Shouldn't the Vatican ( actually in Italy and in the Rome) be putting their hands in their pockets to help support the people , Oh no silly me, I
shouldn't be saying that.
After all they ARE the richest corporation in the world and own most land . but of course they don't actually want to help people, just control them.
US gives 50,000 dollars for quake-hit Italy, page 3
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reply posted on 7-4-2009 @ 02:16 AM by whoshotJR
reply to post by Seekerof
I'm with you, at least we gave. If we would have gave 5 million everyone would have been like wtf are we doing giving them money when we have none. ATS is full of a bunch of whiners.
We have something happen to us and people don't offer us aid or help usually. For all you that are ashamed maybe you should take a look at some of the tent cities and realize we have our own crisis and 50k buys lots of blankets and water for people.
I'm with you, at least we gave. If we would have gave 5 million everyone would have been like wtf are we doing giving them money when we have none. ATS is full of a bunch of whiners.
We have something happen to us and people don't offer us aid or help usually. For all you that are ashamed maybe you should take a look at some of the tent cities and realize we have our own crisis and 50k buys lots of blankets and water for people.
reply posted on 7-4-2009 @ 09:51 AM by wiredamerican
50 grand from the USA government sounds about right to me. After all with our financial situation it would seem that anything over that would be an
insult to the entire american people.
This 50 grand is only meant to be a token of good faith toward Italy. And to show that at the same time the USA respects that it can not give away millions of tax money away.
The point is, the private sector is supposed to donate money voluntarily. When the people donate privately it sends a message of what we stand for here in the US. Our freedom to make private donations to whomever we choose without it being controlled by the government.
When the international community looks at the numbers, they will see the US government donation of 50 thousand, then they will see what the US private citizens and companies donated without the governments hand. I am betting the private donations will be well past the 1 million mark.
We also got to ponder on another question... Will the Italians even want our money in the first place.. Did they ask for it? And if not would they even accept it?
Tsunami Aid, Who is giving what.
Here is a little example of past donations from private and government entities durring the recent tsunami disaster. The only country then who made more contributions in the private sector was Great Briton. Good for them.
This 50 grand is only meant to be a token of good faith toward Italy. And to show that at the same time the USA respects that it can not give away millions of tax money away.
The point is, the private sector is supposed to donate money voluntarily. When the people donate privately it sends a message of what we stand for here in the US. Our freedom to make private donations to whomever we choose without it being controlled by the government.
When the international community looks at the numbers, they will see the US government donation of 50 thousand, then they will see what the US private citizens and companies donated without the governments hand. I am betting the private donations will be well past the 1 million mark.
We also got to ponder on another question... Will the Italians even want our money in the first place.. Did they ask for it? And if not would they even accept it?
Tsunami Aid, Who is giving what.
Here is a little example of past donations from private and government entities durring the recent tsunami disaster. The only country then who made more contributions in the private sector was Great Briton. Good for them.
reply posted on 7-4-2009 @ 10:03 AM by The Godfather of Conspira
reply to post by Gouki
You ever tried to rebuild your home after an Earthquake demolished it?
In today's world $50,000 would maybe cover the roofing, landscaping and glass for a single house... MAYBE.
That's the dumbest thing I've read in this thread so far, and hey, this thread seems to be chock full of that sort of stuff.
50,000$ is enough. No one is building a space ship.
It wasn't that serious.
You ever tried to rebuild your home after an Earthquake demolished it?
In today's world $50,000 would maybe cover the roofing, landscaping and glass for a single house... MAYBE.
That's the dumbest thing I've read in this thread so far, and hey, this thread seems to be chock full of that sort of stuff.
reply posted on 7-4-2009 @ 10:13 AM by neformore
Originally posted by Seekerof
At any rate, when was the last time Italy or anyone else gave anything for any natural disaster that happened over here in the U.S.? Yeah, I thought so. You all go ahead and "be ashamed," I will be awaiting that $50,000 check...
Italy offered to send two Hercules C130 cargo aircraft fitted with emergency aids, including 300 Adult camp beds, 300 blankets, 600 sheets, 1 suction pump, 6 lifecrafts, 11.200 chlorine tablets, 5 units of large first aid kits, baby food formula pumps, tents and power generators. Italy also offered to send some experts of the Protezione Civile to help coordinating relief efforts in the damaged area.[8]
International Response to Hurricane Katrina
reply posted on 7-4-2009 @ 10:14 AM by FreezeM
Originally posted by Seekerof
At any rate, when was the last time Italy or anyone else gave anything for any natural disaster that happened over here in the U.S.? Yeah, I thought so. You all go ahead and "be ashamed," I will be awaiting that $50,000 check...
[edit on 6-4-2009 by Seekerof]
To help you remember, the US was offered a lot of support and cash after Katrina.
Mongolia Pledged $50,000.
en.wikipedia.org...
Italy offered to send two Hercules C130 cargo aircraft fitted with emergency aids, including 300 Adult camp beds, 300 blankets, 600 sheets, 1 suction pump, 6 lifecrafts, 11.200 chlorine tablets, 5 units of large first aid kits, baby food formula pumps, tents and power generators. Italy also offered to send some experts of the Protezione Civile to help coordinating relief efforts in the damaged area.
reply posted on 7-4-2009 @ 10:27 AM by pyrytyes
reply to post by jibeho
" The French will probably just send in loaves of bread."
And wine, don't forget the wine! The cheese , maybe not... but wine...yum!
The dust hasn't settled, after shocks continue...
First response? Fifty grand ain't hay, consider it a down payment. The US will step up once the needs have been assessed. If the government doesn't, the grand citizenry will...IMO.
" The French will probably just send in loaves of bread."
And wine, don't forget the wine! The cheese , maybe not... but wine...yum!
The dust hasn't settled, after shocks continue...
First response? Fifty grand ain't hay, consider it a down payment. The US will step up once the needs have been assessed. If the government doesn't, the grand citizenry will...IMO.
reply posted on 7-4-2009 @ 10:36 AM by The Lass
reply to post by jibeho
BBC have just interviewed some French rescuers in Abruzzo.
They're fireman. They gave up their annual leave entitlements, drove to Italy in a firetruck and are currently digging out survivors / bodies with the help of their rescue dog.
Rather a more useful contribution than a loaf of bread or $50,000.
BBC have just interviewed some French rescuers in Abruzzo.
They're fireman. They gave up their annual leave entitlements, drove to Italy in a firetruck and are currently digging out survivors / bodies with the help of their rescue dog.
Rather a more useful contribution than a loaf of bread or $50,000.
reply posted on 7-4-2009 @ 10:40 AM by jibeho
reply to post by The Lass
The citizens are far better than their govt. I am glad to see the fire brigade coming to help.
In my neck of the woods Tornadoes do a lot of damage every year and the locals from neighboring towns are always the first to respond with assistance in every form.
The citizens are far better than their govt. I am glad to see the fire brigade coming to help.
In my neck of the woods Tornadoes do a lot of damage every year and the locals from neighboring towns are always the first to respond with assistance in every form.
reply posted on 7-4-2009 @ 10:52 AM by sad_eyed_lady
reply to post by DataWraith
Regarding your Vatican should be a making donation comment:
Catholic Relief Services are always in the for-front of disaster relief.
crs.org...
en.wikipedia.org...
[edit on 4/7/2009 by sad_eyed_lady]
Regarding your Vatican should be a making donation comment:
Catholic Relief Services are always in the for-front of disaster relief.
Area groups to help earthquake victims
www.newstimes.com..."Catholic Relief Services is on the ground there right now," said Bill Hoey, vice president of Catholic Charities for the Diocese of Bridgeport. "We are waiting for them to make an assessment and let us know what the needs are."
crs.org...
en.wikipedia.org...
[edit on 4/7/2009 by sad_eyed_lady]
reply posted on 7-4-2009 @ 10:57 AM by Seekerof
Obama gave Italy less than what it costs to operate Air Force One
per hour. Ironic, considering their current penchent for gallivanting the globe or taking
110 mile trips in it. That is soooo
cool, even Obama has thought so. 
[edit on 7-4-2009 by Seekerof]
[edit on 7-4-2009 by Seekerof]
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