The federal response to Katrina was not as portrayed

[Kablooie]

It is settled wisdom among journalists that the federal response to the devastation wrought by Hurricane Katrina was unconscionably slow.
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So they libel as a "national disgrace" the most monumental and successful disaster relief operation in world history.
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"We do not yet have teleporter or replicator technology like you saw on 'Star Trek' in college between hookah hits and waiting to pick up your worthless communications degree while the grown-ups actually engaged in the recovery effort were studying engineering.

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/05254/568876.stm

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Well, THERE'S an alternative view for you! Whew!

[electropop]

1. It wasn't unconscionably slow...

It was actively obstructionist. This was genocide.

[mcscajun]

2. Just *what* color *is* the sky in Jack Kelly's world?

We have a right to know... :)

[glitch]

3. Wow - still resentful from college. He fits right in with this crowd.

Why do I suspect the source of all their issues is they weren't liked as children and then as young adults? Not even by their equally unlikeable parents?
Let this be a lesson to us all. Show some foresight and compassion people!
Forget the needy, help the creepy.