Under 'F' for "The Feds must do everything!"

Hugh posts a comedic gem:

Fires have been burning in southern California for nearly two hours. No sign of FEMA yet. Another FEMA collapse. They ought to have known that Santa Anas kick up this time of year.

When will Senators feinstein[sic] and Boxer present their demand for billions in fire break maintenance funds?

Why didn't President Bush supersede his constitutional authority and order the military into these hard-hit areas? It could be hours or days before the Governator asks for help, and what of the poor victims of Firestorm '05?!