Dn - You Have Lost A Fan

[TheRiver7 0]

I really don't want to get into a long winded debate about all of this stuff, but here are a few highlights where I think the president has done poorly:1. Communicating with the rest of the world. Being "likeable" isn't a must for a president, but it helps. When people get along with each other it's easier to get things done. When there is animosity towards one another, people worry more about getting screwed over while trying to screw the other person over. It usually means that deals are not made. Also, it creates more and more enemies which isn't a good thing. The world's view of America has gotten progressively worse after 9/11. Much of the world was sympathetic towards the U.S. after the attack, but after Bush decided to go after Iraq the public view changed in most countries.2. Should have stayed in Afganistan. From reports I read, he had Bin Laden cornered, but pulled troops out of there and sent them to Iraq.3. His response to Hurrican Katrina. It took too long to help those people and not enough resources were spent on that area fast enough. Again, this is my opinion. 4. Going to war with Iraq. This one got me mad. Originally, he said the reason he was going after Iraq was that he believed there was a link to Bin Laden and that Iraq had WMD's. Later, when we found nothing, no link to Bin Laden or any WMD's, he conveniently changed their reasoning for going to war to, "We are there to liberate the people." Come on now, that's B.S. That had nothing to do with why they went to war in the first place. Just this year, I saw Bush respond to following question, "What did Iraq have to do with 9/11?" Bush loudly says, "Nothing!" I think that the elder Bush had reason to attack Iraq when he was in office, but for George W. to attack Iraq because a guy from SAUDI ARABIA led an attack on the U.S. makes no sense. It seemed to me that George W. was looking for any excuse to attack Iraq and did everything he could to link Iraq to 9/11. Several people who used to work for Bush, that now can't take it anymore, have gone on record as saying there was no link to Iraq and the president knew it. Yet, Bush told them to "find one." I believe Richard Clarke and don't see any reasonable motive for him to lie about that.5. Cheaper medicine. The U.S. is the only country in the world that doesn't allows medical companies to charge whatever they want for medicine. People found that they could get the EXACT same bottle of Tylenol from Canada for a third of the price, and Bush's administration says we need to put a stop to this because the medicine could be dangerous. It comes from the exact same place as the medicine you find in the U.S. does. It's all lies. That's not the reason they don't want people going to Canada for cheaper medicine, the real reason is that the medical companies spend a lot of money supporting Bush's administration and they applied pressure on them to have it stopped. There are several more fronts where I feel as though Bush has shown to be a poor leader, but that's about as far as I want to go right now. More Americans voted for Al Gore than Bush. Gore would have been an outstanding president IMO.

Al Gore received more votes, last time I checked United States of America is a Republic. Look it up!"People of Iran love him" Better check that out!60 minutes should have put in film of him on different topics to give the people wachting a fair chance to understand what the man is all about.We are in a war, we should support our Commander In Chief and Troops. This is the real deal and is very serious, dividing the country with a bunch of crap is not american. These people goal is to cut your head your head off Daniel.One last thing about people around the world not liking us. Check out the oil for food program Daniel then get back to me.

[alf13 0]

I deleted the parts that were your opinion Daniel, and kept all the parts you stated as fact.

2. Should have stayed in Afganistan. From reports I read, he had Bin Laden cornered, but pulled troops out of there and sent them to Iraq.

We are still there. No resources were EVER diverted from there....EVER. That is just a fact. I can't say anything more eloquent than that.

4. Going to war with Iraq. This one got me mad. Originally, he said the reason he was going after Iraq was that he believed there was a link to Bin Laden and that Iraq had WMD's. Later, when we found nothing, no link to Bin Laden or any WMD's, he conveniently changed their reasoning for going to war to, "We are there to liberate the people." Come on now, that's B.S. That had nothing to do with why they went to war in the first place. Just this year, I saw Bush respond to following question, "What did Iraq have to do with 9/11?" Bush loudly says, "Nothing!"

BUSH NEVER stated 9/11 as a reason to go to war with Iraq. There was plenty of reason to go to war with Iraq based solely on The UN's OWN resolutions, of which Iraq was in breech. The treaties signed and agreed too after the first gulf war were all violated by Saddam, and therefore the remedy for a breech was ENFORCEMENT. We did. That is WHY Bush went to the UN and got resolution 1441 (number might be wrong). Bush actually got the UN to agree that SOMETHING had to be done. When the UN did nothing...as usual...we did. As for WMD's...HE HAD THEM. EVRYBODY KNOWS that he had them. He USED THEM. SO THEREFORE..HE HAD THEM. Not one intelligence agency in the world was in disagreement on this pre-war.

More Americans voted for Al Gore than Bush. Gore would have been an outstanding president IMO.

In this country, we have a republic. The electoral vote decides the president. BTW, Bush got more votes in 2004 than any president in HISTORY. SO I guess he then is the people's choice...no?Al Gore would have been an embarrasment.

[Proud American 0]

I deleted the parts that were your opinion Daniel, and kept all the parts you stated as fact.We are still there. No resources were EVER diverted from there....EVER. That is just a fact. I can't say anything more eloquent than that.BUSH NEVER stated 9/11 as a reason to go to war with Iraq. There was plenty of reason to go to war with Iraq based solely on The UN's OWN resolutions, of which Iraq was in breech. The treaties signed and agreed too after the first gulf war were all violated by Saddam, and therefore the remedy for a breech was ENFORCEMENT. We did. That is WHY Bush went to the UN and got resolution 1441 (number might be wrong). Bush actually got the UN to agree that SOMETHING had to be done. When the UN did nothing...as usual...we did. As for WMD's...HE HAD THEM. EVRYBODY KNOWS that he had them. He USED THEM. SO THEREFORE..HE HAD THEM. Not one intelligence agency in the world was in disagreement on this pre-war. In this country, we have a republic. The electoral vote decides the president. BTW, Bush got more votes in 2004 than any president in HISTORY. SO I guess he then is the people's choice...no?Al Gore would have been an embarrasment.

You sir are a great American

[TheRiver7 0]

I really don't want to get into a long winded debate about all of this stuff, but here are a few highlights where I think the president has done poorly:1. Communicating with the rest of the world. Being "likeable" isn't a must for a president, but it helps. When people get along with each other it's easier to get things done. When there is animosity towards one another, people worry more about getting screwed over while trying to screw the other person over. It usually means that deals are not made. Also, it creates more and more enemies which isn't a good thing. The world's view of America has gotten progressively worse after 9/11. Much of the world was sympathetic towards the U.S. after the attack, but after Bush decided to go after Iraq the public view changed in most countries.2. Should have stayed in Afganistan. From reports I read, he had Bin Laden cornered, but pulled troops out of there and sent them to Iraq.3. His response to Hurrican Katrina. It took too long to help those people and not enough resources were spent on that area fast enough. Again, this is my opinion. 4. Going to war with Iraq. This one got me mad. Originally, he said the reason he was going after Iraq was that he believed there was a link to Bin Laden and that Iraq had WMD's. Later, when we found nothing, no link to Bin Laden or any WMD's, he conveniently changed their reasoning for going to war to, "We are there to liberate the people." Come on now, that's B.S. That had nothing to do with why they went to war in the first place. Just this year, I saw Bush respond to following question, "What did Iraq have to do with 9/11?" Bush loudly says, "Nothing!" I think that the elder Bush had reason to attack Iraq when he was in office, but for George W. to attack Iraq because a guy from SAUDI ARABIA led an attack on the U.S. makes no sense. It seemed to me that George W. was looking for any excuse to attack Iraq and did everything he could to link Iraq to 9/11. Several people who used to work for Bush, that now can't take it anymore, have gone on record as saying there was no link to Iraq and the president knew it. Yet, Bush told them to "find one." I believe Richard Clarke and don't see any reasonable motive for him to lie about that.5. Cheaper medicine. The U.S. is the only country in the world that doesn't allows medical companies to charge whatever they want for medicine. People found that they could get the EXACT same bottle of Tylenol from Canada for a third of the price, and Bush's administration says we need to put a stop to this because the medicine could be dangerous. It comes from the exact same place as the medicine you find in the U.S. does. It's all lies. That's not the reason they don't want people going to Canada for cheaper medicine, the real reason is that the medical companies spend a lot of money supporting Bush's administration and they applied pressure on them to have it stopped. There are several more fronts where I feel as though Bush has shown to be a poor leader, but that's about as far as I want to go right now. More Americans voted for Al Gore than Bush. Gore would have been an outstanding president IMO.

"2. Should have stayed in Afganistan. From reports I read, he had Bin Laden cornered, but pulled troops out of there and sent them to Iraq."This is nuts, Please give us your source on this, total fiction."Several people who used to work for Bush, that now can't take it anymore, have gone on record as saying there was no link to Iraq and the president knew it. Yet, Bush told them to "find one." I believe Richard Clarke and don't see any reasonable motive for him to lie about that."I guess Clinton, Gore and the Democrats were lying also when they were saying the same exact thing in the late 90's. Richard Clarke has been totally misquoted lateley I hope you read his book from page 1 to end."3. His response to Hurrican Katrina. It took too long to help those people and not enough resources were spent on that area fast enough. Again, this is my opinion." Daniel, tell me how many people were on the ground ready to go, you really might be suprised at what was accomplished by those people. And you would really be suprised at the number and resources. Alot was accomplished despite the Governor and Mayor. Also check out what transpired the night before Katrina between the three branches of goverment."More Americans voted for Al Gore than Bush. Gore would have been an outstanding president IMO."We are a Republic, not a Democracy. Our founders showed great WISDOM in setting up our country as a Republic. Check it out, you may even see the WISDOM in this form of goverment. While you are educating yourself check out the people who are undermining our constitution and our efforts to fight TERRORISM.You may not agree with Bush, but we should be united behind our leader. By posting your blog you are helping the enemy. THINK ABOUT IT!!!!!!!

[Flack_attack 0]

By posting your blog you are helping the enemy. THINK ABOUT IT!!!!!!!

Dude, are you serious?

[Devorzon 0]

Daniel, why not just move back to Canada? I *ucking hate foreigners who come this country and talk shi* about our leader or political system, yet enjoy all the good things we to offer in this greatest nation on gods green earth. So obvious you've never graduated from high school, you sound like the 14-15 year olds who make up 95% of this forum. Maybe take the time to learn about world politics before you blog this kind of idiotic crap. Just STFU and go back to Canada.

I really don't want to get into a long winded debate about all of this stuff, but here are a few highlights where I think the president has done poorly:1. Communicating with the rest of the world. Being "likeable" isn't a must for a president, but it helps. When people get along with each other it's easier to get things done. When there is animosity towards one another, people worry more about getting screwed over while trying to screw the other person over. It usually means that deals are not made. Also, it creates more and more enemies which isn't a good thing. The world's view of America has gotten progressively worse after 9/11. Much of the world was sympathetic towards the U.S. after the attack, but after Bush decided to go after Iraq the public view changed in most countries.2. Should have stayed in Afganistan. From reports I read, he had Bin Laden cornered, but pulled troops out of there and sent them to Iraq.3. His response to Hurrican Katrina. It took too long to help those people and not enough resources were spent on that area fast enough. Again, this is my opinion. 4. Going to war with Iraq. This one got me mad. Originally, he said the reason he was going after Iraq was that he believed there was a link to Bin Laden and that Iraq had WMD's. Later, when we found nothing, no link to Bin Laden or any WMD's, he conveniently changed their reasoning for going to war to, "We are there to liberate the people." Come on now, that's B.S. That had nothing to do with why they went to war in the first place. Just this year, I saw Bush respond to following question, "What did Iraq have to do with 9/11?" Bush loudly says, "Nothing!" I think that the elder Bush had reason to attack Iraq when he was in office, but for George W. to attack Iraq because a guy from SAUDI ARABIA led an attack on the U.S. makes no sense. It seemed to me that George W. was looking for any excuse to attack Iraq and did everything he could to link Iraq to 9/11. Several people who used to work for Bush, that now can't take it anymore, have gone on record as saying there was no link to Iraq and the president knew it. Yet, Bush told them to "find one." I believe Richard Clarke and don't see any reasonable motive for him to lie about that.5. Cheaper medicine. The U.S. is the only country in the world that doesn't allows medical companies to charge whatever they want for medicine. People found that they could get the EXACT same bottle of Tylenol from Canada for a third of the price, and Bush's administration says we need to put a stop to this because the medicine could be dangerous. It comes from the exact same place as the medicine you find in the U.S. does. It's all lies. That's not the reason they don't want people going to Canada for cheaper medicine, the real reason is that the medical companies spend a lot of money supporting Bush's administration and they applied pressure on them to have it stopped. There are several more fronts where I feel as though Bush has shown to be a poor leader, but that's about as far as I want to go right now. More Americans voted for Al Gore than Bush. Gore would have been an outstanding president IMO.

[Guero 0]

Daniel, why not just move back to Canada? I *ucking hate foreigners who come this country and talk shi* about our leader or political system, yet enjoy all the good things we to offer in this greatest nation on gods green earth. So obvious you've never graduated from high school, you sound like the 14-15 year olds who make up 95% of this forum. Maybe take the time to learn about world politics before you blog this kind of idiotic crap. Just STFU and go back to Canada.

wow. p0wned.

[LongLiveYorke 38]

Daniel, why not just move back to Canada? I *ucking hate foreigners who come this country and talk shi* about our leader or political system, yet enjoy all the good things we to offer in this greatest nation on gods green earth. So obvious you've never graduated from high school, you sound like the 14-15 year olds who make up 95% of this forum. Maybe take the time to learn about world politics before you blog this kind of idiotic crap. Just STFU and go back to Canada.

You really don't understand what America is all about, do you?Hint: It has nothing to do with blindly supporting leaders.Take a look at the declaration of Independence. It is the document that declared that we were our own nation, remember.See if there are any complaints against a leader in that.

[Gallo 1]

Daniel, why not just move back to Canada? I *ucking hate foreigners...

So does your family tree include Sitting Bull or Geronimo?

[Balloon guy 158]

You really don't understand what America is all about, do you?Hint: It has nothing to do with blindly supporting leaders.Take a look at the declaration of Independence. It is the document that declared that we were our own nation, remember.See if there are any complaints against a leader in that.

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable RightsGood point Yorke

[GeneralGeeWhiz 0]

Daniel, that was well said. I agree with you on president Bush on pretty much everything you said.

[DrawingDeadInDM 0]

Daniel is entitled to his opinion. We dont have to agree with it but we should respect it. Thats what makes the USA the best country in the world. In some countries Daniel would have been thrown in jail or killed. I agree that Daniel's blog came across as sympathetic to the wacky Iranian, but we all know thats not the case. We all should agree to disagree with his opinions on Bush (if you feel your opinions differ from his) but dont bash him for being honest.Peace

I really don't agree.

[brvheart 1,752]

5. Cheaper medicine. The U.S. is the only country in the world that doesn't allows medical companies to charge whatever they want for medicine. People found that they could get the EXACT same bottle of Tylenol from Canada for a third of the price, and Bush's administration says we need to put a stop to this because the medicine could be dangerous. It comes from the exact same place as the medicine you find in the U.S. does. It's all lies. That's not the reason they don't want people going to Canada for cheaper medicine, the real reason is that the medical companies spend a lot of money supporting Bush's administration and they applied pressure on them to have it stopped.

This is a very troubling problem that the US is having now and will likely lead to an economic catastrophe. Our intellectual property is being stolen left and right. The US spends all the money for research and development and then other countries make laws to steal the product. It's very very troubling for US companies. We don't live in a communist nation. I know a lot of people, even DN, are socialists or have socialist ideas and believe that capitalism is bad. But the fact of the matter is that these companies developing AIDS drugs and Cancer drugs are doing it to make money, not help people. If they can't make money, they won't research it, and then we're all in trouble. Other countries just wait for us to make the product and then copy it and sell it dirt cheap.This applies to entertainment as well. Entertainment is one of the US's largest exports. But piracy is rampant all over the world and no one is paying for it, except us. France is REQUIRING Apple to make Itunes play on players other than the Ipod. Why? Does France also require the #1 winery in their country to give out their receipe to all their conpetitors?I basically disagree completely with every point DN made, but this one could end us economically. Canada needs to stop stealing from us.

[Devorzon 0]

You really don't understand what America is all about, do you?Hint: It has nothing to do with blindly supporting leaders.Take a look at the declaration of Independence. It is the document that declared that we were our own nation, remember.See if there are any complaints against a leader in that.

Of course I understand what america is all about. You don't have to support our leaders, in fact I think Bush may be one of dumbest presidents we ever had. I just hate when someone from *ucking Canda comes to live in this great country, and takes advantage of all the goodness in this, the greatest nation on gods green earth, that we have to offer, and then talks shi* about our president. If he was an American, then fine, he can think and say whatever he wants. But, he's just a god damn foreigner; a guest in our country. If he don't like what Bush is about, just get the *uck out of here.

[Proud American 0]

Of course I understand what america is all about. You don't have to support our leaders, in fact I think Bush may be one of dumbest presidents we ever had. I just hate when someone from *ucking Canda comes to live in this great country, and takes advantage of all the goodness in this, the greatest nation on gods green earth, that we have to offer, and then talks shi* about our president. If he was an American, then fine, he can think and say whatever he wants. But, he's just a god damn foreigner; a guest in our country. If he don't like what Bush is about, just get the *uck out of here.

Well put and you sir are a great American

[blueodum 0]

He's a US resident. He pays taxes there. Why shouldn't he critisize the government if he wants to?brvheart is an idiot.Canada doesn't steal drug patents. The provincial governments negotiate prices with the drug companies. That's why they are much lower in Canada. The US companies are free to withold their drugs if they feel they are getting an unfair price. They don't do that because they still make a profit on drugs sold in Canada.The problem is that Americans are paying an artificially high price.

[HangukMiguk 8]

But when a disaster affects a poor, primarily black, part of the country causing a large number of people to starve, get sick, get raped, and to die, Bush apparently had higher priorities.

like flying in his helicopter over the destruction and anarchy like it's a guided tour.

[LaurieBelldallas 0]

You people are scarring me

[DonkSlayer 1]

Ever wonder what people would have to do these days to get tried for sedition or treason? I was just thinking about that the other day.

[Balloon guy 158]

Daniel, I don't really know you. But, from what I've seen of you on TV, in person, and in your writings, you are a very intelligent and caring person. I agree with most of what you say.It's my impression that, if a natural disaster were to strike upon Hollywood/Los Angeles, Bush would immediately send everyone available to rescue actors, musicians, and the rest of the wealthy affected in that area of the country.

Hollywood is high on Bush's list of people he llikes? Wow, I missed that memo.

But when a disaster affects a poor, primarily black, part of the country causing a large number of people to starve, get sick, get raped, and to die, Bush apparently had higher priorities.

Saved this email from a guy I know, finally get to use it:CHAIN OF RESPONSIBILITY In case you aren't familiar with how our government isSUPPOSED to work: The chain of responsiblity for theprotection of the citizens in New Orleans is:1. The Mayor2. The New Orleans director of Homeland Security (apolitical appointee of the Governor who reports to theGovernor)3. The Governor4. The Head of Homeland Security5. The President What did each do? 1. The mayor, with 5 days advance, waited until 2 days before he announced a mandatory evacuation (at the behest of the President). Then he failed to provide transportation for those without transport even though he had hundreds of buses at his disposal.2. The New Orleans director of Homeland Security failed to have any plan for a contingency that has been talked about for 50 years. Then he blames the Feds for not doing what he should have done. (So much for political appointees)3. The Governor, despite a declaration of disaster by the President 2 DAYS BEFORE the storm hit, failed to take advantage of the offer of Federal troops and aid. Until 2 DAYS AFTER the storm hit.4. The Director of Homeland Security positioned assets in the area to be ready when the Governor called for them5. The President urged a mandatory evacuation, and even declared a disaster State of Emergency, freeing up millions of dollars of federal assistance, should the Governor decide to use it.Oh and by the way, the levees that broke were the responsibility of the local landowners and the local levee board to maintain, NOT THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.The disaster in New Orleans is what you get after decades of corrupt (democrat) government going all the way back to Huey Long. Funds for disaster protection and relief have been flowing into this city for decades, and where has it gone, but into the pockets of the politicos and their friends.Decades of socialist government in New Orleans has sapped all self reliance from the community, and made them dependent upon government for every little thing. Political correctness and a lack of will to fight crime have created the single most corrupt police force in the country, and has permitted gang violence to flourish.The sad thing is that there are many poor folks who have suffered and died needlessly because those that they voted into office failed them. For those who missed item 5 (where the President's level of accountability is discussed), it is made more clear in a New Orleans Times-Picayune article dated August 28:NEW ORLEANS (AP) - "In the face of a catastrophic Hurricane Katrina, a mandatory evacuation was ordered Sunday for New Orleans by Mayor Ray Nagin. "Acknowledging that large numbers of people, many of them stranded tourists, would be unable to leave, The city set up 10 places of last resort for people to go, including the Superdome. "The mayor called the order unprecedented and said anyone who could leave the city should. He exempted hotels from the evacuation order because airlines had already cancelled all flights. "Gov. Kathleen Blanco, standing beside the mayor at a news conference, said President Bush called and personally appealed for a mandatory evacuation for the low-lying city, which is prone to flooding. (emphasis mine) "The ball was placed in Mayor Nagin's court to carry out the evacuation order. With 5-day heads-up, he had the authority to use any and all services to evacuate all residents from the city, as documented in a city emergency preparedness plan. By waiting until the last minute, and failing to make full use of resources available within city limits, Nagin and his administration f**ked up. "Mayor Nagin and his emergency sidekick Terry Ebbert have displayed lethal, mind boggling incompetence before, during and after Katrina. "As for Mayor Nagin, he and his profile in pathetic leadership police chief should resign. That city's government is incompetent from one end to the other.The people of New Orleans deserve better than this crowd of clowns is capable of giving them."If you're keeping track, these boobs let 569 buses that could have carried 33,350 people out of New Orleans-in one trip-get ruined in the floods. Whatever plan these guys had, it was a dud. Or it probably would have been if they'd bothered to follow it. "As for all the race-baiting rhetoric and Bush-bashing coming from prominent blacks on the left, don't expect Ray Nagin to be called out on the carpet for falling short. You want to know why? Here's why: "It's more convenient to blame a white president for what went wrong than to hold a black mayor and his administration accountable for gross negligence and failing to fully carry out an established emergency preparedness plan. "To hold Nagin and his administration accountable for dropping the ball amounts to letting loose the shouts and cries of "Racism!". It's sad, it's wrong, but it's standard operating procedure for the media and left-wing black leadership. "Mark my words: you will not hear a word of criticism from Jesse Jackson Sr., Randall Robinson, the Congressional Black Caucus, the NAACP, or Kanye West being directed toward Clarence Ray Nagin Jr. Why? Because he is just another black politician instead of a responsible elected official who happens to be black. In the mindset of more-blacker-than-thou blacks, black politicians who are on their side can do no wrong."

[GeneralGeeWhiz 0]

Hollywood is high on Bush's list of people he llikes? Wow, I missed that memo.Saved this email from a guy I know, finally get to use it:CHAIN OF RESPONSIBILITY In case you aren't familiar with how our government isSUPPOSED to work: The chain of responsiblity for theprotection of the citizens in New Orleans is:1. The Mayor2. The New Orleans director of Homeland Security (apolitical appointee of the Governor who reports to theGovernor)3. The Governor4. The Head of Homeland Security5. The President What did each do? 1. The mayor, with 5 days advance, waited until 2 days before he announced a mandatory evacuation (at the behest of the President). Then he failed to provide transportation for those without transport even though he had hundreds of buses at his disposal.2. The New Orleans director of Homeland Security failed to have any plan for a contingency that has been talked about for 50 years. Then he blames the Feds for not doing what he should have done. (So much for political appointees)3. The Governor, despite a declaration of disaster by the President 2 DAYS BEFORE the storm hit, failed to take advantage of the offer of Federal troops and aid. Until 2 DAYS AFTER the storm hit.4. The Director of Homeland Security positioned assets in the area to be ready when the Governor called for them5. The President urged a mandatory evacuation, and even declared a disaster State of Emergency, freeing up millions of dollars of federal assistance, should the Governor decide to use it.Oh and by the way, the levees that broke were the responsibility of the local landowners and the local levee board to maintain, NOT THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.The disaster in New Orleans is what you get after decades of corrupt (democrat) government going all the way back to Huey Long. Funds for disaster protection and relief have been flowing into this city for decades, and where has it gone, but into the pockets of the politicos and their friends.Decades of socialist government in New Orleans has sapped all self reliance from the community, and made them dependent upon government for every little thing. Political correctness and a lack of will to fight crime have created the single most corrupt police force in the country, and has permitted gang violence to flourish.The sad thing is that there are many poor folks who have suffered and died needlessly because those that they voted into office failed them. For those who missed item 5 (where the President's level of accountability is discussed), it is made more clear in a New Orleans Times-Picayune article dated August 28:NEW ORLEANS (AP) - "In the face of a catastrophic Hurricane Katrina, a mandatory evacuation was ordered Sunday for New Orleans by Mayor Ray Nagin. "Acknowledging that large numbers of people, many of them stranded tourists, would be unable to leave, The city set up 10 places of last resort for people to go, including the Superdome. "The mayor called the order unprecedented and said anyone who could leave the city should. He exempted hotels from the evacuation order because airlines had already cancelled all flights. "Gov. Kathleen Blanco, standing beside the mayor at a news conference, said President Bush called and personally appealed for a mandatory evacuation for the low-lying city, which is prone to flooding. (emphasis mine) "The ball was placed in Mayor Nagin's court to carry out the evacuation order. With 5-day heads-up, he had the authority to use any and all services to evacuate all residents from the city, as documented in a city emergency preparedness plan. By waiting until the last minute, and failing to make full use of resources available within city limits, Nagin and his administration f**ked up. "Mayor Nagin and his emergency sidekick Terry Ebbert have displayed lethal, mind boggling incompetence before, during and after Katrina. "As for Mayor Nagin, he and his profile in pathetic leadership police chief should resign. That city's government is incompetent from one end to the other.The people of New Orleans deserve better than this crowd of clowns is capable of giving them."If you're keeping track, these boobs let 569 buses that could have carried 33,350 people out of New Orleans-in one trip-get ruined in the floods. Whatever plan these guys had, it was a dud. Or it probably would have been if they'd bothered to follow it. "As for all the race-baiting rhetoric and Bush-bashing coming from prominent blacks on the left, don't expect Ray Nagin to be called out on the carpet for falling short. You want to know why? Here's why: "It's more convenient to blame a white president for what went wrong than to hold a black mayor and his administration accountable for gross negligence and failing to fully carry out an established emergency preparedness plan. "To hold Nagin and his administration accountable for dropping the ball amounts to letting loose the shouts and cries of "Racism!". It's sad, it's wrong, but it's standard operating procedure for the media and left-wing black leadership. "Mark my words: you will not hear a word of criticism from Jesse Jackson Sr., Randall Robinson, the Congressional Black Caucus, the NAACP, or Kanye West being directed toward Clarence Ray Nagin Jr. Why? Because he is just another black politician instead of a responsible elected official who happens to be black. In the mindset of more-blacker-than-thou blacks, black politicians who are on their side can do no wrong."

You're one of the biggest idiots on the forum. Bush effed up and admitted it.

[Balloon guy 158]

You're one of the biggest idiots on the forum. Bush effed up and admitted it.

Well you got me there.

[TheIceman71 0]

Let's not forget that this country was founded because people who were unhappy with the way they were being ruled spoke up about it, and in turn they created a constitution that allows a citizen to speak out against their government if they feel it is not being run properly. I realize that every country on the entire planet is inherently prone to blind jingoism, but I believe that we must acknowledge that every government has faults and the people being governed have the right to criticize as much as they have the right to praise. If you are angry about paying exhorbitant amounts for gasoline to help finance a war you don't believe in, then you have the right to say so; conversely, if you feel that your gas expenses are all a part of sacrifice in the name of freedom, then you have a right to your opinion as well. Hopefully, in the end everyone will exercise their right to vote along with their opinions, and the majority will decide.

[FlJerry 0]

i've been reading some of the posts and some of you need to lighten up a bit lol.Coming on here just to vent your anger about things or take a cheap shot at someone (even Daniel) is silly. Especially about him being Canadian etc. You sound immature and childish, like one schoolkid calling another names or something. If you just are trying to cause trouble, go somewhere else and leave this board to us that are here to enjoy it and support Daniel. -FlJerry

[fallenmongol 0]

Daniel, Daniel, Daniel!Why did not you say those things before? I am happily suprised.However, not only Bush and co but this whole political system became one big manipulating apparatus. ... political manipulation, religious brainwashing, "social engineering", coercive persuasion ...http://ignoranceisntbliss.com/http://ignoranceisntbliss.com/http://ignoranceisntbliss.com/http://ignoranceisntbliss.com/http://ignoranceisntbliss.com/Open your eyes and wake up people!