Asian quake tsunami kills more than 7,000

[vibes]

How telling it is that our so-called "president" wants to help the tsunami victims with 50 million dollars. If memory serves me right, he sent infinitely more money to Florida when hurricanes claimed far fewer victims--but, of course, there were votes to be had (legal or otherwise). Then, too, look at the money he has and continues to throw away in Iraq. If ever there was a group of thugs with warped priorities, it is the one that occupies the seat of power today.

The last time I checked, Florida was a part of the USA, and Southeast Asia was not. REALLY telling when the president sends more money to places in America than to foreign countries. Shocking, in fact.

[Big Wheel]

Well, the amount pledged so far is only $15 million I think, not 50 million. When you consider that the cost of the inauguration is going to be $30-40 million--not even counting security costs, I think it's a fair topic for debate.

[brownie]

If Bush is the confirmed Christian reborn he clais to be, he might then have the good idea of forwarding all the money that is being obscenely lavished on His Inauguration to the millions of southeast Asians now in need of all the essentials!

[maren]

If Bush is the confirmed Christian reborn he clais to be, he might then have the good idea of forwarding all the money that is being obscenely lavished on His Inauguration to the millions of southeast Asians now in need of all the essentials!

Good idea.

[Hardbopjazz]

Interesting site.

Seismic Monitor

[Hardbopjazz]

Can you image sitting in seismic stations and you see this? You know something bad just happen.

Edited December 28, 2004 by Hardbopjazz

[Christiern]

How telling it is that our so-called "president" wants to help the tsunami victims with 50 million dollars. If memory serves me right, he sent infinitely more money to Florida when hurricanes claimed far fewer victims--but, of course, there were votes to be had (legal or otherwise). Then, too, look at the money he has and continues to throw away in Iraq. If ever there was a group of thugs with warped priorities, it is the one that occupies the seat of power today.

The last time I checked, Florida was a part of the USA, and Southeast Asia was not. REALLY telling when the president sends more money to places in America than to foreign countries. Shocking, in fact.

Bad vibes,

So what? Your bringing that up is truly idiotic. It is still outrageous that this little twerp and his coterie of warmongers can only find $15,000,000 to send these poor people while they dance away many more millions in one night of self-glorification. While they squander billions of dollars and thousands of lives on a totally unjustifiable, unprovoked war. That--and the fact that there are little lemming who go along with it--is what's shocking, not pointing it out.

These people are true scum and anyone who supports what they have and are doing needs to take a good look at themselves.

[sheldonm]

I think it's a fair topic for debate.

...in the political forum!

[Big Al]

Interesting site.

Seismic Monitor

Very interesting indeed, as it appears that seismic shifts/earthquakes are still happening in the area hardest hit. It appears that this whole disaster is far from over. God help those folks.

[Big Al]

I think it's a fair topic for debate.

...in the political forum!

Word!

[pryan]

More bad news: Death Toll Could Double

[Son-of-a-Weizen]

I half expected Chris to find a way to rail on Bush for not ponying up the funds for the expansive deep-water buoy/sensor warning system.....but he's only carping about the money pledged (so far that is....). What a pleasant surprise.

[Guy Berger]

Can we keep the politics out of this discussion, please? It's too bad that people have to turn a human tragedy into a political football match so soon after the fact.

Guy

[7/4]

Fox is showing a count of 52,000, The Independent 55,000.

[Christiern]

Sorry, Guy and Big Al, I know it isn't easy to face up to the realities of Bush, but look at what he is doing--or not doing, in this case. Politics very much enters into it when you have our government all but ignoring the plight of so man people while they keep on dancing and basking in what is probably ill-gotten glory.

[Christiern]

Fox is showing a count of 52,000, The Independent 55,000.

I'm afraid those figures are way below reality. The BBC reported a much higher one this morning.

[Big Al]

Sorry, Guy and Big Al, I know it isn't easy to face up to the realities of Bush, but look at what he is doing--or not doing, in this case. Politics very much enters into it when you have our government all but ignoring the plight of so man people while they keep on dancing and basking in what is probably ill-gotten glory.

Hey, you just violated sheldonm's civil rights by not mentioning him in your list of targets. What is this, Chris? Why are you excluding him? Not anti-semitic enough for ya? Or maybe you know who he voted for; what worries me is how you know who I voted for? Got news for ya, my equitable friend: it weren't Bush!!!!

Chew on that for a few minutes, while I promote your latest book "Christiern's Guide to Self-Fulfilling Propheteering." B-)

[7/4]

Fox is showing a count of 52,000, The Independent 55,000. 

I'm afraid those figures are way below reality. The BBC reported a much higher one this morning.

I know. The count keeps rising.

[Guy Berger]

Sorry, Guy and Big Al, I know it isn't easy to face up to the realities of Bush, but look at what he is doing--or not doing, in this case. Politics very much enters into it when you have our government all but ignoring the plight of so man people while they keep on dancing and basking in what is probably ill-gotten glory.

Well, that's Chris's choice. I encourage every other thread participant not to follow his example.

Guy

[sidewinder]

I see from the reports that ex-German Chancellor Helmut Kohl was amongst the tourists who were rescued in Sri Lanka.

[RDK]

Stop the politics! Now! Please!

Thank you...

[Big Al]

Stop the politics! Now! Please!

Thank you...

[Johnny E]

I'm sorry, but getting aid (and lots of it) to these nations as quickly as possible is very much part of this story. Sometimes there isn't a line between life and politics...they are one in the same. I think we can all agree that $15 million from the worlds one and only super power is simply not enough. We need to lead in this world and these are the type of opportunities that Bush administration should jump on to show the world that we are a benevolent and caring nation. Hopefully Bush will realize this before it's too late (we have a very small window of time with which to work with to avoid a humanitarian disaster). In the mean time, there are private relief agencies that need our support. I encourage all to give generously to these agencies and do all they can within their means.

Edited December 28, 2004 by Johnny E

[Big Wheel]

I just went to the movies with a good friend whose birthday is coming up. Instead of gifts this year, he's going to ask everyone to make a donation to one of the relief agencies.

[king ubu]

I'm sorry, but getting aid (and lots of it) to these nations as quickly as possible is very much part of this story. Sometimes there isn't a line between life and politics...they are one in the same. I think we can all agree that $15 million from the worlds one and only super power is simply not enough. We need to lead in this world and these are the type of opportunities that Bush administration should jump on to show the world that we are a benevolent and caring nation. Hopefully Bush will realize this before it's too late (we have a very small window of time with which to work with to avoid a humanitarian crisis). In the mean time, there are private relief agencies that need our support. I encourage all to give generously to these agencies and do all they can within their means.