Posted on 01/06/2005 5:44:18 AM PST by flitton
dammit
Gee, true Reuters work.
The core group was just a show, the US wants to avoid blame, blah blah blah . . .
What a crock.
"The group's creation was announced by President Bush just eight days ago as he tried to dispel criticism that the initial U.S. response to the catastrophe was slow. Some analysts saw it as an effort to appear engaged."
Don't you love Reuters?
Now the thieving starts.
Looking forward to Condi taking the reins, Powell is FARRRRRRRRRRRR to weak-kneed and diplomatic.
Powell, SHOULD have say that we'd disband the core nations IF Kofi stepped down.
I had a feeling that the UN would basically take over...that's why my husband and I haven't donated one thin dime! HOW can anyone trust the UN when this Oil for Food scandal hasn't even been thoroughly investigated? These guys are salivating at all that money they can pilfer!!
What the f*ck is going on with this administration? Where is the strength of leadership? If we can't stand up to the UN, how is this country ever going to take a stand against Islam?
"What the f*ck is going on with this administration? Where is the strength of leadership? If we can't stand up to the UN, how is this country ever going to take a stand against Islam?"
(My thoughts...exactly)
ping for reference
Very frustrating!
I don't think that money is the problem anymore although the writer of this article sure seems to love "the deep pockets." The issues are in transport, logistics, personel, equipment, materials, etc. Amassing vast pools of money won't make these other factors go away.
Evidently, this is the "cut-and-paste" line that will appear in every story concerning the U.S./Tsunami news cycle.
Looks like the ole bait and switch. Lead people to believe the UN is NOT part of it...gain momentum and then just hand it over to the CROOKS!! I haven't and will not give one cent to a MUSLIM nation anyway!! You can't BUY the respect of your enemy nor can you conquer an enemy by paying them. Did anyone see any Muslim nations donateing money to 9/11? STUPID..this country gets dumber by the day.
I'm not as pessimistic as some about this. I think the core group was/is a good idea but the last sentence leads me to think that this is not the end. How about this for a scenario; the core group steps aside (while carrying on the work they are doing), the UN starts co-ordinating, the UN isn't able to deliver the goods and is forced to ask the core group for help. Thus showing it's real abilities.
If/when the UN screws this one up, 'fraid GW will take part of the blame....unfortunately for us.
He's a coward. Didn't you learn anything from the first four years of deficits, of amnesty for illegals, of even more open border policy?
Makes you wonder what took so long, doesn't it?
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