Quote by Susan Faludi

What happened with Hurricane Katrina was the American electorate was forced to look at what lay behind the veneer of chest-beating. We all saw the consequences of having terrible government leadership.

What happened with Hurricane Katrina was the American electo

Summary

This quote suggests that Hurricane Katrina served as a wake-up call for the American people, revealing the true nature and shortcomings of their government. The catastrophic impact of the hurricane exposed the inadequate response and leadership by those in power. It implies that the disaster made individuals realize the consequences of having incompetent government officials who prioritized superficial gestures rather than effectively addressing fundamental issues.

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By Susan Faludi

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