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Thursday, March 9, 2006 12:00 AM

Once more unto the breach

Bush's latest visit to New Orleans was a hollow pose, bringing nothing that will actually help rebuild the ruined city.

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  • Thursday, March 9, 2006 06:25 AM

    Yes, he had a hammer

    There was a picture published last fall of W. using a hammer, I think it was a Habitat for Humanity photo-op; he is holding it about half way up the shaft. Obviously the man doesn't even know how to properly use a hammer.

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