September 7, 2005
He choose someone with absolutely no credentials. And you know what, when I said to the President that he should fire Michael Brown, he said “why would I do that”? I said “because of all that went wrong, with all that didn’t go right last week”. And he said “what didn’t go right”? Oblivious, in denial, dangerous.
No the only one here that is in denial, is you Maddam Minority Leader. Keyword there is minority. You have no power and you no authority to tell the President what he should or should not do. But since we’re on the subject, why did you not tell President Bush to fire Michael Brown (President of FEMA) before Katrina, I mean since he has “absolutely no credentials”.
RNC Chairman Ken Mehlman released the following statement:
“While countless Americans are pulling together to lend a helping hand, Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid are pointing fingers in a shameless effort to tear us apart.?
Amen.
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4:54 pm [ Quote ]
Ian, Democracy is about the fact that those in the minority DO have a voice. So she has every right to say something. In fact it is her job to speak up. Do you want a government like in old Iraq where the Sunni’s had a say and the Shiit didn’t?
Now on the other hand, re: Mr Brown her not speaking before Katrina *would be more odd. She didn’t have the power to hire or influence that decision. Now that is something Bush will have to explain, which backfired. He wanted to down grade FEMA cause it’sa fed. program
(thus I suppose you would think “commie”) but in this case it’s a necessary federal program. Brown was the roomate of the former guy and didn’t have the credentials to run a huge needed program like FEMA. Bush made a big error Ian, he has to be accountable.
5:04 pm [ Quote ]
I am still waiting for you or someone to answer what is this “big error” Bush committed? Why do you not feel this way about the Gov. of LA or Mayor of NO? Perhaps because they’re Democrats.
5:13 pm [ Quote ]
No Ian, this FEMA guy is a joke. Bush errored hiring him. BRown is the roomate of the last one, has no experience leading a large group like FEMA. Bush wanted to down grade FEMA, it backfired.
FEMA Is a fed program, so like I said must be “commie” then right? No, it’s needed. Not all fed programs encroach on freedoms many are necessary. LIke obviously this one.
5:13 pm [ Quote ]
pelosi is a hack, but that’s beside the point. the minority party does, of course, have a say and the right to say what they like, just like any american. however, pelosi is trying to take advantage of a tragic situation, which is pretty predictable. calling for someone’s firing immediately following such a catastrophe is extremely questionable, considering that FEMA is continuing to aid the affected areas. why remove the leader of FEMA while FEMA is still very much needed for cleanup and rescue? if he was neglecting his duties, then fire him after this situation is stable.
what it comes down to is the knee-jerk reactions of a party without answers. the scope of this event isn’t fully realized, and who is responsible for what is extremely questionable. i really want to believe nagin when he says he did everything he could, but when i see the picture of the 200+ buses, its hard for me to believe that. i don’t know much about the governor, but i don’t think there was a flawless performance from that office, either. investigate and get answers, of course. fire someone while they are in the midst of one of the greatest natural disasters in american history? no.
5:18 pm [ Quote ]
? For anyone does nancy and others like her have to be tested for drugs monthly,
like all other people , i swear she needs to be because her rediclious comments can only come from some one on drugs, all military people have to be tested monthly, and many others, airline pilots, they even fire pilots for reporting for duty drunk, military people get a bad discharge, people working for the gov caught on drugs you are fired on the spot, so why are the senators and congressmam not tested for drugs monthly, remember i smoke but i did not inhale . and his brother said that you should see him sniff coke his nose is like a vaccum cleaner.
answer please from anyone.
5:18 pm [ Quote ]
not sure Brown is qualified to lead FEMA. Hw has NO Emergency Management experience. However, Democrats did have some say, as FEMA Director is a post that requires Senate Confirmation. Would be interested to see how Pelosi voted on the confirmation.
5:23 pm [ Quote ]
I guss that senators and congressman are allowed to be druggys and alcoholics
ted kennedy is still a senator.
I am a train drug decterer.
5:24 pm [ Quote ]
this is the thinnest skinned bunch of cry babies I’ve ever seen! You can’t say boo and they whine and complain.
Is this the same bunch that hounded Clinton for 8 years in a row on every bit of minutae they could find? It’s an old story they can give it but, boy oh boy, they can take nothing, I mean nothing without complaining and hitting back just like kindergarten kids. Someone should tell them that this is politics they are in. Besides I can’t think of another president who deserves it more than Mr. Messup.
5:41 pm [ Quote ]
ah, the esteemed mr. donohue finally throws his hat into the ring. cry babies, you say? i don’t think any of the posts here reflect on your opinion, i just think that people are sick of the nancy pelosi’s of the world.
perjury is a felony.
clinton committed perjury.
clinton is a felon.
man, i miss the good old days!
5:42 pm [ Quote ]
It is time that ALL American citizens drop the political loyalty to either party and start demanding accountability from politicians from all parties. The tragedy of Katrina is that lives were lost from all the political jockeying that took place—this person afraid to step on that person toes, etc. We all have to pay close attention to who we vote into office, at whatever level. The other thing Americans have to do is pay even greater attention to the emotional games many politicians play with people—get everyone all hyped up about personal issues that really do not matter so you won’t pay attention to their qualifications about actually running the country. We have to be more educated in all areas to be informed voters. Sad to say, the members of Osama bin Ladens family were flown out of this country in record time while our own citizens are still waiting to be rescued from a natural disaster that politicians readily admit they knew was coming. George Bush also continually decreased funding to the levee system that the Army Corps of Engineers repeatedly told him was a disaster waiting to happen. We have a president who continually disregards the opinions of experts our own government pays, with our tax dollars. If I were a citizen who is so convinced of this man’s “Christianity” I would take a hard look at how he disregards the lives of Americans while catering to the rich and powerful, especially the Saudis. It is time for Americans to take our own country back
6:32 pm [ Quote ]
Debbie, you sound sane; how do you come to post here?
6:49 pm [ Quote ]
Thanks, James. I don’t quite know how I came to post here!! I saw Pelosi on TV today and was interested to read about it, ended up on this site. And, as you probably guessed, I’m not a teen. But, there are some good, thoughtful postings here, and some that are loaded with the propoganda our whole culture has been fed. We all need to wake up, adults and teens alike and work together. My 18-year-son made the comment the other day that there doesn’t seem to be a politician in the U.S. who knows what separation of church and state means. Someof the soundest minds do come in teenage bodies, thankfully.I don’t dismiss anyone opinions, least of all teens who are our future. Katrina is the saddest thing I’ve witnessed in this country and now, more than ever, we have to look at how our “good ole boys” form of government simply doesn’t work. It should never be who you know that gets you a government position, rather WHAT you know. I would just encourage everyone interested in this country to educate themselves and question, and like Nancy Pelosi, confront when it needs to be done. We’ve all been concerned about being too politically correct for too long and it hasn’t changed a thing. Age is liberating!
6:51 pm [ Quote ]
Nancy Pelosi Blasts President Bush For Handling of Hurricane Katrina
Better watch out: Pelosi’s hot air might be responsible for another natural disaster.
USAToday reports: “Congress’ top two Democrats furiously criticized the administration’s response to Hurricane Katrina on Wednesday, with Sen. Harry Reid deman…
6:57 pm [ Quote ]
It doesn’t absolve Junior if others made mistakes. History will show that Junior was asleep at the helm.
7:52 pm [ Quote ]
You know it’s weird, I remember when Bush won in 04 I thought that it would in the long run pave the way for a dem upsurge in this country. I knew the war would be worse, and something else would happen…
The times they are a changin’...
8:19 pm [ Quote ]
QUESTION FOR IAN, GENE, SEAN, OR ANY OTHER BUSH SYCOPHANT OUT THERE:
...do you agree with the “president” that “Brownie has done a heck of a job”????
(for those of you with your heads in the ground, Brownie is Michael Brown, the Bush-appointed head of FEMA whose previous experience was managing horse shows (a job from which he was let go
!)
IF YOU DON’T AGREE WITH BUSH’S STATEMENT (and how could you possibly?) THEN HERE’S ANOTHER QUESTION:
Why do you think that hot air escaped Bush’s lips? Why did he say praise a man who had so obviously FAILED the American people?
Is it because Bush can’t admit accountability?
Is it because such an admission begins to peel away Bush’s thin veneer of confidence and show him for the fraud and failure that he truly is? After all, he has a pre-political record of mediocrity and failure.
Anyway, don’t mean to put words in your mouth(s). Go on, we’re waiting?
8:34 pm [ Quote ]
okay everybody back up and take a second to relax. I dont think blaming people for this “natural disaster” or who did what is proper at this time. Why dont we take a look in the past and the last time america was hit with an earth shattering disaster and see who did what. Yes im talking about 911, who recieved all the credit for how well the situation was handled? Thats right good old rudy, the mayor of NYC. Now he gets all the praises for handling the situation the right why shouldnt the mayor NO rightfully recieve the blame for what not to do in a situation like that. The ball was dropped in the local government so the dems want to blame bush for thier mistakes. I am begging you guys to try and run hillary in 08, please please! Get used to being the minorty because its not going to change anytime soon.
10:42 pm [ Quote ]
Pat,
Again, nice try: it is below ignorant and approaching moronic to compare Rudy/9-11 to Nagin/Katrina.
The 9-11 hijackers destroyed a tiny fraction of a massive city, killing 3000 in a very very short span of time during which most who died had very little chance to escape.
Katrina, on the other hand has destroyed literally an entire city, displaced 1/2 million people and possibly killed as many as 10,000! 9-11 is not even in the same ballpark in terms of scale and severity.
To compare the two is stupid…wait a sec…maybe not:
Katrina was a natural disaster which was physically impossible to stop
On the other hand, Bush, Condi and Tenet had placed in front of their very eyes, specific intelligence stating “Bin Laden was determined to attack inside U.S.”
Bush visited the WTC ruins—the former treasure chest of corporate America—and stood atop ruins a mere 3 days after the attack
On the other hand, 3 days after Katrina hits (long after the severity of the storm is widely known), Bush finally decides it might be prudent to cut his 5-wk. vacation short and 4 DAYS
after the worst disaster in US history, Bush makes a brief appearance sorta near New Orleans and tells FEMA director Michael Brown he’s doing a “heckuva job” while dead bodies lie in the streets of N.O. and the Superdome is site of an ongoing human tragedy—playing out among some of the most impoverished people in the nation.
You’re right, Pat, we should take a look at the past.
I while we’re at it, PAT, IAN, GENE, SEAN, we’re still waiting to hear your brilliant answer(s) to the following questions:
…do you agree with the “president? that “Brownie has done a heckuva job?????
(for those of you with your heads in the ground, Brownie is Michael Brown, the Bush-appointed head of FEMA whose previous experience was managing horse shows (a job from which he was let go
!)
IF YOU DON’T AGREE WITH BUSH’S STATEMENT (and how could you possibly?) THEN HERE’S ANOTHER QUESTION:
Why do you think that hot air escaped Bush’s lips? Why did he say praise a man who had so obviously FAILED the American people?
...”political teen”, what say you?
10:44 pm [ Quote ]
A sad and pathetic timeline of Bush’s failure made funny by the brillian Jon Stewart:
http://onegoodmove.org/1gm/1gmarchive/002358.html#002358
2:10 pm [ Quote ]
Matt nice try but yet you still fall short. Maybe you are still to young to remember the impact of 9-11 but I sure as hell do. I lived in chicago when they hit us and pretty much everything shut down. Every major building in chicago closed for buisness that day. The recession that followed 9-11 do you remember that at all idiot! The whole country was scared of its shadow with caused the stock market to go in the toliet. The afghan and Iraq wars were the direct result of 9-11 and americas fears of new attacks. Now the loss of life in NO is unacceptable but compared to the total loss of life of 9-11 and the resulting wars do not even come close. Get your facts straight you dumb shit.
3:08 pm [ Quote ]
Whatever, Patsy.
You keep spouting the idiocy and I’ll try to correct you though I doubt your pea-brain will ever get it.
Oh…wait a sec. I keep forgetting that it’s is a good thing for you to compare Katrina and 9-11. It makes it all the more obvious what a fool you are.
Your initial argument was that Giuliani’s handling of 9-11 was better than Nagin’s handling of the much more profound and widespread devastation of Katrina.
As far as I know, the mayor of NYC doesn’t really have the authority to attach Afghanistan and Iraq…so what’s your point again? I suppose it might be that the repurcussions of 9-11 spread out farther than those of Katrina—but again, what does that have to do with a mayor’s handling of a city’s trauma?
The Iraq war? The Afghan war? Those were the result of CHOICES made not by any mayor, but by the “president” long after the fires in Manhattan were put out.
But if you really want to go there…you’ve got to be deaf, dumb AND blind to argue that Iraq had anything to do with 9-11. So, while you are right 9-11 led to Iraq, it wasn’t out of necessity, but rather out of a pathetic, weak, flailing “leader’s” CHOICE. Republicans have tried over and over to draw a connection between Saddam and 9-11 and nothing holds up. Of course, I’m sure you’ll want to hang on to your blind faith in the “president”.
Well, this is pointless. We’ve wandered so far from the subject because your only option was to face the facts or change the subject. I’d rather not get further into the Iraq debacle—another of Bush’s MASSIVE FUCK-UPS that he’ll never take responsibility for.
Rather I’ll stick by my original point—we can admire Giuliani and we can assign blame for the failures following Katrina wherever we want—but you’ve already proven yourself to be an ignorant fool to compare Giuliani’s handling of 9-11 to Nagin’s handling of Katrina. They’re categorically different in terms of cause, effect and scale in relation to mayoral action. You were wrong and still are wrong to make that comparison.
Ya big dummy!
6:35 pm [ Quote ]
Matty my whole point in the response was to demostrate to you that 9-11 is comparable to katrina in its impact on our daily lives, but whatever. The other point is that dems are jumping at the fact to blame bush instead of local government. One of our major beliefs in our party is more power going to the state government than the federal government. However there was a major fuckup through the chain of authority from mayor, govenor, and yes to the president. Everyone dropped the ball on this and the buck stops at the oval office. The problem is that half the time libs and dems complain that bush is overstepping his bounds as president and the other half that he isnt doing enough. Its cool we can take everyone makes mistakes but its being man enough to admitt it is what is the difference. I truly dont care for bush that much and probably would have voted differently had the dems ran a real canidate. I fell the democrats are in real trouble politically in the near future. You can say what you may but we control both houses and the presidency. Hillary is steadly trying to move center and away from the radical left that controls most of your party. Last question how can you have a murderer as a prized center piece of your party? Ted kennedy, I mean really what is up with that. Why is he still in office? To me he is just a continuing embarassment to the left just like Al gore who just wont go away. You guys need to make some major changes if you want a chance to keep pace with the right.
11:21 pm [ Quote ]
Listen up, George W. is not a good leader. He has continously disappointed the American people throughout his presidency and I voted for him twice!
As a Republican, I thought this administration would balance the budget, have a successful exit strategy for Iraq and forge good relations with our allied European nations. He has not done that.
Now the ineptness of FEMA handling of Katrina. Hard for me to vote Republican again.
1:31 pm [ Quote ]
Once again the Democrats behind the air head Nancy Pelosi have shown absolutely no regard for truth,
One only had to listen, and watch Sunday night while New Orleans Cheif of Police Eddie Compass clearly said the fault was with the people of New Orleans not responding in a timely manner. They did not heed repeated warning to evacuate, and instead stayed behind to yap about the Federal government not doing enough.
What we are seeing is the bottom end of the welfare state-about people whom Nancy Pelois and her cronies have created and then brainwashed into a whole class of mindless twits who can only say, “Gimme, gimme, gimme.”