Ah, another chance to tangle with Leo. You just know how that makes my little heart go pitter patter.
*Scrooge reaches for his pressure medication*
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Originally Posted by scaeagles
The mismanagement goes to the governor and mayor as well.
The governor should have declared martial law. Period. She didn't have the guts to do so.
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Pish! Once a disaster is declared, FEMA is in command.
U S Department of Homeland Security
And I quote...
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In the event of a terrorist attack, natural disaster or other large-scale emergency, the Department of Homeland Security will assume primary responsibility on March 1st for ensuring that emergency response professionals are prepared for any situation. This will entail providing a coordinated, comprehensive federal response to any large-scale crisis and mounting a swift and effective recovery effort.
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The mayor didn't even follow the NOLA evacuation plan -
Louisiana disaster plan, pg 13, para 5 , dated 01/00
'The primary means of hurricane evacuation will be personal vehicles. School and municipal buses, government-owned vehicles and vehicles provided by volunteer agencies may be used to provide transportation for individuals who lack transportation and require assistance in evacuating'...
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Make your case. I see no problem here.
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He was also extremely chummy with Bush after they met and talked. I wonder what happened to cause the turn around.
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I don't know. Some empty promise? I imagine just about anything sounds good after 4 days of hunger, thirst, death, fear and stink. I bet he's changed his attitude again after Bush left and Nagin found out all that equipment he saw on the levee was just there for Bush's photo op.
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The victims and those looking in from the outside have every right to be critical. One politician pointing fingers at another is nothing but political CYA, as I can't think of anyone who did anything well, from local to state to federal government.
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Considering your relative position to the situation, I can see how you'd believe that.
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I think that rapper - Kanye whatever - serves no good purpose. Racial rhetoric at this time is disgusting.
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Racial strife exists. When it erupts in people's faces, they talk about it. The people in New Orleans SAW Tulane hospital being evacuated by coptors under armed guard while Charity hospital couldn't get an aluminum boat.