FEMA: A GAFFE OR A FIB? DISASTER RELIEF?

From my perspective in the case of FEMA : Two strikes you're out!

On Friday, October 26, 2007, FEMA apologized for conducting a 'staged' press conference, on 10/23/07 without reporters. Instead, it utilized its own staffers, who posed as reporters. These fake reporters asked preconceived questions of the agency's deputy administrator, Harvey Johnson, about FEMA's response to the California wildfires. Of course, a favorable report of FEMA's efforts was expressed to the friendly reporters. This was such a sham and travesty of the public's confidence.
Again, lack of character and judgement is displayed by the Agency. When Hurricane Katrina assaulted the Gulf Coast States in 2005, it was utterly inept, and refused to accept responsibility for not responding quicker; Or, for providing a more decisive effort in the rescue and assistance of Gulf Coast residents. I see a clear and present dereliction of duties on the part of FEMA. And can perceive a decided mission to obstruct, rather than assist in disaster relief. The old proverb comes to mind: "You're either part of the part of the problem, or you're part of the solution." I see the problem here, and it's clearly FEMA! "WITH LIES AND INCOMPETENCE ARE NO WAY TO RUN AN AGENCY DESIGNED TO HELP". Two strikes you're out, FEMA.

Arsenio