Thunder,
You are correct, and it is possible Clinton's trip will keep the disaster
relief effort on the public's mind, but it is a photo op, the same as when
Bush made his trip to NO was a photo op. We should not expect or even want
our politicians to visit disaster sites because it does divert resources
from where they are needed most. Yet if you read rec.boats, you can see how
people will spin a visit or a "non-visit" anyway they want.

I believe Clinton made the trip because he believed it would help raise
money and provide emotional support to those in need. The fact that
Clinton, or any ex-president, enjoys the limelight, does not diminish the
major reason he made the visit. The "Limelight" was just a bonus for
Clinton's ego, not his main objective.


"thunder" wrote in message
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On Thu, 06 Oct 2005 03:40:28 +0000, Bill McKee wrote:


Worse thing, other than a photo op is for a POTUS to arrive in a disaster
area. All the security, traffic problems, etc that are caused. What the
hell is Clinton doing, except photo ops? He using a shovel, hammer?

I believe Clinton and Bush I were asked by our current President to head
up to fund raise for Katrina victims.

http://www.bushclintonkatrinafund.org/