[ER_in_OC,CA]

As a fortunate CA resident whose home is at least 25 miles away from the nearest blaze, I just can't see *any* political/cultural "spin" one can place on this disaster.

The primary factors in these fires aren't driven by liberals, conservatives, etc. There really isn't any such hindsight that would allow one party to "score points" off such a disaster.

The main culprits here are the long, dry year(s) we've had, the abundance of dry brush, arsonists, and the heavy "Santa Ana" wind conditions.

I just don't see any potential for "nyah nyah's" here, nor do I have the desire to hear it going forward.

[Samurai_Jack]

I am looking live at a CSpan report with Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer... NOW they want to 'put aside all politics' because they want the president to declare an emergency in their districts. And they are rightfully thankful that the president has declared a disaster area.

Yesterday they were pontificating about the GWBush as Hitler.

[hotpotato]

I just don't see any potential for "nyah nyah's" here, nor do I have the desire to hear it going forward.

Thank you.