[TheRealThing]

At the risk of offending those who prefer political correctness to truth, I believe that it is not difficult to determine where the overwhelming majority of federal aid goes in Texas.

I guarantee it. As in every other state in the union, when they deem it necessary for what ever reason, the feds usurp the power of state government and force them to meet the federal standards for entitlements if in their view, state standards fall short. Obviously the governor of Texas has access to legions of lawyers who have their FEMA ducks in a row. It follows that he has been advised by those legions to apply for aid under the FEMA statutes. I know that FEMA has expanded it's statutory authority several times just since Katrina. In any event, you can bet a topgun Texan legal team thinks they have a viable claim.

Therefore, slamming Rick Perry is totally off base. But, if not for lies and innuendo what would liberal pundits do with themselves? nicker: