It is my understanding that the Natonal Guard is activated by the Governors of the respectative states. I don't think Bush could order NG troops to LA, Miss, or AL until asked to by the Governors of those states. In going back and reading stories from Sunday and Monday's New Orleans and Baton Rough newspapers, I didn't see an evidence that Governor Blanco activated the Guard in her state.
that's the point I'm trying to make