[lbo-talk] is there no end to the treachery

[Gary?]

from CNN
HEMMER: And we all sat here [on Wednesday] and listened to that riveting
narrative that you provided. Based on what you have learned from the
commission and how you want to make sure the city you love so much is
protected in the event of a future attack, have steps been taken that are
satisfactory at this point to make sure next time ... if you can save lives,
lives are saved?
GIULIANI: Yes... with the understanding that a lot of lives were saved the
last time, probably more lives than anyone really could expect [and] given
the level of knowledge and information that people had. Yes, next time the
effort will be even better. Michael Bloomberg and Commissioner Kelly have
made significant improvements since September 11, 2001. But, if you deal
with something unexpected and catastrophic, even next time something will go
wrong. ... And it may be something different. ... And then we'll have to
improve that.

when is America going to get over celebrity and look for substance and
character ?
so significant ?????
Since coming to office in 2002, the administration of Mayor Michael
Bloomberg, a billionaire Republican businessman, has closed down fire
companies and fire houses in an attempt to balance the city's budget.
Similarly, the Bush administration's fiscal 2005 budget slashes funding for
first responders by $800 million. Another program designed to aid local
communities in purchasing fire equipment and training firefighters is to be
cut by $250 million.

Gary?
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