While not exceedingly different, I always appreciate getting the perspective of the Brits when we have issues in our own house. Sort of like talking to an Uncle when Mom and Dad are at odds.
The thing that galls me the most about the quote above is that they are correct; The scenes coming from New Orleans look like Rwanda or Kosovo or Indonesia - I am sickened that this is my United States and enraged to the point of contempt for the unbelieveable lack of leadership and accountability demonstrated by the coward who stole our White House from us.
This link is insightful, it's the BBC reporters flashes from NO:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/4203890.stm