Appointees

FEMA being given so much power. In my opinion, it is for simple political expediency. The director of FEMA has to take all the heat from specific acts it takes, while the President, being subject to all manner of political considerations, can sit back and take the position that he didn't make unpopular specific decisions himself; but that he backs the legally responsible agency that did, in fact make those decisions and perform those actions.

One absolutely necessary element of the Presidents actually handing so much power to FEMA is that he must trust the head of FEMA absolutely. Please note that Clinton's Chief of Security while Governor of Arkansas was Raymond 'Buddy' Young. Young was appointed Region Six FEMA Boss in Clinton's first presidential term. Young has recently been moved to Offices in Washington D.C. Will the present FEMA Chief step aside quietly or will he be simply replaced? It is totally within Clinton's power to do so.

Offered by Ron.