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OUR RE$PONSE IS 'INCREDIBLE' (Tsunami)
New York Post ^ | 12/30/2004 | Marsha Kranes and Ian Bishop

Posted on 12/30/2004 4:25:17 PM PST by 4.1O dana super trac pak

Contributions are pouring into the American charities involved in the massive relief effort in South Asia at an "incredible" pace.

Americans are using the Internet, the mail and the phone and dropping by local relief agency offices to donate - to help the survivors of the killer tsunamis get back on their feet and rebuild their lives, their homes and communities.

"The response has just been incredible," noted American Red Cross spokeswoman Jackie Flowers, who reported that $18 million in contibutions had been received since Sunday.

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At CARE USA's office in Atlanta, "a stranger just walked into the office with a check for $10,000. And our offices around the country are reporting similiar experiences," said Ahuma Adodoadji, director for emergency humanitarian assistance.

He said the agency has received about $3.5 million in donations so far.

Others benefitting from America's big heart and open pocketbooks include Doctors Without Borders, which received $4 million in donations through its Web site alone.

Save the Children USA reported $3 million in donations to date; Americares, $2 million; Oxfam America, $1.6 million; and Catholic Charities, $1.13 million.

" That fine gentleman from the United Nations was miguided and ill-informed," said Dean Owen of World Vision....

Americans have been incredibly generous," said Owen, whose agency has recieved more than $1 million for its South Asian disaster relief - without advertising.

(Excerpt) Read more at nypost.com ...


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Extended News; Foreign Affairs
KEYWORDS: americathebeautiful; charities; humanitarianrelief; stingy; sumatraquake; tsunami
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To: Conservababe

Most people are normal. When you are hungry and thirsy and naked, and America feeds you, you never forget it.

It is good to give, but it is also good politics.

And successful prosperous countries do business with us and are our friends.


141 posted on 12/30/2004 8:25:30 PM PST by Snapple
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To: Conservababe
It has always been thus and I am tiring of giving. People in countries who dance in the street at the killing of us, get our aid. And when disaster strikes, they dance in the streets demanding why we are not ready with supplies one hour after

I totally hear everything you are saying, really I do. That said, our generous check is in the mail today. I really wish American would get the recogniation that it deserves, we are always the first ones on the scene, yet we are the most hated. I have to say, i won't be traveling abroad any time soon or probably ever. Why on Earth should I give money to countries that dislike us so much? We've got great vacation places here in the good ol US of A.

142 posted on 12/30/2004 8:26:26 PM PST by RepubMommy
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To: John_Wheatley

"I probably will send more as it is much worse than I thought a few days ago."



And SO will the U.S. government Mr. Walsh. NO ONE realized the scope and magnitude of the disaster a few days ago...

I invite you to take your condescending attitude and apparent desire to spark arguments somewhere else.


143 posted on 12/30/2004 8:28:29 PM PST by SE Mom (God Bless our troops.)
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To: RepubMommy

I have decided that I will not give anything. My country is giving enough, through my taxpaying dollars.


144 posted on 12/30/2004 8:33:12 PM PST by Conservababe (I wasn't dreaming of such a white Christmas.)
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To: cake_crumb

Thank you for the helpful link. I was dreading sitting down researching all the big charity organizations. All I knew was NO Red Cross!


145 posted on 12/30/2004 8:36:04 PM PST by lainde
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To: beaelysium
President Bush is letting the UN die a most needed natural death. I love it.
147 posted on 12/30/2004 8:52:11 PM PST by Conservababe (I wasn't dreaming of such a white Christmas.)
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To: Bahbah

The United States of America has nothing to be defensive about. Not one thing.

A sentiment worth repeating...


148 posted on 12/30/2004 8:53:16 PM PST by proud American in Canada
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To: lainde
Virtually every large religious denomination or group has a relief agency which accepts donations ... Catholic, LDS, United Methodist, Baptist, PresbyterianUSA, PCA (Presbyterian Church of America,) etc., etc. These groups send resources (people, supplies, etc.) to the scene of a disaster immediately then use the donations that come in in response to replenish the funds they have spent.

They get virtually no publicity, or even mere mention, in the media but they are effective, prompt, efficient, capable, and compassionate.

I have been near an area that was hit by tornadoes and my husband spoke with people who were affected by the storms, which hit at 9:00 one night. The next morning, several church relief groups were on site, handing out food, clothing, funds for temporary housing, and other necessities ... all with little red tape. The lines at the government and Red Cross facilities were long and the paper work was excessive.

After hearing directly how these things work, I will only give through church-related relief agencies, the Salvation Army, or groups such as Samaritan's Purse (which is non-denominational but functions as the church agencies do).

149 posted on 12/30/2004 8:53:30 PM PST by kayak (Have you prayed for your President today?)
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To: 4.1O dana super trac pak; Jaded

"The greatest country, ever."

Hands down, no question about it. :)


150 posted on 12/30/2004 8:55:00 PM PST by proud American in Canada
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To: beaelysium
United States President George Bush was tonight accused of trying to undermine the United Nations by setting up a rival coalition to coordinate relief following the Asian tsunami disaster.

Or as Tom Sullivan put it yesterday, while subbing for Rush Limbaugh, the President seems to be outsourcing the UN. Hehe! It's one of the best moves he's made, IMO.

151 posted on 12/30/2004 8:56:50 PM PST by kayak (Have you prayed for your President today?)
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To: lainde
There are a bunch to choose from. Her's another site, www.give.org which is affiliated with the Better Business Bureau
152 posted on 12/30/2004 9:02:35 PM PST by cake_crumb (Leftist Credo: "One Wing to Rule Them all and to the Dark Side Bind Them")
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To: John_Wheatley

What the heck are you talking about? Our government should be embarrassed by its people giving to the victims of the disaster?


153 posted on 12/30/2004 9:03:40 PM PST by Republican Wildcat
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To: John_Wheatley
Cake_crumb I agree with your second paragraph wholeheartedly, and it is a very enlightened statement, but why are you personally offended that I think ALL wealthy countries (including my own) should give more?

Get out there and convince your friends and neighbors to contribute, then. Why are you defining yourself by Big Brother (The Government)? That's ridiculous.

154 posted on 12/30/2004 9:07:51 PM PST by Republican Wildcat
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To: Conservababe

That's the org that sponsored the porn books for kids in Mexico, isn't it?


155 posted on 12/30/2004 9:08:38 PM PST by Republican Wildcat
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To: John_Wheatley
Here's you a list of organizations to get you started with your "wealthy nation" giving campaign. These organizations are already on the ground at the scene of the disaster working to help the victims.

International Mission Board

Samaritan's Purse

Catholic Relief Services (Designate contribution to Tsunami disaster fund on menu)

The Salvation Army South Asia Disaster Fund

World Vision Tsunami Relief Fund

Baptist World Aid

156 posted on 12/30/2004 9:13:57 PM PST by Republican Wildcat
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To: Graybeard58
Nah, she posted the original accusation that the Red Cross spends 80% on administration costs. It's her responsibility to back it up with a source - or your responsibility if you wish to assume it.

Nah...it's your responsibility to prove the negative, especially after O'Reilly already proved it. Perhaps you should listen to the news more often.

157 posted on 12/30/2004 9:19:59 PM PST by nicmarlo
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To: Graybeard58
If you are going to continue to make these accusations, I will continue to ask you to back it up. Until you do they are completely meaningless.

Yawn.

158 posted on 12/30/2004 9:20:40 PM PST by nicmarlo
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To: 4.1O dana super trac pak
"The response has just been incredible," noted American Red Cross spokeswoman Jackie Flowers

Yes it is, given the DESERVED black eyes that the American (and International)
Red Cross has gotten in the last 10 years or so.

Maybe they've shaped up, but I'll give to WorldVision or Salvation Army first.
159 posted on 12/30/2004 9:23:30 PM PST by VOA
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To: Graybeard58
The Red Cross was outed on Bill O'Reilly's program. They explained what their position was on donation moneys. The president of the Red Cross explained it. Now, if they chose to change how they operate and actually distribute more of the donation money, like it should, bully for you. YOU give them money. I won't and I'll continue to warn others NOT TO. It's been outed as a corrupt charity...otherwise it wouldn't have gotten caught by Bill O.
160 posted on 12/30/2004 9:23:46 PM PST by nicmarlo
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