President Bush's Address

[mosgood]

I heard a lot of "The government is gonna take control of more of what the states' responsibilities have been in the past"

It sounded like, "Ok, if I'm responsible, then I am the guy that should be able to respond.  So, I'll just take control of more stuff to be able to do that."

The state authorities better step up and claim they have the responsiblities as well... and fast before he makes good on his promise.

Less national gov control and more local gov control is better for the people IMO.

[soda72]

Originally posted by mosgood
I heard a lot of "The government is gonna take control of more of what the states' responsibilities have been in the past"

Jefferson Davis is rolling over in his grave right now, wondering how a Southener would ever suggest such a thing.

"compassionate conservative" = bigger government = more tax dollars

[Jackal1]

Originally posted by BTW

How would you suggest fixing such a city? This is a completely honest question- what is your perspective on such a city?

  I would suggest that future govenors be given some kind of tried and proven "decision making skills" test before being elected.
  Another idea would be a written request from the population expressing a desire for Bush to stop inventing hurricanes.

[storch]

Originally posted by mosgood
I heard a lot of "The government is gonna take control of more of what the states' responsibilities have been in the past"

It sounded like, "Ok, if I'm responsible, then I am the guy that should be able to respond.  So, I'll just take control of more stuff to be able to do that."

The state authorities better step up and claim they have the responsiblities as well... and fast before he makes good on his promise.

Less national gov control and more local gov control is better for the people IMO.

I agree with you the last thing we need is more centralized meddling in local affairs.  President Bush may well become the most progressive liberal President if his proposals are taken at face value and implemented.

[storch]

Originally posted by Charon
As others pointed out in a previous tthread, many of the poor folk might not be able to afford to live in the "new" New Orleans condos and lofts. When was the last time anybody built affordable housing? From what I heard on the news today, most of the "displaced" seem comfortable in Houston anyway

Charon

The hurricane pretty well proved that poor folks can't afford to live in such a dangerous environment since they don't have the  the means to evacuate the area prior to major hurricane making landfall inspite of more than ample warning.