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Subject: Out from under the rock

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Pete R

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Date Posted: 19:33:06 12/17/05 Sat

Hi Ned, I'am back at the old digs. No fortunes to be made in the Cresent City, a lot to be done but there seems to be a money problem as Fema either doesn't have the funds or are unwilling to part with it at this time. A lot of trades people are owed big bucks and most are heading back home because of it. Anyway now we (I got a mouse in my pocket) can now get back to keeping an eye on the local scene. Sure feels good under the old familiar rock.

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[> Subject: Re: Out from under the rock

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Ned Depew
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Date Posted: 13:10:26 12/19/05 Mon

Pete -

good to have you back - maybe. I'd enjoy hearing your ground-level view of events in N.O. Does it seem like the racism that some claim is operating is a factor?

Does the inefficiency and ineptitude of FEMA say anything about our general preparedness to deal with other large-scale emergencies? What about this Administration's ability to organize Federal Agencies to respond to events effectively and usefully? If they can't do it in this area, should we believe that the "secret" agencies that are supposedly "protecting our freedon" are doing any better job?

Given the facts that have unfolded about "bad intelligence" and missed signals and opportunities prior to Septemebr 11 2001 and in the run-up to the Iraq invasion, it doesn't bode well, in my opinion.

Anyway, clear the frost out from under that boulder of yours, tuck a little dried grass in around you and keep your eyes peeled.

Oh, and by the way, you missed a heck of dramatic election here. Big changes are afoot come January!