So you're admitting on the board here that you DON'T know the difference between Federal and State laws. I can understand why you think the way you do now. Let me help you transcend at least that section of ignorance that flaws your political opinion.
For an international crisis, the Federal government can act independently of States, not needing approval from anyone except the international entity in question requesting help.
For a local crisis, i.e. a State, the Federal government cannot act until that State's government requests said action.
You better be glad it is that way. Otherwise, you'd have the Federal government getting into State matters at times you don't necessarily want them to.
I planned to wait for your response to the other question before posting this. Interesting you put the blame on both Federal and State leaders for failures, yet you only bash GW.
Edit - I think GW and FEMA had shortcomings. But, those shortcomings also would have happened about 72 hours quicker if the local State government acted in good faith for the people.
Maybe we should change the rules and allow the Federal government to take actions in States when the local officials of said state are deemed incompetent. Is that what you want? LOL!
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