Absolutely correct.
Many posters on FR have been repeating the claim that the federal authorities were unable to intervene because the local authorities did not give them permission, or that an emergency had not been declared. This turns out to be incorrect -- Blanco declared an emergency on Saturday the 26th. Also, the 2004 National Response Plan already authorizes the federal government to pre-empt local government control in a catastrophe that overwhelms local response.
Now we have the unpleasant spectacle of Chertoff and Brown repeating their lame talking points that it's too soon to assign blame, that we must concentrate our efforts on rescuing people lest more die. Newsweek reports that Rove developed this strategy when the Bush people realized they were in deep political trouble. I wish the Bush team had shown the same alacrity in intervening in this incredible disaster that they are displaying in political damage control.
..Newsweek also reported Bush's military records "recently uncovered" show he did not complete his military obligation.....WE ALL KNOW HOW THAT TURNED OUT
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This is a standard DU talking point.
She requested money. She didn't ask for people, i.e., out-of-state NG or FEMA, until after the levy broke.
She is still resisting federalizing the NG even now.