September 26, 2005
Poor Bush, All of the Blame, None of the Credit
Bush got blamed for every failure during Katrina regardless of who was at fault. He was also criticized for not being involved.
Now the Rita evacuation moves unprecedented numbers of people out of the storm path where local and state officials get well deserved credit (except for some fuel glitches).
Bush gets no credit for the successes. All his coverage revolves around concern that his presence may distract from rescue operations. Where are the Jessie Jackson’s and others praising Bush's efforts to evacuate minorities?
The reality is Bush had no responsibility for either. Texas (like Florida, Alabama and Mississippi) demonstrated what competent state and local officials can do. Louisiana demonstrated unequaled state and local incompetence. Bush deserved no credit or blame for either result. It breaks my heart that Louisiana's recovery is in the hands of the same corrupt people that led them to disaster in the first place. Billions will now be flushed down that rat hole and the people of Louisiana will be left with nothing in return.
Posted by Sid at September 26, 2005 12:59 AM | Disasters
