Truth to Power

Exactly what has King George been doing?

Because it sure ain’t been anything like, you know, helping the country or any such foolish notions:

U.S. still unprepared for disaster

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States remains unprepared for disasters ranging from biological attacks to a flu pandemic, and funding for preparedness is falling, according to a report released on Tuesday.

Many states still lack a stockpile of drugs, masks, gloves and other equipment needed to battle a pandemic of diseases, despite five years of constant and detailed warning, the Trust for America’s Health said in its report.

“Overall, federal funding for state and local preparedness will have declined by 25 percent in 3 years if the president’s FY (fiscal year) 2008 request is approved,” the report reads.</em>

Oh, but his scheme to turn us in a version of the Soviet police state, that’s rolling along according to plan.


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