Tsunami Survivors Mob U.S. Aid Copters

AP ^ | 01/01/05 | DENIS D. GRAY

[Mr. Mojo]

It's sad that one picture showing one guy wearing a t-shirt with OBL's picture would prompt people to decide not to reach out to other's of the Islamic faith.

Unfortunately we're not just talking about one guy in a t-shirt here. The vast majority of Muslims around the world both despise the U.S and side with our sworn enemies.

For several years I had a next door neighbour who practiced Islam. He and his family were some of the best neighbours I've ever had.

I'm sure they were, but we're talking about foreign Muslims, not American citizens.

[blu]

Pronunciation help please:

Is USS Bonhomme Richard pronounced with a French accent? "Reeeshard" instead of Richard? Or do they just call it "The good dude, Dick"?

[duckbutt]

"Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi raised Japan's offer to $500 million from $30 million, topping President Bush (news - web sites)'s pledge Friday of $350 million."

Yup - -quite the dig by AP. My guess is that the $350M given by the US doesn't include the cost of the ships, helicopters, and our brave men and women in the military.....

[The KG9 Kid]

"... Not 'Where is the UN?' Not even where is his own government, but "Where are the Americans?" They know who they can count on."

Indeed.

Another point that I bought up and neglected to post is that I mentioned that the Marines and sailors heading the relief effort are largely 'backwards red state hillbillys' that 'haven't got passports' and have 'no understanding of the outside world'.

Hell, between the 'War On Terror' and relief efforts in Afghanistan, Kurdistan, Uzbekistan, Iraq, Liberia, Haiti, Indonesia, Bangaladesh, Thailand, and all points North, South, East, and West -- we've got 21-year olds from Paducah KY in the service more world-travelled than any fat liberal wanker who writes checks to the World Wildlife Fund and contentedly thinks they're cosmopolitan without even having to leave their apartment in Manhattan NYC.

Marines don't show passports, but some young fellows in the service could write an updated lyric sheet to country crooners Hank Snow & Johnny Cash placename tribute song 'I've Been Everywhere'.

[Ginifer]

Your guess is correct. It also does not include the private donations from American's or the Corporate donations. AP is just such a liberal paper that they always have to find a way to cause dissension...they thrive on creating controversy.

[beaelysium]

Description:   Helicopters from Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 2 (HS-2) Golden Falcons and Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (Light) 47 (HSL-47) Saberhawks depart from USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) en route to Aceh, Sumatra, Indonesia.
Indian Ocean (Jan. 1, 2005) -- Helicopters from Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 2 (HS-2) “Golden Falcons” and Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (Light) 47 (HSL-47) “Saberhawks” depart from USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) en route to Aceh, Sumatra, Indonesia. The helicopters are transporting supplies, bringing in disaster relief teams and supporting humanitarian airlifts to tsunami-stricken coastal regions. Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is currently operating in the Indian Ocean off the waters of Indonesia and Thailand. U.S. Navy photo (RELEASED)   http://www.navy.mil

[river rat]

Where are the "Islamic Nations", in this relief effort?????

Why must it be predominately Buddhists, Christians and Jews to the rescue?

Surely the oil rich "Islamic Nations" can afford to help..
Surely their Muslim brothers and sisters are worthy of help...

WHY does the press and U.N. critize America as stingy and give the wealthy "rag heads" a pass?

Perhaps "Islamic Charity" is an oxymoron -- when they're so busy attempting to kill non-Muslims.


Semper Fi

[Libertina]

Since your government is giving away your tax dollars, you'll be happy to know that EVERYONE is giving. (Whether they want to or not.)

[Labyrinthos]

Can't help but notice that they weren't mobbingFrench Helicopters.

[Peach]

I do believe I mentioned that on another post on this thread. Since tax dollars are OUR money.

[Peach]

I just realized as you and I discussed a thread I was on earlier, it's on the Smokey Backroom so you will not find it doing an in forum search.

I hadn't realized that's how those threads work but I just did a search to get back into it and it wasn't showing up.

Anyway, if you wanted to see some of the nuttiness there, just let me know and I'll link the thread via freepmail so I don't contaminate this thread.

[oceanview]

Mike Chinoy from CNN was on the first chooper off the Lincoln. He had some good footage. The first people who ran towards it could be described as a "mob", but it seemed to calm down after the initial surge, as other copters landed with more supplies and a medical team.

When you see how bad things are in Indonesia, it looks like this is going to be a permanent problem; that is, these people have no homes, no structures in their towns, nothing - they need this short term relief in terms of food and medical, but I just don't see how their is any infrastructure, even repairable infrastructure, for them to get back to some kind of sustainable lives. this is going to be a long term operation. other places, like Thailand, are in much better shape.

[Peach]

Disregard my previous post; the thread got pulled altogether.

[oceanview]

they were - but those were the Euro tourists in Thailand hoping the French relief supplies included some Moet Chandon champagne.

[Peach]

It's going to be a long, hard problem and I don't know how an area ever overcomes something like this.

[oceanview]

normally, the foreign aid would be short term, and then the indigenous government would ramp up their efforts for the more permanent solutions; rebuilding, transportation, etc. but is the Indonesia and Sri Lanka governments up to it (Thailand is for sure, from what I have seen)? I'm not sure.

[patton]

well done. LOL.

[af_vet_1981]

I guess this means they are not buring American flags in Indonesia this week ...

"Everyone is champing at the bit to go out and help," said Vorce. "Today wasn't about a paycheck."

The best military in the world ...

[Magnum44]

And it was just getting fun(ny) too. Can you send me another picture of Sela? :^)

[Peach]

LOL! I missed the last few posts; it must have gotten good. But just as well it got pulled.