1 Yeah, I think you're right. Some people just hate President Bush, and will find a reason to blame him for anything possible. Whether you like President Bush or not, I think that in this case, the Federal Government did all it could do given the delay in the request for help from the Louisiana governor and New Orleans mayor. Without a direct request from the Governor Blanco, the White House and the Federal Government essentially had their hands tied. I think the majority of the blame in this situation rests in the hands of the LA leadership. I truly hope that the voters in that state will hold their representatives accountable. (Louisiana is one of the states in the USA that does give voters the ability to recall their governor, as was done recently in California)

2 Zack, I agree with your statement about people hating Bush. I have been a die-hard supporter since the beginning. However, in spite of the failures of the LA government officials, I have been disappointed by Bush in this scenario. And back to the original premise regarding Bush's apology. No, these people will not quit caterwauling. Some people just need to have something to complain about. Perhaps it makes them feel smug in their self-righteous indignation. P.S. Love the concept of the blog. Those sweet nine minutes!

3 Some people just need to have something to complain about. Perhaps it makes them feel smug in their self-righteous indignation. I agree. After all, Republicans keep complaining about Democrats, despite the fact that all 3 branches of government are in the hands of the GOP. And of course the post itself was a complaint...

4 Not a complaint, just an observation. Being a non-Republican myself I am equally free to lambaste the conservatives. I just don't need to do that as often.