Breaking news: Brownie Resigns!

Bluesman · 09-12-2005, 15:32 PM

Head of FEMA is out:

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Embattled FEMA Director Mike Brown Resigns
Sep 12 3:08 PM US/Eastern

By RON FOURNIER
AP Political Writer

WASHINGTON

Federal Emergency Management Agency director Mike Brown said Monday he has resigned "in the best interest of the agency and best interest of the president," three days after losing his onsite command of the Hurricane Katrina relief effort.

"The focus has got to be on FEMA, what the people are trying to do down there," Brown told The Associated Press.

His decision was not a surprise. Brown was abruptly recalled to Washington on Friday, a clear vote of no confidence from his superiors at the White House and the Department of Homeland Security. Brown had been roundly criticized for FEMA's bearish response to the hurricane, which has caused political problem for Bush and fellow Republicans.

"I'm turning in my resignation today," Brown said. "I think it's in the best interest of the agency and the best interest of the president to do that and get the media focused on the good things that are going on, instead of me."

Copyright 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

**ZFBoxcar** · 09-12-2005, 15:38 PM

When I saw the title of the thread I thought you were going back to the whole buttercookie thing lol

Bluesman · 09-12-2005, 15:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ZFBoxcar

When I saw the title of the thread I thought you were going back to the whole buttercookie thing lol

HAH!

Leader · 09-12-2005, 15:47 PM

Yeah there are at least two more people that are more deserving of a seat on the political sideline then him, but they're not Republicans so the Media ignores their **** ups.

**Parihaka** · 09-12-2005, 18:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Leader

Yeah there are at least two more people that are more deserving of a seat on the political sideline then him, but they're not Republicans so the Media ignores their **** ups.

They'll get theirs but I believe it takes an election?

Leader · 09-12-2005, 22:54 PM

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Originally Posted by parihaka

They'll get theirs but I believe it takes an election?

Traditionally...

**Lunatock** · 09-13-2005, 13:09 PM

And to date one raving ranting liberal has said something about "that snake turned around and bit him in the ass!". Take a wild guess who the snake is..

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ZFBoxcar Moderator Join Date: 08-03-03 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 2,129 Country:	When I saw the title of the thread I thought you were going back to the whole buttercookie thing lol

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Lunatock Staff Emeritus Join Date: 08-03-03 Location: Southeast Pennsylvania Posts: 3,505 Country:	And to date one raving ranting liberal has said something about "that snake turned around and bit him in the ass!". Take a wild guess who the snake is..

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