BS JIM.........When Obama's helicopter landed Christie was there and Obama 'immediately shock his hand' when on the ground. Even before coming on the scene Obama had spoken with Christie via telephone and gave him a 'special White House number to call whenever he, Christie, needed to get in touch with Obama. He did the same with all of governors of the affected states. THEREFORE, it seems you have not 'paid attention' adequately before shooting off your mouth.

It amazes me what people can miss looking at the same story. The President greeted the Governor with a hand shake and reassuring hand on his shoulder when he got off the plane. They immediately went to work. Does anything else matter? Please people, stop looking for evil between the exchanges of these two men. The country cannot afford this type of thinking from anyone.

A bit of a big mouth.........and he is 'big'.....but at least he gets things done and is not, I don't think, a bull crap artist...........not afraid to speak his mind just some BS'ers.

Nancy, you are a pathetic person to make comments about a person's weight.

Nancy, Nancy, Nancy, what does Christie's size have to do with anything??? Your point is weakened by your obvious prejudice. Stick to your point otherwise you lose your readers.

Jim,
agree with you. He may be the best governor in the history of the state. Too bad we don't have more politicians who are straight shooters, blunt talkers, and unafraid to speak their minds.

For those of you that say I made a comment about Christies weight....think....could it be that I thought he was a big man in other ways? Perhaps because he put politics aside and welcomed Obama....seems to me your interpretation says how your minds work..............gotcha.........

"WHAT?".............another one like Jim????

Moronic ideations: I'm am so tired of people just saying anything without thinking. People have the right to express any opinion they hold, but please let it be based upon critical thinking, integrity and consideration for others. If what one has to say cannot further the conversation towards resolution, then one should also consider invoking one's right to remain SILENT.

Does anyone know if OC needs volunteers to help with relief and clean up?

AS for me, I'm not surprised at all that Obama came to the very damaged area. To me he seems a very compassionate man.........not like Bush, the bull crap artist, the war president, wars started with lies..........I'm sure Obama is very concerned and cares about those who lost so much!! It's all not 'politics' you know, it's his job and he at least showed up........not like BS Bush who had to 'act out' wearing uniforms he didn't deserve....

Blah, Blah, Blah, Bush, Bush, Bush

Obama didn't do anything special. He made is quickie appearance, photoshoot, and political quickie speech and flew off to Las Vegas. I wouldnt call him a hero, just did the basics of his job. Big deal folks.

I think that all of us are aware of all the town hit and hurting........what we can do is get in touch with the Red Cross and other agencies to help out as much and in as many ways as we can. Something was on TV about a number to call also but I just missed it. One person can only be in one place at a time....no forgetting at all Alberto.

AMEN, DAVID..........as for the senators, congressmen and just plain citizens...time will tell............but am sure many of us, if able to, will do what we can to help out. If not with time, with $$$ or clothes or whatever is needed. Just have to pay attention and see where and what is best needed. Gilving to the Red Cross is good as they use most of what they get to aid people.....not so much on 'administration' as some do.

Absolutely agree, John. Even in the midst of a heated election, Christie was a leader, complemented the President's efforts and both men showed each other mutual respect. Respect - a lacking trait of too many politicians.

Right on guys..........the mutual respect was obvious..........

Have you been to A.C. lately? Perhaps you were too blinded by the casino lights to realize that most people living down there are dirt broke. And not for nothing, but are you saying that rich people don't deserve help when their homes are destroyed? There's something wrong with you and your lack of empathy, and that's coming from a decidedly middle-class, union-working, won't ever be rich, me.

Oh for goodness sake, john..........get your head out.........it's just the beginning...as they say, Rome wasn't built in a day.....AND.....my aunt had a summer house and it was built with the blood and sweat of their own working monies. SURE, there are monied at the shore, natch...but guess you haven't met many people who worked their cans off to afford a summer place, even if not more than a shack...AND, THINK, many of the people down there have lived there most of their lives or retired there.....you need to 'THINK' before spewing nonsense. You really are 'amazingly???"

MULTI MILLIONARES?! Have you seen some of the people on TV whose houses were completely torn to bits!? just because we live by the ocean doesn't mean we're RICH -- and SORRY but the people down here work HARD FOR THE MONEY -- rich middle class or broke, we're hard workers. YOU OBVIOUSLY ARE NOT FROM THE AREA. AND IF YOU ARE, YOU SHOULD JUST MOVE, BECAUSE YOU OBVIOUSLY DON'T APPRECIATE THIS COMMUNITY IF YOU THINK WE'RE A BUNCH OF RICHY RICHES. and like Jessica said, even rich people deserve some compassion when their HOMES, their LIVES, are destroyed.

Rich people are to be congratulated for their millionaire mind that can create wealth. I know why I'm not as wealthy and it's because I don't have the industriousness that the rich exhibit. My hat is off to them.

In stark contrast to Bush 43 during Katrina, this POTUS gave orders that will actually save lives, put in man power and machinery to restore infrastructure, and got rid of the red tape bureaucracy, and promised long term aid. All this helps everyone's economy, bolsters hope in the face of adversity by giving a path toward the immediate future. Power, whether it is soft or hard, yields desired results when executed appropriately; thus the difference between 2005 and 2012.

Exactly what did Obama do? He handed a meager amount of out tax money back to us to repair the damage. If we got our fair share back from Washington, in the first place, maybe we could have done the things we needed to do to prevent major a catastrophe.

Yes Bellair..........me also.......I don't want some rich mocky muck as president.... someone who has caused the closing and losing of jobs when buying failing businesses........whose wife owns two cadillacs.......who needs two?? Some people expect miracles..........very impractical.......but then, there's always those who speak before they think.........

Clyde below........and pray tell..........how would you have stopped this catastophe? Are you God.......can we control the weather.......those homes destroyed have been there for generations, at least many of them....perhaps our government or state government, decades ago. should had disallowed homes along the shore???? PLEASE..................??????????????

If we all remember, when these events have happened other places in the US it has taken longer that people like........there is no telling as so much damage has been done. AND, I'm sure that those places, like hospitals, nursing homes etc. etc. will be helped asap..........we have to take care of our helpless and elderly..........or else we would/will not be humane...............human beings........who care.

In some town in New Jersey, on the news, some woman was already faulting the town leaders for not doing enough.....what the hell more could have been done before hand......we were warned to be prepared....there is only so much our local or federal governments can do...tell us...warn us.......we have to use our common sense and 'try' to use good judgement.

I second this. Too often people are too cynical, without critical thinking or empathy that they fail to see things as they are and as they could be. I can see on Obama's and Christi's countenance their true concern, and both are being proactive in their efforts. Politics have been set aside for the greater good, and that is refreshing.

Bishops..........so true.........but, you and I know, there are always those malcontents who have to ---ch about everything...even before they know what is going to happen. Must be very unhappy for whatever reasons.

Rught....I'm w you bishops...........I'm just amazed...........................????????????

You can say that and yet Obama will still help you. Who is the bigger man?

Sir I challenge you to think instead of hate. Obama chose to work as a community organizer, rejecting positions in ritzy law firms. This demonstrates his character, because he certainly was not doing it for the money. I know; I am a Social Worker. As someone has already stated here, "You can say this, and he'll still help you". And, I say it is because he is truly compassionate, not simply because he is the POTUS. You should be thanking God you are still alive, praying for the Governor, first responders and all those in authority instead of hating. Celebrate what you still have, do what you can for yourself and others, and am God for his help, because the best intentions of humanity will fail us at times.

Jim, you just showed how much 'you don't know" as when in Chicago Politics, Obama was a 'Community Organizer" working with the people of all races and political parties.........you just made an fool of yourself.........

Agreed 100%

Agreed

second that

Ditto.

Wow...me too...nicely said!!!!

This comment reflects an indifference to the facts based upon hysterical supposition. If NEW Jersey could do it alone, why did the Governor Christi request Federal assistance? That right there is your clue that the problem is too much for the state to handle alone. Money is not the only type of assistance being granted to the states effected by Sandy: equipment and manpower is also, and States have limited supply of both. Other states are helping out, and that still is not enough, so stop being short sighted. It's not just a local issue. It's a national issue since this disaster effects our national economy. Businesses lost on the east coast where about 63 million Americans reside, includes Democrats and Republicans as well as Independents such as myself, and this means currency lost for everyone. The quicker things get back to normal with the the aid of the Feds, the better off the national. GDP . It will take money to fix our rails, roads, homes and businesses. How do you think expansion began in this country? It took both the government and private sectors working together. For instance, Government provided land and other incentives for people to settle the West which gave businessmen opportunity.

Let me be the first to comment and say I agree, Jim. It's not a left/right-wing initiative. Those outside of the bubble know how to criticize, but those directly affected know better. "He's from Kenya! Well HE'S FAT!" Seriously- comments like those help NO ONE. Let's fix these towns and get back to the comfort of throwing those phrases around for more trivial discussions.

SO TRUE, Denobin

yes!

So, Monk, what's your 'beef' with that?? This is supposed to be a 'conversation' where we all can give our opines..........I happen to be very interested in it all and have a 'right' to contribute as much as I care to ... what's with you, would you censor or limit what people can do or say............

@Nancy, no but your comments are FUNNY, I am surprised U did not say anything about trick or treat, oh thats right it was moved to MONDAY.....what are U going as....

Foolish; very foolish comment. If you recall, NJ did receive stimulus dollars to improve infrastructure, but Christi put the kibosh on it, but that is neither here not there at present. Neither Bush or Obama were responsible for bring hurricanes Katrina and Sandy. The way both responded to a call for help is what makes the difference. The way we implement lessons learned from Katrina on the local, state and federal levels makes the difference. Stop the foolishness. You are doing damage.

Who the heck 'blames Bush' on Katrina?? Wow, are you a little dense? Perhaps his handling of it could have been better?? Who knows?? As for Michelle and her mother.......I suggest you go back through each and every President or Government Official and just see who else lived w them in the White House...you are one nit picker and that's putting it mildly........in my opinion

Bush wasn't blamed for the storm that was Katrina - what he was blamed for was his utter failure in bringing the necessary timely support and relief to the victims of Katrina. With numerous bodies floating in New Orleans and people begging for qualified federal help, who could forget Chuckle-Nut's comments to his FEMA director several days into that disaster, "Brownie, you're doing a heck of a job", a person whose only previous work experience was running the Arabian Horse Association.

BTW, here's a question for today.....while Bill Clinton was busy campaigning for President Obama, where in the world was Chuckle-Nuts? He's at an exclusive invitation only conference in the Cayman Islands explaining how he and his fellow felons can shelter their assets in offshore accounts.

A true republican to the end.

They may move some polling places, but as the election is mandated in the Constitution for the first Tuesday in November, it goes ahead.

i expect turnout to be very low , but the areas effected the most shore line area are mostly repulican

What an adorable little deluded bigot you are. I look forward to your rantings saying the Holocaust never happened. Oh, wait. I spoiled it. Now you'll say you do believe it, but we can all see you're a delusional bigot.

We wouldn’t be in the Great Recession today if Bill Clinton and Robert Rubin hadn’t deregulated the financial industry. And Alan Greenspan and Ben Bernanke and Henry Paulson hadn’t let the housing bubble expand to the popping point. And if the Bush Administration had bailed out homeowners instead of just bankers. And Tim Geithner oversaw that the big banks and Wall Streeters were bailed out while the banks, without strings, refused loans and did little to nothing to bail out homeowners but instead foreclosed on America, while paying huge bonuses to themselves.

Chatham Resident Too.............way to go..........some people just don't do their homework or pay attention to what's going on and then, all of a sudden, are 'know it all's

John, you are absolutely correct, and I applaud you for showing everyone's role, Democrats' and Republicans', that has brought about our nation's great calamity. I've been saying the same thing for years.

Chatham.........we'll have to make allowances for those who spew their misinformation........they probably have other problems as well ....

I'm all for 'up front people' whomever they are...........AND FOR THE person who wasted their time counting my posts....what's wrong with that...I'm retired a long long time and have earned the right to speak my mind....with plenty of time to post after working hard most of my long life........so I say to that person. "SO WHAT, WHAT'S YOUR POINT? I feel very strongly about all of which I post.

Lets hope it continues...........but I'd bet that in a few days there will be lots of bitching and complaining by even those who have shown patience thus far... guess it's just the nature of man/woman..........not enough patience (which includes me or so I've been tolD)

And that's why the Republicans have thwarped Obama for the entire 4 years....sore losers......obstructionists..........but no President is perfect..........they are human like the rest of us.

Jim, did you get that Republicans sandbagged moderates in their own Party in 2010?
Did you get that the republicans chose to put their "one term President" against Obama ahead of the national good, and for some Republicans it was because of his skin color more than his policies if we our to believe General Wilkerson, also a Republican? Did you notice that Bush's "Compassionate Conservatism" is no longer embraced by the Party? Jim did you read Paul's comment here on why we are really in this mess to begin with? Both Parties have been party to our current circumstance. The question remains what are Republicans going to do to work with moderates amongst them and liberals across the aisle in January to keep us from going off a fiscal cliff, regardless of who becomes POTUS?

AMEN

Uh, Romney did great for the economy of China all of his Bain years to date as a shareholder, enriching his personal economy. He worked with Dems to balance the budget in Mass, because their State Constitution required it. Massachusetts was 48th in job creation while Romney was Governor, and the national high ranking of educational achievements occurred before he was Governor. He is a bright man, but he is also a dishonest man....a liar who defies the facts, and though he may be a good CFO AND CEO, he will make a lousy statesman who can get us into international woes.

DUH. what the heck as Romney done for our economy really??? Guess you haven't done you're COMPLETE homework, Aaron. Whatever he has done,he has done for hisself and his cohorts.........do you really believe that Romney has the middle class or any of the poor first on his agenda (i.e. if he becomes president...aaaggghhh hope not...from my lips to Gods). Don't you remember him bitching about the 47% at the fund raiser where his 'fans' paid lots of money to eat with him??? Wake up..

Your right, Sick............but it's such a temptation when it's an election year and so much depends on just whom becomes our n ext President....and hopefully and prayfully it won't be Mitt.............

hahahhahahahhahahah boy, that'd give us a 'buzz'.....thanks for the laugh, Quote.

Agreed. I'm impressed with his handling of the situation. I hope he remains our governor for the foreseeable future.

How is it that Romney isn't for the people? Nice try bubb, but you should only be commenting in regard to Sandy, not Mitt nor Obama.

AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

There's an idea.

They have or are you vision impaired?

They can also move the power lines underground where they belong. We should have our tress and our sky, and the wires should be out of sight.

Many other countries have already updated their infrastructure in this way.

That's done periodically in my neighborhood and we have 'lots of trees'....but cutting them back doesn't keep the wind from pushing them over.............................

Well they learn one thing from katrina how to run a good pr plan with this storm, but in realty we will see if people really get the help that they need, we already see in hoboken no fuel no elec. patience will wear thin by election day.

I think it is great that the president and governor, in spite of idealogical differences, presented a united front devoid of political grandstanding, unlike alot of the posters like yourself here. But, in terms of New Orleans, while Bush was tone deaf on the Katrina mess, Nagin and Landrieu were just as, if not more, accountable and both lost their jobs. The rebuild of levees have held for the storms that have hit NO since 2005. These were built, sorry to tell you, under Bush. Notice, in New Orleans, no school buses in parking lots and a governor who is competent like to governors of NY NJ and Ct have made a difference. I applaud the president and know he is sincere, but having governors such as Cuomo, Christie and Molloy running our respective states has been the difference, not to mention Mayor Bloomberg..

AMAZING, isn't it...........when in times like this it is so important..........

Neither the president nor the governor can get the power back on in Hoboken. Have your eyes been closed when disasters have occurred in other parts of the country? Do you think NJ is special? I have no electricity either, but I'm smart enough to know that politicians are not electricians, nor are they linemen. I do not expect them to climb poles and rewire my neighborhood. Get real and stop acting like a whiny four-year-old. You are not the only one enduring hardship.

What B@B said. Anyone who thinks a President Romney would instantly and magically have restored Hoboken's power really has no concept of the way things work.

Every year they seem to be doing the same thing and that's been going on for decades. i know as a relative had a home there and as a teen (and I'm old) they did it almost every year on Long Beach Island.......but WHAT MEMORIES....aaahhh, the shore.................

Pretty calm and reasonable until your train went off the tracks with that "Commie" rubbish.

Please explain what about the president is communist. Give specific examples.

Ivory tower limousine liberal local organizer yes, but a communist? C'mon. There's a big difference. I don't see a potential Uncle Joe ,Chairman Mao or Fidel in our president. Outside of the Obama paranoia, you're absolutely right about the acknowledging cops and firemen and also on target about the fools who did not evacuate.

yes, Nancy..........he sounds rather ???? First time I've heard Obama being called a commie?

Sounding like one of the 47% thinking you're a victim and waiting for the govt to take care of you.

BellairBerdan, If the government can't help... then why are we paying them?

That's what we, as human being, are supposed to do...help each other...not depend entirely on the government to take care of us..........as for food trucks, good idea but not free food.........they have to make a living also.............

Have some crow ready to barbecue when your election predictions don't work out.

Just wait, Paul.........Prayfully, you will eat your words.........AND if Mitt wins (prayfully not) I'll remember your name/posts and when/if he wins I'll remember you and rub it in about the crap you spew........along with the barbacue sauce..........

This far along into the great depression Hoover, who was a sucessful business man, had unemployment over 20%. I'm sure you have no idea that the two situations were similar, because history and facts are hard.

Good thing you proved how right you are....whew, we almost got fooled by that Commie and his liberal media friends. Thanks Paul, couldn't have found my way without your great, insightful, intelligent, well-thought out response to how President Obama is communist! To think, all I had to do was read a newspaper (it's one word you dolt).

HEY PAUL, spoke too soon, didn't you.........the MAJORITY has spoken NOW LIVE WITH IT!!!

John, so true................look for the light and just be glad that those of you who did not experience anything bad can now help those who need it.