I believe that the DEMS (The Thinking Dems) know that there attempt to politicize this natural disaster is going to backfire and that the left is being shown to be anti-American (Which they are)
I also believe the left can see that Bush is out in front and leading this effort to respond PROPERLY to this disaster and not finger point and carp on the sidelines like the Left in this country has been doing from day one.
I sum up the Left and the .02%rs here on FR as people who continuously complain about every friggin thing..... And contribute to absolutely friggin NOTHING
I agree with all of the points you raised.