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I don't think the libs and democrats have any legitimate right to try to make political hay out of this, although they clearly are trying.
The whole state has been a political playground for years (remember Huey Long and his cronies, where offices are passed from family member to family member).
New Orleans is a city without standards, most loved by college boys and conventioneers seeking fun. There is no manufacturing or industry - just tourism.
Although the state is rich in oil production and refining, the oil money, offices, and salaried employees are all in Houston.
Although the situation is tragic, and we need to support the victims, it is a result of local and state neglect - they never upgraded and strengthened the dikes and levees. The water didn't go over the levees - the levees crumbled.
If this was insured by State Farm, the claim would be denied, since insurance covers accidents, not the lack of maintenance.
Just as I don't think federal insurance should go to rebuilt beachfront properties, I don't think federal money should go to rebuild a city below sea level.
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