tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4900303239154048192.post5688817873239222092..comments2024-03-06T06:34:42.881-05:00Comments on EconoSpeak: The Fire This Time and The Water Last TimeUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4900303239154048192.post-44440682185048947452007-10-29T16:12:00.000-04:002007-10-29T16:12:00.000-04:00Slightly OT, but the fire may well be followed by ...Slightly OT, but the fire may well be followed by flood, in LA at least. The burning of chaparral on the mountains has two effects, removing the vegetation, and making the subsoil and inch down nearly impermeable to water. A few rain storms make channels for the runoff, then a really big one sends enough water down to move all the rocky debris and soil that has accumulated in the canyons for years. The result are concrete-like "debris slides," flows of water, stones, cars, trees, etc., that move down the slope, into and through houses. If you're interested, John McPhee's <I>Control of Nature</I> has a wonderful explanation. Hang on.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4900303239154048192.post-49936386472468494222007-10-27T11:22:00.000-04:002007-10-27T11:22:00.000-04:00childer,You might look for early reports regarding...childer,<BR/>You might look for early reports regarding the treatment of evacuees at the Qualcomm Center. Civil Liberties Union is reporting that hispanics and blacks are being differentially selected for "close scrutiny" shall we say by both the San Diego police and Federal Immigration authorities. I think you'll find up to date info on pacifica.org, if not in the mainstream media.<BR/><BR/>So much for trying to make up for discriminatory responsiveness in New Orleans.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4900303239154048192.post-17234156931118067692007-10-27T07:04:00.000-04:002007-10-27T07:04:00.000-04:00Economists might consider how the floodwaters that...Economists might consider how the floodwaters that devastated New Orleans might have been harnessed to put out the CA fires.Shag from Brooklinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07312591102812315460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4900303239154048192.post-46113210488583821062007-10-26T20:38:00.000-04:002007-10-26T20:38:00.000-04:00You don't suppose there is a perfectly viable alte...You don't suppose there is a perfectly viable alternate conclusion that can be drawn from the government's behavior, do you Dr. Quinn? Like perhaps somebody is trying to save what he can of his image?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4900303239154048192.post-33803157956015769942007-10-26T18:45:00.000-04:002007-10-26T18:45:00.000-04:00remember though the difference between a fire and ...remember though the difference between a fire and a flood. that is not, however, meant to dismiss the difference in responsiveness by the government in the two situations.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4900303239154048192.post-37786770128427296412007-10-26T14:38:00.000-04:002007-10-26T14:38:00.000-04:00Thanks, Alexei. Of course, you're right.KevinThanks, Alexei. Of course, you're right.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Kevinkevin quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04880872194080353414noreply@blogger.com