Here I Sit

Well, here I am again. Weekend. Cruising blogs. Chattin it up. And honestly, aside from bein on a beach somewhere, I'm not bothered by bein here. And I certainly have way less to bitch about than people elsewhere.

Everyone by now has seen the countless reports on CNN, CBC, BBC, et al. on New Orleans, and all the tragic circumstances taking those people victim. And more and more reports coming forward on the inadequacy of the governing power. I'm far too lazy right now to link some of the reports, they are easy enough to find. I listened to the interview with Ray Nagin, yesterday, and I have to say it was one of the most heartfelt, honest thing I've heard from a person in power. In no way was he concerned with the demographics of the next vote, or any of that bullshit, he just wants what is right for the people of his city. Even as a historical Republican, at times of crisis, natural leadership qualities should take over political posturing, and this guy seems to be true. Regardless of his beliefs, this is the kind of personality that should lead a nation. Not one preoccupied with money in the oil industry, or finishing what daddy couldn't, etc etc.

The fact is, the current administration turned down outside assistance from numerous nations/parties (see Tony Pierce for an abridged summary) out of what I can only understand as an issue of pride. The Bush administration could not take assistance from elsewhere before providing help themselves, even if that help was to come days after the fact. Studies have been done for decades on the vulnerability of New Orleans to high waters and storms, its the kind of thing that one learns in a low highschool level geography class....deltas are unstable and are guaranteed to settle under excess pressure...and even after declaring the area a disaster area it took days to get shit done. But they wouldn't accept outside help because, after all, they are all powerful and can take care of their own business. But all's fair in love and war....minus the love.

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Tony + Matt Podcast

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