"Well, you remember the distinction between imminent threat and non-imminent threat, or permanent threat? The argument like that in the case of Iraq, which has already begun to intrude into this case too? With New Orleans the threat from flooding from the ocean, or from Lake Pontchartrain is permanent. It always could happen. But the really extraordinary thing about this is that we knew it was also imminent. And don't forget, as a third observation, that this is the lenient version of Hurricane Katrina. It was expected to be much worse, or predicted certainly that it could have been much worse. In fact, as you will remember, the real disaster only happened just as people were beginning to relax. They thought they'd got away with it again. So in these circumstances, it's really unpardonable that there should have been such little preparation...HITCH! theres more of the interview here. it doesnt get any prettier
And you haven't asked me, but I feel I should say something about the other locus of resentment, if you like, people feel ashamed and angry about all this and furious with the government. "
cartoon from loadedmouth
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Why do news services ever look to Hitchens for commentary? Do editors have a douchebag quota that they're legally obligated to fill?
so true tas - the good news is that interview was in the australian media. hopefully before long the drink-soaked popinjay will be doing radio interviews in burkina faso or somewhere.
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