the decision to rebuild NO should not be based on whether its a lib stronghold or not. NYC is a lib stronghold too. the rebuilding of NO will occur, but some parts of the city may not be rebuilt. NO is important economically to the US in terms of shipping and oil.
we need a good solid plan, and we need to take the corrupt LA and NO political machines out of the rebuilding effort.
Bush needs to show that the adults are in charge.
Feds are picking up 100% of rebuilding tab for NO. Someone posted that keeps the locals from controlling the contracts and thus does what you, correctly, want.
I need to make a fine distinction here.
I have no objection to New Orleans being rebuilt. My point is that clearly some, mostly in the media and local government are unhappy with the Federal effort that has been put into that so far.
If they feel we are just in the way, that they can do a much better job, I say, "By all means then, tear it up. Give me a call when you finish and maybe I'll take in a Mardi Gras and some jazz. SEEya."
I'm thinking about holding out for an apology. I really want to see Russert, Blanco and Nagin grovel a bit.
...ok, a LOT.