I would not say that was the perception of the U.S. response up here. I think the media in each country took the line that their government was doing too little... in Canada our news reports made it look like the Brits had all-out mobilized, for example. But then when you turned on the BBC World Service, they were making it look like their government was asleep at the switch. It's an easy line for the media to exploit, as governments always fumble something during crises, it's inevitable.
Our government ministers did not even bother to alter their holiday plans, except for one principled guy who flew back into town and did most of it by himself. Even when the prime minister harangued them for it, he of course did not lead by example but instead remained at some resort in the Bahamas and bitched them out by conference call. How inspiring! Hell, we waited so long to deploy our 'rapid response' disaster unit that I think it packed up and came back in something like two weeks because the time for rapid response was over. DUH. Mac [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm pretty sure that all the countries who were whining about the US not doing enough for the Tsunami victims will be sending millions of dollars of aid. Because of course they know exactly how to help. I believe France is leading the charge. Ken In a message dated 9/1/2005 5:00:41 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Harry ?M.) ) Subject: Re: [MBZ] A VERY serious topic -- put away yer guns, email clients, taxes, and bad dogs To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Mercedes mailing list) Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Been watching the news here about whats going on there. Was told my former Guard unit may be on ready alert to assist in the evac and help with food and water. Some have already volenteered to go on their own. Considering whats going on in the middle east it just makes you wonder who will be there for us ???? _______________________________________ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
