I can only echo the comments made here, I have given money to help move refugees from New Orleans into Texas since they don't have a city to live in anymore. I hope more people here and abroad realize what a tragedy this is, much like Phuket was.

You won't believe it, but some German "Anti-Ami-Kids" are going "It's their own fault". As if the US was responsible for that. I mean, how the hell can anyone be responsible for a flood? Did we say that it was Thailand's fault that they had the Tsunami? Did we accuse the Germans for anything when the Oder and the Elbe thought that they needed a flood? But since Bush is apparently equal to Satan in Germany's teen's minds it must be some divine justice. Germans can be sickening sometimes.

And yes, it is a tragedy. And the stuff that is happening right now is even more tragic. Why the hell does the police need to protect some overflooded stores from plundering when people are dying in front of their eyes? I mean, the stores are messed up no matter what. They're gone, done for, insurance will pay.

Thank you, but others can be like this, too. :ohwell:

In some news you can see that the police is plundering, too, but nobody says a thing.

I know, this must sound odd to you, but with all that Anti-US-Propaganda going on over in your place (hey, we watch the same junk on TV after all) it is no wonder that people actually think that the US created the flooding of New Orleans.

And of course, everybody is sickening every now and then, but German teenagers are my "enemy of the week".

Some quotes:
And it gets worse, but I don't want to do this to you...

Oh, something written in german :D but it was not in this forum, not?

Right, and i know that you don't meant it mad towards me.
Sadly here in germany do some people not like the americans, even the sister of my best friend ( 18 years old now )is a rassist. I don't understand it.
And because of this, all germans are lumped together, if there is something not right :ohwell:

No, another place. Luckily. And I'm not mad at you or any German member of the Drome, I am mad at just about ever german TV-Zombie there is. They get indoctrinated once again, they are brainwashed and the most bizarre thing... they don't even realise it. In fact, they're happy about it.

I'm not very happy with Germany, or Europe for that matter right now. We've gotten more response and aid from countries in South America than we have from our so-called EU allies. The only thing they aid us with is criticism.

I don't fully agree that the anti-U.S sentiments are valid with something like this, it was practically a natural disaster, besides, several raiders were shooting at the salvage helicopters during the intital stages of rescue, its' not hard to wonder why Germany is mocking the states for this

And what the hell is with certain news sites saying blacks are "looting" resources, but whities simply "find" them, yeah, REAL class there.

The news was showing bush today at the disaster and Bush was only near white people when they showed the footage.. I mean where are the black people?

My parents think he is a racist..


I think it's the media that potraying Bush in the wrong way..

The media is quite skilled at portraying whatever they wish.

I just wish that people would focus more on the rescuing and helping of people instead of trying to toss blame and political BS around...

Exactly. People are dying from lack of food and water, and the rest of the world is just sitting back and pointing the blame at the political leaders.

And the footage I saw of Bush showed him with a black mother and daughter that had nothing left but the clothes on their backs. Race is certainly not a f***ing issue, these are human beings that need help.

I saw that footage, he was even hugging the mother and consoling her while speaking with them, and other victims. I'm also sick of the way EVERYONE is suddenly an expert on the situation.

Heh, welcome to American Mainstream Media. If every news reporter and camera crew would put their stuff down and help one person, a good hundred or two victims would be alright. Instead, theyre looking for the worst kinda pictures possible, and show it over a billion times. Its just mindnumbing after a while....

I've been looking around our campus trying to find a food drive or fundraising event, but I"m surprised to have not seen anything yet. :( I know they'd like people to donate to the Red Cross and such directly, but why not do something here? They raised money for Anti-bush propaganda, why not this? I hate my school sometimes...

Beats portraying him as competent... but thats' not the issue here...

You know whats' sadder? People are complaining that several shows are being preempted next week for more coverage. Among them, Friday Night Smackdown.

Turns out I'm going to be housing refugees...kind of. For a couple days until we get some places organized up here. :D

I'm so charitable it hurts... :cry:

I hear they called the FBI sharp shooters in? DAMN!

Youre an angel to those people, remember that... ;)

The violence is ridiculous. You would think neighbors would be helping neighbors instead of attacking each other.. :ohwell:

I was told there is a lot of gang activity down there. Crips and Bloods. :( That's where a lot of it is stemming from.

The following countries are either sending aid workers and money to help in the Hurricane Katrina relief effort or are waiting word from the U.S government to do so (come on Bush! Just for once let Castro do something nice!! He's willing to send food and supplies and 1100 aid workers!!):

Russia, Japan, Canada, France, Honduras, Germany, Venezuela, Jamaica, Australia, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Greece, Hungary, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Mexico, China, South Korea, Israel, the United Arab Emirates, New Zealand, Guatemala, Paraguay, Belgium, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Italy, Guyana, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia. Austria, Lithuania, Spain, Dominica, Norway, Cuba, India, Bosnia, and Bahamas.

South East Asia (the area hit by the tsunami a couple months back) donated $25 million. Wow... :o

The list grows every hour it seems... India is the latest country to pitch in.

Seeing that list makes me feel warm and gooey inside for some reason. I'm so glad to see other countries are coming to pitch in and help. :) But that doesnt mean that we can slow down either. I'm STILL trying to see if there's any sort of fundraisers going on here around campus.

The list of countries sending aid and money has been updated... here are the latest countries to help the U.S:

Afghanastan: Just $100 but still..that's something
Kuwait: Half a billion dollars
Qatar: $100 million :o

Other countries joining in:
Denmark, Estonia, Luxembourg, Finland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Egypt, Djibouti, Comoros, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, Sudan, Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, Bahrain, Muritania, Somalia, and Palestinian Authority

North Korea still hates us enough that they refuse to send aid but they do send a sympathy card. :lol: