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Anngelique
09-02-2005, 09:17 PM
Please click on the link as there is a LOT more info.
September 2, 2005
More Than 50 Countries Offer Aid To The U.S.
By BARRY SCHWEID
AP Diplomatic Writer
WASHINGTON - In an accelerating drive, more than 50 countries have pledged money or other assistance to help Americans recover from Hurricane Katrina.
The pledges blur political lines.
By Friday, offers had been received from Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Belgium, Britain, Canada, China, Colombia, Cuba, Dominica, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, France, Germany, Greece, Georgia, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, the Philippines, Portugal, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Venezuela and the United Arab Emirates.
http://katu.com/stories/79417.html
Casshew
09-02-2005, 11:11 PM
Good story Anngelique!
Linda7NJ
09-02-2005, 11:19 PM
:woohoo: That's wonderful!
Anngelique
09-03-2005, 12:08 AM
Good story Anngelique!
It truly is... see it doesn't matter what color we are, what religion we are, what country we live in, we can all get along with just a little humanity and kindness.
Cypros
09-03-2005, 07:45 AM
Understandably, the pledges flowing in from other nations are accompanied by criticisms:
As it is, criticism of Mr. Bush has been unsparing, especially abroad. European newspaper headlines used words like "anarchy" and "apocalypse" and some ordinary citizens in less fortunate parts of the world spoke with virtual contempt for what they saw as an American failure to live up to its professed ideals.
"I am absolutely disgusted," said Sajeewa Chinthaka, 36, watching a cricket match in Colombo, Sri Lanka, according to the Reuters news agency. "After the tsunami, our people, even the ones who lost everything, wanted to help the others who were suffering. Not a single tourist caught in the tsunami was mugged. Now with all this happening in the U.S., we can easily see where the civilized part of the world's population is."
http://www.nytimes.com/2005/09/03/national/nationalspecial/03voices.html?hp&ex=1125806400&en=701f5b453c07f07a&ei=5094&partner=homepage
aussieblue
09-03-2005, 08:21 AM
and very well deserved criticism at that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! but to get the whole story you need to look at more than the american media.
My heart (and tears) goes out to all those effected
~aussieblue
Cypros
09-03-2005, 08:31 AM
Oh, I am sure that the international papers are FILLED with criticism. Our ears are burning!!
This article listing pointed questions with straight answers is from a London paper:
The questions a shocked America is asking its President
http://news.independent.co.uk/world/americas/article309938.ece
aussieblue
09-03-2005, 09:23 AM
Well what your saying here is totally different to what your own President said.
He stated in a press conference (in your media) that criticism being made that there isnt enough help getting into N.O because everything is in Iraq is totally INCORRECT.
He stated Iraqs (budget/people/supplies etc etc) is totally seperate to your countries plan for disasters wether it be natural or terrorists etc etc.
He actually held up his hand when he was describing it (so Iraq was 1 hand your country the other hand). Iraq is not interferring with your governments response to Katrina and thats what your Pres said!
I watched his speach on tv and that was my yesterday. I cant remember what station it was of yours. Our cable is showing nearly 24 hour coverage on one channel and it is covering all your networks so its getting very confusing (what channels what).
Believe it or not i didnt post just to sledge America, i posted because i truelly believe (as well as many others) the people YOUR people have been let down by your government.
Oh and please remember that after the Tsunami your government criticised many of those countries for BADLY MANAGED PLANS for NATURAL DISASTERS and also Australia was told by your government that we need to step up and manage the Pacific/Asian region better. Australias popualtion is 20 million!
If you doubt my word on the above i will try and find some links to some articles.
I will also try and find a transcript on that tv interview that your Pres did.
Surely some one alse saw it as well, after all it was your media But I'll try anyway.
~aussieblue
PS Cypros sometimes criticism is good and i think this time it is well deserved as already the buck passing is happening. Your people deserved better than what they have got, my heart goes out to them all.
Believe it or not i didnt post just to sledge America, i posted because i truelly believe (as well as many others) the people YOUR people have been let down by your government.
I didn't think you were trying to slam us and I feel let down, and have for a long time. I appreciate your info and look forward to any links you have. I've been reading some foreign media to see what they're saying. I like to hear from a lot of sources.
As Cypros said, the criticism is understandable. I appreciate the media, US and foreign, shining a light on this bungled mess, for without the press, I think the cover-up would be a lot more successful than the "rescue" effort.
Cypros
09-03-2005, 09:45 AM
Well what your saying here is totally different to what your own President said.
He stated in a press conference (in your media) that criticism being made that there isnt enough help getting into N.O because everything is in Iraq is totally INCORRECT.
....
PS Cypros sometimes criticism is good and i think this time it is well deserved as already the buck passing is happening. Your people deserved better than what they have got, my heart goes out to them all.
Aussie, Was that first part of your message to me? All I can say is that I TOTALLY agree with you. I think you have misunderstood me. I am right in there criticizing the Bush Administration (nothing new for me), the US government, etc, along with everybody else. I am not one of those Americans who views her country through rose colored glasses. I am against the Iraq War and against the US efforts to control the world. I am hoping that one of the positive results of this outrageous tragedy is that Americans will FINALLY wake up and view themselves in a new light. We are a good people and a nation with a great history but we no better than any other great people and nations. We have been sheltered from the realities of the world (and NATURE) for a long time and need a complete overhaul in the way we view ourselves and the rest of the world. The criticism from others at this tragic time is difficult to take but, IMO, mostly deserved. If Bush doesn't get impeached over this AND is handling of Iraq I will be very disappointed.
This thread is probably going to end up in the Political Forum where there are already any threads related to the hurricane and our inept government.
Linda7NJ
09-03-2005, 09:47 AM
I didn't think you were trying to slam us and I feel let down, and have for a long time. I appreciate your info and look forward to any links you have. I've been reading some foreign media to see what they're saying. I like to hear from a lot of sources.
As Cypros said, the criticism is understandable. I appreciate the media, US and foreign, shining a light on this bungled mess, for without the press, I think the cover-up would be a lot more successful than the "rescue" effort.BBC News pretty much sums it up for me:http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/4210674.stm
aussieblue
09-03-2005, 10:55 AM
My apologies cypros i did read it wrong then.
BTW i cant find a link to that tv interview your Pres did about saying being in Iraq isnt causing any probs with getting what your people need in NO.
Im still looking though. His comments during that interview really shocked me, he seemed so distant from the suffering of his own people.
Our media is running 24/7 on this and its getting so confusing on what station and when. I really should stop watching im starting to feel very sick and ive cried so much.
My heart goes out to these people.
~aussieblue
Cypros
09-03-2005, 11:12 AM
Hi Aussie,
Don't worry about it.
I can't help you with finding that video clip with Bush's ludicrous statement that the fact that having all of our soldiers and resources wrapped up in Iraq isn't affecting the rescue efforts. :rolleyes: There are SO MANY clips posted on all of the web sources that it is difficult to find anything from just a few days ago. It is possible that the administration is preventing some from being posted out of embarassment. ???
These acts of generosity from around the world make me proud to be a citizen of Earth.
May we always recongnize that citizenship and never ever alow the humanity and caring which fuels our species to diminish. Thank you world.
mjak
rollerbladr123
09-04-2005, 03:53 PM
http://www.cnn.com/2005/US/09/04/katrina.world.aid/index.htmlU.S. receives aid offers from around the world
Sunday, September 4, 2005; Posted: 1:17 p.m
Quote 1 CNN) -- The U.S. government has received offers of aid from dozens of nations across the globe in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the State Department said. Neither the White House nor the State Department has said whether these offers have been accepted. However, Reuters reported Sunday that the United States has asked for assistance from the European Union and NATO.
more at link....
TisHerself
09-04-2005, 06:57 PM
Well what your saying here is totally different to what your own President said.
He stated in a press conference (in your media) that criticism being made that there isnt enough help getting into N.O because everything is in Iraq is totally INCORRECT.
He stated Iraqs (budget/people/supplies etc etc) is totally seperate to your countries plan for disasters wether it be natural or terrorists etc etc.
He actually held up his hand when he was describing it (so Iraq was 1 hand your country the other hand). Iraq is not interferring with your governments response to Katrina and thats what your Pres said!
I watched his speach on tv and that was my yesterday. I cant remember what station it was of yours. Our cable is showing nearly 24 hour coverage on one channel and it is covering all your networks so its getting very confusing (what channels what).
Believe it or not i didnt post just to sledge America, i posted because i truelly believe (as well as many others) the people YOUR people have been let down by your government.
Oh and please remember that after the Tsunami your government criticised many of those countries for BADLY MANAGED PLANS for NATURAL DISASTERS and also Australia was told by your government that we need to step up and manage the Pacific/Asian region better. Australias popualtion is 20 million!
If you doubt my word on the above i will try and find some links to some articles.
I will also try and find a transcript on that tv interview that your Pres did.
Surely some one alse saw it as well, after all it was your media But I'll try anyway.
~aussieblue
PS Cypros sometimes criticism is good and i think this time it is well deserved as already the buck passing is happening. Your people deserved better than what they have got, my heart goes out to them all.
Cypro I absolutely agree with Aussie on this, I'm sorry but I don't see anyway Our Country can defend themselves on this one.
Cypros
09-04-2005, 07:00 PM
Cypro I absolutely agree with Aussie on this, I'm sorry but I don't see anyway Our Country can defend themselves on this one.
Read my response to Aussie. I agree also. I think my sarcasm was coming off the wrong way. I am as critical as everyone else about the handling of this.
TisHerself
09-04-2005, 07:58 PM
Oh OK Got Ya!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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