Now it's clearer why Romney refused to respond to 14 questions about his plans for FEMA, if elected. He pretended he just didn't hear the questions, even when one reported said, "Governor, you've been asked 14 questions about FEMA. Why won't you answer?"
Well, here's the reason. There's no way he can respond without revealing (1) a disastrous policy of cutting FEMA's budget drastically; and (2) that he doesn't understand how FEMA works.
In saying he would return it to the states, that's exactly how it is today. The states are the first ones to deal with disaster. If it goes beyond their capabilities, then they request federal aid from FEMA. And in big disasters, involving multiple states, FEMA becomes the primary director of the rescue efforts.
Romney should already know this, as we all should, if we pay attention to the news. Remember how many times you read in the news that Gov. So and So has requested that portions of the state be declared a disaster area and is requesting federal assistance? That's the way it works.
For Romney to have answered, he would have had to reveal his ignorance. But then he does that all the time. So what?
Ralph
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ReplyDeleteRomney now likes FEMA !!! Here's part of his prepared statement:
"I believe that FEMA plays a key role in working with states and localities to prepare for and respond to natural disasters. As president, I will ensure FEMA has the funding it needs to fulfill its mission . . . "
Well, duh. What did we expect the flip-flopper to do. Obviously now people want to hear that FEMA will be there when they might need it. Ideology be damned. We're talking reality now -- not that "parallel universe" he's been beaming from.