Posted on 12/30/2004 4:25:17 PM PST by 4.1O dana super trac pak
I guess it may have been a problem 60 years ago.
Tis sad that you do not understand that the same RC is in control and doing the same things...not only in WWI, WWII, Korea, Nam, the cold war....but now, as well.
Thanks for that info about Catholic Relief Services. I've always thought they were good at what they do. It's nice to hear the confirmation.
Maybe you should stop being a twit. You've made your point, why continue the silliness?
To make people like you ask questions? You're a little late to come in on this, doncha think? Unless, of course, you've been put in charge tonight.
Does anyone know the name of Pat Robertson's org? On his show, he used to show trucks of food and relief at disasters, altho I don't know if he goes international.
I can't look it up on the watch list because can't rmember the org name.
I gave to Mercy Corps, they are Christian and highly rated, also in the northwest, we have small but honest Northwest Medical Teams, volunteer docs who have already left for Asia, my son knows some of the leaders, Christian people, unlike the leftist Docs without Borders. Being leftist, prob take dontions to perform abortions).
700 Club. Is that what you're talking about?
Should??? SHOULD???
We don't *have* to do anything nor send anything.
There is no *should* to this or any similar situation.
We do what we do because it's who and what we are and what we believe in.
We are not the UN's nor the world's piggy bank nor father.
Our allies and our country might have to be the policemen in the world but that's only because most of the kids in the rest of the world won't grow up and behave like adults.
I also don't believe that the UN should be trying to dictate how much percentage of a country's wealth should be sent to any situation.
Don't "should" us about anything negatively pertaining to our security or our generosity.
Operation Blessing...apparently they help outside of the US as well:
Asia Earthquake and Tsunami Relief
The largest earthquake in 4 decades has rocked the shore lines of Asian countries surrounding the Indian Ocean. Tidal waves have left the death toll nearing 55,000 dead and millions homeless. Operation Blessing is preparing to respond with teams already on the ground in those countries.
Your gift will help provide critical supplies and medical help to survivors in India, Indonesia and the surrounding region.
https://www.cbn.com/giving/ob/option.asp?m=cbnmail_home
"in all likelihood the second largest donor will not be a socilaist country from the EU but private donations from American citizens."
Yep.
I may have said this before--but I was watching the French t.v. station up here--they were talking about the "unbelievable" outpouring of generosity from countries all across the globe.
The U.S. was not mentioned, though when they talked about Japan's donation, oddly enough, they showed a picture of a large ship with an American flag on it. !! ?
I was so mad, because I knew that Americans were digging deep into their own pockets. But... you'd never know it, to listen to the media. Especially the Canadian media.
Gentle caution IF you want to continue as a FR poster. If you want to diss the US, do it elsewhere.
I trust World Vision and Samaritan's Purse run by Franklin Graham, Billy's son. Those are the only two I contribute to.
Yes, many people aren't computer literate and rely on their church to start a collection. In this disaster, the need will be ongoing for months and even years into the future.
(repost for publicity)
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/1312134/posts?page=1
URL above is just a link with a bit of "truth antidote" to all the "sting" comments...
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