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Our feckless leader spoke earlier today regarding the upcoming problems in Louisiana and, among other things, assured his fellow citizens that he

will not be traveling to Louisiana tomorrow because I do not want my visit to impede in any way the response of our emergency personnel. [Is he actually admitting that his presence was an impediment in 2005?]

... the people of the Gulf Coast [have] made it through great challenges in the past and they're going to make it through this one, as well. In the meantime, all those preparing for this storm are in our thoughts and our prayers from me and Laura and our whole nation.

This sure does sound like the empty promises that were made to Louisianans three years ago—to say nothing of the comparable promises made to New Yorkers in 2001 and many others too numerous to count. (The people who'll soon be affected by drastic changes in their lives can't be altogether satisfied with the spiritual consolations that the Rev. Mr. Feckless is offering.)

If one thinks about it, though, this is working out pretty well for President AWOL (and that cognomen sure has a new meaning): Gorgeous George won't be in St. Paul to embarrass the Republicans, and he won't be in Louisiana to embarrass himself.