Brownie Does Heck of a Job Lying His Ass Off

A few blogs down, I posted a Hurricane Katrinia timeline, gathered from various sources and media outlets. I realize now that I forgot to tie the loose ends with one final entry in the disastrous chronology:

9/6/05 – In reaction to the nation (and world’s) shock over the government’s inadequate response to Hurricane Damage along the Gulf Coast, Bush announces that he will investigate…himself.

Well, the regime’s investigation of itself is under way, and Michael, “Brownie you’re doin’ a heckuva job” Brown has taken center stage.

And, of course testifying in front of any Congressional committees means you have to tell the truth, and since the investigation pledges to get to the bottom of why the Federal Government’s response was so ridiculously inept, Brownie must have admitted his mistakes, right? Let’s take a look, shall we?


Lie #1

Brownie’s Testimony to Congress: FEMA was stretched beyond its capabilities because, "over the past few years, [the agency] has lost a lot of manpower, (and) has suffered from the inability to grow to meet the demands.”

Brownie in September 2004: When Asked About Hurricane Preparedness by CNN Brown said, "We absolutely are (prepared). We have all the manpower and resources we need. President Bush has been a very great supporter of FEMA."

Lie #2

Brownie’s Testimony to Congress: "FEMA doesn't evacuate communities."

Brownie to CNN on September 1, 2005: “The Coast Guard, FEMA, all of those continue to do those rescue missions and we continue to do those evacuations and we’ll certainly continue to evacuate all of the hospitals.”

Lie #3

Brownie’s Testimony to Congress: Since FEMA was placed under the new Department of Homeland Security in 2002, budget requests for new communications equipment were brushed aside. He said his agency suffered ''emaciation" because
anti-terror operations have become a priority for the administration.

Brownie in August, 2004: FEMA had "proven [in Florida] that we're up to the task" of responding to both terrorism and natural disasters

Lie #4

Brownie’s Testimony to Congress: When asked by Rep. Steve Buyer (R-IN), "Since you went through the exercise in Pam, was that not shocking to you that the governor would have excluded New Orleans from the declaration?" Brown said, "Yes," and that FEMA had questioned Blanco's decision. But Blanco's emergency declaration on August 27 was for all "affected areas" in "southeastern parishes including the New Orleans Metropolitan area."

So, considering Brownie:
1. Had virtually no prior experience dealing with natural disasters or homeland security;
2. Is recognized by most as the one who headed one of the most embarrassing and costly government disasters in recent memory;
3. Lied in his testimony to Congress about what happened during his failed leadership…

You would think the Bush Administration would either fire, reprimand severely or disown Michael Brown altogether, right?

Christ no. This is the Bush administration, which promotes and rewards loyalty despite horrible, life-costing job performance, and fires or smears anyone who disagrees with them.

At the time of this posting, Michael Brown is still serving in Bush's administration, as a consultant to FEMA.

I can’t wait for the next Hurricane. Until then, you can buy the bumper sticker below by clicking here: