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[Gn2Dlnd]

Why is it that any criticism of the half-assed response to the flooding is labeled "political?" Why is it that any criticism of an elected official who spends his time "getting on with his life" by eating cake with a political pal, posing for pictures with his new gee-tar, and looking down on the utter devastation of a jewel of American culture and the destroyed homes and lives of hundreds of thousands from the comfort of the most luxurious airplane in the world labeled "political?"

I am so angry.

[lizziebith]

Originally Posted by Gn2Dlnd

Why is it that any criticism of the half-assed response to the flooding is labeled "political?" Why is it that any criticism of an elected official who spends his time "getting on with his life" by eating cake with a political pal, posing for pictures with his new gee-tar, and looking down on the utter devastation of a jewel of American culture and the destroyed homes and lives of hundreds of thousands from the comfort of the most luxurious airplane in the world labeled "political?"

I am so angry.

I so freaking agree. As I said earlier, I am deeply ashamed at our nation's lukewarm response. And again I have run out of words. I am no writer or journalist so I just have my own visceral response. All emotion: no logic. All anger/frustration: no solutions. Just a regular human I guess...

But why does help take so long? I wish I could give them the glass of water sitting on my desk...

[scaeagles]

Originally Posted by Gn2Dlnd

Why is it that any criticism of the half-assed response to the flooding is labeled "political?" Why is it that any criticism of an elected official who spends his time "getting on with his life" by eating cake with a political pal, posing for pictures with his new gee-tar, and looking down on the utter devastation of a jewel of American culture and the destroyed homes and lives of hundreds of thousands from the comfort of the most luxurious airplane in the world labeled "political?"

I am so angry.

If you are referring to my post, I clearly said that much of the criticism is warranted. I just find it funny that Bush keeping his distance - when criticized for not keeping his distance in the 9/11 disaster - is ridiculous.

Would you be critical if he didn't view the damage? (See! He doesn't care enough to even look at it!) Would you be critical if he took a huge security entourage to the area so he could view it up close (all the money he spent to come view it just to look good could have gone to the relief efforts! He's just getting in the way so he can look good!)

Criticize the progress thus far. Criticize the stupid statements of Hastert and the FEMA guy and the homeland security guy. Be critical of a lack of a plan when it has literally been discussed for 50 years that a big hurricane could do this the NO. But the "uncaring" comments, to me, are ridiculous.

[Gn2Dlnd]

Originally Posted by scaeagles

If you are referring to my post, I clearly said that much of the criticism is warranted. I just find it funny that Bush keeping his distance - when criticized for not keeping his distance in the 9/11 disaster - is ridiculous.

Would you be critical if he didn't view the damage? (See! He doesn't care enough to even look at it!) Would you be critical if he took a huge security entourage to the area so he could view it up close (all the money he spent to come view it just to look good could have gone to the relief efforts! He's just getting in the way so he can look good!)

Criticize the progress thus far. Criticize the stupid statements of Hastert and the FEMA guy and the homeland security guy. Be critical of a lack of a plan when it has literally been discussed for 50 years that a big hurricane could do this the NO. But the "uncaring" comments, to me, are ridiculous.

No, but thanks for making my point. You seem to think I'm looking for an opportunity to criticize, you create scenarios and responses I might have, and, because you ignored my original question (why is criticism political?), you seem to imply that, in fact, I am making a mindless political criticism of the situation. Again, thanks.

I've heard, and read, many people other than you, including the President and his spokesmen, decry simple criticism as politicizing.

At what point did I say anyone was "uncaring?"

It was clear 3 days ago that officials with bullhorns should have been out communicating with the victims. At the same time, the President should have landed his ass in Louisiana in a helicopter. The mayor of New Orleans has been left hanging out to dry. We should be getting hourly updates from whatever is left of FEMA on the progress in New Orleans.

Leadership has failed from the top down. Communication has failed from the top down.

I AM SO ANGRY.

[scaeagles]

Gn2Dlnd, I completely missed your point and I think we have some miscommunication coming in.

My post, originally about criticism, etc, was in direct response to a post from Gemini Cricket, where he said this -

"It's almost as staggering as Bush's yet again uncaring attitude after a crisis."

With all the genuine things there are to be critical about, I thought that was political in its origins. The other criticisms, many of which I have brought up as well, are completely within the realm of intelligent debate and not political whatsoever.

I read this and tought it was well done - plenty of blame to go around everywhere -

http://apnews.myway.com/article/20050901/D8CBNMA88.html

Again, my apologies, Gn2Dlnd. I misunderstood where you were coming from. Just as you have read many, many things about how some are saying that all criticism is simply political (which I disagree with), I have read (and I am sure you have as well) many inflamatory things with baseless criticism designed solely for political gain.