Bush: U.S. Ready to Help Iran After Quake

Yahoo! News ^ | Fri, Dec 26, 2003 | Caren Bohan

[F14 Pilot]

CRAWFORD, Texas (Reuters) - President Bush expressed sympathy for Iran on Friday after an earthquake there killed more than 20,000 people and offered support for a country he has deemed part of an "axis of evil."

Laura and I heard this morning of the earthquake centered in the city of Bam, Iran," Bush said in a statement from his ranch, where he will spend the New Year's holiday with his wife, Laura, and other family members.

"We are greatly saddened by the loss of life, injuries and widespread damage to this ancient city," he said. "I extend my condolences to all those touched by this tragedy."

"The thoughts of all Americans are with the victims and their families at this time, and we stand ready to help the people of Iran," Bush added.

In addition to the 20,000 believed to be dead, tens of thousands of people were injured in the quake, which destroyed much of city of Bam. The historic city is a popular tourist spot some 600 miles southeast of the capital, Tehran.

A Bush spokesman said Washington would be offering humanitarian aid to Iran but it was unclear how that offer would be extended since the United States has no official ties with Tehran.

A U.S. official said the State Department would be spelling out an aid package soon.

The United States has had tense relations with Iran for more than two decades. Washington broke diplomatic relations with Iran in 1979 after militant students stormed the U.S. Embassy in Tehran and held 52 Americans hostage for 444 days.

In January 2002, Bush said Iran, pre-war Iraq and North Korea (news - web sites) made up an "axis of evil." Washington has accused Iran's government of secretly trying to develop nuclear weapons.

The United States joins the United Nations, the European Union and other countries such as Russia which are also promising help to the Iranian quake victims.

"This is a terrible tragedy and we all come together behind the Iranian people at a time like this to assist those who have been injured and those families who have been impacted," White House spokesman Scott McClellan told reporters.

[F14 Pilot]

WHO CARES

--------- Improve your English my 3rd grade graduate: Not HEAR, IT IS HERE*

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[F14 Pilot]

Thanks for sympathy.

[DoctorZIn]

...I have read the Koran, and I believe that at their core, Islam is the same- regardless of whether they're terrorists or simply devouts Muslims...

Let me understand, you read the Koran and as a result you know that all Muslims are the same. I don't understand your logic here.

I have read the Koran as well and know many Muslims and based on my experience, I can confidently say that you are mistaken, all Muslims are NOT the same.

[Capitalist Eric]

--------- Improve your English my 3rd grade graduate: Not HEAR, IT IS HERE*

Oh, you pompous little twit...
(((slapping head at your stupidity)))

"Get outta' hear, boy.... Ya' bug me...."
W.C. Fields quote, exactly as pronounced. But then, you're too young and ignorant to understand such nuances.

A little piece of advice: when more than three people tell you, in one day, that you're a rectal orifice,, you'd better start looking in the mirror.

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PROMISE????

[Capitalist Eric]

I have read the Koran as well and know many Muslims and based on my experience, I can confidently say that you are mistaken, all Muslims are NOT the same.

They are, if they believe in the Islamic faith.

I don't understand why you can't make this connection. Some things are that simple.

[South40]

I have full confidence our clueless friend would barely register movement on an EEG.

What do you want to bet he has no clue what a fool he’s made of himself?

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Bump!

[F14 Pilot]

Angry? Huh~~~!

[Capitalist Eric]

What do you want to bet he has no clue what a fool he’s made of himself?

LOL...

I will not be so foolish, as to bet against you...

8^)

[F14 Pilot]

I ignore you, both, because you are so illiterate and deaf.

[DoctorZIn]

...They are, if they believe in the Islamic faith.

I don't understand why you can't make this connection. Some things are that simple....

Islam is not a monolithic faith. You assume all Muslims believe all the same things.

Using your logic Muslims might claim that the KKK represents true Christianity because they use the Bible and therefore all Christians are all the same and all are dangerous.

[Capitalist Eric]

I ignore you, both, because you are so illiterate and deaf.

You promised to leave, with your last post...

So LEAVE.

[DoctorZIn]

...To treat this as a joke with political overtones is unbelievable to me....

I couldn't agree more.

The hurling of insults here is ridiculous and ignores the tragedy to these people, who by the way are from the Kerman province, where the people have been among the most actively opposing the Islamic regime in Iran.

[F14 Pilot]

You leave my thread please and don't be a clown.

[Capitalist Eric]

Using your logic Muslims might claim that the KKK represents true Christianity because they use the Bible and therefore all Christians are all the same and all are dangerous.

No.

This is the common flaw in such arguments- unlike Christianity (and the bible), the Islamic Koran is the direct word of God.

Until you truly comprehend what this difference means, you will not understand the true dangers of Islam.

[Capitalist Eric]

You leave my thread please and don't be a clown.

ROFLOL!

[F14 Pilot]

Kid

... Leave us alone please, go brush your teeth and get some sleep.

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This thread is dedicated to get sympathy for those people died in that tragedy...

I have to beg others' pardon that I became a little bit impolite like this young kid. I am sorry!

[DoctorZIn]

...This is the common flaw in such arguments- unlike Christianity (and the bible), the Islamic Koran is the direct word of God....

Muslims still have to interpret the text of the Koran and this is why there are so many versions of Islam out there.

Just because a text in the Koran has a clear meaning to you or I does not mean that all Muslims will agree with our understanding of it.

If you don't believe me, talk with Muslims yourself, and I would suggest talking with Muslims from different countries and traditions. You will discover they are not as monolithic has you want to make them out to be.

[Capitalist Eric]

Kid

You do have a talent for making inaccurate assumptions, idiotic statements and feeble attempts at insults for those who don't actively participate in your delusions.

LOL... Chances are, I'm older than you are... But again, why let facts get in the way of preconceived opinions? What, gonna' accuse me of being a DU lurker again???

This thread is dedicated to get sympathy...

It's too bad that 20,000 died. S**T happens.

But, as far as sympathy is concerned...? Well, congratulations. I feel sorry for you. Frankly, you're not the brightest bulb on the tree, and certainly too dim to have ever commanded a Tom.

[Capitalist Eric]

Just because a text in the Koran has a clear meaning to you or I does not mean that all Muslims will agree with our understanding of it.

Therein lies the fatal flaw in your thinking. It is clear that you don't understand, and don't wish to understand. So there is no point in further discussion with you, about this subject.

Good day.