, <b>The Fools Among Us: FEMA ... Faux News or Faux Pas?</b>

Friday, October 26, 2007

FEMA ... Faux News or Faux Pas?


FEMA drafted at least four of its employees to play the part of reporters at a hastily called news conference when no members of the media showed up, spokesman Aaron Walker said. No reporters showed because FEMA announced the news conference only 15 minutes before it began. All reporters could do was call in on a phone line that did not let them to ask questions.

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As if FEMA didn't have enough "bad press" in its past history, this snap decision on a "short notice" presser goes somewhat beyond the pale. While some Government agencies are prone to "foot shooting," FEMA seems to be able to not only shoot themselves in the foot; but reload?

The media within the United States has the ability to paint the U. S. Government with wide strokes when seeking to expose the bad ... why would the individual who made this decision want to aid and abet?

Yeowza!