"Philip S." wrote in message
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in article , john smith at
wrote on 9/1/05 8:21 PM:

Philip S. wrote:
You might better direct your anger towards a federal government that
had all
the same warnings, all the same information (and probably more), and
yet has
STILL not taken control of the situation, FOUR DAYS after disaster
struck.
Shoot, Jay, when even the collective might of the United States
military and
its assorted agencies are running around with their thumbs up their
asses
several days after the fact, is it really appropriate to express
outrage at
the victims who are suffering most?

Stop blaming the federal government!
That's why this mess is so bad in the first place.
State and local governments have become so dependent upon the federal
programs, they cannot think, let alone act on their on.
The City of New Orleans did nothing until the last minute.
The State of Louisana did nothing until after the fact.
The federal government is trying to play catch up.
The City of New Orleans knew what the consequences were.
The State of Lousiana certainly had some idea of the consequences based
on their oversight authority.
Both these government entities dragged their heels waiting for Uncle Sam
to come to their rescue before the fact. The only thing Uncle Sam knew
was that it was going to be bad.

Terrorist attack or natural disaster, it really makes no difference
--the current administration ran for re-election less than a year
ago on the premise that they could keep us all safe, that they were
better than their opponents on issues of "homeland security", that
when it came to protecting the homeland, only they could do the job.

Well, John, are they doing the job? Are they keeping the homeland
safe? What if New Orleans had been hit by a terrorist attack? What
would your opinion be of the federal response thus far?


Hey. Watch it. Our Fearless Leader cut his vacation short, flew overhead,
and looked out the window. That act of bravery and leadership has inspired
thousands in NO to remain calm, since they now know he is taking charge.