MULLIGAN! Bush ready for another shot at competence.

With hurricane Rita barreling toward Texas, we learn from the White House that President Bush is "Engaged". So here is a second chance for the President to (a) prepare for a disaster that provides ample warning (b) order the anticipated search and rescue missions necessary after a strong storm and (c) show compassion to people who are suffering.

I may get burned but I am betting he gets it right this time. I am also betting that we will be asked to view his response as heroic and his ability to "learn from mistakes" praiseworthy. We can't forget however that Katrina was not the first hurricane in history and that this President has had 5 long years to set up his government. It is far too late to just be getting up to speed on something as critical as this. Cheer Bush's performance? Why?! A five year learning curve for a President of the United States is something to be feared, not celebrated.

cross posted at dailyKos