I've been reading Star Parker's column's for some time.  She is usually right on target covering significant social and political issues.   

Link to A 'Yes, We Can' Plan With Beef -- Star Parker -- GOPUSA

Stricken JetBlue flight lands safely at L.A. - U.S. Life - MSNBC.com
I saw this landing last night on the news.  It was incredible.  The video is included with this article so click on it and check it out!

Hmm, the link to the article didn't work.  Must be an MSN anti-conservative conspiracy!  You'll find the article on the site given above.

Bush plans Katrina probe, to seek more funds - Hurricane Katrina - MSNBC.com
See?  I said to be patient and that there would be investigations of the recovery efforts.  Of course, they had to ruin the article by mentioning Nancy Pelosi--glory hound, fly in the ointment, pain in the neck, obtuse and obnoxious, and way more Babylon than yours truly.  And if you check out the article notice that the reader rating is a very low "2."  Why do you think that is?  Because it shows President Bush in a favorable light--heading the effort, leading the way, breaking down bureaucratic barriers, and seeking answers and governmental efficiency.  A lot of the reading public is gullible and naive and allows the biased, liberal media to think for them.  Bash Bush, good article.  Praise Bush, bad article.  But then, you have Dr. J-J, the King of Babylon, to stir things up a bit!

The Lost City - Newsweek Hurricane Katrina Coverage - MSNBC.com
The headline was "Newsweek:  What Went Wrong" but again the blogger changed it.  I put the title back to what I wanted to comment about this time.  I read US News & World Report also last night.  All the news sources are getting repetitive, redundant, monotonous, boring, and irritating with the same old song--what went wrong.  So many negative vibes, man!  Such negativity is not productive; it's counter-productive.  It would be more appropriate to focus media time, attention, and resources on the positive, constructive, productive, helpful.  It would be better to direct attention to the needs of those affected by the disaster.  After those in need are cared for and the debris as well as "the air"  is cleared then and only then would be the time to concentrate on "what went wrong."  That exercise should not be to assign blame but to correct deficiencies and avoid errors in the future.  Dr. J-J 

 Why is the relief effort taking so long? - Connected Coast to Coast with Ron Reagan and Monica Crowl
Take a look at this guy's interview questions for a good example of the naive (read "stupid") comments.  Why don't we bring in big ole convoys of trucks with lotsa stuff?  Well, that would be because the transportation infrastructure is comprised, that means blocked with debris, etc., (under breath, you dip wad).  Oh.  Well, how 'bout we drop tons of food 'n' stuff from choppers?  You hit people in the head and kill them (you ding dong).  The responder could have also mentioned--drop food into what?  A contaminated, disease-infested cess pool.  Sounds healthy and appetizing to me.  Great suggestion.  Taking arm chair quarterbacking and Monday morning coaching to new levels, aren't we?  I grow so impatient with those who have no expertise in a specific area but offer plenty of criticism and stupid suggestions as if they have all the answers.  Dr. John-Juan

 Why the poor stayed in New Orleans - washingtonpost.com Highlights - MSNBC.com
This answers the criticism so many had--the "government" is not doing enough to get those people out of there.  It's hard for people with no money to get out.  I would have walked the 10 miles (from downtown NO) to the Jefferson Parish relief area.  But that's just me.  And maybe the folks on the scene didn't know to go there.  It's difficult and time-consuming to rescue tens of thousands of people.  It would take 10,000 helicopters for that operation to take place in a day or so.  No nation has that many in one place at one time.  And even if you did, you couldn't have that many in the air at once.  They'd crash into each other.  Then we have today's news showing that many people in New Orleans don't understand the health risks of staying and refuse to leave.  But a quick fix and overnight results are what is naively expected by many who comment on and criticize the disaster response.  Comments casting blame and criticizing the recovery effort by media talking heads,  political pundits, politicians, and foreign governments continue and they are, as I said, naive.  That's just a polite word for stupid.  Dr. John-Juan

 Storm exposed disarray at the top - washingtonpost.com Highlights - MSNBC.com
A lengthy article with a lot of comment.  Some of it is criticism and opinion based on incomplete information or knowledge of the facts.  The article posted below this one points out that no all the disarray is "at the top." 

White House shifts blame for Katrina response - washingtonpost.com Highlights - MSNBC.com
This article reminds those who criticized President Bush and the federal government for the chaotic response to the disaster that these matters are in the hands of state and local officials.  Apparently, even as the feds tried to assist, Gov. Blanco of LA and the mayor of NO resisted.  Other reports I've seen and read indicate the LA national guard and NO police refused assistance from other states or the feds.  There are hours of reports on TV and dozens of articles on the web--an overwhelming amount of information.  It will take months to sort it out and create a clear picture of the situation.  There's a lot more for the King of Babylon to babble on about in this one article, not to mention all the other news.  For now I'll close with this--for all those who are supporters of state's rights:  put a bunch of local yokels in charge and "Katrina Kaos" is what you get.  Dr. John-Juan 

 Was FEMA ready for a disaster like Katrina? - Nightly News with Brian Williams - MSNBC.com
A Presidential and/or congressional investigation will take place.  It will take time because many dropped the ball, several individuals and agencies screwed up, not just FEMA.  But heads should and will roll after all is said and done.  Dr. J-J

 Hope that ‘we’re turning the corner’ in Orleans - Hurricane Katrina - MSNBC.com
I'll be commenting later; be patient.  You know me.  I am King Babylon.  I am Sir Talksalot.  Naturally, I'll babble on and have a lot to talk about regarding the Katrina chaos.  But later.  I prefer to wait for the situation to settle, the scenario to play itself out.  Making hasty, knee-jerk, gut reaction comments is neither informative nor productive.  I don't want to heap praise where it's not due, nor make criticisms that are unwarranted.  An art critic shouldn't comment on a painting that is partially finished; a literary critic can't issue an appropriate value judgement on a novel after reading only one chapter; a movie critic's opinion of a partially-viewed film is meaningless.  The talking heads, political pundits, mainstream media, and the general public should wait before issuing misplaced praise or misguided criticism.  Information on and an understanding of the events of the complete picture is needed first.  Dr. John-Juan

Enjoy your reading!  Dr. John-Juan

 Rice heads Forbes' list of most powerful women - Business - MSNBC.com
Dr. Rice is in an appointed position that automatically makes her the most powerful woman in the USA and international political scene.  Regardless of the political appointment, she has earned and deserves the position of leadership and the top spot in the most powerful listing.  I receive emails from the US Govt. info service giving all her speeches, interviews, etc.  Fascinating!  This woman knows her stuff!  Look no further than Condi Rice for Secretary General of the UN.  She would turn that corrupt, useless organization into an effective, lean, mean machine for the good.  Better yet, Dr. J-J hereby nominates Secretary Rice as a candidate for President of the United States of America!

 Teen vomits on teacher, told to clean police cars - Peculiar Postings - MSNBC.com
See why I retired early from teaching?  And the victim (vomitee?) is a Spanish teacher like me!  At least for once the punishment fits the misdeed.  Happily retired Dr. J-J