One Hand Clapping : Could New Orleans have been cleared in time?

Donald Sensing of the One Hand Clapping blog reconstructs some of the information available and action taken prior to Katrina and asks Could New Orleans have been cleared in time?

Murdoc Online takes Sensing's post as a starting point, and expands on it at This is the issue that matters the most.

P.S. Somewhat off-topic, I know, but today is Donald Sensing's birthday - and he's abed with a killer cold. Send your happy birthday and get well wishes here.