me@privacy.net wrote:
>Karen wrote:
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>> "E.k.R." wrote:
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>>>"Lloyd Parsons" wrote in message
>>>news:lloydparsons-40010F.13104201092005@individual.net...
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>>>>Getting large numbers of National Guard in there IS a big problem as
>>>>they are so heavily tasked with more international things these days.
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>> This so-called war on terror in Iraq gets more wrong every day.
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>>>So much for putting America first and taking care of our own. :(
>>>
>>>Ernie
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>> One of the TV stations last night inteviewed a young man in the Guard
>> about to ship out to the stricken areas. He smiled and said it felt
>> good to be staying "home" where he could be doing something good for
>> Americans.
>>
>> Karen
>
>Now, here's a point to ponder. Wonder how many countries will be
>sending aid to us in our time of tragedy? I say, suspend foreign aid to
>those who don't offer to help, and spend the money saved on our own country.
I wondered about that, too, especially after last December's tsunami.
I understand Germany is sending help our way in the form of water.
They experienced flooding last year and understand some of what NO is
going through. Good for them and thank you,Germany!
Karen
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