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Originally Posted by spacedog
It was in the news days ago that they will postpone the RNC and are keeping their eye on the storm prior to announcing it.
One of the reasons for postponing is due to the fact that if Gustav hits New Orleans, Bush will need to remain in Washington and he was scheduled to speak at the RNC.
The other reason was due to suggestion by McCain whom did not want to be insensitive to the people of New Orleans and out of respect for them he wanted to postpone.
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Has been a busy week. I had heard none of that. I think the only reason I knew there was a hurricane is from a thread title here.
That being said, I have to take it back. The VP choice will hurt him more than a hurricane.
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Originally Posted by Fire
If Gustave does in fact hit New Orleans it won't be as exciting for the media as last time. All levels of Government seem to have learned their lesson from the folly of the past. We finally have a competent Governor that is so far taking the necessary steps to ensure that the State Government gets as little blame as possible for the effects of any possible catastrophe. The Federal Government is also prepared much better and poised for an efficient response. With the Feds and the State providing so much at this early time, and the obvious lessons everyone should have learned, there is slim chance that Chocolate City Nagin will screw things up.
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You sound like someone that wasn't putting all the Katrina blame on Bush. So, do you think the residents are smarter and will split instead of hanging out? Or will they view the government's preparedness as a reason to not worry?