04-07-2006, 02:24 PM
Maengelito Wrote:and for the hurricane thing. well it was one of the worst natural disasters in the country's history. i do remember bush declaring it a state of emergency a few days before the hurricane even hit. as to how those funds get dispersed and how fast logistics can move, well thats where the real problem lies.That reminds me of when the big tsunami hit on Xmas eve, Bush got railed in the US and international media because he made his statement from his Ranch, but immediately authorized millions in funds for relief. Kofi Anan, on the other hand, was skiing in Denver (treated by a lobbyist..) and continued to do so for the next 5 days, yet was not reprimanded (or even mentioned) by the UN friendly media. In fact the UN was praised in the media as an attempt to legitimize the need for the organization that has in past years become irrelevant and scandalous.
No matter what happens, the current administration will be criticized. Ive given up on trying to inform the uninformed or persuade the ignorant. It is what it is. Im not really taking this thread (or this issue) too seriously, because I dont really feel like getting sucked into a worthless debate. But if I get a chance maybe Ill go into more detail on some of the points Maeng has already mentioned and share my feelings