I think I'd more blame the actual state of LA, not so much federal govt., the state itself is to take on the responsiblity, then go onto the federal govt., I know it is one of those "trickle down" things.
I think there is too much of the "blame game" going on, just my personal opinion based on the limited info I have. Sad to say, I do not subscribe to a daily news thing, too conflicting and maybe I risk allowing myself from forming my own soulful opinions or gut feelings.
I prefer to let those know they are in my thoughts. Also, if I did not have some super family responsibilites, I'd be down ther in a heartbeat. All this chatter of "what should of, would of, and could of, is now a waste of energies, useless chatter.
Main point now, is for those that want to waste energies, *****ing, putting things down, govt. state or whatever, should direct their physical and emotional energies to something productive, help those now, the living, the lost and the grieving. Stop all this foolsih govt., political blame game stuff, save it for after those have been saved. It does no one any good at this time of need.
Put all that energy to work, get off your butts and move, instead of all this harshness, controversial bs., it irks me when I hear all the whiners but do not see them physically running out to help, sort of hypocritical?
Okay, I will stop, and we need not get into a snit over this, but take positive action and help in some way or form.
Thanks,

Roe