S A T U R D A Y , S E P T E M B E R 0 3 , 2 0 0 5The Questions A Shocked America Is AskingIts Presidentby Michael in New York on 9/03/2005 11:50:00 AMCORRECTION FROM JOHN: The Independent is wrong.</p><p> Itwasn't until Wednesday that Bush surveyed the damage fromAir Force One.</p><p> He didn't return to DC or give his speech untilWednesday afternoon.----------Our message is getting out to the MSM.</p><p> Even overseas they arebeginning to focus on the incredible callousness of Bush andCo.</p><p> The Independent runs down the facts.</p><p> Here's just the firstquestion:Why has it taken George Bush five days to get to NewOrleans?President Bush was on holiday in Texas when Katrinastruck.</p><p> He then spent Monday on a pre-arrangedpolitical fundraising tour of California and Arizona,which he did not cancel or curtail.</p><p> On Tuesday hesurveyed the hurricane damage - but only from the flightdeck of Air Force One, prompting criticism that he was toodetached from the suffering on the ground.</p><p> He didn't give aspeech until Tuesday afternoon - 36 hours after the stormfirst hit - and didn't embark on a proper tour of the regionuntil yesterday.</p><p> Key advisers have come under fire forsimilar levels of detachment.</p><p> As the full magnitude ofthe disaster unfolded, the Secretary of State,Condoleezza Rice, was seen buying shoes in NewYork, and Dick Cheney remained on holiday.</p><p> MORE POSTS ABOUT: KATRINA Add New CommentYou are commenting as a Guest.</p><p> You may select one to log into: Logged in as Logout from DISQUSLogged in asusing Facebook Connect (Logout)Type your comment here.</p><p> HuffPost PoliticsChris Weigant: Friday Talking Points [87] -- A TaleOf Two Houses - Before I begin with the seriousstuff, I'd like to indulge in a little gratuitous media-bashing first.</p><p> If that sort of thing isn't your cup...26 minutes ago Daily KosPssst, Michael? 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