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Lex Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-01-05 09:12 AM
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I wish we could directly appeal to other countries to help us!
Edited on Thu Sep-01-05 09:21 AM by Lex
Because our federal resources have been plundered by the Bush Administration to the point that it can't get a handle on sending immediate help.

Simple as that.


Edited to add: I *KNOW* other countries have offered to help, but Bush has refused. That's why I said we citizens need to offer DIRECT APPEAL to them.



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ohio_liberal Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-01-05 09:13 AM
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1. I know
Boats, helicopters, and amphibious vehicles from outside the US could probably already be there :cry:
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DrDan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-01-05 09:14 AM
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2. why?
they have done so voluntarily.

but the cowboy needs no help - so he says
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growlypants Donating Member (846 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-01-05 09:15 AM
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3. they should just show the hell up and start working. I would LOVE to
see Bu$h have RESCUE WORKERS THROWN OUTTA THE COUNTRY
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Lex Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-01-05 09:18 AM
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5. I wish they'd just show up too and start dropping supplies.
Edited on Thu Sep-01-05 09:18 AM by Lex
Our current federal government has clearly been driven into the ditch by BushCo.

I'm afraid we simply don't have the resources to help these people--without WATER for 72 hours!!! Unbelievable.

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TornadoTN Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-01-05 09:29 AM
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11. Ironic though
I'm sure Bush and the Rumsfeld could scramble a massive response to Canadian Airplanes (or any other country) entering our airspace, but can't put together an airdrop for water to dieing Americans.
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flyingfysh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-01-05 09:15 AM
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4. Canada offered relief help
and had a plane loaded up and ready to go, with water supplies, search and rescue people, everything. The US refused to allow the Canadian plane into the US.
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Spazito Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-01-05 09:20 AM
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6. Countries are offering assistance, bush has said we don't need it
Sadly, it seems he would rather people continue to die rather than accept aid from other countries.
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sam sarrha Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-01-05 09:20 AM
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7. we are being "Shunned"... showing us what it is like to do it 'alone'..
We are a Pariah Nation.. we are terrifying the rest of the civilized world with our runaway Fascism..

I dont consider Arab and islamic countries as civilized, we are just totally insane to be pissing them off.. they try to put on a good show of being civilized.. especially the Sunnis with their stylish flowing white clothes.. but they still want to live in the 8th century and slavery is still institutionalized.. there is no hope they will ever enter an age of Reason.
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Liberal Dose Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-01-05 09:26 AM
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8. I'm going to send an email to the UN and find out. This is the only email
address I could find:

inquiries@un.org

I feel so GD helpless and frustrated!!!!

:cry:

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Lex Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-01-05 09:28 AM
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9. Thanks for that address.
I'm going to email too.

This is beyond the pale.


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SillyGoose Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-01-05 09:28 AM
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10. I just called the WH comment line and said that the President needs
to accept the help that has been offered. Told the woman who answered that is was a disgrace that people are suffering and dying and the US is refusing offers of aid from other countries. Maybe I am wasting my time calling but I don't what the hell else to do.

If anyone else wants to call, here's the contact info:

White House Phone Numbers

Comments: 202-456-1111
Switchboard: 202-456-1414
FAX: 202-456-2461

TTY/TDD

Comments: 202-456-6213
Visitors Office: 202-456-2121
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Liberal Dose Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-01-05 09:31 AM
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12. We could contact Canadian PM Paul Martin and accept his offer on behalf
of the entire US.

You can send your comments by e-mail to pm@pm.gc.ca or write or fax the Prime Minister’s office at:

Office of the Prime Minister
80 Wellington Street
Ottawa
K1A 0A2

Fax: 613-941-6900

Statement by the Prime Minister on the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina
August 31, 2005
Ottawa, Ontario


Prime Minister Paul Martin today issued the following statement concerning the tragic results of Hurricane Katrina:

“Like all Canadians, I am distressed by the destruction and loss of life wrought by Hurricane Katrina. On behalf of the Government of Canada and all Canadians, I offer our sincere condolences to the American people. During this most difficult time, Canada stands with you, and we are ready to provide whatever support you may require in the days, weeks and months ahead.

“Even before the enormity of the devastation became clear, I asked Deputy Prime Minister Anne McLellan to lead the Government of Canada’s response to any requests for assistance. We are continuing to monitor the situation closely. I know that she and a number of her Cabinet colleagues have been in touch with their American counterparts and have begun to determine what assistance Canada can offer. We have made it clear that we are prepared to offer any and all possible assistance, and we will continue to work closely with our neighbours as they deal with this terrible event."

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Selatius Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-01-05 09:33 AM
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13. We're America. We're strong. We don't need help.
We don't need help from "Old Europe" or any other country on the earth. :sarcasm:
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