My spouse and I are sitting here watching the Weather Channel while I surf DailyKos. The picture of Pat Robertson on the front page of the New York Post made us wonder: Is God punishing America for the comments from the head of the church of "I Hate You?" After all, this kind of thing fits exactly into Pat's own logic about God's wrath, yes? We've let America fall into such moral decay that this hateful prick is considered a moral leader and (God forbid) a "man of God." Just a thought.
Another observation after the jump:
Not to offend with levity in the moments leading to this tragedy, but I figured I'd share our gallows humor:
As we continued watching the Weather Channel, we saw the wobbly path that Katrina has taken from the Bahamas through Miami Beach on her way to New Orleans, and my spouse commented that what Katrina really is is a "Girl Gone Wild." She's staggering her way drunkenly through the party spots of the Southeast, imbibing more fluids along the way. Until she finally passes out, it will not be pretty.
In all seriousness though, I was born in New Orleans, and have a strong sentimental attachment to the city, and I wish everyone the best of luck in weathering the storm with their health and property intact.