Why isn't Bush doing anything about Darfur?
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6 reasons -\n\n1)  They're black\n2)  They're poor\n3)  Lack of oil\n4)  We're spread too thin already\n5)  Bush is an idiot\n6)  Bush doesn't care
1047420
I asked that question here and I was castigated for doing so. Apparently they do not have any oil and the US is too busy fighting the Iraqis to intervene in mass genocide of the worst kind, in which Arab Islamic fighters from the North of Sudan are using every despicable tool of warfare, including rape and torture, to wipe out the black population of the South. Usual African brotherhood stuff.
955345
I am liberal and a Dem and I don't support military action in Darfur.  While what is going on there is HORRIBLE and deserves the attention of the world community, nation building and military intervention to preserve peace NEVER works.  The sentiments that led to war will never change.  Sadly, conflicts of that nature must be settled internally.
1107139
bush is the problem.... I dont know why we are not rioting
899976
Yes, example darfur. We can't peacefully walk in there and make everything okay.
688497
Invasion of Afghanistan... anyone would have done that...\n\nMedicaid prescription program... good idea, poorly executed... but still helps some people some...\n\nI think there has been some African aids funding... that's good...\n\nHe's done some for Darfur... not enough, but doing something is better than nothing I guess?\n\nThere are more... I mean... I'm not going to say that there is nothing... \n\nBut there are many more issues that I have serious problems with than those that I like of his... but that's not what you asked...
928817
How do the same people who want US out of Iraq, justify US in Darfur?\n\nI agree that Darfur is tragic, but how do you justify it?  There is at least a reasonable link between fighting terrorism in Iraq, and half of the US doesn't consider stopping terrorism a reasonable justification to go to war.
758590
Yes.  The UN is ineffective.  Look at Darfur.  They have done nothing to stop the genocide.  And the libs wanted nothing to be done in Iraq either.  I guess gassing the Kurds and torturing innocents is nothing to be concerned about
150661
Both, but Bush has the potential to do much greater harm over time. His embargo on Iraq accounted (according to UN Relief) for the death of about 500 thousand children over nearly 10 years. If he goes on, the toll on the arab countries might entitle the Bush family for an award for genocide against all arab nations, I say award because I doubt he'll ever be tried to crimes (like last week's bombing of a Pakistani village over the Iraq border murdered a few peasant families) but who cares about these things, anyway.
323599
You can donate to fundraisers that help the people in Africa, and lobby with your law-makers so that they attempt in Washington to have money and troops sent to Africa in order to help the people. Our government has refused to acknowledge what is going on as a genocide, which is exactly what is going on over there, and it is it one of the saddest most horrible events of out day and age. You're right, something has to be done. If our country acknowledged it as a Genocide then they'd have to do something. But everything one individual does will help, because it's always better to contribute than to ignore something. The problem in Darfur is painstakingly horrible, as women men and children get killed and taken advantage of in unspeakable ways. SO you can write a letter or email to advise your elected representative of your views of the Darfur crisis. If they truly represent the people, then they will listen. The negative opinions expressed by others on this topic in this question...are utterly disgusting an disgraceful. You people should be ashamed of yourselves for thinking things. People always commend the US for going to war in the 1940's and defeiting Germany and saving lives, but now when we have a crisis of our own, people do nothing or claim that it's not our job. THIS is the crisis, NOT the Middle East. Hopefully one day someone will help those people completely. Children do not deserve to suffer like that. Check out the web site in the sources section for more information. And for the people with rude responses, educate yourselves before speaking out.
1027075
Because Bush is a brutal dictator himself.  In his perfect warped little world, he'd love to be able to tell people who to marry, what religion to be, etc, etc. If you're a violent male in charge of an oil rich nation, then you can bet Bush is going to do anything and everything to be best buds with ya. I can't wait until he's out of office. He's done so much damage to this country. It's no wonder we're hated and considered a joke by the rest of the world.
675401
Just another example of the fact that unless the US does something to protect the oppressed, not a single other nation on Earth will. We are the only ones that give a damn.\n\nThis is Kofi Anan's second failure to protect against genocide. Kofi was head of UN peacekeeping missions when the UN troops in Rwanda called him to tell him something terrible was going to happen, and he needed to send more troops and give them instructions. He did nothing.\n\nNow, he has completely ignored the atrocities in Darfur, and has not even objected to Sudan being on the UN Human Rights council.\n\nBut it is time to open our eyes and see that no other country cares about others. There is no African, EU, Asian, or American (N., S. & Central) that gives a damn.\n\nAnd that's a sad indictment on the rest of the world, especially all those moral midgets who throw aspersions at the USA.
507662
djgriffinny... hahaha... don't worry about darfur and all the people that die there... don't worry about China and how we support their human rights violations... only worry about the bad guys we want you to worry about... nice job only looking where the government wants you too while crimes 10 times more horrific are occurring
174624
Dont think so.After somalia the american govt has been plagued by the black hawk syndrome.And since sudan lies close to somalia the govt will be more hesitant to get involved.The only hope will be for other members of the U.N. to take a strong,unbiased and definate initiative about sudan.Maybe this will coax the american govt to get invlved.
937372
It has stiffed the US's power.  Nearly every nation fears following the US on any initiative.  Hence we have genocide in Africa while the world watches and the US stands alone trying to drum up support for the African people.
241981
bush is a dumbass. and jus wants to keep peopl patriotic. if there was no war then all the presure would be on him. so he has to stay in war. but it is a lost cause. and has ben from the begining
672775
Y coz he has som selfish needs.As u can c with Iraq,there's somthin valuble in Iran dat US wants,lik Oil in Iraq,& construction of a pipline in Iraq from da mediteranian 2 US 2 deliver natural gas.\nAll dis is 4 fulfilling da selfish needs of US\n\n2 science_Rebel- Well then wat abt Iraq,they hav never even threatened da US or possesd any weapons of mass destruction lik da US possesses