Doing What They Do Best

Not only did interbureaucratic red-tape prevent “nearly two dozen water-dropping helicopters and two massive cargo planes” from partaking in extinguishing the numerous brush fires this past week, but FEMA actually staged a press conference earlier this week — passing it off as if it was the real deal. FEMA employees acted as if they were members of the press, asking questions to the director as if they were independent news organizations, all while being video taped and televised live on cable networks. The real members of the press were dialed in via teleconference and were not allowed to ask questions. It’s a good thing the federal government doesn’t manage roads and highways... I can only imagine the traffic jams and mismanagement that would transpire. See also: Land Socialism: Playing With Fire and The Rich and the Fires