Mon, 12 Sep 2005 18:20:16
Don’t it make your Brown guy gone
Not that I have any confidence in the next appointment.
Federal Emergency Management Agency director Mike Brown said Monday he has resigned “in the best interest of the agency and best interest of the president,” three days after losing his onsite command of the Hurricane Katrina relief effort.
“The focus has got to be on FEMA, what the people are trying to do down there,” Brown told The Associated Press.
His decision was not a surprise. Brown was abruptly recalled to Washington on Friday, a clear vote of no confidence from his superiors at the White House and the Department of Homeland Security. Brown had been roundly criticized for FEMA’s bearish response to the hurricane, which has caused political problem for Bush and fellow Republicans.
Top Stories“I’m turning in my resignation today,” Brown said. “I think it’s in the best interest of the agency and the best interest of the president to do that and get the media focused on the good things that are going on, instead of me.”
Good riddance to bad rubbish.
Posted by JimK at 06:20 PM on September 12, 2005
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#2 Posted by JimK 
on 09/15 at 12:14 AM -
God how I hate that duct tape myth.
The cluephone, she rings for thee. I hope you update your blog with the RIGHT information.
Here’s what he really said:
Emergency Supply Kit
Start with three days worth of nonperishable food and water. Remember, even if your community is not directly affected by an attack, your life and daily routine may be disrupted. You may need to shelter at home for a couple of days. Roads and stores may be closed: electricity maybe turned off: your water supply might be interrupted.Add flashlights and a battery-powered radio to hear the latest instructions from local authorities. Don’t forget extra batteries, a blanket, a first aid kit and medicines,and a manual can opener. Stash away duct tape and pre-measured plastic sheeting for future use. Experts tell us that a safe room inside your house or apartment can help protect you from airborne contaminants for approximately five hours that could be just enough time for a chemical or biological agent to blow away.
Perfectly sound, reasonable advice. Anyone who would challenge that paragraph just to score political points is an idiot.
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#1 Posted by catastrophile
on 09/12 at 10:44 PM -
And is replaced by Duct Tape Davey . . . doesn’t it almost feel like they’re egging the moonbats on?