Note to the editor of the FT: sack Amity Shlaes now

September 6th, 2005

Amity Shlaes in the Financial Times: “The level of preparedness for a giant storm may not have been obvious outside the country. But the US was prepared for Katrina. All the old and new federal offices worked together and confronted the storm early.” (Thankfully available to subscribers only.)

I’ve always thought she was the world’s worst columnist for one of the world’s best newspapers. Her most recent column should be the last straw if Andrew Gowers is reading his own paper.

3 Responses to “Note to the editor of the FT: sack Amity Shlaes now”

  1. Stomaphagus Says:
    September 6th, 2005 at 4:59 pm

    I shudder to think of how she defines “tardy.” Months late? Years?

    She seems awfully rah-rah about everything this administration has done (or undone).

    Seen her way, I suppose, “early response” is only one of the successes of our leadership. The draining off of funds for levee improvements - sound science there - practically guaranteed success!

    Dizzying.

  2. jurek martin Says:
    October 12th, 2005 at 9:56 am

    I think you will find your prayer has been answered. Amity Shlaes no longer writing a column for the FT. Announcement made about two weeks ago.

  3. Lance Knobel Says:
    October 12th, 2005 at 10:05 am

    Jurek,

    Thanks for passing on that news. My faith in the FT is restored. Been playing any cricket lately?

    Lance

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