Bush is sharper today, in this speech. CBS network covering it, NBC/ABC are not. He is focusing I think, a little too much on the things not going right - as opposed to the things that are. The media will only pick up on that.
Think it's a good idea for him to tell the things that are not getting right. SHow he's not sugar coating things and intends to "fix" the problems....which is not what we're hearing from the local politicians.
On the plus side, he is sending in the 82nd Airborne and the First Marine Expeditionary Force. Also two other military groups I can't remember.
We were watching, and that's true, my husband just said he should've said all of that a few days ago.
Today I'm praying we see huge progress and organization because Bush is leading.
At this point, the rescue and saving of lives requires admitting things are not going well in some areas.
The speech is clearly a direct shot at Louisiana competence. Things are progressing well elsewhere, but particularly NOT in NOLA. Bush care's not how the media picks it up. He wants to save lives, and he has the resources to get 'er done.
I wonder if Blanco asked for this type of help, or if the talk this morning was the first she heard of the plan.