[Enterprise]

Two things need to be absolutely confirmed here though. First, it must be established by testimony or affidavit that she did in fact personally refuse the Red Cross. Second, the reason for the refusal must be because it was expressly stated that there was a security issue and the safety of the Red Cross workers could not be guaranteed..

I want to jump on this bandwagon as much as anyone else, but certain things must be nailed down.

[MJY1288]

Good Points, But why is it Bush's fault?

The MSM sees this suffering as just another opportunity to pummel Bush. To hell with the facts, lets get that Zombie Nancy Pelosi front and center and call the President names, Then get Howard Dean to say that race influenced the response.

None of this shit is refuted and not even FOX News is doing enough to shoot this garbage down

[shield]

SEE WHAT THE RED CROSS SAYS ON THEIR WEB SITE:

Hurricane Katrina: Why is the Red Cross not in New Orleans?

Access to New Orleans is controlled by the National Guard* and local authorities and while we are in constant contact with them, we simply cannot enter New Orleans against their orders.

The STATE Homeland Security Department had requested--and continues to request--that the American Red Cross not come back into New Orleans following the hurricane. Our presence would keep people from evacuating and encourage others to come into the city.

http://www.redcross.org/faq/0,1096,0_682_4524,00.html

[TASMANIANRED]

There is a thread with the Garrett interview. You can listen to it.

Blanco also turned down Fema coordination.

[Ursus arctos horribilis]

"I want to jump on this bandwagon as much as anyone else, but certain things must be nailed down."

Just pretend for a moment you are a democrat lefty, it will come easier. :)