[Caipirabob]

Oh, the UN's involved now? That'll lend "credibility" to the numbers. And I'm sure they are there to "help".

Great, so the UN will show up now and sell all of the survivors into slavery or the sex trade. Just what the Pakistanis need...

[seppel]

UN will relocate to nearest 5-star hotel in islamabad. From there they will then direct their media campaign about the rescue being conducted by others (US military and so on).
Busy yourself with self-gratulation and claim the fruit of other's labour. That's the UN style.

[stopem]

U.S. to Give Up to $50M for Quake Relief ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) - The United States will provide up to $50 million for earthquake relief and reconstruction in Pakistan, the U.S. ambassador said Monday. A statement from the embassy said that the U.S. was providing an initial contribution of up to $50 million for relief and reconstruction.

http://channels.netscape.com/news/story

INITIAL Contribution of $50M, initial? Does that mean more will be given? Where is the President getting all this money? Have we even begin to take care of our problems yet??