This rescue effort began when the TV images became a PR problem

[Webster Green]

Next time they'll just seal off the area and keep the media out.

[shraby]

1. They aren't going to get a second chance so

there will be no "next time".

[krkaufman]

2. Exactly!! That's just what I was thinking. Don't listen to the RW spin..

... saying this disaster should NOT be politicized. The only reason BushCo got off their collective ass on this is because they were being called-out for their negligence.

How much more delayed might the relief have been had there NOT been an outcry? The pressure needs to be continued.

[durablend]

4. They would've nuked NO and called it a day

I'd be surprised if a freeper somewhere hadn't suggested it.

[cthrumatrix]

3. no -- when bush finally gave Northern Command the green light -- too late