Fire Michael Brown Today!
Michael Brown, Director of FEMA, needs to be fired. Now.
I’m not one for firing individuals to placate a populace; that’s the bullshit move of governments and corporations throughout the annals of history.
The difference with this Michael Brown firing would be its basis in explicit evidence of inept preparation, leadership and execution. The 2004 National Response Plan (pdf) outlines his (the Federal Government) responsibilities in situation of natural disasters.
Brown’s non-existent plan for evacuating the under the poverty line populace of the New Orleans area once Hurricane Katrina hit the radar, is a scathing example of poor leadership. While a death count was unavoidable due to years of overlooking the issues surrounding the integrity of the city’s levees, his analysis-paralysis greatly added to the numbers.
If Brown were on the ball, doing his job as outlined, he would’ve factored the impoverished population of New Orleans into the evacuation plans. He didn’t. People without the means to leave were left behind to drown, floating about town in a watery grave. And if Brown wasn’t the ultimate decision maker in this scenario, then he needs to step up and expose the machine which was responsible.
President Bush has no recourse but to fire Brown and launch an immediate investigation into the preparation model for potential natural disasters in this region and across the rest of the United States. Even Michelle Malkin is calling for his dismissal.
Accountability. Now.
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Dude, Brown couldn’t even do his last job watching horses (http://business.bostonherald.com/businessNews/view.bg?articleid=100857) His only qualification was he was an old Oklahoma college roommate with Joseph Allbaugh, the previous head of FEMA.
I read that earlier today. We should list the previous experience of all Bush appointments. I can’t imagine many of them having actual, necessary experience (other than dumping money into his coffers or being a buddy of one).
Let us see how long it will take our government to step up and accept accountability for this blunder. Oh my, a chill went down my spine the incompetence of this goverenment is scary.
Since when does this administration have ANY accountability? Bush will probably give this guy the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
You’re right, Dan. They have none. Bush has gotten away with murder and half of his staff are incompetent. But if he doesn’t make some drastic changes quickly, the city of “Louisiana” doesn’t stand a chance to rebuild.
If this guy isn’t fired, serious civil unrest could be coming to Washington soon. This was the biggest natural disaster on American soil. And it was avoidable.
btw - Michelle Malkin is still a bitch.
seems we won’t be getting our wish any time soon. Promotions soon to follow as Dan proposed.
White House rejects calls for firing of FEMA director
http://www.katc.com/Global/story.asp?S=3811189
He’s gone. Viva the people!