How about we take a break from the Primary bashfest and help Myanmar

[mrreowwr_kittty]

Estimated death count might be up to 100000 :cry:

So let's come together as a community and help the organizations dealing with the catastrophe:

http://doctorswithoutborders.org/news/article.cfm?id=2660&gclid=CIjBh4r_lJMCFRfMiQod6AaAxA

http://www.google.com/myanmarcyclone/

http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2007/impact/index.html

I'm giving until it hurts.

Keep this kicked.

[niyad]

1. k & r

thank you for the reminder that the whole world is still going on, and a lot of it needs our help.

[KSinTX]

2. Indeed! $3 million is a drop in the bucket (but it's a start)

I'm with you.

[KSinTX]

4. Question catburglar

Do you know if either UNICEF or Direct Relief post donations to the 'net? Don't mind letting folks know about donation just don't want private data out there. Thanks for any info you might have.

[mrreowwr_kittty]

7. I haven't donated through their site so I don't know.

I gave through Doctors Without Borders, and I've never had an issue with my privacy with them.

[KSinTX]

16. Thanks!

(Can't get another rec, so a Thanks = a :kick:)

Hmmm, will probably have some other questions throughout the day :)

[bdamomma]

3. seems like their thuggish regime does not want to those

who fell victim to this horrendous tragedy to receive the supplies that they rightly deserve.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7387331.stm

[LakeSamish706]

5. Yep, thats what I just picked up on MSNBC just now as well... Seems to me...

a country with military might is going to have to just bite the bullet and go in even if it means taking out the Junta there. The US would be the only country that I can see doing this. How about it US?

[Cant trust em]

6. I just donated another $25 to Monsieur Obama, but I've got another donation for Myanmar.

Will anyone join me?

[LakeSamish706]

8. I will be more than happy to donate, but I want to make sure it is going to actually...

get to these people and right now I am not at all certain that it will with the Junta in the country denying access by aid workers.

[mrreowwr_kittty]

10. Understandable. If you feel hesitant about donating, how about a call or email to their embassy?

http://www.mewashingtondc.com/contact_us.htm

[LakeSamish706]

15. Thanks for URL... I called but just got an aswering maching, will try again...

and post what I find out...

[KSinTX]

22. Just did through UNICEF

I figure if they don't let them in, at least I'll know it's going to help someone. Trusted source.

[mrreowwr_kittty]

9. Unbelievable how "nya nya your candidate has cooties" posts rise to the top of the greatest page

But I'm having trouble getting rec's for this one.

:banghead:

[Bluzmann57]

12. Just gave it a rec

and now there are six. And I am donating $50.00 as well. This is an awful tragedy.

[damntexdem]

11. I'm for helping Burma.

Myanmar is what the military government renamed the country.

[mrreowwr_kittty]

14. Well, their embassy is called the Myanmar Embassy

So that's how they are recognized.

But call it Burma or Myanmar or Cleveland if you want, just kick in a few bucks if you have them and email or call the embassy to urge them to grant the visas to aid workers.

http://www.mewashingtondc.com/contact_us.htm

[alarimer]

29. The totalitarian thugs changed the name.

I am not calling it that.

[niyad]

13. . . . .

[mrreowwr_kittty]

17. Kicking once more before I leave for my appointment. C'mon DUers!

[KSinTX]

18. HEY .. appointment for what ... oh, that's right you already left.

Oh well. Guess I'll leave a message anyway.

[niyad]

19. . . . .

[FloridaJudy]

20. Done.

I'm temporarily out of work, but I just donated to Doctors Without Borders. I've long been one of their supporters, and right now they need the money more than ever. If anyone is hesitant to contribute for fear their money will go the Myanmar government, Doctors Without Borders (MSF) are among the Good Guys.

[mrreowwr_kittty]

24. Yeah, I like them too. I personally know a physician who volunteers for them

She says they're the real deal.

[Turn CO Blue]

21. Here's a kick and a rec for something worth discussing.

[LeftishBrit]

23. k&r

https://www.donate.bt.com/bt_form_cyclone.html

https://www.savethechildren.org.uk/secure/5476.htm

[KSinTX]

25. Kick.

[mrreowwr_kittty]

26. Kicking for the dinner crowd. nt

[ismnotwasm]

27. K&R

[KSinTX]

28. Kicking for morning crowd.