Bush, who has been criticized, even by supporters, for the delayed response to the disaster, used his weekly radio address to put responsibility for the failure on lower levels of government. The magnitude of the crisis "has created tremendous problems that have strained state and local capabilities," he said. "The result is that many of our citizens simply are not getting the help they need, especially in New Orleans. And that is unacceptable."
Evidently Bush and Cherthoff are saying that they have tried to work with the Democratic governor of LA, but she has been resistant. Yeah, resistant to a complete federal takeover--but all of this is well after the fact and has nothing to do with the preparedness issue. Let's not forget "Brownie" (Bush's nickname for his favorite political hack running FEMA) blaming the poor for not leaving or not having the means to leave.
And finally, I have said this multiple times, but it still stuns me. Why can't this man take a bit of responsibility? For anything? Why does this Christian President who talks about his faith have nothing approaching humility? And forget his faith (as I think he does) what about politics? What would cost him to admit that he had not responded as well as he wanted to? What is it about this man that he can't admit a mistake? And why do all the people who talk about moral values not mind that?
I would have respected him if he admitted that in the shuffle to improve Homeland Security, obviously (because it is obvious) some organizational steps were missed. Those need to be improved before next time. But not this guy. He just blames those around him. Everyone else is at fault.
I think I am going to start doing that. When I forget to meet someone for lunch, I will blame them for not reminding me or the lowly person who made my watch. Let's see how people like that. :)
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