Hurricane Katrina

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Originally posted by Lindz928
I think it shows nothing more than the mis-use of a word. Do you REALLY think he meant it the way you are taking it? I hope not.

This guy makes a living speaking in public. So does the President. I don't think either of them really understand the way we common folks think. The President's statements the first two or three days of this disaster certainly weren't compassionate, but rather defensive about National Guard troops not being available -- and about Trent Lott's house being destroyed.

But then I've never been comfortable that he (Bush) really cares about anything but his wealthy conservative friends.

Sorry, but that's the way he strikes me.

On another note:

"Bush Accepts Blame For Poor Katrina Response
Admission Comes Just Days After Accusing News Media, Critics
Louisiana Death Toll Climbs To 423

(CBS) WASHINGTON President Bush Tuesday took responsibility for government failures in dealing with Hurricane Katrina and said the disaster raised broader questions about the government's ability to respond to natural disasters as well as terror attacks.

"Katrina exposed serious problems in our response capability at all levels of government," Mr. Bush said at joint White House news conference with the president of Iraq. "And to the extent that the federal government didn't fully do its job right, I take responsibility."

The admission comes just days after accusing the news media and critics of the administration storm response of "playing the blame game," reports CBS News White House Correspondent Peter Maer.

"I want to know what went right and what went wrong," the president said. "I want to know how to better cooperate with state and local government, to be able to answer that very question that you asked, 'Are we capable of dealing with a severe attack or another severe storm?'"