Look, Bush talking to those victims in Biloxi I have no problem with

[Selatius]

I think it provides a much needed emotional comfort, and I don't think that's a bad thing at all.

However, my criticism is over the failed response to the disaster. It's inexcusable that it would take days to do this. There should have been a plan in place years ago, at least as far back as the Reagan Administration, to evacutate EVERYBODY, not just those who can afford to keep a car.

[goclark]

1. It's a photo op

Reporter even said that he was in "Bush Country" when the hug was given.

[Selatius]

3. Well, that is true. All three coastal counties in MS went to Bush

The parts of Mississippi that went to Kerry were the Delta, the poorest region of the state. It also coincidentally happens to be a region where blacks represent the majority.

[Spazito]

2. Talking to a few victims helps those still in dire straits exactly how?

This is simply a photo-op, a photo-op to try and salvage what's left of bush's base, nothing more.

His planner of this cynical opportunity is traveling beside him, any guess as to whom I am referring? I bet you all guessed right, Rove.

[Selatius]

4. As I said, I believe it provided an emotional comfort to those two, at lea

I'm not opposed to that, but my point should be clear. He, as well as the rest of the damn federal government responded poorly to the disaster.