Are we sure it was the Fri before the storm. I think there is some thought that this is the fri after the storm.
The time is important and it is not clear.
The time is important, and the time is clear - the request (or offer) by the Feds to take control of the evacuation and relief effort is a refence to Friday, Sept 2.
There was no evacuation effort until last Sunday, and it makes no sense to ask to be in control of what doesn't exist.
You're right...the timing is important.
IF the request to federalize came the Friady AFTER the storm, AND was rejected, then the Governor was in charge of the National Guard before, during and after the storm, correct?
If the request to federalize came BEFORE the storm and wsa rejected, then the Governer was in charge of the National Guard before, during and after the storm, correct?
SO if the number of National Guard troops were inadequate, the person in charge was.....
Oh yeah, Bush was at fault.