[InvisibleChurch]

ok

[Graybeard58]

the United States initially seemed reticent about accepting foreign aid, but later said it would take up any offers.

Reticent? Why reticent?

[Graybeard58]

Is there a country on earth that we haven't helped?

[zlala]

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, a vocal critic of the United States, offered to send cheap fuel

Yeah...but what is he going to spike it with?

[zlala]

During these difficult times, we, the people of Israel stand firmly by your side in a show of solidarity and friendship," said the letter, which was released by the Israeli Embassy in Washington.

God bless Israel.

[steveegg]

'Tis good to see.

<math_mode=on>I seem to count 22 countries plus 2 muntinational organizations<math_mode=off>

[KarlInOhio]

If we can't use our military to restore order in New Orleans, maybe the Brits can use theirs.

[Marylander]

We appreciate whatever help they are able to offer.

[moose2004]

20 countries? What about any of the following:

SPAIN
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Finland
Italy
Portugal
EASTERN EUROPE
Austria
Argentina
Brazil
The Rest of South America
Indonesia
Malaysia
Thailand
India
Pakistan
Singapore
Taiwan
Vietnam
Cambodia
Laos
Sri Lanka
Iran
Any of the Gulf Emirates
SAUDI ARABIA
Lebanon
Yemen

I could go on, but I guess we know who our friends are.

[cardinal4]

The State Department said offers so far had come from Australia, Belgium, Canada, Russia, Japan, France, Germany, Britain, China, Jamaica, Honduras, Greece, Venezuela, the Organisation of American States, NATO, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Greece, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Mexico, South Korea, Israel and the United Arab Emirates.

Two countries are conspicuously absent-Thailand and Indonesia..

[jb6]

Note who's not on that list: oh say, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, two of the richest nations for whom we do so much. Go figure. Or how about Egypt the yearly recipient of $3 BILLION of our dollars.

[WestTexasWend]

Not on the list, but:

Italy Offers Aid For US Areas Hit By Hurricane Katrina

ROME (AP)--Italy has offered to send aid to the U.S. and has readied two military transport planes to carry supplies and personnel to New Orleans or other areas hit by Hurricane Katrina, Italy's Civil Protection said Thursday.

Italy's aid effort would include pumps, generators, amphibious crafts, tents, as well as experts in managing and assisting evacuees, the Civil Protection said in a statement.

(more at >>> http://www.thebusinessonline.com/DJStory.aspx?DJStoryID=20050901DN011771)

BERLUSCONI TO BUSH, I FEEL VERY CLOSE TO US PEOPLE
(AGI) - Rome, Italy, Aug 31 - "Dear George, I feel very close to you and the American people, at this painful time. I send you a heartfelt hug."

This message was sent by Prime Minister, Silvio Berlusconi to US President, George W. Bush, to express condolences for the dead and solidarity after damage caused by Hurricane Katrina.

[RightWhale]

I'm not expecting much from foreign nations

Not compared with what will be needed in short order to build a city from scratch.

[taxed2death]

This American replies with a heartfelt "Thanks".

[Liberty Valance]

Send Peanut Butter!
None left in NO.

[george wythe]

Cuban President Fidel Castro, a close Chavez ally, led a minute of silence in remembrance of the victims of Katrina in parliament on today. The parliament then returned to normal business with a resolution attacking Mr Bush over the Iraq war.

Castro is a pig who should be fed to the sharks. Nevertheless, he evacuated his people from the low-lying areas during this hurricane season.

It's pathetic that the city of New Orleans did not make available free buses for the residents and tourists to leave before the storm.

Even worse, the city did not have a rational evacuation plan.

[Fester Chugabrew]

It is good to allow other peoples of the world to offer assistance. They want to help. The people stuck in this mess have no idea how much help is on the way. They'll soon find out how we can help them make an even bigger mess (for a little while). Sloppy charity, but charity nonetheless.

[cowtowney]

Today, Jacques Chirac offered France’s help for New Orleans. He said he would send in French troops to surrender to the looters.

[BitDrifter]

I am heartened to see the offers. Thanks for the post I was curious which countries had made offers.

[GretchenM]

Sri Lanka's president's statement really blessed me; it was so unlike the huffing and puffing of the "giants" of Europe:

Even the tsunami devastated country of Sri Lanka has responded with a pledge of $25,000 to the American Red Cross. "Having experienced the fury of nature ourselves during the December 26 tsunami, the people of Sri Lanka and I fully empathize with you at this hour of national grief," said President Chandrika Kumaratunga.

Source: CNN

[rantblogger]

I'm aggregating stories on nations that have contributed aid to Katrina victims: International Katrina Aid Watch - Coalition of the Ingrates If you see contributions from countries not listed, please leave a URL in the comments. Thank you.