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![]() "Matt Whiting" wrote in message ... Philip S. wrote: 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. How do you propose that the Feds stop a hurricane? Put up a tall fence? Protecting the homeland from a hurricane. That is hilarious... Matt Homeland Security is leaving because it is "too dangerous." The Feds knew Katrina was on the way a week ago but they have yet to provide any significant assistance. |
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