The Scrutinator

Rightwing Nuthouse, who posted the most comprehensive time-line on Hurricane Katrina's aftermath, now goes back to analyze the volume of data. (Here's his blog's Katrina category, and it's a good long read.)

Powerline weighs in on Katrina-related negligence and hysteria.

Update: The Red Cross and Salvation Army were both ready to enter New Orleans immediately [or perhaps by Thursday, per FactCheck, below], but were blocked by state officials. (Red Cross FAQ acknowledges.) Gov. Blanco makes a strange remark.

Update 2 [9/17]:

• FactCheck.org's time-line.
• Bush accepts responsibility for lack of coordination, effectiveness
• Governor Blanco accepts responsiblity, too.
• Thoughts on racial inequality exposed by the hurricane.
• State officials were awaiting trial for graft when Katrina hit

10/4 Update: Search for bodies ends. Death toll, 972 across Mississippi and Louisiana.

By The Scrutinator @ 8:33 PM