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For all of you that crying Hillary would do this, or Obama would do that, It does not matter who is president if the state and local government or corrupt. But then that was the problem at all levels.

And to Mike who said, "its not the U.S Government's fault that people built a city under sea level and then complain that it got flooded". When the U.S. government went to France and wanted to buy that city that was under sea level, they gave it their blessing. And, if Bush did not cut the Army Corp money for his little war game, the leaves could have been built right. The money to build the leaves was appropriated by then president Clinton and was cut by Bush to go to the war effort. The A.C.E. knew that what they built could not withstand a cat 3 storm as it was commissioned to do, but no one wants to talk about that!

I...
You have to feel the sadness for everyone on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
Feel awe from the power of mother nature.
Feel contempt for the levees that failed.
Feel frustration from the total Incompetent of government.
And feeling anger from the CONTINUING Incompetent of Government.
But it is "OUR" fault...we elect and re-elect and re-elect these same people over and over again. When ask, people say that Congress is broken and useless. When ask further they say "Well my elected official is fine, it is everyone else that is bad. Congress is all in it together, everyone one from every state and county and city and town. We have to not re-elect OUR OWN elected officials. Everyone likes to blame President Bush for Katrina...(I do to). But the bulk of the blame is for others. Local Officials, State Officials, Congress, Senate. Think about it...this is a lot of people. And yes, there were and are a few good apples in this mess we call Government. But most are Incompetent and self serving. OUT, OUT...they all have to go. Not one incumbent should get re-elected. WE HAVE THE POWER. The sad thing is we do not use it smartly and effectively. When someone comes to Government that is NEW, SMART, VISIONARY, and does not fit the same mold that the others in Government have he is put down. So we are also Incompetent by re-electing the same people. When you repeat the same thing over and over and over again and expect a different result, this is what? Incompetents, Stupidity, Stubbornness, ignorance. WHAT? I do not know...but we continue to do it. And our Government will continue to do it.
It is sad, because we have what we deserve... WHY? BECAUSE WE WILL NOT CHANGE.
SAD... SO SAD.

The problems in New Orleans will all be solved when Obama is elected.

The problems in the rest of the country will all be solved when Obama is elected.

YES WE CAN... YES WE CAN.... But How is he going to do all of this. No one seems to have a clue, even Obama.

Be very afraid America.....McCain is coming to the White House.

Paulette you seem to forget that Barack Obama had a job before he began running for U.S. President. He has made his taxes public, unlike Hillary Clinton. Do you know where Hillary Clinton got $5 million to loan to her campaign?

I will tell the New York Governor that their is nothing like "Third world Country" It is time for him to consult his english teacher to let him know that it is called Developing country.

Austin
Buffalo, N.Y.

If they had voted Republican in the last election they might have gotten aid.The great Uniter must have felt they were against him instead of for him.

It is not the Government's duty or obligation to take care of anyone. These people have had more money come into the community than any other city in the U.S. that has suffered natural disasters. Fraud and misuse of Federal funds is rampant in New Orleans.

I have to hand it to Mr. Wolf, yes New Orleans is struggling and needs help with reconstruction.
And im flattered that he took time off of his hectic schedule to physically tour this area,
However i shall take this oppurtunity to urge him to make sure that if he is chairing the debate between Hillary and Obama, to try and at least conceal his bias, and to hone his skills as argueably the best political correspondant there is.
I mean no cutting to commercials without giving Obama or hillary for that matter time to respond.
And further more get rid of that people meter which starts at 70% before Hillary opens her mouth, and drops to 50% as soon as Obama speaks.
Last but not least don't try and speculate wheter something said is an attack.
I am counting on you Wolf Blitzer, my 4 yr old calls you Wolf Pullitzer,
and rightfully so,you gain more by being objective

Can't believe New Orleans is part of the...GREATEST COUNTRY ON EARTH! As the conservatives like to boast!

It is shameful that this poor city is still looking like a bomb hit it. SHAME ON the Bushies!

Obama 08!

We in America seam to over look the obvious. America is now starting to reap all of what we have sown. I tell you as a Watchman on The Wall that more of these storms along with enormous earth quakes and other devastating storms are in the near future. This has nothing to do with global warming, this is because we as a Nation have turned our backs on God. This country WAS founded on Christian belief. There are many that try and dispute the facts but all one needs to do is study U.S. History. The Pilgrims came over in the Mayflower to escape persecution from the Church of England, (The Kings so-called church). God has greatly blessed America without question. If you don't believe that then look at the odds of us winning against the British Army in our fight for freedom. What happened to New Orleans was the Mighty Hand of God trying to get our attention and see that HE is in control of everything including the weather. New Orleans was and is one of the most evil cities in America. All the crime and murder that is just a shame. Peoples hearts have become cold and waxed and they sometimes kill just for fun. I heard even some ministers say that God had nothing to do with the storm. Well I wish those ministers would read their Bible again. How do they explain Sodom and Gomorrah. These two cities were just as New Orleans and God brought down judgement upon them. Sadly more American cities are going to face the same judgement because they refuse to turn from their wicked ways. To those reading this and chuckling and saying that I'm wrong I would just ask you to think, what if I'm right. We are living in extraordinary times. I believe the last days. We as a Nation founded upon the Ten Commandments,(Gods Laws) must wake up because a time of judgement like no other in history is coming soon.

I am an Obama supporter and I think that his track record for Katrina relief is very strong when compared to others...

He rallied Illinois residents to donate time/money to storm victims, sponsored legislation to help families stay connected in the wake of the storm, sponsored legislation to protect communities, sponsored legislation to make the water potable, and sponsored legislation to improve the infrastructure of the region.

I was in New Orleans this past October and was completely appalled that the media (with the exception of recent coverage surrounding presidential positioning) has completely dropped the reconstruction; it is forgotten territory for most. – out of site, out of mind.

Washington really messed this up and there is NO excuse for the recovery process to be so slow. There is much improvement to be made, but in reading Obama's record and his proposed plan (to rebuild everything from Levees to hospitals and schools by 2011), I feel like the dialogue is finally regaining momentum.

Why don't we take some of the money from the income taxes for one month and spend it on our infrastructure... including rebuilding New Orleans. Honestly its our money being thrown away shouldn't we decide how it is spent?

LET ME GET THIS RIGHT MIKE. YOU DON'T FEEL THAT BAD FOR THESE PEOPLE. THE PEOPLE WHO ARE SUFFERING NOW ARE THE ONES THAT BUILT THE CITY BELOW SEA LEVEL. ARE YOU REALLY AS IGNORANT AS YOU SOUND???

Why is this being allowed in New Orleans?How can we spend money on
trailors that make residents ill- Why are they not all being returned for a refund- how can Bush and his group get away with robbing us blind– What we have done and not done in New Orleans is simply something we would expect in a third work country All of those residents shoud be back in their newly built homes– the shame of the unecessary deaths should stay on Bush's record forever his father not going to Florida for that disastor killed his presidency ( whihc was not fare as he was really a good President) why has this not been a daily Issue-? Untill New Orleans gets cleaned up and rebuilt

Obama is appearing more and more like a better talking Bush-charm but no substance– question him Put him to the task– he was not in any tough debates before Show us what he is made of make him debate– maybe I am wrong ii want him to prove me wrong– Find out how he got the money for his home ( how he got to buy it way under value) and the land next to his home You all crucified the Clintons for far less that what this seems to be– I see no one doing anything to make this man show what he is truly made of–

Hillary shows us Oobama does not– we do not need a super star we need a commander in chief

I do not understand why a first world country and the most powerful one in the world cannot adequately provide disaster relief and reconstruction after almost 3 years since the catastrophe. Why is the infrastructure so severely lacking in the first place? Building levees and a drainage system is so much simpler and cheaper than invading and occupying another country halfway around the world. This seems like a story from a third world country in Africa. I feel sorry for the tens of thousands of Americans who suffer under the seemingly limitless inadequacy of the state and federal governments.

What happened to CNN's policy of blogs being on subject? And as for the "subject", the people of New Orleans re-elected Ray Nagin – guess his "campaign promises" were as weak as those of other politicians.

New Orleans always was rife with corruption. That is one of the causes of the inevitable flooding that New Orleans suffered. A long succession of inept and corrupt officials allowed conditions to become totally storm-complacent.
The Mayor was among the complacent. He was sure the hurricane was not capable of doing more than some wind damages. He left City Hall and occupied higher ground only after realizing the extent of the impending wrath of Nature.
It then became CYA time at City Hall. And Katrina ran through the puny defenses of man-made structures, structures allowed to become inadequate against hurricanes in a hurricane prone area.
It seems too much to ask that corruption cease, for lawlessness to cease, and for officialdom to step up to the plate and take a whack at actually fixing something.
I should live so long.

Beware !!! Many Independent voters have been voting for Obama so to remove Hilary as the potential leader by shifting the momentum towards Obama but when the official voting is done in November the intention of a large number of these Independent voters is to vote for McCain. What a wonderful political system. The last line of defence is the "super delegates" who can protect the certainty of winning the election by siding with Hilary. Vice-President Obama sounds very good anyway...

So far all the candidates have mentioned their stand on the war in Iraq, Social Security and a United Health care system, yet not one candidate has mentioned the fact that New Orleans is still in ruins and what they might do to rebuild this mega city. It’s hard to believe in these candidates when they forget about New Orleans. This city should be rebuilt to show the rest of the world how great we are as a people and make New Orleans a shinning star!!

This is about Katrina, not about politics. Americans are pathic. I hope these people can rebuild. Partly I blame Ray Nagen, because the dim wit could have done something abou this also. She's a worthless mayor.

Yes, I'm black, and love me some Obama if you want to know.

I am FROM New Orleans, heard Obama speak here, and he had the most detailed, specific, and smart plan to rebuild of ANYbody I have heard from any politician (local, state, or fed) so Obama haters-please stop using New Orleans as a means to attack.

Still don't understand spending that kind of money to rebuild in an extreme flood-prone area. It's somewhat like sticking your finger in a light socket...for the second time.

"But these are my roots!" I heard people scream

Well, I grew up in a military family, so my "roots" were yanked up a dozen or two times. I have no complaints. I can be happy most everywhere.

Live with it.

Dear Press department,
I am but one voter of millions; I hear the talk of these super delegates that in the end maybe the final decision of who will be the Democratic Party nominee. I have a couple of words to share with them “Taxation without representation” do these words “WE THE PEOPLE and BY THE PEOPLE” still have any meaning left? For those super delegates who forget a quick reminder WE THE PEOPLE put in office and WE THE PEOPLE can take you out of office.

Dale Mead
Vancouver Wa.

I am so glad CNN made the effort to shed some light on this tragedy. Any uncaring and thoughtless person can put any spin to this situation they choose and many have done just that-racial, economic, social. But the fact is these people are Americans, and they are our people. Every effort should be made to do everything possible to help these people, none of whom asked to be made destitute and homeless.

We all saw the images and heard the stories. Dead bodies on Bourbon stret, indifferent and even hostile public officials. Murder. Mayhem.Throwing money at a problem will not completely solve it. Though the money is certainly helpful, when in realistic amounts, there are other needs that these traumatized people have and America cannot sit back and just watch. That was done by far too many people when the trgedy unfolded, specifically people in the White House and on Capitol Hill. We cannot forget these people. Katrina and its aftermath are part of the reason I decided last week to vote for Obama. This type of suffering has no place in America.

i agree with you Jerry.... something is not right.....it seems to me most black people wants Obama to be the president so they can get help first from Obama if he become the president... , that`s stinks..

Shame On those Idots from Texas for saying that about New Orleans.. New Orleans is slowly being rebuilt a litle bit at a time, and I am Sure Obama Once he gets to Be President will step up to the Plate and do More.. To the Idiot from Texas who said Hillary would Help or do something for these folks??? Hillary Has NOT been there or has she ever been seen in blue jeans lifting a finger to do anything !Louisana Voted for Obama, ,and that should count for something ! New Orleans Will be a LOT nicer once it gets rebuilt.. Which is More than I can say for Texas.. !!!!

So if Obama becomes president, when do we start paying reparations?

Good! I will no longer donate to the Red Cross for all those Katrina victims. They turned their back on the Clintons, so I guess now I can turn my back on New Orleans as well.

They elected the same black mayor that only seems to blame the white man for his own mistakes, and since you at CNN love God Obama so much, perhaps he can bring his speeches back to New Orleans for a fundraiser–

In my personal view, the majority of black politicians are corrupted anyway, to say the least.

As a resident of New Orleans, it makes me so sad to see people call New Orleanians "lazy" and that we are "looking for a handout."
It makes me sick to see people with so much hate and ignorance about how much we and volunteers have done to help rebuild the city.
Clearly, they have no idea how much we have done, and still intend to do.

Unlike the more 'humble' vets with more integrity, Insane McCain is trying to run on his POW status. For shame!

We may forgive McCain because he may be a bit senile; but Senator McCain needs to know that patriotism IS NOT only service in the armed forces. Not all Americans who serve their country well can be in the armed forces!

Those individuals who VOLUNTARILY sought to improve their communities as Community Organizers, rather than cashing out their Columbia/Harvard education, ARE ALSO doing patriotic service to improve America.

Barack Obama is as much an American Patriot for his public service as John McCain is.
So this grandstanding and warmongering only gets America Iraq, waste of young lives, limbs and mental health, and the EMPTYING of the Nation's Treasury.

The only reason Americans will vote for the vision-less and Insane McCain come November would be that Americans have been dumbed down to a state of lowered expectation and lowered self-esteem by the present clueless Administration.

Why won't Obama debate Hillary? Is he hiding something? Where are the details of his proposals?

I heard the interview with Charles Barkley and it sure sounds like he wants Obama to be President for the Black Community. What is Obama going to do for the other 80% of the population?

What does Obama propose to do for the Gulg Coast, Social Security, Health Care, jobs (besides using Hillary suggestion of green jobs) – OBAMA -WHERE"S THE BEEF?

Larry B: I guess you think the Marshall Plan in post war Germany was wrong too? You line of thinking was tried after WW1....and we know what happened a generation later in Germany.

As for McCain, I think he probably knows all too well about the horrors of war....do you?

Charge the President?

This disaster showed the incompetence of State and Local leaders, and the stupidity of building a city below sea level.

The Lord helps those who help themselves. Why aren't these homeless people working to clean up their town, rather then wating for the next handout. All those people with brooms and shovels could clean it up in no time. At least get the trash off the ground.

What Debate? Hillary, you are out of your "This Presidency is mine" mind. 18 times Hillary, 18 , that is the amount of time you have debated already . Read my lips ; no debate in Wiconsin. Wouldn't do you any good anyway, I heard the people there are pretty bright. Obamaaaaaaaaaaa 08.

Why hasn't anyone been charged with something? From the President on down, for dereliction of duty to the the offices they hold and gross negligence of duty to the country in time of emergency. Does anyone have the courage to do this?

New Orleans is now ripe with corruption, with opportunists making land grabs and developers snatching up as much taxpayer money as they can possibly get away with. They are all complicit in this genuine American tragedy.

I don't feel that bad for these people. Honestly, its not the U.S Government's fault that people built a city under sea level and then complain that it got flooded.

Give me a break.

New Orleans, Katrina: Great job FEMA and Brownie. Who needs or wants 4 or more years of Rebublican adminstrations like this? Don't people get it yet?

If I ruled the world, I would make Lou Dobbs president, Jack Cafferty vice president, and Wolf Blitzer secretary of state.

Here,Here to charles barkley I agree with him 100% what ever happened to Life Liberty and the pursuit of happiness? Govt. by the PEOPLE, of the PEOPLE and FOR THE PEOPLE!!! not the top 1%

Move New Orleans to Iraq and maybe our government will rebuild it because it sure isn't being treated like part of the U.S. thanks to the Bush adm.

CHARLES BARKLEY FOR VICE PRESIDENT! OBAMA'08

Wolf, please focus on highlighting the horrors of Louisiana during the era of this administration rather than interviewing Charles Barkley, the knuckle-head. He does not represent Obama campaign in anyway and neither does he speak for anyone, white or black in politics.

Wolf, New Orleans will soon get all the help they need if Obama is the next President. We won't have to worry anymore about anything, life will be all milk and honey, all our troops will be home, jobs for everyone, health insurance for those that can afford it, the will of the people will be all that matters,no more lobbist in Washington, just ask any Obama-bot.

This situation here is just another reason why Americans want CHANGE in government, and that doesn't mean the Clintons either. It's just terribly sad what happened during the events of Hurricane Katrina, but our government has willingly allowed the situation to morph into Hurricane Katrina II.

Someone needs to take care of the Gulf Coast. For all of us who do not live there, we must try hard to empathize with not having your home back for years. I wish I could do more.
On another note, did anyone notice that there is a racial divide between Obama and Clinton in many states- including Louisiana? Why is the coverage denying it? Look at the numbers and explain to me how Obama has superceded race. Then explain to me how pointing this out is inherently racist. (as is the usual charge) If I say that women generally make less money than men, it's not an endorsement of the idea, but it's true.

Way to go Wolf,
You just interviewed Magic Johnson about his support of Clinton but spent the great majority of the interview asking about Obama. Stick to the story instead of supporting a candidate through directed question and response. Every idiot knows how to get the information to read the way they want it to: your job is to interview on the topic you advertise rather than campaign for a particular candidate.
Lee

I am going to New Orleans for ten days in March to attend the Audubon Pilgrimage. While there I hope to see alot of the Katrina damaged areas–safely–because I want to get up front and personal with this tragedy and to form my own opinion about what transpired.

As I have prepared for this first ever trip, I contacted the New Orleans and the Louisiana tourist bureaus. I was mailed a large amount of materials to find some activities to enjoy while there, and to spend tourist money that will help the local economy in some small way.

Please go online to see what is happening in the New Orleans area, and statewide in all of Louisiana. The brochures were beautiful! Professional! And there are tons of things to do, from swamp and Mississippi river tours to visiting the garden district, to cavorting in the French Quarter. New Orleans welcomes tourists, and I can't wait to be one!

I was down there a week ago and it is shocking how little has been done.

Big promises are being made on the campaign trail..... I really hope the next President delivers some real help for all of the communities that suffered and are still suffering.

The American spirit shines brightest when we volunteer to help others.

This is an American disgrace. It's sad that in 2008 we are still so divided in this country based on skin color. A rural town here in Kansas that was wiped out last year by a tornado is back up and running again due to state and federal support. And you mean to tell me that a booming area like New Orleans can not get any help years later?

Can someone tell me why it is my responsibility to pay for the reconstruction of New Orleans?

I live in a safe place. No hurricanes, no flooding, no earthquakes, no tornadoes. A few sandstorms may blow off a few shingles every now and then. We are running out of drinking water, but so is Atlanta and every other big city in America, except for those around the Great Lakes.

All of you folks who live near rivers are going to be flooded. All of you who live on the coast are going to be driven back by rising water as the earth warms.All of you on the west coast will suffer THE BIG ONE someday. And all of you – Conservatives and Liberals – will want Uncle Sam there to give you bottled water, debit cards, and construction loans.

It is crazy to rebuild New Orleans in the same sinkhole. It is crazy to allow so much building so close to the coast. It is crazy not to have a national plan for construction of housing and highways, distribution of utilities, and emergency planning.

On the other hand, we could just say that its every man, woman, and child for himself or herself, and devil take the hindmost.

It's too bad that the people of New Orleans are still suffering. If we had a president who truely cared about people maybe things would be different. With all the money either stolen or wasted in Iraq, all of the homes and businesses destroyed by Hurricane Katrina could have been rebuilt with money left over to help the poor in other areas of the United States. It is truely time for a change.

Let Obama take care of his folks

I understand that the devastation in New Orleans was and is horrific and that it's depressing, but enough already. There are natural disasters all over the world which destroy more lives and more homes without warning. The difference is that in this country a lot of people want to blame someone for their misfortune and refuse to do anything to better themselves. Do you hear about people in Florida complaining after a hurricane hits? Not really. They clean-up and get on with their lives. They choose to live where they do and are proud of that. California was ravaged by fires in October 2007 – three years after another raging fire scorched their land. Oh, and no one talks about Hurricane Rita and Gavelston, Texas. So what gives about Katrina?

This is truly an American disgrace and to think it all has to do with the race of the affected Americans

The only thing that has come back to New Orleans' is its homicide rate. The city should be gutted.

Louisanna is a living proof of corruption in USA. All the figer points and blames.... Any one see the plan, action and audit the money spent? Before any tax money going into New Orleans and I think the tax payers has the right as stock holder to review the re-structure plan.

You forgot to mention the trailers FEMA provided for relief victims were full of toxic poisons.

It's depressing in so many ways that a natural devistation has now turned into a governmental failure. Promises made and broken by the Executive Branch, State and Local ineptitude, and aid agencies being 'hand-cuffed' have led to the piling on of nature and policy to the long suffering people of Louisiana and Mississippi.

the arguments of both sides on the fla and mi delegates make a lot of sense. don't you think it's best to have a law suit filed after the pa primaries by both sides against the leadership of the dnc and have it decided in the supreme court prior to the august convention ?? let the supremes decide what to do this way no one can complain afterwards. it's the highest court of the land and republicans are not involved. this is a time bomb that needs to be difused prior to august and especially prior to the november general election.

HILLARY CLINTON IS THE ANSWER TO THEIR PROBLEMS!!!!!!!

IT WILL TAKE A STRONG WOMAN TO GET THINGS DONE!!!!!!!!!!

GO HILLARY!!!!!!!

Dear Wolf,

It might be worth noting that the infamous ninth ward was a huge swath of crime, neglect, and indolence. There was a murder there about two or three times per month. When I hear that the ninth ward may never be what it was, I have to wonder if that's at all lamentable.

Nick
New Orleans

I know everyone know the story "The Little Engine That Could". For the last two years, New Orleans have been that little engine.

I remember watching the devestation on tv. I didn't realize that "hopelessness" exist in American. I cried when I saw bodies rotting on the side of the road, and being overwhelmed seeing the suffering before my eyes.

In a way, I understand why the turn out during the Louisiana primaries were low in New Orleans. I believe the good citizens there DO NOT have faith in the government. I would feel the way, if I felt my government had abandon me in a time when I needed them the most.

And finally, I am glad the city of New Orleans is bouncing back. And I'm especially glad the NBA All star game is being held down there too....KUDOS to the NBA...

Great blog, Wolf...

Hundreds of millions of US Dollars are sent to Iraq for rebuilding roads. schools, water and sewer systems, fire departments, police departments, hospitals, and all sorts of other infrastructure - with upwards of 20% + of such funds still unaccountd for and likely stolen by the greed and lack of US oversight --and all the while we ship millions to Iraq, just a measly trickle to New Orleans which remains in ruins three years after Katrina. Why isn't Obama talking about this? Why isn't McCain talking about this? The only way Obama looks towards New Orleans is if there is campaign contributions or more delegates - and he has already gotten what he wants from New Orleans..... so he is moving on and readying for change (as in a direction away from New Orleans). The only way McCain looks to New Orleans is if there is a war going on he can wage as the new Wartime President wanna-be. McCain's likley response on New Orleans' plight – "we will continue to fight aganst this evil situation - even if it takes us 100 years". Obama's outlook on New Orleans - I have a dream - that all of this will just go away before I have to think about it any longer.... US Voters - be very careful what you wish and vote for -- you may get it -and you may not like it. If either McCain or Obama get elected President, the national refrain by August will be "Bring back George Bush" McCain = "WAR" Obama = "Over one's head"

I would like to make a comment about the interview Wolf just had with the black gentlemen (first name Charles) who says he is for gay marriages and the christians need to read the Bible. I say two things – he needs to read what God says about homosexuality. And the comments he made about wanting a black president – he is voting race and race only.

I JUST HEARD CHARLES BARKLEY SAY THAT SEN OBAMA WOULD BE GOOD FOR THE BLACK COMMUNITY. IF A WHITE MAN MADE A COMMENT LIKE THAT ABOUT SEN CLINTON, HE WOULD BE LABELED A BIGOT. WHERE IS THE JUSTICE???

If the candidates really wanted to impress the voters of America they should have put up a big tent in the ninth ward and held a National Debate there. Imagine how much attention and support the area would have received? Just a thought!

Why don't all those lazy people in New Orleans get busy and clean up the mess? They just stand around looking for a hand out.

Maybe all the Obama people going to his rallies should go instead to New Orleans and do something about it ! Rhetorics and inspirational speeches should translated into action now .

What have you done for New Orleans so far, Obama?
They still have difficult life. What have you changed for them so far?
We can pray by ourselves. Do something.

This plight is evidence of a third world country.

Keep giving us news of New Orleans. My family lost everything. I live in Virginia but I love New Orleans and haven't had the nerve to go back.

This is soo sad. I was living in Houston when the storm hit and spent alot of hours volenteering at the Astrodome where the storm victims resided. This whole incident made me loose faith in our current government. We are spending billions of dollars a day in Iraq while we still have displaced citizens right here in AMERICA!!! Our soldiers did their job in Iraq...they caught, tried, convicted, and executed Hussein. Now its time to bring ours resources (and troops) home and take care of America. To all those who are straddling the fence on whether to vote Dem or Rep, remember those who were left stranded for days in New Orleans, remember those who lost their homes, and remember those who might not see their home town restored because of the failed Bust Administration.

Shame for our government for not taking care of these poor people.
But don't worry help is coming. Obama will take care of this oversight.
Yeah, in your dreams. I grew up with hurricanes and after every hurricane we rebuilt our own homes without the government or millions of people descending on my hometown. It's called self-reliance folks. Get off your derrier and do the work, it's good for the soul.

Its a shame Wolf! And to think Obama is willing to leave 15 millions Americans without Health Coverage. Who do you think they might be, yes. the African American Community, Hispanics. So as these People struggle every day with the hardships caused by Katrina, Obama tosses another "Wave" in their faces! Shameful!

Wolf,

I'm not denying that New Orleans is having a hard time recovering, but so is the Mississippi gulf coast. I travel to Biloxi frequently for VA appointments. There are still people there living in FEMA trailers, there are miles of empty lots that were once filled with businesses and homes. While I realize that NOLA was hit hard and do not in any way minimalize the damage that city suffered, please don't forget the other victims of Katrina that are still recovering too.