Why Do We Care More About Iraq Than New Orleans?

President Bush's new budget proposal doesn't offer much for the Big Easy...

AP: No New Katrina Aid in Bush Budget

The Bush administration offered no new aid for Hurricane Katrina victims in the budget it released Monday, instead putting modest amounts of money into preparedness and response plans for future disasters...

So the people of New Orleans are forced to look beyond our shores for help...

AP: Mayor: New Orleans will seek aid from other nations

Shortcomings in aid from the U.S. government are making New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin look to other nations for help in rebuilding his hurricane-damaged city.

Nagin, who has hosted a steady stream of foreign dignitaries since Hurricane Katrina hit in late August, says he may seek international assistance because U.S. aid has not been sufficient to get the city back on its feet...

You know George, I know you were trying to find your 'bullhorn' moment amid gaffs about Trent Lott's porch and people doing a heckuva job, but maybe you shouldn't have given that speech. Or, and here's a crazy idea, you could actually follow through on it. Nah, too crazy. Forget I mentioned it.