This statement can apply both ways you know. A greedy bastard is someone who lives his life oblivious to the efforts of others who make his life more livable and then abandons them in their time of need. A stupid, greedy bastard is someone who does this against his own economic best interest. New Orleans and Louisiana have contributed greatly to the economic well being of this nation. Your cost have been held down by there being a port at the mouth of the Mississippi River and your fuel cost have been held down by the hard working oil and gas platforms out in the Gulf of Mexico off of the Louisiana coast. You've taken them both for granted. Your pocketbook feels their pain but your brain hasn't figured it out yet. As for your heart, well it seems you don't possess one.
My, my, that was a very nice speech.
However, the politicians I was referring to are still greedy bastards. They have no support whatsoever behind their $250MM. They should be working hand in hand with the Feds to come up with the number. Bush said yesterday that this process is just beginning. Therefore, I still say F 'em!!!!!