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Old 09-12-2005, 04:34 PM
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Great timing

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/articl...w155313D65.DTL

He was useless as tits on a pig anyways.
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Old 09-12-2005, 04:46 PM
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Can you say, "scapegoat?" I knew you could!
Old 09-12-2005, 05:35 PM
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he was planning on resigning soon anyway, this just expedited it.
Old 09-12-2005, 05:42 PM
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The guy was completely unqualified for his job. His appointment was a perfect example of the unrestrained, unashamed cronyism of the Bush administration. Good riddance, Michael Brown, and good luck to the next guy.
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This doesn't surprise me at all.
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Old 09-12-2005, 07:47 PM
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It's good to see that the new guy has practical knowledge and "hands-on" experience with disaster relief.

Brown was asked to resign from his last job.
http://business.bostonherald.com/bus...ticleid=100857

In short, a political favor was given to a guy who potentially had the safety of millions of people in his hands. This, in a post 9/11 country when there looms the threat of a dirty bomb or chemical terrorism, which would necessitate FEMA stepping up and performing in top form.
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the "new guy" also suggested that everyone stock up on duct-tape and plastic sheets in case of a bio-hazard.
Old 09-13-2005, 06:02 AM
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Originally Posted by happycat
Can you say, "scapegoat?" I knew you could!
how the hell is he a scapegoat? he DID screw up, and he was definitely NOT qualified.

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