[RobbyS]

A more apt comparison would be federal funds that went to construction elsewhere. The boondoggle in Boston can be multipled many times. Something else that might be looked at, if they really get down to the nitty gritty, is the quality of construction work on shoring up the levies. In the end, the levy that broke, should not have. Why?

[George W. Bush]

In the end, the levy that broke, should not have. Why?

I've read it was the most recent upgrade in the levees and was concrete, not just packed earth. There has been speculation that it was hit by one or more drifting barges. We can't rule out corrupt politicians using inferior materials (while charging for first-rate up-to-spec materials) either since New Orleans is a Dim party machine town just like Chicago or New York.

You may be right about the comparison. Some of the African aid does go toward improving infrastructure though.