Quote: "To see homeless dying of thirst and lack of medical care in the middle of the street escapes comprehension." Editorial in the Brazilian newspaper Jornal do Brasil
Figure of Speech: inopinatum (in op in OT um), the figure of disbelief
Inopinatum expresses disbelief for emphasis: "I can't believe I ate the whole thing."
People around the world are wondering aloud how America—America!—can so thoroughly botch a hurricane. In the aftermath of Katrina, inopinatum (Latin for “powerless”) isn't just a figure, it's a mood.
Snappy Answer: "None. We can't believe it either."