[colorado tanker]

fears that they didn't know what the hell they were doing

The ones that worry me are the NOLA Mayor and LA Governor. Earlier today the Guv made a statement indicating she didn't even know she had authority to call out the LA National Guard.

[jwalsh07]

Same here but I'd even expand it. I think the leadership of all three states dropped the ball. Alabama and Ms. are getting up to speed but this effort has have strong central leadership, a defined chain of command and access to resources. That puts President Bush right at the top of the chain and I can't tell you how relieved I felt after listening to him and Chertoff today.

Both understand that the number one issue right now is the preservation of life. Everything else is second.