In a major surprise to absolutely nobody, the Director of FEMA Mike Brown has resigned, citing the interests of the Bush administration and FEMA as reasons, according to Yahoo.

His decision was not a surprise. Brown was abruptly recalled to Washington on Friday, a clear vote of no confidence from his superiors at the White House and the Department of Homeland Security. Brown had been roundly criticized for FEMA's bearish response to the hurricane, which has caused political problem for Bush and fellow Republicans.

"I'm turning in my resignation today," Brown said. "I think it's in the best interest of the agency and the best interest of the president to do that and get the media focused on the good things that are going on, instead of me."

Brown, who said he last talked to Bush five or six days ago, said the resignation was his idea. He spoke on Saturday to White House chief of staff Andy Card, who did not request his departure, according to Brown. He said he feared he was becoming a distraction to FEMA's relief effort.

I wonder if the adminstration thinks that this will divert attention from their lack of response, because it won't.