Sun 4 Sep 2005
Anne Rice (the Vampire lady) on the unique cultural treasure that was/is New Orleans
I disagree with her last statement. America never dismissed you, we didn’t turn our back. The Government - at all levels - did.
Thomas Barnett (Pentagon’s New Map) analyzes the system pertuberance that is Katrina.
I too think this will be an event that the Bush Administration will not recover from. Say goodbye to social security and tax reform. Prominent Republicans will begin to distance themselves from the President. Expect GOP losses in the midterm elections. The big question inside the GOP - who will be the nominee in 2008? - will start to be answered in the next few weeks.
Sad to say, the best-working aspect of the emergency response to date has been the media—the MEDIA for crying out loud!
Wonder why the feds failed so miserably? look no further
The state government denied access to the Red Cross and Salvation Army. Times-Picayune story
Finally I’m thinking I’ll do Marti Gras this year. Red Cross donations are for immediate needs. If you really want to help the people of New Orleans we need to stimulate their economy in productive ways.
