From that article:
These officials said that Mr. Bush and his political aides rapidly changed course in what they acknowledged was a belated realization of the situation's political ramifications.
Humanitarian aspects be damned - there's political issues here!
Even my extremely conservative, pro-administration houseguest is having trouble with the federal response to this.
Report From WWOZ New Orleans General Manager: [link]
Yanked from another board:
Us and Them (as in the Pink Floyd song).
It's not the sort of thing you want to click on if you don't want to cry.
Wow. Did you notice how quickly Bush nominated Rogers as Chief Justice?
Nice to know he can get some things done quickly.
Nice to know he can get some things done quickly.
I chalk this decision up to prudence more than expediency.
Roberts looks like a strong candidate who will go through the confirmation process with less of a fight. He can win this one, and then regroup for a bigger battle with a more conservative nominee, if he likes, when the shitstorm from Katrina dies down. And if Iraqi voters ratify their constitution in October, that will help Bush win some domestic battles.
OMG, I'm starting to think like Karl Rove. Someone shoot me.
I have a non-political question: I was planning on taking my cable box in to trade it in for the DVR today, but just learned that the location I was going to go to is the only one open today because of the holiday. Does this mean the line will be ridonkulous? Hmmm. Maybe I don't care. But maybe I could do it on Wednesday when normal people are at work. HMMMMM.
Jesse, the line might be non-existent because of the holiday. I'd say it's a 50-50 chance. But if it were me, I'd go during the week, if you can.
I'd say it's a 50-50 chance. But if it were me, I'd go during the week, if you can.
Yeah, I think you're right. This is really stupid, but I hate having to re-think the plans that only exist in my head.
I hate having to re-think the plans that only exist in my head.
I, unfortunately, do this all the time. My husband calls me the Queen of Indecision.