[gov_bean_ counter]

But Mr. Brown's account, in which he described making "a blur of calls" all week to Mr. Chertoff, Mr. Card and Mr. Hagin, suggested that Mr. Bush, or at least his top aides, were informed early and repeatedly by the top federal official at the scene that state and local authorities were overwhelmed and that the overall response was going badly.

And what pray tell were they supposed to do about it?

[USNBandit]

And what pray tell were they supposed to do about it?

Can you imagine the shreeking if the federal government had stepped in and taken control.

[silent_jonny]

And what pray tell were they supposed to do about it?

Good question.

Thanks for the ping, Starwise.

[tiki]

Why didn't you know that Bush was Supreme Ruler of the Universe? He can do anything and if he doesn't it is because he doesn't like you.

[Cboldt]

Mr. Brown's account ... suggested that Mr. Bush, or at least his top aides, ... were informed ... that the overall response was going badly.

And what pray tell were they supposed to do about it?

Not sure what the timing was, but early press conferences noted that relief was pouring in; and emphatically did not admit that the response was going badly. I recall a big disconnect between news reports and the versions described in pressers. It took President Bush until Saturday to say that the results in NOLA were unacceptable.

President's remarks of Wednesday, August 31
Thursday, September 1 press briefing
Friday, September 2 press gaggle

[AmishDude]

And what pray tell were they supposed to do about it?

Oh, you know, use the magic federal powers at their disposal. Like get Superman to suck the water out of New Orleans or something.