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Shameful: Only 25 Nations Offer Help to the U.S.
News Max ^ | Sept 2, 2005

Posted on 09/02/2005 3:50:29 PM PDT by metalmanx2j

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To: johnny7

Sorry.... Kerry is out of the office. He's with his inflatable doll, in transition between Hunter Thompson's funeral here in Colorado and the Cindy Sheehan get-together in Crawford. Meanwhile, Teresa Heinz has donated millions of dollars to the gay pride parade in New Orleans that had to cancel their Labor Day event.


41 posted on 09/02/2005 4:57:19 PM PDT by Morgan in Denver
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To: oneg12

where is the UN now??


42 posted on 09/02/2005 4:58:10 PM PDT by pure_capitalist (The average American works until July to pay all taxes: federal, state &local -www.clubforgrowth.org)
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To: metalmanx2j

And another list found with googling

Russia, Japan, Canada, France, Honduras, Germany, Venezuela, Jamaica, Australia, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Greece, Hungary, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Mexico, China, South Korea, Israel, the United Arab Emirates, New Zealand, Guatemala, Paraguay, Belgium, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Italy, Guyana, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Austria, Lithuania, Spain, Dominica, Norway, Cuba, Bahamas, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Ecuador, Iceland, India, Jordan, Luxembourg, the Philippines, Portugal, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand and Turkey

http://www.guardian.co.uk/worldlatest/story/0,1280,-5252187,00.html


43 posted on 09/02/2005 5:00:13 PM PDT by NYorkerInHouston
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To: stevem

Can you not read? MONEY to relief agencies.


44 posted on 09/02/2005 5:01:20 PM PDT by Fledermaus (I wish those on the Left would just do us all a favor and take themselves out of their misery.)
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To: Republican Red

Damn. Thanks for the information. At least Sri Lanka has character, and I hope we send them even more aid because of it.


45 posted on 09/02/2005 5:01:29 PM PDT by Morgan in Denver
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To: Normal4me

In most cases, it's symbolism over substance. The United States is quite capable of handling this ourselves, but the outpouring of help is appreciated as many Americans realize we are not alone, and other countries support us.

We've supported every other country in their time of need, and it's appreciated that they respond back accordingly. As to those countries who don't support us now, figuring we don't need or deserve it, I hope this lesson will be remembered for future help they find themselves needing. Yes, we'll still help them, but perhaps not quite as much as we might have otherwise.


47 posted on 09/02/2005 5:10:45 PM PDT by Morgan in Denver
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To: anonymoussierra

You're just awesome! Thank you!


48 posted on 09/02/2005 5:11:43 PM PDT by Sisku Hanne (Deprogramming the left, one truth at a time.)
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To: forceofreason

Bull, troll.

We don't believe your propaganda spin.


49 posted on 09/02/2005 5:13:25 PM PDT by Morgan in Denver
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To: metalmanx2j

Who gives a damned?!! Only socialists and nanny state supporters BEG for others to give them money.

Americans have always led the world in self-sufficiency, strength and honor. Liberals and other slaves BEG for alms.


50 posted on 09/02/2005 5:18:05 PM PDT by hombre_sincero (www.sigmaitsys.com)
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To: metalmanx2j

On Wednesday, Russian president Vladimir Putin offered to send a group of military special forces specializing in search and rescue to the region. That offer was rejected by the State Department.

LOL! I thought this was the best line in the article. Really though, I'm glad so many countries are offering help. I don't have a problem that it's not money. Then it can't be siphoned off or misdirected to line someone's pockets (or offices).


51 posted on 09/02/2005 5:30:08 PM PDT by metmom (Welfare was never meant to be a career choice.)
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To: Republican Red

Shows how clueless the left is if they can't figure this out by themselves. Go Condi.


52 posted on 09/02/2005 5:32:31 PM PDT by metmom (Welfare was never meant to be a career choice.)
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To: Morgan in Denver

Oh, I agree with you. I don't expect any help from other countries less fortunate than us or with their own financial problems.


53 posted on 09/02/2005 5:34:24 PM PDT by Normal4me
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To: Normal4me

I second that as well. We are Americans, we DO have resources, and this is our moment to show we do look out for our own.


54 posted on 09/02/2005 5:37:23 PM PDT by Amalie (FREEDOM had NEVER been another word for nothing left to lose...)
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To: metalmanx2j
One nation not on the list is oil-rich Kuwait, which owes its very existence to America's liberation effort following Iraq's invasion.

In fact, a high-ranking Kuwaiti official has said Hurricane Katrina was sent by Allah, adding that "disaster will keep striking the unbelievers."

Personally, I've always thought we could've saved most everyone a whole lot of grief by letting Iraq have Kuwait, but that's just me..

55 posted on 09/02/2005 5:39:29 PM PDT by AntiGuv ("Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away." Philip K. Dick)
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To: NYorkerInHouston

Thank you for the list.
It takes a special kind of grace to accept help from others. It is so good of them to offer help, and they shouldn't be insulted for their kindness.


56 posted on 09/02/2005 8:36:14 PM PDT by ntnychik
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To: metalmanx2j
In fact, a high-ranking Kuwaiti official has said Hurricane Katrina was sent by Allah [blah blah blah] to punish unbelievers.

I believe Kuwait is a renegade province of Iraq, soon to be reunited.

57 posted on 09/02/2005 8:43:40 PM PDT by Tax Government (Put down the judicial insurrection. Contribute to FR.)
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