Just thought I’d opine, and say that as a Louisianian watching this mess unfold from Baton Rouge, which is 80 miles away and swollen to double its size with refugees, you guys are way off base griping about Bush’s performance.
He came in with a laundry list of things he’s doing RIGHT NOW, all of which appear to be the right steps. Action is more important than words.
If we’re looking for emotion out of our leaders, we can look no further than Kathleen Babineaux Blanco, our Cub Scout Mom governor who has come across as nothing short of a blithering, blubbering idiot throughout the entire affair. From Bush, I want sane, competent leadership backed up by an enormous amount of cash and resources. Style points are not applicable.