Hurricane Katrina: Lessons Not Learned by Walter Brasch

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by Walter Brasch
Writer, Dandelion Salad
walterbrasch.com
August 25, 2015

This week is the 10th anniversary of the destruction of the southeastern gulf coast by Hurricane Katrina.

More than 1,800 people died. There is no estimate for the number of pets and wildlife. Damage was estimated at more than $100 billion.

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Hamptons Hurricane: A Bankers’ Katrina by Greg Palast + Katrina Victims Still Seek Justice

Updated: Aug. 29, 2011 added video

by Greg Palast
Featured Writer
Dandelion Salad
www.gregpalast.com
August 26, 2011

Eastern New Orleans half a year after Hurrican...

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Don’t worry:  the bankers are safe.  The sub-prime sharks, derivatives divas, media mavens and their hairdressers, their trophy wives and their trophies’ personal trainers, the movers and shakers and money-makers, are all out of danger. Despite the warning that in a couple of days Hurricane Irene could well hit The Hamptons, the beach of the best of the ruling class will not lose a tan line.

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