An Epic Failure of Presidential Staffing

[David Farber <dave () farber net>]

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From: Jock Gill <jg45 () mac com>
Date: September 8, 2005 11:12:40 AM EDT
To: Farber Dave <dave () farber net>
Cc: Jock Gill <jg45 () mac com>
Subject: An Epic Failure of Presidential Staffing


Dave,

For IP if you wish.

I have posted a new note on the Greater Democracy blog:

September 08, 2005

An Epic Failure of Presidential Staffing

As a former staffer in the White Office of Media Affairs, my sympathy  
goes out to the current White House staffers for their recent epic  
failure to recognize that hurricane Katrina presented their  
principal, POTUS, an opportunity to demonstrate strong Presidential  
leadership - an opportunity which, unfortunately, may become more  
frequent.

Consider how differently things might have turned out if they had had  
the imagination and innovative drive to have President Bush address  
the nation on Sunday, the day before Katrina began her devastation of  
New Orleans. A national address could have reassured the nation that  
the Federal government was working closely with the governors and  
mayors in the storm path to minimize casualties and insure prompt and  
efficient relief for victims. The President might even have cited the  
excellent storm disaster recovery results that had been achieved by  
his administration within the recent past in Florida.

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Regards,

Jock



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