Of course we know that Hiliary Clinton’s attempt to push through an “independent commission” to investigate the contemptible failure of BushCo. to respond to the flooding of New Orleans is just a political win-win for her. Of course she knew it would be defeated, but she gets kudos for trying.
But I believe that commission is not necessary, it’s just a simplistic wild goose chase that leads to nothing, not indictments, no justice. What we need is an independent commission to oversee the disbursement of funds from the Treasury to business, individuals,and governments to mend the wounds of Katrina and the flooding.
Yeah, no blame game is worth s#it here, let’s reign in the automatic slush fund created by BushCo., because what they do best is write checks for work that’s never done, products never delivered, and wealth creation for the very few.
We need a serious, independent, trustworthy beancounter commission that funnels and approves and inspects and reports back on the flow of goods and services purchased with Katrina relief funds from the U.S. Treasury.
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Don’t just throw all of Bush’s proposals in the waste bin. Build a coalition of Democrats and Republicans to write the New Marshall Plan for America’s Gulf Coast. The reconstruction effort and investments will be huge over a period of 10 years, much greater than the cost [=waste] of the Iraq War. A number is on the table between $200-$300bn.
I listened to the Governor of Mississippi, Haley Barbour on European broadcast of CNNi Larry King. Very sympathetic and down-to-earth remarks, which included a warning for Bush NOT to send in federal troops to take over the Reconstruction of the Gulf Coast.
The Mississippians are very well equipped and willing to reconstruct their own homes, community, townships – but need assistance from the Federal Government. Hurricane Katrine has destroyed all infrastructure along the coast that was build over a period of three centuries.
Much more an discussion on the air, with (D) Senator Harold Ford Jr. from Tennessee. A forum discussion on the economic impact and Federal Funding for a state disaster.
Stephen Moore– Club for Growth – did not want tax reforms repealed, spoke of needless New Deal funding of city and state disaster. Stae should seek private funding for recomnstruction. Agreed with Pork Amnesty remarks by Democrats. Estate tax reform should go ahead however and keep low taxes in place.
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