CNN just aired an extended radio interview with Mayor Nagin, who was pulling no punches.
Torrent of Interview
As he put it, "I'm pissed!" He asked for Federal troops 2 days ago. He wants (a) a moratorium on press conferences from ANYONE until he sees some boots on the ground. (b) For the citizens of this country to call and write and harrass our politicians until they produce some action.
The call to action is here - to paraphrase: he needs troops, people are dying as we speak, we didn't ask for permission before going into Iraq, we didn't hesitate to send troops into NY on 9/11, so why do we not have troops in NO NOW? Don't tell me they're on the way, they should be here. Don't think too small. CALL, WRITE, EMAIL.... flood the federal and state officials demanding immediate action.
Update [2005-9-2 7:2:44 by Truth or Dare]:"This is a national disaster. Get every goddmaned Greyhound bus in the country and get their asses down here!"
Update [2005-9-2 7:9:11 by Truth or Dare]:
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