#5 | Posted by shrimptacodan
Hmm...
From the outset, Richardson's leadership style garnered attention. In his first all-hands meeting he told agency staff: "Don't get in my way ... I will run right over you," and declared, "I and I alone speak for FEMA."
Doesn't sound like he was going to be there just through hurricane season. Speaking of...
In one widely reported gaffe, Richardson also told colleagues he was unaware the U.S. has a hurricane season " comments sources say raised serious concerns among seasoned emergency managers.
"recruit members of the District of Columbia-area homeless population to serve as a mercenary force"
Hmm, I'm starting to wonder if they really thought this through.