World Response

[DrummerDeanna]

This according to the Associated Press:

v20411tv-- r a AP-Hurricane-WorldRespon 09-01 0344 ^AP-Hurricane-World Response-Fact Sheet< ^ ^World's response to Hurricane Katrina

by Pat Fergus
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OFFERS OF HELP

-- Venezuela: Offering humanitarian aid, fuel, soldiers, firefighters, volunteers and other specialists.
-- Australia: Sending two experts in emergency management who advised Indonesian officials in the aftermath of the tsunami.
-- New Zealand: Says it's ``ready to offer assistance, if needed.''
-- France: Foreign Ministry says it's considering ways of mobilizing relief teams from the Caribbean.
-- Germany: Says it's ``prepared to offer any help and support.''
-- Saudi Arabia: Pledges to increase crude oil production to replace any market shortages and help stabilize world crude prices.

STATEMENTS OF SUPPORT

-- French President Jacques Chirac sends message of sympathy to President Bush.
-- German Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer says ``Our thoughts are by the family members of the countless victims.''
-- Queen Elizabeth says she's ``deeply shocked and saddened'' at the devastation.
-- Pope Benedict is praying for victims.
-- The head of the World Council of Churches says ``We pray for those who mourn, who suffer, who search for meaning.''
-- South Korea's President offers sympathy and condolences.
-- Chinese President Hu Jintao says ``the American people will definitely overcome the natural disaster and rebuild their beautiful homeland.''
-- Colombia expresses solidarity with the ``people and the government of the United States'' and the ``families of the victims.''
-- A waiter in Banda Aceh, Indonesia says ``I would like to help, but all I have is my prayers.''

STATEMENTS OF CRITICISM

-- A spokesman for World Wildlife Fund Germany says global warming has increased the intensity of hurricanes, and ``Americans have a big impact on the greenhouse effect.''
-- Islamic extremists on the Internet are rejoicing in America's misfortune, and declare: With ``God's help,'' oil prices would hit $100 a barrel this year.
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(Copyright 2005 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
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[GypsySorcerer]

Thanks for posting, Deanna. I've also read where W has asked his father and Clinton to spearhead the private fund-raising efforts again, as they did for the tsunami.

[DrummerDeanna]

Well I've been hearing a lot of "where the hell is the world" type thing -not necessarily here - but yeah. So there ya go - that's what's been done/said so far

[wondergirl9847]

Originally Posted by DrummerDeanna

Islamic extremists on the Internet are rejoicing in America's misfortune, and declare: With ``God's help,'' oil prices would hit $100 a barrel this year

Didn't expect anything less from the b*stards.

[chiliD]

Originally Posted by DrummerDeanna

-- A spokesman for World Wildlife Fund Germany says global warming has increased the intensity of hurricanes, and "Americans have a big impact on the greenhouse effect.''

Well, yeah, sure...but, the Brazilians chopping down the Amazon rainforest at a rate of about 1,000 acres a day isn't helping much, either.

[gldstwmn]

Originally Posted by GypsySorcerer

Thanks for posting, Deanna. I've also read were W has asked his father and Clinton to spearhead the private fund-raising efforts again, as they did for the tsunami.

Thank God.

[catinthedark]

Just want to wave my little Canadian flag...

From today's Globe and Mail:

On Wednesday, Mr. Martin [Prime Minister Paul Martin] said Canada is prepared to help out in any way it can as the full effects of the disaster become clear.

"Like all Canadians, I am distressed by the destruction and loss of life wrought by Hurricane Katrina.... 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."

I believe EMS workers from at least one province have already gone down to help out...

[lbelle1214]

Many of our local merchant/companies has offered lots of funds:

Lowe's - Dollar for dollar donations, +1 mil
Target - $1 mil
Many, many....all the way down thru Petco for $$ for the animals.

It's all gonna come together. The American people are essentially kind and giving...and if it came down to it....we could take care of each other.
My hometown Concert Arena, Ford Park has taken in refugees, approximately 4,000 people and families for as long as they need. They've got a make shift nursery and L&D part, where someone is having their baby today. Nurses, physicians, volunteers, restauranteurs have all volunteered their services. Local grocers have brought in cases of water and food, airmattresses for sleep (and almost ALL of them were shown asleep peacefully @ 8:00am this morning!!) It was peaceful and controlled. They had directions with times for meals, showers, etc.

Now if we can get these irrational people with their guns to put them down, we can concentrate on getting the rest of these people @ the dome down to Texas. Texas has opened their schools for registration for displaced hurrricane residents so that children won't get behind.

This is was being an American is all about....we are free to help each other, voice our opinion....I'm rambling, but right now I am so proud of my City and my State.

[johndoe]

Not to like, be mean, we need all the help we can get, but Venezeula is the country that stands out here. I really think they're trying to get on our good side so we'll extradite Pat Robertson. They offered the most out of anyone, but yet have been on bad terms with us for a while. I guess its just the conspiracy theorist in me, lol...

[DavidMn]

Originally Posted by GypsySorcerer

Thanks for posting, Deanna. I've also read where W has asked his father and Clinton to spearhead the private fund-raising efforts again, as they did for the tsunami.

Yeah, I just saw the 3 of them in a news conference this afternoon. Hopefully it will be a big help to those people.

[lbelle1214]

Originally Posted by johndoe

Not to like, be mean, we need all the help we can get, but Venezeula is the country that stands out here. I really think they're trying to get on our good side so we'll extradite Pat Robertson. They offered the most out of anyone, but yet have been on bad terms with us for a while. I guess its just the conspiracy theorist in me, lol...

They, via their company CITGO have donated $1 mil to us.

[irishgrl]

Those that HAVE pledged help are showing a true humanitarian spirit.
But overall, a pretty tepid response considering the US has poured billions of dollars into the rest of the world's countries, for various reasons.

And those that are rejoicing because of this misfortune are showing their true colors. They deserve no mercy from us.

As for the Global Warming argument, I must say, I agree. Bush and Co. had their collective heads in the sand from day one. All Monkey Boy cared about was undoing all of Clinton's environmental policies. What a DONKEY.

[dissention]

Originally Posted by irishgrl

But overall, a pretty tepid response considering the US has poured billions of dollars into the rest of the world's countries, for various reasons.

I honestly don't think now is the time to condemn other countries for what they have or haven't offered us when our own bloody country did nothing for five days. We are in no position to criticize right now. These people need water and food, not checks, and we should be able to provide it. The evidence is out there that Bush & Co. politicized this hurricane to benefit themselves and held back aid because of it, but boy oh boy, it's backfiring big time.

[gldstwmn]

Kuwait gave us $500 million.
The Saudis gave us $5 million.
Also, author John Grisham has donated $5 million.

[irishgrl]

Originally Posted by gldstwmn

Kuwait gave us $500 million.
The Saudis gave us $5 million.
Also, author John Grisham has donated $5 million.

lets hope each penny goes to NO.

Diss, my point is that the US is always Johnny on the spot with offers of aid (all that is except Monkey Boy) to other countries, so, why arent they returning the favor? Yes its Heinous in the extreme that this Administration is so woefully inadequate. But honestly is anyone surprised? Not me man.