Official Statement by Red Cross about Katrina and orders from Louisiana Emergency Officials

US Red Cross | 9-13-05 | US Red Cross

[zip]

The state Homeland Security Department

For clarification.

[dgallo51]

No question the National Dems saw an opportunity to get at Bush, and I suspect that THEY were advising Blanco. The speed at which the Dems and MSM went after Brown leads me to believe the horror we witnessed was carefully orchestrated, and NOTHING Blanco's done impresses me that she acted alone. When Democrats are their shrillest, it's to cover their own sorry behinds.

[Sacajaweau]

Thank you for the notice that There is a STATE HOMELAND SECURITY and the (Federal Agency) known as the Department of Homeland Security.

[cookcounty]

It bears repeating:

"The state[that is to say, the STATE of LOUISIANA] Homeland Security Department ..[ under the direct control of Governor Blank-Oh....] ......had requested--and continues to request.........

[cookcounty]

I thought they were coordinated by FEMA in a disaster situation. I believe the Prez said it, but I could be wrong."

On-site coordination is the responsibility of the Governor. FEMA is available for advice, for quick provision of emergency funds, and marshalling help from outside the state.

[TidalBore]

While all you people are looking to blame some one... I would like you to take a minute and think about what you were seeing on TV. The media was able to come and go, pretty much at will, hitching rides with the workers so they could show all the despair... but did it occur to anyone, Shep Smith or Giraldo who were screaming the loudest, that the money Fox, CNN, etc was spending to bring those pictures to the public, could just as easily rented a chopper to bring in some relief (from another state) to those same people they were crying for?

Talk about fanning the flames... Just who the Hell really did care? The American People by giving their money, time and experience and don't forget Texas!

[digger48]

While all you people are looking to blame some one

where did I blame anyone?

could just as easily rented a chopper

How many trips to carry water alone for 30,000? Probably not safe from mob overrun.

I'm not disagreeing with you, I thought this myself, until realizing the scope of the task.

And no, we won't forget Texas, you guys got a big bite of this one.

[TidalBore]

Not blaming you personally, only Louisiana for allowing it to happen.

Bush probably talked the governor into helping anyway 'til he could kick some butt with that damn Blanco to get the guard in their under fed control...LOL

But I still think the "MSM" has some accountability for trying to incite a riot and not really helping.

[digger48]

But I still think the "MSM" has some accountability for trying to incite a riot and not really helping.

I can sure agree with this!

[pelosi_is_a_dope]

Take a close look at the Cliftonia who is her homeland (Louisiana)advisor .As with anyone Cliftonia there is much hidden .This guy looks like stealth operative advising Blanco on ploys and plots to make Mr.Bush and FEMA look bad .The libs used the same technique to drive Trent Lott out and the conservative powers backed down fearing bad press .When are our people ever going to take a stand and fight against these lying clowns are we, the conservative cause without any courage to actually fight back ,I think our leaders have a backbone problem .You don't pussyfoot around with an Socialist/liberal, you stomp on it !