There are some things in life that one knows with a high degree of certainty. One knows that a cat meows and a dog barks, and not vice-versa.The governors of Louisiana [D] and Mississippi [R] are now forever bound by Hurricane Katrina, but the sounds they make regarding Washington's reaction to an overwhelming catastrophe will be starkly different. Each governor's background, alliances and experience would have them see things very differently and consequently each will verbalize a different spin on events. Of course, the hardest hit was Louisiana, particularly when New Orleans' levees gave way and the city was flooded. LA's Democratic governor, Ms. Blanco, a school teacher by training, is not part of the Washington establishment and has been very critical of Washington's response to Katrina. And, predictably, Washington has found fault with her response -- but not Governor Barbour's.
On the other hand, Mr. Barbour of Mississippi is the consumate Washington lawyer and insider. He is very close to the president, and the law firm he founded is the top lobbying establishment in Washington. He seems to have aspirations to run for president in 2008. He curries political favors by being supportive. So, do not look for criticism of the federal government from this governor. Such remarks would not be in his political interest. Morover, whining doesn't look presidential.
We know who will meow against the administration and who will bark for it. Dogs and cats act according to their nature and interests. Meanwhile, the people still count their losses.
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