I get so tired of hearing Liberals talk about how the rest of the world hates the US. Guess what, Libs? As so much of your silliness, this is simply untrue. Sure, maybe there are moments of back-biting, some occasionally jealousy, and a "tsk, tsk" or two but, when the chips are down, we have more friends than most of us realize.
Foreign Policy magazine provides a list of countries and what amount of money they've anted up, as well as what type of supplies/personnel they are committing to the recovery effort after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina.
My faith in the kindness of nations to each other in times of need has been restored. Thank you, FP!
Foreign Policy magazine provides a list of countries and what amount of money they've anted up, as well as what type of supplies/personnel they are committing to the recovery effort after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina.
My faith in the kindness of nations to each other in times of need has been restored. Thank you, FP!
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Thank you for your affectionate and insightful response, M/M Anonymous. Your insight is valid if your sole point is that "people donated to people in need." You are correct in your simplistic assumption. No argument there.
Where the rest of your commentary falls apart, my Anonymous friend, is: (1) People comprise a country; to help Americans in their time of need is to help our nation in its time of need; the only difference is for non-citizens even though we embrace them as Americans when they're here as well. (2) Our federal government is responsible for getting those donations from other nations where they are needed to best help the victims of Hurricane Katrina; so, in fact, you are entrusting our government to help the poor, now aren't you?
I would suggest you open your mind to reality and do a little homework on the United States. This country provides more opportunity and support for those of our citizens (as well as immigrants) who wish to rise above poverty. Take a look at some statistics before you start labeling our government as one that "only wants to help out the rich." Using a phrase like that simply showcases your blinding ignorance.
Look, just between us, it never hurts to acknowledge a knowledge deficit and work to fix it. Try it. It's oh so liberating! I'll be happy to help you anytime.
*scrathces head*
- an anonymous Canadian