weaktwos | An interesting history lesson

vernard linked to this astute analysis of the geopolitical and economic importance of New Orleans. This will help address why New Orleans must exist.

Now, I will agree that the blame for the problems responding to Katrina are not entirely his fault, but the choices of his administration do have their impact. The whole Katrina experience indicates how seasoned we are(as a nation) at disaster preparedness. What was Bush doing hiring inexperienced people for FEMA posts? I mean, Bush is incompetent. Why isn't he surrounding himself with people who are more experienced? Thanks to

syreene for the link.