About The Author

BooMan
Martin Longman a contributing editor at the Washington Monthly. He is also the founder of Booman Tribune and Progress Pond. He has a degree in philosophy from Western Michigan University.
Martin Longman a contributing editor at the Washington Monthly. He is also the founder of Booman Tribune and Progress Pond. He has a degree in philosophy from Western Michigan University.
The aftermath of Katrina a sad time for America. I get the impression Kayne West wanted to hit someone he was so mad.
Well, sometimes the the truth comes out.
And it certainly hasn’t seem to hurt West.
Dinerral Shavers’ killer let go because a 15 year old witness is too scared of reprisal while his family struggles to cope in the city. Widespread corruption. Elderly living on the streets and in cars. Pumps and levees still don’t work or are “guaranteed” to work. Public housing still boarded up against its inhabitants and slated for demolition, while citizens organizations stage protests, including occupying buildings.
When will this purgatory end?