Cheney government took 4 days to respond to shooting an old man. This is nothing new, but has precedence. Shall we start calling Cheney/Bush presidency as Day 4 Presidency.
Instances below the fold:
Event - 9/11
When - 9/11/2001
Following report from 9/15/2005... plus remember the 7 minute freeze
President Bush met mud-streaked rescue workers and inspected the smoking mountain of rubble that had been the proud World Trade Center in New York City yesterday as he led a grieving, angry nation in an emotional day of mourning and remembrance for the thousands of victims of the terrorist...
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Event - Katrina
When - Aug 30-31, 2005
Following is from 9/3/2005
President Bush ordered more than 7,000 active duty forces to the Gulf Coast on Saturday, as the Bush administration intensified efforts to rescue survivors and send aid to the hurricane-ravaged Gulf Coast in the face of criticism it did not act quickly enough.
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Event - Cheney shooting an old man
When - Feb 10, 2006
Following is from Feb 16, 2006
President Bush and local authorities said Thursday they are satisfied with Vice President Dick Cheney's account of how he accidentally shot a 78-year-old hunting companion over the weekend.
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I am sure you all will know many other such instances. The only time they do anything on day 0 is when it is character assassination.