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[aidenfire]

Somebody talk to me. I can't--I can't process this and need to work it out.

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[fourth_rose]

I'm here, hon.

[aidenfire]

I don't know--I don't know what's going on with my country. I--I don't understand. And I feel like I can't do anything, and I want to make it better and. *cries*

[fourth_rose]

Yes, it's unbelievable. What appalls me most is the fact that it's basically just a logical continuation of current politics as far as the government is concerned. I'm enough of a cynic that I'm appalled, but not really surprised by the turn things are taking...

I'm afraid all you can do is work towards a change in the long run. Perhaps more people will realize exactly what regard the current system has for them and want a change. But right now... I can understand how you must be feeling.*hugs*

[aidenfire]

Ugh. Just--no. I don't. I can't even--I can't even belive that this is really going on.

And there is nothing as frusterating as wanting, needing, trying to help, and not feeling there is anything you can do that would make a difference. I. I feel so helpless.

[fourth_rose]

I really wish I had something helpful to say to that, but I'm afraid there isn't anything.

Though I think the only thing that will help is the pressure of public opinion, and it is happening at the moment, as far as I can tell. So speaking up wherever one can is probably the best thing to do...

[aidenfire]

Heh. Speaking up is one thing that I don't have a problem with you. You bet your ass that everyone I come into contact with is going to know exactly what's going on and what a fucktard the president--not MY president--is.

[fourth_rose]

*applauds*

[aidenfire]

Why aren't we doing more? These are our own people. And they're DYING. Why aren't we doing all we can to help? WHY?

[fourth_rose]

What upsets me most is the fact that so much of this could have been prevented in the first place. The hurricane didn't come out of nowhere, there were several days to prepare and get the people out. Instead of sending troops now to shoot looters, these same troops could have helped evacuate people who didn't have the means to leave...

[aidenfire]

I KNOW. I KNOW. And Bush, he issued the evacuation notice himself, and then went on vacation. He didn't send troops or supplies or even busses/helicopters/planes to get people out of there, he just said if you don't get out, you're going to die, and then left so many people without any means of getting out, means he could have supplied. I don't hate easily. I can't think of anyone I hate, really. Dislike, yes, distrust, am irritated by, never ever want to talk to again, but, hate? No.

I HATE George Bush right now. HATE.

[fourth_rose]

I'm afraid I don't have your kind nature, but it still takes quite a lot to make me really hate someone, and Bush managed it years ago. However, I'm surprised that he was actually stupid enough to show his true face to his own people (we outside the US are quite used to the fact that he gives a damn about the rest of the world).

[aidenfire]

God. What did we do to deserve this man? WHAT?

He--he doesn't care. He. Doesn't. Care. And I can't understand that. I just can't.

[fourth_rose]

He's always been out for himself and his little gang. How he ever made people overlook this and elect him is beyond me, but he did (at least, the second time round. His first "election" was also the first fine example of his views towards democracy.) And ever since, he's kept his position by trying to convince the US citizens that all the world is out to get them and that he's the only one who can protect them from the mysterious forces of evil.

His refusal to accept foreign help fits right into that system. God forbid the citizens might see that not everyone outside their borders is their sworn enemy.

You see, as a non-American, I have my own issues with Bush and his politics. I can only hope that he has gone too far this time and that the people in the US will not tolerate it anymore. Still, even if this should happen, all that suffering and destruction is a horrible price to pay for it.

[aidenfire]

Ugh. I honestly can't believe that not only did he worm his way into office once, we elected him again. Don't people see that not only is he dumb as a rock (I had better verbal SAT scores than he did--when I took the test for the first time in seventh grade) he also doesn't care. He doesn't care about the American people, and he sure as hell doesn't care about the people anywhere else.

God, I hope that this is enough. I don't know how much bigger of a wakeup call we can get. I'm all for impeachment, honestly. This was an example of gross ineptitude and mismanagement and--I can't believe the American people are just going to stand by and let it happen.

[fourth_rose]

I can't believe the American people are just going to stand by and let it happen.

Given the public outcry and the unusual amount of venom towards the president in the US media at the moment, I'd say they aren't. You're definitely alone with your feelings about the situation...

[aidenfire]

*hopes*

[fourth_rose]

*headdesk*

That was supposed to be You're definitely NOT alone with your feelings about the situation, of course.

[aidenfire]

I figured as much. Don't worry. :)

[happiestwhen.livejournal.com]

I know, sweetie. :(

[aidenfire]

Just--WOE. I--WOE.

[happiestwhen.livejournal.com]

Yeah. savvyscamp was telling me last night that one of the parishes seceded from the US in an attempt to get FOREIGN aid from the government, because they were getting no help as it was. Just... WTF. And Jamaica and Germany and Canada and whomever else are trying to send aid but they're being told "no"???? JESUS.

[aidenfire]

WHY? So, not only are we not sending aid to our own people, we're not letting others help either? FUCKING FUCKERS. Do they LIKE watching people die? And, at this point, that would make more sense than it doesn't. Just--I'm SO DISGUSTED RIGHT NOW. I can't decide if I'd rather cry or throw up. a;dkjbajajajjhrehiweqriohpqwrehipoaerhioag

[happiestwhen.livejournal.com]

And apparently UN and NATO have offered resources, but Bush didn't like that idea, or something. There is a whole bunch of WTF happening over in scarah2's post here.

It's just so so horrible. savvyscamp lives outside of New Orleans, and they sent some of the NO refugees to her town to get out of the superdome, etc, but some of the refugees came with their looted guns. And now her town isn't safe. And... the police seem idle, or helpless, or.... GAH.

She was telling me about a news anchor who was banging on the side of a police car, trying desperately to get help for the people in the convention center, and you know what the cop did? just sped off. I just don't get it. At all. :( :( :(

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[aidenfire]

Oh my god. I can't belive this is going on in MY country. MY country. What is wrong with us? Are we too proud to accept help?

And, god, the guns and fear and crime is terrible. I have so much sympathy, and anger and just--s;akhsaj;a;kfas;kldhfakjgsjkhdklaaewoiyhjk

[littlecup.livejournal.com]

We don't know each other, but I'm here anyway.

[aidenfire]

Thank you. *hugs*

[yaycoffee.livejournal.com]

I'm here, too. We will get our first NO refugee next week. I don't know how many we'll get. Chances are, some of them will be coming to your school soon, too. I'd say you could help by seeing what the others in your community are doing. It sounds like you need to do something tangable, so maybe go volunteer at a food bank that is getting ready to send stuff out. Doing something always makes me feel better--like I'm not sitting 'round as idle as Georgy at any rate.

[aidenfire]

All the way in michigan? Really? Wow.

And, yeah. I want to see that I'm helping. I want to make a difference, and sadly, I don't have a credit card or anything to send money, and I--I don't know what else to do.

[yaycoffee.livejournal.com]

Oh, I'm in Texas, so I suspect that we'll be getting quite a lot of people here pretty soon. I don't know where you are... I just figure that there will probably be refugees just about everywhere pretty soon.

And.. you don't have to have money--just time. Volunteer. Food banks, the Red Cross, etc. I know that the Baptist Men will probably be doing something huge as well--they usually do. A lot of what they need right now is extra hands for packing, answering phones, etc. *shrugs* Just a suggestion.

[yaycoffee.livejournal.com]

Was that to cold and hard core information-y? I'm not trying to be the smartass with all the answers.

[aidenfire]

No, no, it's fine. No offense taken.

And--yeah. I'll see what I can find to do in my town. It's tiny, yeah, but I know we've at least got a food bank.

[klave.livejournal.com]

Your cowboy president bites some serious ass.

Also, it seems to me (in a totally no-offense-meant way) that it doesn't take much for some parts of America, which is a nation that prides itself on such freedom and democracy, to collapse into looting and and give reason for martial law to be imposed.

[aidenfire]

God, you're telling me?? I KNOW. UGH, I KNOW.

Mmmm. Well, a lot of that is that--people need food. And even if they don't have money, they still need food. And, if your family needs food, I can totally understand going to desperate measures to get it. I wish things were better organized, so that people could get food from food banks and stuff.

But, the stealing of guns and cars and tvs and shit? That's just disgusting. Ugh.

[klave.livejournal.com]

I know, I totally understand about food, and even stuff like clothes and toiletries and stuff to make it all less disgusting and terrible. But it's the stuff that isn't necessary, like you said, with guns and cars and TVs and DVDs and vending machines and stuff.

[aidenfire]

And I mean, what are you even going to do with a fucking car when the city's basically underwater? Geeeez. I don't understand people in a big big way.

[klave.livejournal.com]

Yeah. And how can you watch TV when the electricity is gone and your house got flooded?

[aidenfire]

*shakes head*

[writes.livejournal.com]

:hugs:

I know love... I know.

[aidenfire]

*sighs*

I think I'm all talked out...I went and wrote things like "Bush = Bad" and "Bush Sucks (like whoa)" and "BUSH is INCOMPTENT" and "Not MY president" on the back of all my tee shirts, and I feel a little better now. Heh.

[dragonfly-lily.livejournal.com]

Did any of you watch the Kayne West thing on NBC? It was during the Katrina Red Cross Fundraiser. He was standing with Mike Meyers and was saying horrible things about Bush. Then he said, "BUSH HATES BLACK PEOPLE!" And they cut him off and went to another star. I am SO GLAD he said that, although I wish he would have spoken better. I am worried that no one will take him seriously because he looked so scared and unrehearsed. But THANK GOD he said that on national TV. Bush is an idiot and so are the people who thought he could save our country.

I live in Chicago and on WLS radio yesterday the afternoon DJ was quite upset that people were blaming the lack of government involvement on race, wealth or way of life because it was going to lead to more deaths. In his opinion (and Kanye's apparently), Bush doesn’t like black people and the more attention that went to the fact that the area was primarily poor and black, the more Bush would pull away aid because he wouldn’t get any support from the other wealthy republicans. He also mentioned that many of the "wealthy" people would be less likely to assist with money if they thought that this had become more about race and less about human decency.

I read today that the reason the Red Cross and Salvation Army couldn’t get in to help anyone was because of HOMELAND SECURITY. Oh, that's working out well, isn’t it? I am SO GLAD that I am saved from the old lady bringing sewing needles on the plane and that starving, dying people are saved from the BAD, DANGEROUS, CRIMINAL people of the Red Cross. WTF!!!

Well, to all the people who voted for Bush because he promised less government involvement with people's basic rights, I hope you are happy. He couldn’t get farther away from people's basic rights than he is now.

[aidenfire]

Ugh. I just--NO. WORDS. I don't know what to say, even. I think I'm all talked out, and, for me, that's saying something.

[dragonfly-lily.livejournal.com]

I hear you, and understand you. I still can think of plenty of things to say! I am still too angry for silence. I've been emailing editors from all the major newspapers and am literally just writing a thank you letter to the head of the Metropolitian Community Church because she is fighting all the hatred and "it is God's will that all the Gays die" idiots.
Maybe I'll be quiet tomorrow.

[zing_och.livejournal.com]

*hugs* I know. I'm so sorry.

[aidenfire]

*hugs back*

[yamato--ishida.livejournal.com]

You're right about the problem with fundraising. Over here so many people want to donate money and they have no idea where to send it. Hell, I want to donate, but there isn't any way to get the money to the right people. It's driving me crazy. We got money from the USA, too, when we had the great floods three years ago.

At least you know that the people in your country aren't on their own in a time like this. There's people all over the world trying to help. We can't do much since we're so far away. I don't know if our thoughts and prayers will help, too, but they certainly are with our friends in the USA.