Originally posted by KazetNagorraSo far as Britain is concerned, it may also have something to do with the fact that many of the suspected, and convicted, Islamic terrorists have been trained in the art of soucide bombing there.
Perhaps it's just that "flood" doesn't sound very dramatic.
Originally posted by avalanchethecatWhen a large scale natural disaster strikes the US the whole world is expected to wring their hands in collective anguish. But when a comparable disaster strikes somewhere like Pakistan it's business as usual.
Sounds like the aid response to this unprecedented disaster is well short of what is required - this is somewhat unusual to my mind. Is this just because of the scale of the problem, or is there a connection between this and the current conflict in Afghanistan do you think?
Originally posted by Sartor ResartusBy not helping all they would achieve is to create more terrorists or supporters of terrorism.
So far as Britain is concerned, it may also have something to do with the fact that many of the suspected, and convicted, Islamic terrorists have been trained in the art of soucide bombing there.
Originally posted by avalanchethecatPerhaps they are responding to the crisis on scale to the response of the Pakistani governments response to the terrorism in their own country?
Sounds like the aid response to this unprecedented disaster is well short of what is required - this is somewhat unusual to my mind. Is this just because of the scale of the problem, or is there a connection between this and the current conflict in Afghanistan do you think?
Then again, considering the world wide economic state perhaps everyone is just out of money to help.
Then again, perhaps it is some sort of world wide conspiracy against Pakistan. You never know.
Originally posted by rwingettWorld wide agnuish? Who needs anguish? So tell me, what countries gave money for Katrina? It seems to me that the US is on its own.
When a large scale natural disaster strikes the US the whole world is expected to wring their hands in collective anguish. But when a comparable disaster strikes somewhere like Pakistan it's business as usual.
Originally posted by rwingettThat's completely ridiculous. The US contributes more towards disaster relief world wide than any other country. You think we gave a damn whether Pakistan "wrung their hands" after Katrina? You think the US expected or received massive foreign aid after Katrina?
When a large scale natural disaster strikes the US the whole world is expected to wring their hands in collective anguish. But when a comparable disaster strikes somewhere like Pakistan it's business as usual.
Now, obviously Pakistan is not in the same position as we are to give foreign aid and the US should definitely help alleviate suffering when it can (as it generally does when tsunamis and earthquakes and volcanic eruptions strike). But your flippant criticism of the US on this issue is bass ackwards.
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Originally posted by KazetNagorraSo only Chavez offered aid? What about the US so called "allies"?
I think Chavez offered some aid, but it was turned down by the U.S.
Oh that's right, the allies of the US come over and dump trillions of gallons of oil off her shores. My bad.
Originally posted by avalanchethecatSeriously, what has the US received in aid from its European allies for Katrina? Converstly, ths US would be expected to help Europeans for a similar tradgedy. In fact, this thread was directed at the US even though it is ONLY the US who has given money to help the people of Pakistan.
Oh yes, that's exactly what happened... 🙄
Originally posted by whodeyI am not convinced that any first world country is ever really in need of aid from any other nor expects it, unless possibly cases where specific skill are beneficial.
Seriously, what has the US received in aid from its European allies for Katrina? Converstly, ths US would be expected to help Europeans for a similar tradgedy. In fact, this thread was directed at the US even though it is ONLY the US who has given money to help the people of Pakistan.
Originally posted by whodeyI can assure you that this thread was not 'directed at the US'. Then (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_response_to_Hurricane_Katrina). And as for your allies 'dumping' oil on your shores, that's just asinine. You're really coming across as the caring type of christian...
Seriously, what has the US received in aid from its European allies for Katrina? Converstly, ths US would be expected to help Europeans for a similar tradgedy. In fact, this thread was directed at the US even though it is ONLY the US who has given money to help the people of Pakistan.