After Katrina, Gustav and now Ike
It is time we faced the facts:
After eight years of mismanagement and neglect, the Federal government no longer has the ability to respond effectively to major hurricanes.
The Republican party, which claims it is the only party that can "keep America safe", has now lost one major city on its watch, while another teeters on the brink of a public health crisis.
Still, they ask us to let them lead the country for four more hurricane seasons.
And as of right now,
Texas will
Louisiana will
Mississippi will
Alabama will
Florida will
Because not enough people talk about it, and no one makes it an issue in the campaign:
Four more hurricane seasons.
Four more seasons of botched relief deliveries.
Four more seasons of potemkin photo opportunities.
Four more seasons of unchecked insurers denying valid claims, pushing them onto the taxpayers.
Four more seasons of a leadership vacuum.
Let's change this. Let's talk to voters about this.
No one can stop a hurricane, but you can stop Republicans.