining of feeling "abandoned". We know the feeling dear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan Tamudo Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Thanks for the posting of this article Taxman. It's confirmed exactly what I have been thinking - that the floods experienced Yorkshire were greater in scope, yet got very little media or political attention. Meanwhile I'm just watching the Channel 4 News now where a local resident in a very well heeled neighbourhood is bitterley complaining of feeling "abandoned". We know the feeling dear. It's interesting, these are the people who you'd normally get barking on about the nanny state and individual responsibility yet it's the government or council's job to protect their private property from floods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Thanks for the posting of this article Taxman. It's confirmed exactly what I have been thinking - that the floods experienced Yorkshire were greater in scope, yet got very little media or political attention. Meanwhile I'm just watching the Channel 4 News now where a local resident in a very well heeled neighbourhood is bitterley complaining of feeling "abandoned". We know the feeling dear. You are forgetting one big difference...... The floods of 2007 were short lived, and a clean up operation started soon after. Folks down South have had weeks of flooding .... And it's going to be many more weeks if not months before the clean up can even start. It's not surprising that such adverse weather is attracting media attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Cid Posted February 14, 2014 Author Share Posted February 14, 2014 It's interesting, these are the people who you'd normally get barking on about the nanny state and individual responsibility yet it's the government or council's job to protect their private property from floods. I agree, but its the roads that are flooded too, for weeks on end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EASTWOOD141 Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Interesting article from Paul Hudson about the coverage. Number of properties affected in Somerset - 40 = blanket coverage Southern England as a whole - 800-900 properties Coastal surge last December in Yorkshire - 688 properties = hardly a mention 2007 Yorkshire & Humber - 23,479 properties flooded. But hey, it gives both Politicians and journalists an excuse for a photo op or report from somewhere with a strategically placed flooded area behind them, even if they've had to travel miles to find it. Where ever the cameras are you can be assured Cameron the Camera man will be there spouting money is no object, desperately begging for votes, here is a tip for Camera man, go the full hog and hold a child in your arms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Cid Posted February 14, 2014 Author Share Posted February 14, 2014 The amount of water flowing through the Thames this January was the highest recorded for that month since records began in 1883. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-26175213 I would say that means dredging would not be a big fix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muckymurphy Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Interesting article from Paul Hudson about the coverage. Number of properties affected in Somerset - 40 = blanket coverage Southern England as a whole - 800-900 properties Coastal surge last December in Yorkshire - 688 properties = hardly a mention 2007 Yorkshire & Humber - 23,479 properties flooded. But hey, it gives both Politicians and journalists an excuse for a photo op or report from somewhere with a strategically placed flooded area behind them, even if they've had to travel miles to find it. yes, that's exactly what i was getting at when i started this thread and poll....and i hadnt seen these figures til now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalman Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 It's interesting, these are the people who you'd normally get barking on about the nanny state and individual responsibility yet it's the government or council's job to protect their private property from floods. So as individuals, what is it exactly that you would have expected them to do to prevent this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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