Send a mirror to Laura Bush!

She really does not get it.

Not only is her map out of date, but she has apparently never heard of Katrina.

Here is the official quote from Laura;

As they cope with this tragedy, the men and women of Burma remain in the thoughts and prayers of many Americans. It's troubling that many of the Burmese people learned of this impending disaster only when foreign outlets -- such as Radio Free Asia and Voice of America -- sounded the alarm. Although they were aware of the threat, Burma's state-run media failed to issue a timely warning to citizens in the storm's path.

The response to the cyclone is just the most recent example of the junta's failure to meet its people's basic needs. The regime has dismantled systems of agriculture, education and health care. This once wealthy nation now has the lowest per capita GDP in Southeast Asia.

Despite the havoc created by this weekend cyclone, as far as we can tell Burma's military leaders plan to move forward with the constitutional referendum scheduled for this Saturday, May 10th. They've orchestrated this vote to give false legitimacy to their continued rule. The proposed constitution was drafted in a flawed process that excluded opposition and some key ethnic groups. It would effectively give the military a veto over any constitutional changes. The constitution would prohibit democracy activists who are current or former political prisoners, including Aung San Suu Kyi, from taking office. To ensure their constitution becomes law, the regime has been intimidating voters and using force against dissidents. Public gatherings have been banned and printed materials may not be distributed without governmental approval.

As the date of the referendum draws near, there's been an increase in arrests of opposition party members and activists. This continues to take place, despite a call from the international community, and most recently from the United Nations Security Council, for Burma's government to ensure its referendum is free, fair and inclusive.

http://www.whitehouse.gov/firstlady/

So lets figure out how best to send her a mirror.

Not sure where...

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The cyclone hit...

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Buy a new map...

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It’s Myanmar, twit.

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Burmashave.

but what do the burmese call their country. i think because of the 'junta', they use burma. but is that a colonial name? gotta go wiki now.

I can just see the little signs whizzing by on the side of the road...

Kudos!

the thoughts that have been screaming in my head since hearing her self righteous statements about this tragedy.

It's so blaitent that I cannot believe she doesn't get it-

Thanks for your post.

peace~

(the Bush adm. refused offers of help from other nations in Katrina's wake- as people continued to suffer and die...:shrug:... I'm not sure that she has a reflection-)

I hope I don't commit suicide. ;-)

Pickles has all but been hidden for months (is she still living in the Mayflower???) and then she's trotted out for this? And then she's playing Secretary of State in the process? The hypocrisy and ineptness of this regime was on full display.

Right now people are homeless and in poor conditions...they need food, medicine and clean water. We play politics later. But then this regime is sure to veto a proposed appropriation for New Orleans...and this Stepford wife has the chutzpah to be push infront of the camera as if she somehow has the credibility no one else in this regime has. Pitiful.

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