Quote Originally Posted by bhallg2k
I seriously did a double take reading that "Howdy" bullshit.

But I think the shit flows to the White House, as you put it. Blanco declared two or three days before - can't remember the exact date - the storm hit that it was "beyond the capabilities of state and local governments" to handle the preparation and aftermath and pressed the federal gov't for assistance. Actually, she sent two letters on successive days to that effect. At which point DHS Sec. Chertoff did jack shit, when it was his job to authorize Mike Brown to do something.

There's enough blame to go around on this, I agree with that. Nagin and Blanco both should have had independent plans to at least attempt to deal with catastrophe. After all, how secure can anyone be with W at the helm?

At some point though, one must look at W as the final authority. It was his reorganization of departments that created the snafus when we're supposed to be ready for anything, his people that did it - or, spefically, didn't do it - and his lack of leadership and sense in the days immediately following. Not to mention his Corps of Engineers budget cuts.

That's just my take though. I'm frankly tired of it both ways. Just hearing the name Katrina makes me cringe now.

Oh, and about "Duct Tape Man." The new FEMA director, R. David Paulison, is the guy who told everyone that in the event of a chemical or nuclear attack, to use duct tape to seal doors and windows.

Nice, huh?
The loss of life was definately uncalled for. Not here in America with all the recources at our finger tips.

The way I understand it, the Mayor and head of the Department of Transportation were the first on the line of attack for the emergency. If they felt it was beyond their capabilities, they were to inform the Governor. At that point she could have called up the National Guard to help the Mayor with the BUSES to get everybody out. We all watch this thing move for days on weatherchannel before it hit. What in the hell were these people thinking of?

From that point the Governor, if deemed necessary, is to contact FEMA for emergency relief. A LIL' TO LATE! Then we got FEMA dragging ass!

And on top all that I'll agree with ya on Bush. The buck stops there! To bad he can't fire Mayors and Governors though. How do ya cure that problem....Federal Baby Sitter? Call the FBS....dumbasses on the loose!
Psycho4Bud Reviewed by Psycho4Bud on . Kerry, Edwards Blast Bush Over Relief Effort Well, look who's at it again....The Dynamic Duo!! Good timing to boost their lil' political ambitions. http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-091905dems_lat,0,3940508.story?coll=la-home-headlines WASHINGTON -- Both members of the 2004 Democratic presidential ticket sharply criticized President Bush today in dueling speeches that highlighted the partisan conflict over Hurricane Katrina and the early start to the maneuvering for the 2008 White House race. Speaking to a large Rating: 5