she got the word from the DNC - do nothing, let it either get out of control, or force Bush to step in. the DNC wants the media to be able run video of "residents" (looters) of new orleans being gunned down by the US military. and they will play the race card too. its their dream, Blanco has likely been promised a cabinet position in the Hillary regime in 2008 if she can deliver this.
how many appearances and statements from Blanco will you have to hear before you will consider this. she is either totally detached from reality, or knows exactly what she is doing.