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    Venezuela, France to the Rescue -- Maybe

    By CVille Dem on Sun, 02/05/2006 - 12:51am |

    A lesson that I learned the hard way is that the ability to graciously accept help is an indication of strength and friendship.  We in the US are usually on the other side of the equasion, and often generously offer aid to those in need all over the world.  So I was gratified when I heard yesterday  that France, Venezuela, Canada, Eqcuador, and many other countries were offering money, expertise, and other forms of help.  Then I heard our president say that we could handle this situation ourselves.  I guess he's still mad that they didn't all jump onto the (sinking) Iraq boat.

    George Bush needs to grow up, or at least ACT like a grownup and accept any help he can get.  He is clearly in over his head.  A Coalition of the Willing  for disaster relief could actually help us also to heal our rifts with these nations by acknowledging that even though they don't agree with everything we do -- they are still our friends and allies.

    I believe accepting help would make us stronger; not weaker.  Any thoughts?