Since the U.S. has dropped the ball on NOLA, Ray Nagin is now seeking aide
from other countries to help rebuild his city:

NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) – Shortcomings in aid from the U.S. government are
making New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin look to other nations for help in
rebuilding his hurricane-damaged city.

Nagin, who has hosted a steady stream of foreign dignitaries since
Hurricane Katrina hit in late August, says he may seek international
assistance because U.S. aid has not been sufficient to get the city back on
its feet.

“I know we had a little disappointment earlier with some signals we’re
getting from Washington but the international community may be able to fill
the gap,” Nagin said when a delegation of French government and business
officials passed through on Friday to explore potential business
partnerships.

Jordan’s King Abdullah also visited New Orleans on Friday and Nagin said
he would encourage foreign interests to help redevelop some of the areas
hardest hit by the storm.

“France can take Treme. The king of Jordan can take the Lower Ninth
Ward,” he said, referring to two of the city’s neighborhoods.

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I wonder how long before Bush steps in and says he can not do this. Seems the
sovereignty of states is only applicable when it is convenient to the White
House so it should be in no time at all. After all, this makes our country look
weak and Bush doesn’t want that – even though we all know the true story.