This war has been cancelled on account of bad weather

[icarus]

Let's cancel the war in Iraq, and send all our troops and the money being spent there to help in Thailand, India, Indonesia, and so forth.

There's plenty of money to help these people.

Comments

[venivincere]

Hear, hear.

[icarusancalion.livejournal.com]

*starts the letter writing campaign*

Writing to Bush? Heck no, I'm writing to the soldiers. It'll take the White House at least a week to figure out what's happened.

"Where'd they go?"

"They're out hunting WMDs, Mr. President."

"Oh."

[venivincere]

I'd laugh, except fight as they may, there's no way they could turn back that tide. :-(

[wistful-fever.livejournal.com]

It's horrifying. I wish I could do something. Maybe there's a place for donations? It's not much... but hey, more than G.W. is doing.

[icarusancalion.livejournal.com]

In dphearson's journal there's a link for Doctor's Without Borders that's doing something. Also I've no doubt the Red Cross is involved as well.

Icarus

[dphearson.livejournal.com]

Google Doctors without Bordes or the International Red Cross, and give money. A small amount can really help!

[lherelenfeline.livejournal.com]

www.lankapage.com is passing out our collagetive beggar hat for donations, as are the embassies of virtually every country affected. Most buddhist temples are also collecting non monetary donations of tinned food, clothing, medicines ( like aspirin, panadol, rubbing alcohol) and bandages.

[icarusancalion.livejournal.com]

Yes, and careful with governmental agencies in Southeast Asia. They're not known for their lack of corruption and yes they would pocket money intended for victims of a tsunami. In a heartbeat. Give to known organizations, don't give to the governments (they will feel fine about using your money for an inland highway system that benefits some cronies), or give to organizations whose integrity you trust.

And be careful about the Buddhist organizations. As a long-term Buddhist (17 years) I can tell you there are quite a few crooks who've taken advantage of Buddhism's good name to rake in the profits. Donate canned goods and other such things, yes. Otherwise check the organization out carefully.

Icarus

[lherelenfeline.livejournal.com]

As far as I know, the temples around here are not accepting any money, just canned goods and clothing and stuff.

As far as governmental agencies go, at least in Sri Lanka it's not as bad with the new cabinet, then agian the Red Cross has far more experinece in dealing with this than the governments.

[dphearson.livejournal.com]

Good idea!
There are no better disaster relief people than the Army Corps of Engineers of the USA. No better emergency medical crews than the MASH units, and no better sher ingenuity and bravery than teh hard core Marines for rescues.

Now, let see if the people in charge can get behind the idea...

[icarusancalion.livejournal.com]

Absolutely. And no happier soldier than one with a worthwhile mission that will herald him or her a hero.

Icarus

[corvidae9.livejournal.com]

Here here. I second the motion.

[icarusancalion.livejournal.com]

*continues writing the soldiers*

If we ship them out a unit at a time we can call blame it on Stop Loss or something...

Icarus

[corvidae9.livejournal.com]

eep. stop loss.

Do you still happen to have that soldier writing linkie again?

[dancing-moon.livejournal.com]

Also, think how many people could be transported and treated on the large military vehicles... how much people does a marine ship take, eh?

[riibu.livejournal.com]

Perfect idea!

[katuah]

best idea i've heard in ages. help those who can be helped, save those who can be saved, plus we generate lots of good karma. How much more effective (in the bigger sense) than throwing dollar bills at Iraqi maniacs.

[nadai.livejournal.com]

God, if only. I'd even promise not to spit anymore when I say George Bush's name.

[ashfae.livejournal.com]

Oh yes, please!

[snapesdarkling.livejournal.com]

I absolutely agree. Concur. Support. Affirm.
Best idea I've heard yet.

[wishwords.livejournal.com]

That's a wonderful idea! They've got plenty of experience cleaning up and building temporary shelter.

[jaig.livejournal.com]

But that would make sense! :/