The Good:
The federal/state/private reaction and preparations for Hurricane Gustav have gone unbelievably smoothly.  One local religious leader said it was something like the smoothest operation he’s ever seen.  For the first time in history, the entire Louisiana coastline was evacuated.  Given our technology, this is about the best you can do to “beat” a hurricane.
What’s the difference between Gustav and Katrina? The storm surge is smaller.  FEMA and Bush don’t want another disaster on their record.  Bobby Jindal is the governor now.  Less people hung around.
The Not-Bad:
Sarah Palin’s daughter is …