[dawn53]

I got the distinct impression that if Bush had not called, they would not have ordered a mandatory evac.

[Peach]

got the distinct impression that if Bush had not called, they would not have ordered a mandatory evac.

I got that impression too. Amazing.

[Petronski]

I got the distinct impression that if Bush had not called, they would not have ordered a mandatory evac.

Me too.

[IndyTiger]

Yes, it seems Dubya pushed state and local officials into doing what they should have been doing last night! Mayor says conditions will rapidly deteriorate by 5-7 PM...only about a six hour window left.

[kenth]

I figure that's why the President issued the national disaster in the first place. These people were not doing their job and lives are going to be lost because of it. He issued it, not only to try to goad these people into doing their jobs, but to let the citizens of that area know that they are facing a disaster.

It's disgusting that a not only a mayor can't step up to the plate, but the governor as well. If a single person dies because of their delay and/or failure to act, they should be drummed out of society and definitely never see political office again.