Different geography. Different attitudes. On a business trip, I flew into Des Moines a few years ago right after a flood (not nearly as bad as this though). When I checked in at the hotel desk, they said the sewage treatment plant had been flooded so the water wasn't safe. Then they issued me four gallons of water and said if I wanted a shower to poke holes in one. These farm hands are going to just wait until the water recedes, then roll up their sleeves. Didn't even seem to notice there was no power.

I'll save the political comentary for another forum. I like hanging around here.