posted by Chris @ 9/07/2005 04:34:00 PM  
Who the hell is Michael D. Brown?

Michael D. Brown has been called the accidental director of FEMA, according to the Washington Post. Before FEMA, Mr. Brown served for nine years as commissioner of the International Arabian Horse Association, according to the Post. On top of that, he was forced out after withstanding numerous lawsuits against his enforcement of rules for judges and awards, the Post adds.

Well, I don't know about you, but when I'm president of the United States I'm getting at least a former two-star U.S. Military general to head FEMA. I'm getting someone who knows something about running complex operations; someone who knows how to deploy troops and assets to accomplish the mission; someone who can cut through the bullshit and get things done.

A two-star general would be sufficient, but I'm pretty sure a U.S. Military company commander or even a platoon commander could get the job done too! Heck, even an enlisted squad leader could make some "command" decisions and be more effective than the accidental Mr. Brown.

The point is that FEMA needs a person with extensive military experience as its leader. I'm not sure how Mr. Brown was appointed, but the blame for the disaster-relief mess should start with whoever hired Mr. Brown to be director of FEMA.

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