There is much criticism that should begin going around. Bush deserves some, no doubt. However, after 9/11 Bush was accused of exploiting the tragedy for political gain because he was out at the wreckage hugging the workers and families and doing some digging himself. Criticism of that type serves no purpose. That being said, should Bush have been a bit more inspiring in his interviews and speeches? Most certainly. He has finally started to a bit today.

Hastert deserves criticism for his statement. Feuls hopelessness and is completely irresponsible.

The Governor of Louisiana should be criticized because martial law has yet to be declared. This is exactly what martial law is for. I'm sorry, but those thugs in NO who are shooting at rescue helicopters should be shot. I make no apologies for that statement. Under martial law, they could be.

I was going to criticize the government - and Bush specifically - for not opening up the numerous military bases in the south to house the refuges. However, I just heard that they will be doing this.

EVERY governor of Louisiana deserves criticism, as it has been talked about for 50 years how a huge hurricane could break the levees and cause exactly what has happened. How can a better plan not be in place?

The cover up regarding the use of the Superdome is sickening. How can you house 10000 people (or whatever) in that place with no electricity and not let them out? Rapes, suicides, and unsanitry conditions that I simply cannot comprehend. Whomever is responsible for that should be fired or resign their elected position at very least.

Some government official - I think it was the head of homeland security - said the government did not foresee the massive criminal activities that are taking place. Did not foresee them? If you cannot foresee that, you are stupid and should resign.

This is just off the top of my head. I'm sure as time goes on I'll think of more.

Drince, looks like you're doing a good job keeping your head. Hope you find a best case scenario when it's ok for you to go see your house.

All of this is too overwhelming for me to comment on.

This just sickened me. If you can handle click on the video link. They keep promoting their 1 hr concert special on NBC, but the people suffering don't need a freakin' concert, they need help!

I have plenty to say about this situation but it just doesn't seem like the time. I started on another board, then backed away. There will be plenty of time in the future to talk about failures, poor planning, lack of resources, all that stuff. The fact of the matter is, there are people suffering and dying right now. Lots of them. We all need to do what we can to help.

I agree, MBC. There is going to be political hell, some deserved, some manufactured, and it is going to get ugly. It has already started in some stuff that I have read.

I think I feel as many Americans do right now: angry, frustrated and ashamed that we are failing so terribly. Other than that, words are just failing me.

I'm glad you at least have a place for you and your cat to call home.

I will gladly visit NOLA again. We honeymooned there in '87 and have been back to visit. Each time I find the city to be such an incredible joy. No city is a vibrant and full of life as NOLA.

While I'm grateful my beloved French Quarter and Garden District were mostly spared, I feel for the rest of the city. Each day I read accounts that just sicken and sadden me. It is ironic that the rebel spirit that makes NOLA so great is what is contributing to it's continuing downfall. It is beyond sad.

Ugh, my sister just relayed to me a scary interview by Ted Koppel last night.

It's becoming harder and harder to hold back laying blame.

With each passing hour, it gets harder and harder. This is becoming a major clusterf*ck.

Finally some good news:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9156612/

A military convoy with relief supplies has arrived at the Convention Center.