ok, first DOGMA is absolutely right in every single detail. spetz u have no understanding. a state's powers cannot be usurped by the Federal Government. President Bush(or at least his administration) was ready immediately, however Blanco hesitated for the above mentioned three days. IT DID HAPPEN! then she tries to over act when Dean was still not in the caribbean by announcing a state of emergency when the odds of us getting hit were absurdly small.
many new orleanians were stuck and dying...where was the mayor? chillin in a suite in Baton Rouge....a/c food etc etc. had the FED GOVT been allowed to do it their way, many who died would still be here to bad mouth them.