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| Even Desmond Tutu and Mandela calling for Pakistan aid |
| 2010-08-20 |
| Archbishop Desmond Tutu and a group of senior figures known as the Elders, including former South African president Nelson Mandela, former UN secretary-general Kofi Annan and former US president Jimmy Carter on Thursday urged the world community to respond more quickly to the severe flooding in Pakistan. Wonder if they passed the hat up at the Lair of the Elders? The Elders expressed concern that only half of the UN's 460-million-dollar emergency appeal target had been reached. "I urge people all around the world to hold the people of Pakistan in their hearts and in the heart of the human family at this time," Tutu said in a statement. He then returned to the Eldermobile and told Kato to step on it... Is it just me, but there seems to be little press coverage of this. When Bush was in office, we were always there. (Not that I think we need to give any more to the Pakis than we already have) Or -- is The One just not doing anything for The Press to cover? So this disaster has become another "We look the other way, 'cause he ain't doin' anything?" |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #5 I'm sure the Vampire Vulture Elite will swoop in and do the hard work of taking the credit. Just as soon as the 5-star hotels with 24-hour catering are restored. Just like they did in Indonesia. |
| Posted by: CrazyFool 2010-08-20 20:58 |
| #4 Oh, the divine fear of not giving zakat, yes, some do pay attention. |
| Posted by: Rhodesiafever 2010-08-20 20:33 |
| #3 Actually (and typically), the US & UK are way out in front responding with money and resources (helicopters, etc.). The Rest of the World is severely lagging. |
| Posted by: JDB 2010-08-20 15:17 |
| #2 I reserve my charity for those whose brothers aren't actively trying to kill me and mine. |
| Posted by: Mitch H. 2010-08-20 12:12 |
| #1 sorry, I sent my Pakistan Aid money to Fred for his legal defense fund. |
| Posted by: Frank G 2010-08-20 09:00 |