Political and social factors can and often do influence responses to natural disasters. President Bush’s delayed response to Hurricane Katrina and the humanitarian debacle that ensued made many question whether the president, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), or any part of the administration cared about the plight of those in New Orleans. [...]
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Generals vs Politburo
Posted in International Affairs, tagged Burma, Bush, China, Cyclone, earthquake, generals, Hurricane, Katrina, Myanmar, Nargis, Naypyidaw, Olympics, politburo, president on May 26, 2008 | 1 Comment »
