June 2, 2008
US Sec. of Defense Robert Gates says US navy ships carrying desperately needed aid supplies and 22 accompanying cargo helicopters offshore Myanmar will soon be on their way home. The NY Times article reported: When asked whether the Myanmar government’s actions were antamount to genocide, Mr......
go to article »May 19, 2008
In the previous post I described the mission of the French naval vessel FSS Mistral. An IHT refers to two other naval vessels waiting offshore Burma to assist victims of the cyclone: Another ship, the USS Essex, is also waiting off the Myanmar coast for permission to deliver aid. The American... ...
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The HoS editorial calls on President Bush to lead a multinational force to move into Burma and ensure aid is delivered to those that need it. There does come a point when a Government’s sovereignty becomes less important than the welfare of its citizens. Has this one reached that tipping point...
go to article »May 15, 2008
Reuters reports that there is no cyclone risk for Burma according to the UN (h/t BGB). On the other hand, the US Navy has yet to update its cyclone warning page at the JTWC. Click for more. ...
go to article »May 13, 2008
The US must do as much as it can yada yada yada. At the very least, Hillary ought to have urged the Bush to go back to the Security Council and got a resolution that pressed Burma to accept international relief. Click for more. ...
go to article »May 12, 2008
There is nothing astonishing or even surprising about the way the brainless generals of Myanmar are dithering over international aid after last weekend's typhoon. The "international community" can jump up and down all it wants with frustration and exasperation and moralising, but it won't do any goo...
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If you see a man drowning, you don't call up his government to ask for its permission to save his life, do you? The Financial Times reported that the US has "two naval ships conducting disaster response exercises -- and loaded with fresh drinking water and temporary shelters -- two days' sailing......
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There is a petition demanding that the UK government support a UN resolution to authorise that aid to be provided to Burma without requiring the prior approval of Burma's military rulers. For background, see this post. The petition states: The United Nations has the power to authorise aid... Cli...
go to article »April 30, 2008
Justin supports and loves Mrs. Hillary Clinton's speech on Dr. M. L. King Jr., “I just love this speech. Against all odds, I strongly believe in Mrs. Clinton and that she's the right person to go to the White House and bring about real positive changes in the United States.”. He ...
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