Pelican State ping
Typical of a liberal...he blames business for their problems, but then points out how the politicians might have something to do with it. Sorry, Bozo, but bad businessmen can only exist in concert with bad politicians. You seem to have more than your share of both in LA, and NO in particular.
I also don't understand why federal money is being used to rehab private property. You would think that owning homes that are 8' below sea level might suggest that you live in a potential flood plain and might want to insure against flooding. With over $125 billion federal dollars paid for Katrina and Rita relief, not to mention hundreds of millions in private donations, I'd say the rest of us have paid enough to rehab NO. It's time for you guys to bootstrap your city back to health on your own merit and efforts...and I'd start by kicking your corrupt politicians out of office.
Yes to the first, no to the second. Places like Detroit, Washington, DC, and a few other northern "chocolate cities" are probably as bad, if not worse.
And for those who want to give Orleans the benefit of their doubts, I’ve heard it put that while NO may be one of the most corrupt American cities, the place can be seen as one of the most honest and efficient Caribbean cities.
Typical liberal again. Instead of doing something about the problem, they "hope" it goes away. It will always be that way unless somebody fixes it. Maybe using the color of one's skin is not the best way to pick a leader.
Looks like a new Katrina heading that way.