American Generosity is Underappreciated

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[boxerblues]

The US and President Bush gets a bashing and Kofi continues on his skiing trip, he can multitask from where ever he is at he doesnt need to be at the UN to do his job, but the US had better be out in front

[SouthernFreebird]

I was so ready to help financially and then that remark came out and I've had to force myself to give. Hopefully those who receive won't be as ungrateful. Because I may not be able to overcome my disgust the next disaster. He really put a damper on this.

[Arpege92]

Hopefully most that feel as you do still helped out financially. I'm disgusted myself and like you struggle to keep things in perspective.

[Darkwolf377]

America needs backing in the UN and the rest of the world gives the finger; nations the US is not responsible for endure a catastrophe, and the rest of the world holds out its hand to America.

I guess that's what they mean by demanding America keep its nose out of the world's business.

[DefCon]

American Generosity is Underappreciated Taken For Granted.

[anonymoussierra]

"America’s central role in humanitarian efforts is ignored"That is truth! person that write that America do not help persons do not know what that person write. Thank you

[pfflier]

I believe that the UN puke also said that "Americans are willing to be taxed more" and, to paraphrase, "this should be their contribution to world development".

This smacks of new world order Lenninist communism: "From each according to his capabilities to each according to his needs".

Charity is one thing I do not equate to wealth redistribution.

[Lonesome in Massachussets]

I have never given to charity for any reason other than the hope that some unfortunate person - most likely a child - might benefit. I could care less about being appreciated by Pharisees like Herr Egeland.

Let's hope that Herr Egeland's remarks do not cause harm to hapless victims who never selected him as a spokesman. Herr Egeland receives a stipend equivalent to about $300,000 per annum, tax free. He has one heluva a lot of nerve calling anyone niggardly.

[Peter Libra]

For the Canadian Red Cross, Christmas came a little late- but it came. I wonder what the salaries of the respective presidents of both countries Red Cross is? At one time the Canadian Poo-Bah, was said to have got over $400,000 annually.

As Churchill once said. "Up with this I will not put".

If, as the MSM is now bleating, as they quote critics vis: An opportunity for the USA to give and give and it will make the Muslims like us, I ask this. Then why is the present attitude of the "world community" ALREADY more kindly disposed? (Reference the late good old Gordon Sinclair).

Enough is enough.

[Peter Libra]

Correction: Then why is the "world community" already NOT MORE kindly disposed. (Sorry).

[Alex Marko]

The EU and UN are hell bent on the destruction of the US economy....They find ways to keep picking at it...Yes we should give to disaster relief, but not to be taxed more to please some European socialist.

[Gabz]

Why??????????

Nobody does anything for us but criticize and then whine when they don't like what we put intheir hand when they put it out begging yet again.

[NCCarrs]

The US gives, and gives, and gives, and despite all that we've done for the WORLD, people will still envy and hate us. It is a cold hard fact.

In support of Muslims, we spent hundreds of millions arming the Afgans so they could expell the Russians; we attempted to help in Somolia; we intervened in Rwanda;we waged war against the Serbs for them . . .

All who criticize us should factor in the amonut in blood, sweat, tears and time we invest in saving the less fortunate. Flying military planes all over the planet ain't cheap, and the families of those in the planes sacrifice time away from loved ones.

Giving in time of need is still the righteous thing to do -- just make sure you know where money going and how being spent : - ) Don't expect anything in return, but free more than free to voice outrage at the ingreats among us via this forum -- it is cathartic!

Happy New Year to All.

[Gucho]

"person that write that America do not help persons do not know what that person write."

We care - we help.

[Rebelr]

Yeah, I want to know why too. The people of Indonesia danced in the streets in celebration of the horrible events of 9/11/01. All I can say is that we are much better than they are, for they celebrated when disaster struck us, and yet we lend a hand to help them. They want more? Have Kofi dole out some of the scammed oil for food $ - I say enough is enough.

[kidkosmic1]

All U.S. aid--both internal and external--should come from private or individual sources. The amount Americans privately give exceeds what other world governents contribute. We'd give even more if millions didn't have the notion that it's the government's job.

[highflight]

I am still outraged at the criticism of President Bush who didn't show his face for a photo-op and cry the crocodile tears.."I feel your pain".

The world's government leaders did not respect or admire Bill Clinton, they loved the fact that he was an embarrassment to the USA......Now that we have a President who takes his responsibilities seriously, the World looks to the UN for guidance on how to bash the USA.

If Kofi Annan and Egeland are the best diplomats the UN has to offer...the World is in desperate shape.

[anonymoussierra]

Thank you