"P Fritz" wrote in message
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"PocoLoco" wrote in message
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On 27 Sep 2005 20:35:24 -0700, wrote:
Starbuck wrote:
Chuck,
I agree that if one is to be considered an honest man it is important
that
you do not place blame based upon ones political affiliation. That
was
my
point concerning those who want to absolve the massive failures of the
New
Orleans and Louisiana government, just because they were democratic.
Since I consider you to be an honest man, I must have missed your
criticism
of the local and state governments. The only post I saw from you
concerning
this matter was criticism Bush and his administration.
I'm not a Democrat, and I wouldn't have known whether the city or state
governments were primarily D or R. I believe that when all local
infrastructure is wiped out by an event the magnitude of Katrina, help
must be sent in from outside the area where there are still personnel,
systems, and supplies in place
to deal wtih the mess. The local govt. can't send in help from outside
its territory, and can't coordinate efforts between cities, counties,
or states with any authority. That is the role of the federal
government in a time of multi-jurisdictional disaster.
Should the feds just go charging in? The 82d Airborne was ready to go.
Other
National Guard units were ready to go.
Should the fedgov 'take charge' immediately (especially when the local
government is disfunctional)?
Haven't we had this same discussion before? You keep making the point
that
the
feds should do this and that, but never address the 'when' .
Chuckie may not be a "democrat": but he certainly is a far left leaning
liebral
I have to correct you. Chuckie is a progressive, whatever that means.