Barbour Wisely Dismisses Brown's Katrina Conspiracy

The Sun Herald ^ | January 25, 2007 | Editorial

[mcg2000]

Michael Brown, the former director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, is shooting off his mouth again. Last week in New York City, he claimed that Mississippi and Louisiana were treated differently after Hurricane Katrina because of their politics.

Unfortunately, Louisiana's Democratic governor, Kathleen Blanco, jumped on the suggestion, claiming that Brown had "broken the code of silence about the political conspiracy to hurt the people of Louisiana."

Fortunately, Mississippi's Republican governor, Haley Barbour, took the time to consider the source of this conspiracy theory and said Brown's "credibility has been worn pretty thin over the last couple of years - at least that's what Congress said about him, Democrats in Congress said about him."

Whatever case Blanco wants to make, she would be wise not to base any part of it on anything Brown has to say. Anyone who watched Brown's congressional testimony on C-SPAN knows that he did indeed wear out his credibility with Congress.

Blanco and others might also consider letting go of the notion that federal assistance is based on some sort of Louisiana vs. Mississippi tug-of-war over funding.

There is federal funding for the recovery effort in both states. But each state must make its own case.

Is Louisiana losing out to Mississippi?

We aren't keeping score.

But Barbour may have been when he said:

"Sounds to me like Congress is getting their money's worth in Mississippi."

[trumandogz]

Brownie did one heck of a job!

[MamaB]

I think most people are tired of the "Oh, woe is me" tale from LA.

[onyx]

ping!

[hsalaw]

Haley Barbour struck me as a class act after Katrina - no crying, no whining, no "oh woe is us," no finger-pointing; he set an example of courage and hard work for the people of Mississippi.

[mcg2000]

AUDIO: POWELL CALLS BLANCO "UNGRATEFUL" ...

linked at http://wwww.thedeadpelican.com

[penelopesire]

"I think most people are tired of the "Oh, woe is me" tale from LA."

No joke! I hate to admit this, but for the first time in my ENTIRE LIFE...I did not support the Saints in the playoffs!!

Barbour has been a class act...too bad LA is being run by a bunch of corrupt clowns!

[libs_kma]

Your link is dead, but if Powell made that comment thats pretty interesting.

There was a time years ago that I would have voted for Powell for POTUS in a heartbeat. But he's turned out to be so liberal these days that I'm surprised everytime he takes a swing at a bone head lib or says something conservative.

[HuntsvilleTxVeteran]

Haley Barbour, too bad he won't run for POTUSA!

Haley Barbour/Duncan Hunter would be unbeatable!

[samm1148]

"Haley Barbour struck me as a class act after Katrina - no crying, no whining, no "oh woe is us," no finger-pointing; he set an example of courage and hard work for the people of Mississippi."

I've always wished he would run for president. Barbour has impressed me since his days as head of the RNC.

[mcg2000]

http://thedeadpelican.com/

Sorry about that ... one too many of the ol' "w" slipped into the link!

[B.O. Plenty]

There's 4 w's why the link is dead. Try http://www.thedeadpelican.com/

[Gritty]

[Mr. Jazzy]

I agree!

Why won't he run?

[AmishDude]

What? Katrina hit Mississippi? Who knew? Not the MSM.

[AmishDude]

Barbour isn't telegenic. It's too bad.

[Mo1]

Brown needs to do himself a favor and shut up

[HuntsvilleTxVeteran]

He did say he wasn't going to run.

I think he should be drafted!

[Mr. Jazzy]

I agree, he is no Brad Pitt impersonator, but his common sense, strength of character, ability to get the job done, these are all important factors, too!

As to his weight, perhaps he could benefit from a little Parris Island PT time, or maybe that bariatric surgery like J.D. Hayworth from Arizona.

[Mr. Jazzy]

Well I am ALL for it!

[gulfcoast6]

The other day the murder count was at 9 but that was several days ago.

Hey. they came over here to the Mississippi Gulfcoast and are doing some killings herer too.

[onyx]

He's said several times that he's not interesting in seeking the GOP nomination. His wife doesn't like Washinton, D.C. and Governor Barbour is running for reelection in my state this year.

[onyx]

He has a chef at the Governor's mansion who lost a lot of weight and he's cooking a likewise diet healthy menu for the governor.

[HuntsvilleTxVeteran]

That is why we need to draft him as he wouldn't be in it for just the power!

[onyx]

He did a stellar job as RNC Chairman on TV. It's his thick Southern accent that bothers some yankees and maybe some other people too. Kind of like New England accents bother me... Cuber, cah, etc.

[onyx]

His wife does NOT like Washington, D.C. She's always stayed home in Mississippi when he's worked and lived in our nation's capitol.

I have heard a rumor, but only a rumor, that he might consider being a certain candidate's VP, but that candidate is not well liked here, which will make it very interesting if that candidate happens to win the nomination and have Haley agree. :0)

[BamaDi]

all anyone has to do is travel to the Mississippi Gulf Coast and they'll see where the real class is....these folks over there are pulling themselves up by the bootstraps and doing whatever is needed to get back to where they were before Katrina (and in fact better than they were)....those jerks (meaning Dims) in LA have done nothing but put their hands out looking for government dollars....I live in Mobile, and I'm so very proud of the the people in Mississippi....

[rogue yam]

I think most people are tired of the "Oh, woe is me" tale from LA.

My cousins in south Mississippi tell me that folks down there are quite sick of all of the focus New Orleans is claiming and receiving.

[Ellesu]

http://www.moongriffon.com/media/2007_1_25_donald_powell_statement.txt

Powell statement

[ArmstedFragg]

The Blanco Road Home web page bears our Moon's figures on the program. The stats page also reads like a test case in government ineptness and citizen uninvolvement. They've taken in 100,000 applications, then they have to schedule an interview, make a determination, have the people who qualify make a choice of benefit, get the benefit process executed, and finally cut a check. At each level, somewhere between a third and two thirds of the people in the process get sidetracked.

Bottom line? Out of a hundred thousand applications, they've written less than 300 checks. Well... that's checks to the beneficiaries. The checks to the patronage employees operating the system have been flowing right along.

[SuziQ]

Powell statement

BAM!

[WKB]

A Haley
Bump To The Top

[onyx]

He was in my fair city two weeks ago at a luncheon. I actually forgot to attend.

[WKB]

I can't beleive it.

[onyx]

Regrettably, true.

[WKB]

PING

[Diddle E. Squat]

I have heard a rumor, but only a rumor, that he might consider being a certain candidate's VP, but that candidate is not well liked here, which will make it very interesting if that candidate happens to win the nomination and have Haley agree. :0)

Well, I know you're not one to go 'round spreadin rumours
Really you're just not the gossipy kind
No I'll never hear you repeating gossip
So I'll be sure and listen close the first time!

Giuliani, McCain, or Romney? A Giuliani-Barbour ticket would be a good one. For a variety of reasons, fair or not, a southern GOP Presidential candidate would have almost zero shotin 2008. However a Barbour running in 2016 to follow Giuliani probably would be in a better position. With the country so divided along a variety of lines, alternating candidates that appeal strongest to different combinations of interest groups is probably the wisest course. JMHO.

[The South Texan]

I wish Hailey would come back and run the RNC. He has a spine. The current leadership at the RNC, Congress, and the White House has lost theirs.

[onyx]

It was just a snippet in the Clarion Ledger a couple of months back wherein it was "reported" that Haley had met with John McCain and the article went on to quote Haley that he might very well support McCain. The rumors emanated from that one article.

[Diddle E. Squat]

It would be a wise move by McCain. Hopefully someone more qualified for President will woo Barbour.

[onyx]

I regret that I forgot all about attending a luncheon that honored Governor Barbour two weeks ago, because I intended to ask him ... after I had stopped drooling over him....lol. I got the days mixed up while I was helping here with the FReepaton. There will be other chances and soon.

[HuntsvilleTxVeteran]

Why are you so dead against drafting Barbour for POTUSA?
Saying his wife is against it.
Than saying rumor is he will run for VP with someone.
I think you are just pimping for Rudy, Romney or McCain!

[7thson]

I think also people should compare what happened in N.O. and what just happened in the midwest with the blizzard. Saw a woman from OK basically say this happens every years, we just have to rebuild and carry on. Compare that to the N.O. people who demanded money and assistance from the Feds.

[7thson]

BUMP!

[mpackard]

Thank you, thank you very much : )

[BamaDi]

you're very welcome....and to sorta quote Taylor Hicks - you, and all the residents of the Miss Gulf Coast make me proud. I went over the other night to The Grand and road over to Gulfport and ate at Bonefish....it was an enjoyable time. More friendly people you will never meet (unless you cross the state line into Alabama). Ya'll keep up the good work - Biloxi, Gulfport, etc., will be better then ever when you guys are done!

[onyx]

First off, do not post rudely to me and never again use the word "pimping" to me. I don't "pimp" for anyone.

I reported accurately: Mrs. Barbour told WKB in person that her husband will not be running in the presidential primaries.

[WKB]

Mrs. Barbour told WKB in person that her husband will not be running in the presidential primaries.


That is accurate and factual.
(2012 was not discussed though.)

Haley is not going to be reelected this year
to run for President next year.
We're not dealing with a Bill Clinton here.

[onyx]

Thank you!