Brown ain't no redneck and he doesn't have a clue about disaster management. He's a PR guy and htat's it. Talk about Lewinski...From the article.
"Brown's memo told employees that among their duties, they would be expected to "convey a positive image of disaster operations to government officials, community organizations and the general public.""
"Brown said(to Chertoff) that among duties of these employees was to "convey a positive image" about the government's response for victims.
and "The memo politely ended, "Thank you for your consideration in helping us to meet our responsibilities."
That's not a thanks from a redneck. It's a brain dead kiss from a brown nose.
The President and those around him knew the 'cane was a big one and attempted to head off and minimize the imminent disaster as much as possible. Brown let him down. Brown wouldn't even make a good Boy Scout. That's why Rummy, Chertoff, and Lt. Gen Honere had to make appearances to make up for Brown's failings. Brown failed to even see what needed to be done. I doubt the Ivy League clowns would have done any better.