Saturday, February 11, 2006
"No one could have predicted the levees would break...."
So said Bush at the time. Hmmm...
White House Knew of Levee's Failure on Night of Storm.
Ex-FEMA Head Says White House Knew About Levees.
But:
Ex-FEMA chief Brown was paid to aid in the investigation of the Katrina response but now refuses to cooperate (!).
And even more:
The Washington Post documents the Bush failings in New Orleans.
White House accused of foot-dragging in Katrina probe.
The Institute for Southern Studies uncovers evidence that they knew FEMA had serious problems a year before the Katrina disaster. (via SirotaBlog)
Ray Nagin may want NOLA to remain a "Chocolate City" but the studies predict otherwise. Some have even described what's happening down there as a virtual ethnic cleansing.
Well it's a good thing Bush has made the recovery of New Orleans a priority though! And that his domestic policies have really helped improve the federal response to such disasters. And that the companies run by his political cronies are doing a good honest job of helping restore the city.
Bonus NOLA-related music:
5th Ward Weebie - "Da Katrina Song"
