Posted on 12/30/2004 4:25:17 PM PST by 4.1O dana super trac pak
"I'm honestly hoping the nasty smug Norwegian who called us STINGY is really suffering from guilt..."
What was his name? It should not be forgotten.
Hi, John,
Here is a good article about the generosity of the Brits.
http://www.turkishpress.com/world/news.asp?id=041230112450.r60r8vi2.xml
British people have all kinds of charities.
"America is great and I love it but if you are great for raising $30m in three days then the UK must be the best in the Universe, as a fifth the size of your population has raised $60m in that same time."
Is this the governmental pledge - or private donations? (And I doubt that the services of are military aren't included in that. I imagine operating the Lincoln aircraft carrier and associated ships runs $1 million a day.)
I recall that the amount of foreign aid given by the U.S. gov't is MUCH less than given by private donations given to foreign people. (Like private donations are 3 to 5 times as much).
The services of our military, the assessment teams and long term rebuilding pledge are NOT included in the president's initial pledge.
http://www.thisislondon.com/news/articles/15666215?source=Evening%20Standard&ct=5
British giving--the children are even giving their Christmas money.
We did our donation through a Catholic online organization. I was watching FNC the other day and they had the sum of the monies from each nation, France gave $1.36 million as opposed to our $35 million and GB's $29 million. What a bunch of tight a$$es.
Ever since OReilly blew the lid off of them, I wouldn't donate through them either.
If you scroll up, so did John Wheatley. Very bizarre, but I don't think it's their fault. Wheatley, it seems is in England, so it already is the 31st there, not sure if that makes a difference.
I don't think it was actually thought out. These socialists just remind me of spoiled teenagers who complain that they never get anything. They actually get lots, its just not enough so they try make you feel guilty so you will give them more. And it works in a lot of homes. I don't think it was a UN move, I think it was what the whiny liberal actually thought.
You are correct. They despise the wealth of America and think they are entitled to it...not unlike the entitlement mentality of a spoiled kid.
Oh how nice, your first day here and your profile says you "will not insult our views." How quickly that lasted. Our government is giving plenty, how about you go and knock on the dorrs of your French neighbors? Their initial donation was $1.36 million. How impressive.
An American hug bump!
I'd like to know why the UNweenie is complaining we're stingy when his organization hasn't even reached all teh affected areas yet? They're putting the cart before the horse. Smaller organizations not affiliated with the UN appear to be much better organized. What a coincydink
I think the UN is just so full of hate for America (especially for going to war without their "approval") that whenever there is a chance to put in a caustic remark about you, they will. Not much thought is given to anything or anyone else, just take the opportunity to slam America...like the dems slam President Bush without even thinking about how foolish they look.
I see where you are going with this, but it's because we are generous and giving people. Isn't it funny though, how we are so hated worldwide, yet in a time like this, there are huge expectations placed on us?
According to Charity Watch
http://www.charitywatch.org/toprated.html
the Red Cross gets an A+ for their effecient use of their money. If you have an account at http://www.amazon.com
they will take your donation to the American Red Cross--it goes to tsunami relief.
Here is USAID's list of charities with links working in the area.
http://www.usaid.gov/locations/asia_near_east/tsunami/ngolist.html
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