Refugee:

n. One who flees in search of refuge, as in times of war, political oppression, or religious persecution;

n. An individual seeking refuge or asylum; especially : an individual who has left his or her native country and is unwilling or unable to return to it because of persecution or fear of persecution (as because of race, religion, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion).

So why on God's green earth are the media referring to the victims of the hurricane as refugees? They are Americans. They're not fleeing war. Though Louisiana isn't the most tolerant state, they're not in fear of persecution.

Oh, I know why. It's because they're black and/or poor. That makes perfect sense. The black and/or poor aren't really Americans. They're refugees.

Have I mentioned how much I hate this country sometimes? Well, it could be worse. I could be Australian! (just kidding to all of the nice Australian people who've been frequenting my site as of late. That doesn't include you, Rudy).