Here's a simple and effective Democratic strategy that I think will be very effective.
As soon as it is possible, the mayor of New Orleans should resign. He should site the failure of his infrastructure to properly address the entire situation, from preparation, to the alert, to the horrific aftermath. He should take responsibility, saying essentially: I FUCKED UP.
Then, the Governor of Louisiana should resign, citing the same reasons, and saying essentially: I FUCKED UP.
Then, all Democrats in the affected areas, all the heads, should one by one resign and take responsibility for the tragedy.
Eventually, all eyes will turn to the White House. Now, I know Bush will promote all of his folks, and give them all medals, but I hope people will get it.
This is a country where personal responsibility comes first, because we are guaranteed all of our various rights under the constitution.
I know, kind of a cockamaymie plan, but I think it will shout volumes about the real values of the Dems, and leave the Thugs out exposed as the kleptocratic oligarchs that they are.