09-14-2001, 02:33 AM | #1 |
Manshoon
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Why is it that every time the US gets in some catastrohe nobody help them. The SF earthquake, the Atlanta bombing, those railroad tracks that got derailed. I mean when other country experiences some type of catastrohe were their to help. But instead of getting a "Thank You" other countries say that were interfering and that it's not any of our business.
Even with that incidents in New York... i dont' see any countries physically sending aide to us. Sure they say were here for u, but really they dont' do crap. |
09-14-2001, 04:27 AM | #2 |
Gold Dragon
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seeing as all air travel to our country was prohibited, it would be rather hard to send help at this time.
i have seen accounts of several countries having their emergency disaster rescue specialists on standby in the event they were needed. but they couldnt very well fly over here. ------------------ I Pledge Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. |
09-14-2001, 04:48 AM | #3 | |
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09-14-2001, 04:57 AM | #4 |
Gold Dragon
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one other point,
have you noticed the size of our country. we have all the resources you could possibly want for this. we have all the specialists that are neccissary. we have more people that want to help, than room for them to do so. In our case it is truly "the though that counts" more than the actual physical need for them to do so. ------------------ I Pledge Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. |
09-14-2001, 04:59 AM | #5 | |
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The United States takes great pride in its self-sufficiency, infrastructure and ability to cope with adversity standing on its own two feet. I think this is the reason you don't see physical assistance from other countries in New York and Washington, rather than any lack of caring from the part of America's allies. ------------------ |
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09-14-2001, 05:10 AM | #6 | |
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there are americans in other states that would like to help. but there just isnt room. the damage is in a rather confined space you know. people are giving so much blood that they are turned away and told to come back later. The reason we go help in these kinds of situations so very often is because many countries dont have the means to deal with a disaster on their own. We, having so many resources to draw from, should feel obligated to do what we can to help. ------------------ I Pledge Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. |
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09-14-2001, 06:16 AM | #7 | |
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Here in Idaho the Red Cross is running overtime with blood donations. They dont have the staff to handle all of the people literally lining the streets to give. I had to make an appointment. I have heard of similiar conditions from all of our allies. Money is pouring in from every quarter. Thoughts, cards, flowers, and prayers are flooding NY and DC. In every Embassy, people are leaving flowers, cards, and stuffed animals. So, its a bit unfair to say that the rest of the world isn't helping. ------------------ "In Memorium of those who are gone, and all those that bought our freedom with their hearts blood!" "May the Colors of Liberty never run" |
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09-14-2001, 06:17 AM | #8 |
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09-14-2001, 06:42 AM | #9 |
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UK has sent its best sniffer dogs from Scotland!
These are veterans from Turkey Earthquake, Drug Bugging Operations and Many other things. Also Britain has offered its intelligence community to aid the CIA. ------------------
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09-14-2001, 08:15 AM | #10 | |
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Britain had teams of experts ready to come help with the rescue work, but no way to get there. Please don't be unreasonable! ------------------ |
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