Ground Truth From Louisiana "Ground truth" refers to confirming facts by doing an in-person check on location. "Oak Leaf," an active reserve military member provides the following:

The unofficial motto of the Infantry is “Lead, Follow or Get Out of the Way.” The elected local politicians in Louisiana are not “leaders” and should have stepped aside. You do not elect a “leader”, a “leader” is developed over time and experience.

In spite of herself, Gov. Blanco had significant military assets available to her, of which she had little knowledge to effectively utilize. The people of Louisiana would have been better served had the Governor ceded control to one of the many Platoon Sergeants in the Louisiana Army National Guard that she commands.

In six days in NOLA I have seen ignorance, paralysis and blatant/shameless corruption, ALL at the “local” level of government. Should the Congress pursue an “investigation” or appoint a Commission, I would pray that the members are not current/former Louisiana politicians or family members. The military term FUBAR is an apt description of the “emergency management plan execution” by the NOLA Mayor, the NOLA Police Department, the LA Governor and all of their emergency management appointees.

But don't worry, all you fringe lib nuts. I'm sure the liberal media will continue to fuel your fantasies that Bush, and Bush alone, is responsible for every dollar and every death.

If you want some "ground truth" however, go read the rest of his post.  ¶ Sunday, September 11, 2005