Not possible. Everyone knows that guns are illegal in New York.

I so surprised that our strides toward wind and solar power where not able to prevent this desperate situation! o/s
Seriously, if this crisis does not open eyes in two deep blue states of the importance of fossil fuels to our daily lives, then all is for naught. Many times God uses a crisis to show us our errors.

How's that gun control working out for ya NY?

I'm sorry, but this hysterical, panty-wetting type of reporting just makes me laugh:

"Others have reportedly resorted to pushing and shoving"

Oh horrors! I heard some have devolved into giving "mean glares" while waiting in line...

A foreshadowing of things to come if Obama gets four more years.

The zombie apocalypse will be upon us.

Be forewarned, be armed, and be ready.

These are the same people, when given a chance for a refinery a few years back, or some offshore drilling, played the 'Not in my backyard' game. Guess they'll have to depend on those poor old rednecks to get them out of this jam.

How can this be? Bloomberg and Christie both say that Obama's got everything under control.

Long Islander here. No joke, it is that bad.

And as a prior poster pointed out, many of those now complaining are the same ones who are the NIMBY types who have opposed many of the measures (such as an offshore gas & oil terminal in Long Island Sound) that would have at least mitigated the effects of this storm.

Fortunately, I was prepared. My generator was ready and tanked up. I had a couple of 5gal Jerry cans full of gasoline, plus a full 25 gallon tank of gas in my SUV before the storm hit. I'll be fine for at least 3-4 days more.

I am frustrated with those who had the means and did not take even the most basic measures beforehand (buying/making ice, filling up cars and Jerry cans with gas), but, a large part of the problem is the government itself. Not in terms of providing aid, "handouts", etc., but the bureaucracy and enviroweenies. The Coast Guard was actually preventing barges from offloading fuel these past days because of fear of "debris in the water," that restriction has only been lifted in the past 12-24 hours, then we had to wait for a waiver from the friggin' EPA for permission to sell "whole" 100% gasoline in the region, instead of the 10% Ethanol engine kiling junk that we are forced to buy normally.

I just wish the government would get out of the way.

no 8,our thoughts are with with you and hope for a speedy recovery.What a contrast with what happened in Japan which is several times worse.I dont know how they maintained their civility in the face of such catastrophe.

This is the collision of two principles of truth. First, survival of the fittest guy with a gun. Second, the law of supply of demand: I have a gun and I demand your supply. This is what our entire country is going to look like if Obama is re-elected.

Apologies #5. I totally agree with your assessment, except 180 degrees out. This is what will hgappen when they wake up on the 7th and realize Zero lost.


Girl's Hubby

Thank you for the good wishes. I am far more fortunate than those a few miles to my south on LI, and those in the Rockaways, Staten Island, Breezy Point, et al., and I will be fine.

As for the issue of guns. They are definitely out there, "illegal" and otherwise. I live in a tight knit neighborhood, featuring a number of law enforcement and others, and it has been quite civil and neighborly. Also, Long Island is hardly a "conservative" bastion, but you can own (and significant number do, including yours truly) semi-auto sports utility rifles (albeit lacking evil bayonet lugs and flash suppressors).

Aside from a few towns on LI that come to mind, there will NOT be any looting, and where it does happen it will be brought to a stop quite quickly if those that choose to do so choose "unwisely."

There will always be those who do not prepare or who act in a foolhardy mannner. They will always present the biggest danger/threat when society is pulling apart at the seams. If there is any lesson I hope people get out of this it is to be prepared at all times. That means, not necessarily to the extreme, having a plan and the preparations to confront the crises you can imagine and those you would rather not. Have a fire extinguisher in case of fire, food in case of hunger, water in case of thirst, fuel as a means of power, and firearms as a means of protecting you and yours from those who would think nothing of taking all that you have away from you by any means.

I doubt if anybody is better at cutting in line then flipping out when somebody does it to them than a Noo Yawka or Joiseyite.

Didja get everything youse wanted with Senateh Menendez? How 'bout Senatah Schoooma? Ayyy-oooh, how 'bout dat Sec'retary 'o State Hillary? She wuz a Senatah frum Noo Yawk too, y'know. Eyyy.

How 'bout dem different seasonal gasolines? Ya know, the ones you can't get right now 'cause all dat red tape you union democrats like. Fuggeddaboudit, some gas cans fulla high test are due ta fall offa truck any minute now.

Obama to New York and New Jersey: ''Drop Dead!''

If only those two Democratic strongholds were swing states, Obama would be all over the place from Brooklyn to Hackensack ordering regulations lifted, emergency supplies airlifted in, free generators full of gasoline distributed.

But no, Obama is spending this crisis making empty speeches in Wisconsin after making empty promises in New Jersey. And now the storm-stricken area is left with empty gas pumps, empty store shelves, and empty cupboards.

And does anyone doubt that the empty-headed residents of New York and New Jersey will still vote for Obama on Tuesday?

Isn't that so sad... NY and NJ don't need to worry about getting to the polls on Tuesday. We can just stipulate that Obummer won those two states. Diversity of thought, who needs it?

I still don't get this...generators are plentifull and so is gas...truck in the gas and put generators at all stations without power...

I have to assume after that Alabama non-union group being turned away the unions are in charge. Someone needs to use some gas for that problem!

It's funny how all of these East Coast clucks are rebelling agaist their own Green Energy dictates. All of them always could sarcastically comment on the Gulf Coasts Hurricanes with derision(while they and theirs are dry and unharmed),but when same guts them they become unhinged and want to kill anyone and all that obstruct their way of life?