Maybe I'll apply as FEMA Director.

[Dr.Phool]

But the last sentence will make you want to puke.

http://www.sptimes.com/2006/04/04/Opinion/FEMA_now_hiring.shtml

FEMA now hiring
A Times Editorial
Published April 4, 2006

HELP WANTED: Heckuva job immediately available in Washington. Must watch weather radar, recognize large hurricanes and respond appropriately. Little support from White House, lots of red tape and all of the blame. Big opportunity for someone with thick skin and quick reaction skills. Looking for applicants other than political hacks and Arabian horse-show executives. With New Orleans in ruins, this time we want experience. Contact President Bush.

No wonder the Bush administration hasn't had any luck finding a new FEMA director. The New York Times reports more than a half-dozen state emergency officials have rejected overtures, including Florida's Craig Fugate (Washington's loss is our gain). So Bush apparently plans to nominate interim FEMA director David Paulison, who took over for the incompetent Michael Brown following the Hurricane Katrina debacle.

The message is clear: Until the Federal Emergency Management Agency regains its Cabinet status and receives proper funding, manpower and respect from the White House, it won't attract qualified leaders. Inspect your generator and storm shutters, because hurricane season is less than two months away. And be thankful for Gov. Jeb Bush and Craig Fugate, who can be counted on to handle hurricanes far more competently than FEMA.
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[Bacchus39]

1. never had cabinet level status

I believe it was an independent agency previously.

[WestHoustonDem]

2. You'll have to change your name to "Fashion God" n/t

[Dr.Phool]

4. How about "Phashion Phool"?

Has a nice ring to it!

[LisaLynne]

3. Oh, yeah, Jeb Bush ...

Hurricane Master. Whatever.

[nickyt]

5. I think you should apply!! At least you would give a damn about

what's going on and what needs to happen, and that would make all the difference!! You would just need to be very clear - like, pick up the phone and call the ice people and say, "I need 50,000 trucks of ice at the disaster site NOW. Now get a pen and write this down: the trucks should NOT go to Idaho. They should NOT go to Missouri. They should go DIRECTLY to the disaster site by the quickest route possible and commence delivery immediately". See? You could do this!

PS "Thankful for Gov. Jeb Bush"? After Wilma? It was a freegin' mess:

Bush acknowledged that early relief efforts could have been more efficient. "This is a chaotic process. We did not perform where we want to be."

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/southflorida/sfl-wilma,0,1180061.story?coll=sfla-home-headlines

[MadisonProgressive]

6. The last thing we need is another Phool at FEMA!

[OPERATIONMINDCRIME]

7. Why? You've Judged Horses Before?