Posted on 01/13/2005 4:09:46 AM PST by kattracks
The Indonesian government yesterday showed its appreciation to U.S. soldiers who have been risking their lives helping tsunami victims by ordering them to get out of the country by the end of March.
"Three months are enough," Vice President Jusuf Kalla told the official Antara news agency. "In fact, the sooner [they leave] the better."
Kalla's government also forced the Abraham Lincoln, from which Navy pilots have flown dozens of food supply missions to the hard-hit Aceh Province, to steam out of Indonesian waters because they refused to let U.S. pilots fly training missions in their air space.
The Indonesians also refused to let the Marines coming ashore rebuild roads, establish a base camp or carry arms.
Lynn Pascoe, the U.S. ambassador to Indonesia, reacted to Kalla's ingratitude by declaring that American troops will help as long as they were needed and "not a minute later."
But in Washington, White House spokesman Scott McClellan demanded "further clarification from Indonesia about what this means."
"We hope that the government of Indonesia and the military in Indonesia will continue the strong support they have provided to the international relief efforts so far," he said.
Although most Indonesians have expressed thanks for U.S. help, nationalist politicians in the world's most populous Muslim country have been grumbling about "American interlopers."
Indonesia's new president, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, is a former general in a country that has been under martial law for much of its recent history.
Always wary of America, Indonesia reluctantly allowed U.S. soldiers in when it became clear it could not deal with the aftermath of the Dec. 26 tsunami on its own.
Yudhoyono's government also moved to reassert control over wave-walloped Aceh by ordering aid workers and journalists to declare their travel plans - or face expulsion.
"It is important to note that the government would be placed in a very difficult position if any foreigner who came to Aceh to assist in the aid effort was harmed through the acts of irresponsible parties," the government said in a statement.
The Indonesian government was referring to the rebels who have largely stayed out of the way as the international rescue missions have been mounted.
With News Wire Services
Originally published on January 13, 2005
bttt
No matter what, the US is vilified. That's what happens when evil people hate you.
The people would love to have us, but the govt. is wants to be known as the sole source of aid and comfort, even if a lot of their citizens have to die.
The reality is Government wants to own the people, wants to have the people depend and need only the Govt. and no one or no thing else.
This is why Hillary wanted her Govt. controlled health plan. This is why communism persecuted any religious belief. This is why the Romans persecuted the Christians for no other reason than holding a belief that there was a higher authority than the Roman Government.
just leave now save some money if they are this ungratefull. I knew this crap would happen thats why I didnt send a dime.
I'm sorry to say that I had a very funny feeling about Indonesia, and what might happen to the funds (having worked there in the past). The maneuvering of the UN made things extra dodgey.
So now that the UN is in - with $1 billion in pledges, including $20 million from the American Red Cross - and the western powers out in 10/11 weeks, the handwriting is on the wall.
This is going to be another huge round of UN corruption.
That's it. We have done our humanitarian best to go in and set up basic systems for water and sanitation. Now we should just leave that place and go where we are appreciated.
Our troops are needed elsewhere.
No more checks from me.
THIS IS WHY I WILL NOT NOR WILL EVER GIVE TO THESE SAVAGE NATIONS. Wake up America. Your bleeding hearts are running dry.
I told you all weeks ago- no one listened
http://hundredpercenter.blogspot.com/2005/01/315-million-too-much.html
http://hundredpercenter.blogspot.com/2005/01/americas-tsunami-delirium.html
You got that damn right!! Empty your pockets on the way out......thanks for nothing. TO many keep feeling guilty for having a great nation to live in. Tell the rest of the world to get a clue, and catch up with society.
It irks me that our President gives in so readily to the U.N. and its stick-up gang. W appears to be readily manipulated by the One-Worlders. His father's influence is great over him.
They report over 210,000 dead - and can't wait for us to leave? Even given the muslim and corrupt government factors, this makes no sense. Just sad.
"In fact, the sooner they leave, the better."
How about we leave today and take all the support an money we pledged with us? The muxt be taking lessons from the French on being ungrateful.
In words of JFK2...f 'em!
If I were Pres Bush, I'd order ALL of our people out and tell that VP, OK and we didnt let the door hit us in our behinies either you ungrateful SOB...
Imagine if you can, Florida devastated by a tsunami and everywhere you look you see French or Russian or Chinese ships, troops, equipment and helicopters bringing relief. Instead of giving me the warm fuzzies like you think that all of this kindness would, it gives me the creeps.
.....White House spokesman Scott McClellan demanded "further clarification from Indonesia about what this means."........
It's amazing what diplomacy and the PC requirements make a person say.
Perhaps, a more direct approach would be:
F%&k You; we're out'a here!!
Can anyone tell me why we continue to put up with the Muslim's in this world? Enough is enough, this is nothing but bullsh$# and I do not understand why we continue to take it. Wipe the bastards out!!!
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