Bush has yet to "Formally accept any offers" for foreign aid for NO?

[bettyellen]

CNN casually reports he is sifting through many offers.
WTF?

[ThoughtCriminal]

1. It's true (Link enclosed)

http://msnbc.msn.com/id/9161198/

Still, Bush told ABC-TV: “I’m not expecting much from foreign nations because we hadn’t asked for it. I do expect a lot of sympathy and perhaps some will send cash dollars. But this country’s going to rise up and take care of it.”

A real thread killer for freepers complaining about other countries not offering aid.

[OhioChick]

3. If he would've accepted aid.....

"they" would've been here before he sent anyone. Now, how would that look on him? Bastard.

[newyawker99]

7. GRRRRRRR!!!

"I’m not expecting much from foreign nations because we hadn’t asked for it. I do expect a lot of sympathy and perhaps some will send cash dollars."


He really has no shame!


:argh: :argh:

[Starbucks Anarchist]

2. Decidin' is hard work.

I mean, what nonsensical argument can I make against all them foreigners offerin' help?

:sarcasm:

[Stockholm]

4. It seems a bit confusing right now

Sweden offers disaster assistance to US

The Swedish Rescue Services Agency has offered disaster assistance to the US as it grapples with the task of rescuing thousands still trapped in New Orleans by flooding caused by Hurricane Katrina.

On Friday morning the agency said it was still waiting for a reply and details about what sort of contribution Sweden could make in the disaster area. In the meantime, Swedish officials are identifying available resources and planning how to get them across the Atlantic.

snip

It is understood that Sweden's offer included help with water purification, medical equipment, prefabricated temporary accommodation and repairing telecommunications.

snip

"When other countries are hit by crisis there is usually some sort of very official request about what's needed and so on, but we haven't had that yet from the US," added Oscarsson.

http://www.thelocal.se/article.php?ID=2008&date=20050902&PHPSESSID=4ae5ba42f12413c4eb29ab8a6b26b3e9

[Beware the Beast Man]

5. Would you want them for'ners on our soil,

forcing their Frenchy ways on the American people??? We're proud! We don't need their damn help! :sarcasm:

[bettyellen]

6. i can't get anymore disgusted . he ought to be tried for this....

i hope the citizens of NO file a suit for criminal negligence, or better yet conspiracy to commit murder.

[TrogL]

8. Republican "rugged individualism" values

What did you expect?