[The Noodle]

No offense, but I think we all need to temper our criticisms - aid and assistance will be offered by most everyone (and, in many cases, probably already has been offered). Although it's hard to believe, we are essentially only in the second day of recovery. Even now it is not entirely clear what is needed, and where any aid should go. They will all step up to the plate.

[Republican Red]

The day after the tsunami hit Indonesia the world was criticizing President Bush for slow response.

In all honesty, the rest of the world can suck eggs as far as I am concerned. When I watched our Military perform some breathtaking rescues yesterday I was in awe. We don't need no stinking help from anyone.

In world emergencies America is always first to call with condolences and prayers. I have yet to hear Europe or Canada has even picked up a telephone.