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2015-03-21 International-UN-NGOs

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Posted by Fred 2015-03-21 00:00|| || Front Page|| [7 views ] Top

#1 Yeah, last thing you want is a virulent disease epidemic interfering with the Haj.

The problem with declaring something a problem is you then have to do something, or stand around looking like a doof. Do you guys have any idea what a logistical nightmare it is getting white Land Rovers and shrimp cocktail into some Third World hellhole? So we'll get back to you on that whole epidemic thing.

Posted by SteveS 2015-03-21 00:35|| 2015-03-21 00:35|| Front Page Top

#2 A longer article in this morning Dallas Morning News says - WHO has acknowledged acting too slowly to control the Ebola epidemic. In its defense, the agency says the virus’ spread was unprecedented and blames factors including lack of resources and intelligence from the field.

So they just need more budget to save more lives. Nice touch.

Posted by Bobby 2015-03-21 09:53|| 2015-03-21 09:53|| Front Page Top

#3 Political correctness trumps science and common sense again.

Posted by Bill Clinton 2015-03-21 12:21|| 2015-03-21 12:21|| Front Page Top

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