re: new orleans/bruce robertson
yakky, you know and I know these countries are providing "kiss ass" assistance. Australia has provided more than enough in Iraq to satisfy the US for decades. As miles quite rightly pointed out, when we get hit by floods, hurricanes and fires, the US is the last person in line to offer help.
Tell ya what...I'll compromise....let's send over a logistics team. Hell...we got that in East Timor. Let's return the favour.