On August 29 Louisiana was hit with a KATegory 5 Hurricane named KATrina. KAThleen Blanco, hold on, everyday I'm getting emails asking if I am related to her, the wannabe guv. I know this is an obvious part of the thought process and I appreciate the question. Usually, I avoid this question, especially since hurricane Katrina because she is a lot more controversial. But ask yourself this, 'even if Jeff was related to her, do you think Jeff would admit it?' So asking me is kind of a mute point, isn't it? If I were, I wouldn't admit it, if I ain't, you'd still wonder if I was just too embarrassed of her to admit it. I don't find the question offensive and I hope you aren't offended by my answer. But somewhere in the following words, somebody will be offended.

As I was saying, KAThleen Blanco was so inept during the last four months that at least two websites popped up to encourage recalling the Governor. Another to defend Kathleen Blanco by saying that webmaster was really upset with Kathleen Blanco and wanted her impeached but now she realizes it's George Bush's fault and we ought to impeach Bush, Rove, (hint, hint Thuuper-lib), Cheney, Rumsfield, Rice, and pretty much any Republican. The site doesn't exist anymore but a quick google search shows evidence of it. It's the fourth link down.

One of the websites was started by KAT Landry, who by the way is a Republican. I know, because the press keeps reminding us that she's a Republican. Still KAT Landry doesn't strike me as a political activist and I am unaware of any political activism that she's been involved in. Also, I had emailed KAT concerning the recall process and she isn't interested in this being a Republican issue. For her, it's a citizens issue.

In the days immediately following the aftermath, we know these things...

That KAThleen's administration encouraged political divisions by getting National Democrats on board to criticize Bush, as was stated in emails by the Blanco Administration.

That KAThleen's administration was more concerned about dressing KAThleen than they were about actually working.

That KAThleen's administration waited for buses from the federal government while she sat on hundreds of buses within the state and didn't even think of using local bus drivers.

That KAThleen's administration was concerned about granite counter tops from Sweden, while many resident had no place to live.

That KAThleen continued to put politics above the people of this state.

In the emails, the Blanco Administration was concerned about making Blanco like John Wayne and they succeeded in making her like Barney Fife. She wanted to be Governor, but was an Interior Decorator instead. She wanted to be the Delta Queen, but was the Court Jester.

The problem with this administration isn't that everybody thinks they are smarter than the Gov, the problem is that they are right, they are all smarter than her, even the interns. Quite frankly, I'm not sure anybody in the administration is smart enough to flip burgers for $5.15 an hour.

As a Republican, I can't support this recall. I don't think the Republican party supports this recall. It seems to me that Governor Blanco is like Bozo the clown and her administration is a bunch of Cookies. Someday, Republicans will sit back and laugh at her but for the time being, Republicans should be licking their chops at 2007.

If one were a Democrat, I don't see how one can't support this recall. She's been so inept that she's bound to lose Democrat seats and lose the Governorship for Democrats. Democrats best hope in retaining power is to have KAThleen recalled.

We, the voters, have to make a decision regarding this, Democrats and Republicans alike should look at this from the best interest of the state and not how we feel about her or our party. We ought to look at this as a business decision. Questions we should ask are:
"Can the state handle another hurricane season with KAThleen Blanco as governor?"
"Has she really put her political interests above state interest during a time of crisis?"
"Would our state be better off by dismissing her of her duties?"

Again, I can not support this recall as a Republican, but as a citizen of this state, I see no other choice. I believe the need for this recall is urgent and critical. As a citizen of this state, I applaud KAT Landry in her efforts. However, I won't actively search for the recall petition, but if it is presented to me, I will sign it.