I dont understand how Blanco turning over power would exonerate Bush

[Dr Fate]

How does that work?

Seems like that would put the responsibility with him.

[TerdlowSmedley]

1. Everything exonerates Bush and nothing places any

responsibility with him. Don't we all know that by now?

[eleny]

2. I think that she also had to agree to accept the blame

The fed takes over, sends in the NG troops. But she signs a statment accepting that the state was to blame for anything bad. That's how I understand W's arm-twisting deal.

[Dr Fate]

6. I dont get it- if she gives him the power, then he would have the blame...

...what am I missing?

[libertypirate]

3. It would put full media and $$ control to Bush.

He would have full control of the message.

[SimpleMan]

4. She would have had to declare...

...a state of insurrection in NO. Basically admitting that she couldn't handle things without the Feds.

[The Backlash Cometh]

10. This is the part I don't understand. NOLA REQUIRED Federal

assistance. There was no way that city was ever going to fend for itself giving the facts about the bowl effect and the levee flaw. So what you're saying is that the federal government intentionally backed out of its responsibility?

Why are those assholes running the federal government!!

[AX10]

5. What deal was made?

Details please?

[KittyWampus]

7. Bush "We would have acted sooner, but Blanco needed to sign this...."

[charlie]

8. Immaterial to me

It's not the fed's job to offer a Hobson's Choice. The fed's job is to assist the governors, provide what they need, not act like the Sopranos.

[The Backlash Cometh]

11. EXACTLY! The federal government NEVER had a choice.

The federal government isn't a private corporation. IT'S THE FUCKING FEDERAL GOVERNMENT!

[Dr Fate]

12. I agree.

n/t

[Vinca]

9. He would be rushing in like Mighty Mouse to save the day after

the state government had failed and requested help. The governor would be an instant scapegoat and Karl would have an easier time spinning lies about what happened. She refused, stood her ground and life should get interesting when they get to the "blame game."

[Dr Fate]

13. I "get it"- thank you. n/t

n/t

[Joe Chi Minh]

14. By taking the initiative, during the federal vacuum, in going

to the rescue of the Katrina's victims in such a determined and purposeful way, Blanco, Landrieu, Honore, de Witt and the other non-federal agencies and individuals had begun to highlight the criminal dereliction of FEMA, in the clearest possible way: showing the urgency with which the rescue should have been tackled from day one -and before the hurricane, in terms of preparations for it.