Barbara Boxer at the beginning, before any data was available, began spewing evil lies about the war, National Guard and President Bush. How did she ever get elected? Stupid idiot cannot even tell the truth, for God's sake!

Notice all the blame with Katrina goes to the President and all the Praise now goes to the state,…………Hmmm anybody see any contradiction there.

Oh my God, could there be a more uninformed raging lunatic then Boxer. This woman blames the worlds problems on Bush , I mean I think this woman would say Bush personally lit the fires if she could get away with it. I have never seen a more tragic being in the US congress, This woman should be tried for TREASON.

There is few similarities between katrina and the fires other than the destruction involved.

I bet the help being provided to San Diego would be nil if the local residents had automatic weapons and were shooting at rescuers and first responders.

At least Cal. has a governer that knows what he has authority over in these situations.

"New Orleans has little economic importance beyond some minor cultural/musical history, which honest who really cares about."

It only has one of the largest ports in the WORLD. It also is the backbone of a very large percentage of our nations refineries.

California is lead by a semi-rebublican. I won't go so far as to call him a RINO. I like the guy for the most part.

Louisiana just elected a Republican in a landslide.

California lead by a Republican.
Louisiana lead by a Democrat.

See the difference??

No comment for the good thing that Republicans has done? See, only the bad things are exposed, not the good ones. You guys are disgusting.

We the conservatives usually are more fair in assessing something than you are the liberals. If it's good, we'll say good. If it's bad, we'll say it's bad in a constructive way.

God bless you, my friends.

Posted By Me, Fullerton, CA : October 24, 2007 6:53 pm

Are you kidding me???? Did you actually read the article???? Democrats are praising the president and governor for their quick response and the way that they are handling this situation.

Stupid Republicans- you can turn anything into an attack on Democrats

I can't help but notice how CNN leaves out the part about Boxer ranting and raving (incorrectly I might add) about the response being inadequate yesterday. Another liberal flip-flopper.

The news may be show white folk but San Diego has s major Hispanic populaiton and the L.A area is a black mecca. So race has nothing to do with the response. The big differences are people evacuated when told to, are not standing there with their hands out but taking care of each other like the people in Mississippi, Alabama, and the outer Louisianna Parishes, and they are not do a mass lotting of the city. California may be full of fruits and nuts (I know, since I spent a good part of my youth there) who do not let the controlled burns and timber cutting to prevent this, they are responding extremely well this time.

Katrina had African-American victims, the California fires had white upper class victims. Go figure.

Such a shame that the Democrats are really NOT HUMAN any more. Every thing is bend and slanted toward one of their agendas. Harry Reid(poor dear)said …It was caused by global warming. Boxer came out and said..if we didn't have the troops in Iraq we could have put this out. We don't have machinery etc..Bush's fault.
Dam Sam…they only have one Tune!
Hey Guys…Did you know that San Diego is a Hugly Republican City and the Congressman is Duncan Hunter and he's running for GOP President. The are not Liberals and they know ..when some says get out…they listen and get out. Also they pull together and help each other in time of need. They must believe in God too. Gee seems like it Working for them!

Who are the bigger idiots?

The ones who build homes in a area known for fires or the ones who build homes below sea level?

Or the ones who will re-build their homes in the same areas?

If Barbara is so concerned, why is she still in Washington?

Of course they better praise Schwarzenegger for his response to the fires. Arnold understands his duty and the oath he took as the Govenor of California. Arnold knows that he has the ability to mobilize the National Guard and how to use them as a effective tool to handle a crisis situation. Arnold knows that this is a Republic and his role as the Govenor is to run the state like a small country that is a member of a Republic along with 49 other states. Unlike the fool that WAS the Govenor of Louisiana.

It did not take him days to declare this a state of emergency. He did that on day one. It did not take him more than a day to ask for Federal Assistance (thats when other states in the republic help out their fellow state) This has nothing to do with Black or White people. This has everything to do with who you elect as a leader and if they truly understand the job and their role in leading a state.

He acted and not reacted. The govenor of Louisiana should have been strung up for what she didn't do. She could have mobilized the states National Guard and every State Trooper, commendeered every school bus in the state and moved every person in New Orleans away kicking and screaming if need be to safety. But she did none of these things that were in her right to do so.

But to this day people blame the federal governement for slow response. If your Govenor does not ask for help then how can help be given. And by the time they do respond it's too late.

It's called a weather report for a reason. I live here in California and I knew a bad Hurricane was coming days before Katrina hit. And knew that was a place I did not want to be. I saw the weather reports out here days before the first fire started saying Santa Ana winds are blowing, brush fires are a high possibility given the drought conditions. I saw this and so did Arnold. It's why so many people were in place ready for this to occur.

Don't blame the federal government for the inactions of state leaders. This is a Republic just like the second line of the Pledge of Allegence says so. Maybe if more people payed attention to the words and what they ment then so many people in New Orleans would have been saved. Just like the people in Mississippi who were also hit by Katrina only their Govenor knew what to do.

Bravo Arnold, I'm so glad you are my Govenor. Now you truly are a Action Hero. And not a inaction zero.

Thanks

WHO CARES WHAT THAT MOON BAT THINKS -THAT LADY IS NUTS. I SURE AM GLAD SHE IS NOT REPRESENTING ME.

California's success vs. Katrina failures is because loving, caring Californians went to Louisiana during Katrina giving their helping hands, money and support. Did you give your support to Katrina victims and if not this is a great time to support California. God Bless You for Helping.

In NO the land was owned by poor people that the rich peeps want to develope. Naturally those peeps are repubs since they have most of the money. Hence, no clean up progress. The land will default for taxes at some point and the deal goes down. In California, these are the millionaires Malabu estates, amoung the other not so wealthy. Many rich repubs there and they have influence. And after a few years to think about it, FEMA actually has cleaned up their act. Result, the response is much better. No thanks to W. Thank $$$.

So everyone quickly responded, to sit and watch the fire burn. Nice job..

I agree, California deserves a standing applause. Bob, I hope you and yours and everyone in southern Cal, are doing o.k.!

The people of california, california california (lol) I just wanna laugh arnold~!

The response time in the wildfires in California and Hurricane Katrina seem to be a matter of economic and racial differences. I am not surprised that there is response for the Southern California people just as I wasn't surprised that the Katrina victims were not taken care of in a timely manner. There is a bit more money and to be honest a lot less African American people in the news stories about who has been displaced in California. It is sad that if you are rich or white the government will respond rapidly even though all races and economic levels make up this country.

Posted By marquie knightdale nc : October 24, 2007 7:29 pm

Yup – being white caused the better response.

Oh, it couldn't be that the populace was better prepared and not in a state of denial before and during the crisis.

Oh, it couldn't be becuase in the land of earthquake, wildfire, and drought – these people took responsibility for themselves and didn't wait for the government to 'take action'.

Oh it couldn't be because there are less blacks (and more Hispanics) in Southern California being the reason for fewer black stories.

Oh, it couldn't be that New Orleans citizens thought they could 'ride the storm out'. I defy anyone to 'ride a fire storm' out.

Oh, and it couldn't be that California's politicians set politics aside and asked for federal help right away – which is why help is getting there sooner.

I guess you haven't seen the news videos of all of the displaced fire storm victims – from every economic walk of life – helping each other out at QualComm stadium.

Yup – its the white folks fault once again.

No need to worry folks – the DNC will get to Ms Boxer, requesting she change her tune.

Tomorrow I fully expect Ms Boxer to apologize on the floor of the House about her remarks.

Just love how all of the politicians want to jump in and be heroes. The federal gov't had virtually nothing to do with the success of these efforts. And for those of you making the accusation that the poor black folks were left to suffer and the whites received special treatment, the truth is that the people of New Orleans are for the most part uneducated, lack any type of motivation, and live off of the government. The people who are at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego actually have a job and work for a living and don't depend on the government to take care of their daily needs, are at least high school graduates, and actually believe that maybe they should take care of themselves instead of expecting others to do the hard work. I wouldn't give you 10 cents to rebuild New Orleans. Why? So all of the freeloaders can go back and sit around to wait for their welfare checks? No thanks. Congratulations to the people of California for taking charge and getting the job done. The only thing we really have to fear now is FEMA….please stay away!

the first and only sensible thing I've ever heard barbara boxer say was to praise gov. schwarzenager.

I also think that the government let Katrina people down. They didn't want those people there because they have other plans for that area. I don't know what, but there is a hidden agenda.

Posted By Karen,nj : October 24, 2007 7:37 pm

Oh most wise and clairevoyant Karen, please do tell us what hidden agenda brought a Cat 4 hurricane to the shores of New Orleans? Oh please tell me what secret plan the Mayor of New Orleans was using to force his city's citizens from leaving with a four day warning Oh please tell us what plans Governor Landreau had for hundreds of square miles of ruined lives – maybe secretly egging the insurance industry to deny claims? Oh, please leverage your keen paranoia crystal ball and elevate us all with your wisdom.

I also think that the government let Katrina people down. They didn't want those people there because they have other plans for that area. I don't know what, but there is a hidden agenda.

Wow, you mean this administration actually learned from it's catastrophic blunder during Katrina? Keep it up folks, and you won't go down as absolutely the worst administrtation in history, just the worst!

The response time in the wildfires in California and Hurricane Katrina seem to be a matter of economic and racial differences. I am not surprised that there is response for the Southern California people just as I wasn't surprised that the Katrina victims were not taken care of in a timely manner. There is a bit more money and to be honest a lot less African American people in the news stories about who has been displaced in California. It is sad that if you are rich or white the government will respond rapidly even though all races and economic levels make up this country.

From the look of it, the terrorists might have found an easy target to create fear and disrupt our economy.

I just wish that George Bush has not sent too many soldiers and equipments to Iraq and Afganistan, and keep more soldiers for our internal security.

On another note, is George Bush quick response this time because of having a republican governor in california?

Southern California is a rich, white region symbolic of prosperity, technology, and entertainment in the USA. We'd be fools not to save it. New Orleans has little economic importance beyond some minor cultural/musical history, which honest who really cares about. Weigh it yourself: which is right, which is prudent?

No comment for the good thing that Republicans has done? See, only the bad things are exposed, not the good ones. You guys are disgusting.

We the conservatives usually are more fair in assessing something than you are the liberals. If it's good, we'll say good. If it's bad, we'll say it's bad in a constructive way.

God bless you, my friends.

Another liberal flipflop..

Gov. Arnold is a strong leader. We Californians are lucky to have him! He is a role model for us all.

Ya, you just want white people to feel better in the middist of horrible things that have happened to them.
Of course we know hurricane Katrina was well goverment Engineered!