Prepare for whiplash as this storm makes believers of federal assistance.

[The Backlash Cometh]

Here's an article from someone who can't seem to make his mind what team he's on:

Irene may send fiscal conservatives running to feds for money

I think the Twin Ricks — Scott and Perry — might have qualms with Cantor's pay-as-you-go disaster relief when Florida and Texas get whacked again.

Perry hasn't been shy about begging for federal disaster aid to handle the record drought in his state. In fact, he got downright ornery when it wasn't swift enough in coming.

In April, Scott gladly accepted FEMA money to help cover the cost of a raging fire in Southwest Florida.

Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal praised President Barack Obama in May for opening the federal floodgates when the Mississippi River overflowed its banks.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/politics/os-mike-thomas-hurricane-082811-20110827,0,2384476.column

[Ruby the Liberal]

1. We need to be ahead of this, making the argument as to WHY

natural disasters are the very reason a BBA is a BAD idea for a sovereign nation. Hell, call it "terra" attacks. Whatever it takes.

[SheilaT]

2. Unfortunately, the conservatives will NOT

see the hypocrisy of opposing federal aid for others, and accepting it for themselves.