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And I think this just another case of FoxNews getting it ALL WRONG YET AGAIN! All this reporter (hack if you will) would need to do is search the freaking news feeds coming from all over the world to notice other countries are sending condolences and support. How do people still watch/read this drivel from a 3rd rate news source?
Excerpts from PM's link "proving" the world's commitment:
"Countries from Russia to Venezuela offered assistance for victims of Hurricane Katrina yesterday but said they will wait to hear from the United States what is needed before they send the aid." ... No specific aid, just a "we will help if you ask".
and
"Chinese President Hu Jintao expressed his "belief that the American people will definitely overcome the natural disaster and rebuild their beautiful homeland."
In contrast, Islamic extremists found a cause for celebration, giving the storm the military rank "private" and suggesting in Internet chatter that Katrina had joined their jihad, or holy war. They also prayed that oil prices hit $100 a barrel this year."
Finally -
" U.S. officials and foreign diplomats said the widely shared sense is that as the world's richest country, the United States can cope with the aftermath of natural disasters and does not need help.
They said that was the reason for the lack of specific offers, although the European Union -- as well as Britain, Germany and other individual members -- informed President Bush and the governors of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama that they are ready to help with whatever is necessary.
"The United States has very good infrastructure and capabilities, so we'll wait for them to ask for concrete assistance," said Martina Nibbeling-Wriessnig, spokeswoman for the German Embassy. "You don't want to send in several helicopters and have only one landing space."
Russian President Vladimir Putin also said in a letter to Mr. Bush that his government "is prepared to provide help if requested."
The most concrete offer came from Venezuela, which offered to send fuel and humanitarian aid to victims, despite otherwise strained relations with the United States. "
The Chavez offer was made through Jesse Jackson, and was geared to the "oppressed" living here, and this was planned BEFORE Katrina - Chavez originally said he wanted to send cheap oil and gas to our poor, strictly as a political move.
If one reads all the wording from various sources, the response has been tepid. My primary difference with Mr. Cavuto is I would have said nothing. Other than Canada, and possibly England, I don't think much will happen in the way of aid.
By the way, My wife and I are personally over $11K so far in contributions.
We both believe in helping.
We are both also disgusted with all the finger pointing.
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I just returned from a week seminar down in Orlando and there was another guy attending that was trying to get in touch with a sister in the Gulfport area.
