U.S. Tsunami Aid IV

Mark Steyn, one of the most brilliant writers of our time, has weighed in on our U.N. Dweeb's comments (also here and here) regarding America's stinginess. His basic point is that while the U.N. is worried about monetary donations, political posturing, moral authority, and who can most effectively bite their lower lip, wring their hands and look concerned, the U.S. is actually doing something to help the victims.

But, once again, it's not whether you actually do anything, it's all about taking the high ground of "I care more than you stingy, selfish Americans".

They've flown in (or nearby, or overhead) a couple of experts to assess the situation and they've issued press releases boasting about the assessments. In Sri Lanka, Egeland's staff informs us, "UNFPA is carrying out reproductive health assessments".
Which, translated out of UN-speak, means the Sri Lankans can go screw themselves.

That's some funny shit.