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I can not speak for him, but like a few of the articles suggest which I have read, the numbers used in this study are not accurate. They only take into account cash given by the government of countries. This report does NOT take into account food donations nor does it take into account private (non government) contributions. If the Fed government gave 10 Billion and US companies gave 100 Billion, only the 10 billion give by the US Government would be reflected in the percentage of GDP. The EU uses the numbers given primarily because the Government of those countries regulates through its taxes, contributions in foreign aid. The same is true of the US, however, the US gives a lot more through private contributions..... I think you and I both would rather donate than give the money to the government to donate.... We all know how efficient the Government can be. ----------------------------------------------------- Sometimes it is more important to protect LIFE than Liberty

I agree, but your numbers are off. You converted to actual not percentage. The real percentage was .92% and .14% repectively. Source http://www.cnn.com/2004/ALLPOLITICS/12/28/stingy.americans.ap/index.html Chris ----------------------------------------------------- Sometimes it is more important to protect LIFE than Liberty

It will not effect AQ at all. The majority of those fighting the Us don't read the papers, and those that do will not share that information, or will distort it. The US will help, like it always has. Then the world will bitch about how the US could have done more even when they did more than anyone else. The World will bitch about how the US could have done it better... Basicly the world will bitch about the US as normal just like always. Hear Hear!!!! Seriously, do you think the muslims in Indonesia will know how much the US gives???? Do you think they will care or remember in 10yrs from now??? Damned if we do, damned if we don't. ----------------------------------------------------- Sometimes it is more important to protect LIFE than Liberty

That Guy from norway is not thinking straight.... First of all, the aid given by the US doesn't count all the FOOD aid we give to the world. It doesn't count the BILLIONS in private donations given all over the world. The real problem is that this guy thinks the US government should tax it's people more to create a fund for giving money in relief efforts.... Again, another example of a foreign socialist trying to tell the american how they should be running their country. This guy made a stupid comment, and then said he wasn't pointing at the USA... Really? Actually he made 2 direct references to the USA when discussing our contributions. So, how much do the citizens of your country donate to charity annually?? ----------------------------------------------------- Sometimes it is more important to protect LIFE than Liberty

Yes I would have known, and if there was nothing tall around, I would get as far away and as high as I could. It would be difficult to tell how big the wave would be, and any height above sea level would be better than no height above sea level. The roof of a 2 story house in many places which were hit would have sufficed. However, in some areas the 4th floor of hotels weren't enough. I guess it is not common knowledge, but being a scientist I have always known that the water rapidly receeds prior to a tidal wave. ----------------------------------------------------- Sometimes it is more important to protect LIFE than Liberty

Dont be so defensive . I did not turn this into a US bashing thing... no where in my post did I say that the US were the cause..... I sort of suggested that you dont have to look too far [ try GOOGLE] ..... so look, do some research and find out for your self. That way you're in control. Tony No, you didn't suggest that, and if you meant to instead of implying the USA, I would suggest being a bit more articulate. These are words being typed not spoken and it is not always easy to assume what the other person is saying. Now as to your response.... Great! I don't believe you, but great!! ----------------------------------------------------- Sometimes it is more important to protect LIFE than Liberty

Damn sorry... I was rushing :-) ----------------------------------------------------- Sometimes it is more important to protect LIFE than Liberty

http://www.cnn.com/2004/TECH/12/22/airplane.parachutes.ap/index.html ----------------------------------------------------- Sometimes it is more important to protect LIFE than Liberty

What.... The US did not PUT him in power!!! He murdered his way into power!!! And, once he took power He murdered almost all of the Iraqi cabinet to make a point to the other members. The US (as well as many countries) partially supported him mainly due to his hatered of Iran. We had no choice but to "USE" SH for help. Maybe you forget, but we needed Uncle Joe in WWII as well. Before of course we didn't need him anymore. That is the way that world Politics work!!! Always have always will. Why is Bush being friendly to Kofi Annan right now? After his butchery of the Oil-for-food program and his son's involvement? ... Why? Because the US needs the UN's help for the Iraqi elections... Trust me Bush hates Annan, probably as much as Regan hated SH, but we need eachother's help for a larger problem right now. And back then Regan needed SH help for a larger problem "IRAN". Chris ----------------------------------------------------- Sometimes it is more important to protect LIFE than Liberty

I don't think he wants Judges to stop interpreting laws, I think he wants to stop judges from Making laws !!!! ----------------------------------------------------- Sometimes it is more important to protect LIFE than Liberty

Surpressed???? No, I think the opposite is true. Whites are made out to be the evil ones.... I actually heard on a talk program that it was the Fault of the USA. Why? Because Us involvment in Vietnam and Loas, et al. has caused this person and his family, and other like him to grow up in a world of violence. People like him watched his parents get killed and he doesn't know any better.... CUT THE SHIT!!!! The same could be said about the Jews post WWII, but I think they turned out alright. THis story was on the news for about 2-4 days. This is MASS MURDER!!!! Trust me Dekker, if "Whitie" commited the same Mass murder of a group of Hmongs this would be in the news for more than a year. It is a travesty IMO. ----------------------------------------------------- Sometimes it is more important to protect LIFE than Liberty

STILL AMAZES ME THIS IS NOT IN THE NEWS EVERYDAY. We had to deal with the Laci Peterson case for over a year, andthis gets pushed under the rug. Let's see Guy is trespassing, and kills 5 unarmed people and one armed person who never took a shot.... hmmmm. Reasons it is not in the News? Because the crime was commited by a minority. Because the victims were white.... Let's pretend this story was about a white guy who killed 6 Loasian guys in the woods..... Would it not be headlines for years??? Disgusting.... ----------------------------------------------------- Sometimes it is more important to protect LIFE than Liberty

Judging from your previous posts, that does not surprise me. That maybe, but I am as about directly connected to all of these things as You are. Why should I be ashamed? Noone here is perfect.... No countries history is perfect. But I would GLADLY stand up the Brief History of this Country to any country in the World and compare apple to Apples... Bring it ON!!!!!!!!! Sick and tired of the People both in and out of this country who think it is the Great Satan. However, I respect more the people outside this country that feel this way. But, the next time you visit or buy good made here just remember you are SUPPORTING the "Most Evil Nation" on earth... Have Fun and Keep spending!!!! ----------------------------------------------------- Sometimes it is more important to protect LIFE than Liberty

As soon as I find an English translation of a Swiss written American history book, I will do just that. Kind of pointless trying to find it in one written in this country, though; don't you think? I don't.... Why would you assume that american history books are anymore biased than say Swiss books or German books or English books???? Because America is soooo Bad? ----------------------------------------------------- Sometimes it is more important to protect LIFE than Liberty

Nope, I voted based on what I felt was best for ME first, my country second, and never once concerned myself with the rest of the worlds opinion. If the rest of the worlds opinion really mattered, then they would be living here and voting too!! ----------------------------------------------------- Sometimes it is more important to protect LIFE than Liberty

Never said it did... Just pointing out How OFF subject Kallends question was. But, I will say this. I as an american an NOT ashamed of my countries past. I am not ashamed of Europeans (my ancestors) Killing Indians and Taking land. I am not Ashamed of slavery in the US or the world for that matter. I am NOT ashamed of Bobming the JAPS, and I am not ashamed of Beina american. ----------------------------------------------------- Sometimes it is more important to protect LIFE than Liberty

COUGH... Changing the Subject... COUGH The statement was made that we systematically wiped out a race of people.... We did not. Also, as far as your question above... irrelevent and loaded as well as off the subject. So, I will answer it with a question. How much land did the Portugeese take from the native South americans.... Or the spanish and french for that matter? Or wait.... The British? ----------------------------------------------------- Sometimes it is more important to protect LIFE than Liberty

One thing Everyone forgets!!!!!!!!!!! The 2 Nukes did not cause nearly as much damage as our conventional bombing of Japan did. FACT: Bloodiest bombings in Japan were over Tokoyo. In one night of conventional bombing in Tokoyo, we killed over 100,000 civilians.... IN ONE NIGHT. Sure we could have done that in Hiroshima too, but I think the Nuke sufficed !!!!! ----------------------------------------------------- Sometimes it is more important to protect LIFE than Liberty

Doesn't surprise me you are proud of the systematic eradication of a race. Dekker FYI - There are more native americans now than there were when the Pilgrim showed up!!!!! Also, before spouting off on the Native americans, maybe you should do some reading on the real history of European whites in american and the Native americans.... You obviously don't know much about the situation!!!! ----------------------------------------------------- Sometimes it is more important to protect LIFE than Liberty

Didn't think I did.... Called a spade a spade. Just as I am called a "Conservative" (due to my expressed views) I called him a "progressive Marxist" because of his expressed view.... I don't hide behind that PC BS!!! ----------------------------------------------------- Sometimes it is more important to protect LIFE than Liberty

A "large" class of under educated.... No. I do believe though that intelligence is a bell curve across the population. ----------------------------------------------------- Sometimes it is more important to protect LIFE than Liberty

They can't force it, but a good school provides a lot more tools than a poor school does. Yes, even the worst schools can produce successes. Are you willing to stake your kids' future on that? That's the rhetorical you in this case -- I don't think you have kids. Sometimes the strength of the group is more important than the strength of the individual, and the individual can contribute by giving some. Wendy W. No, I don't have kids, but I do know when I have them they are going to private schools... I will find a way to pay for it because their education is too important. ----------------------------------------------------- Sometimes it is more important to protect LIFE than Liberty

I disagree.... The school can give you the tools...the books the teachers etc... But they can not force you or make you be successful. It is not their job to make you successful, they are only a tool for those that WISH and TRY to be successful. ----------------------------------------------------- Sometimes it is more important to protect LIFE than Liberty

Post deleted. Attack his ideas if you like, but do not attack people personally. ----------------------------------------------------- Sometimes it is more important to protect LIFE than Liberty

You need to move out of this COUNTRY!!!! Your attitude makes me Fucking Sick ----------------------------------------------------- Sometimes it is more important to protect LIFE than Liberty