Comment Re: Really? (Score 1) 767
Except for every few months when a disaster happens, then all eyes look to the US
When a disaster happens it is not only the US that responds. Even when a disaster strikes the US, other country's offer aid. Take Katrina for example. http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_response_to_Hurricane_Katrina
As a dutchy I would like to point out that we helped by sending the Royal Netherlands Navy Frigate Hr. Ms. Van Amstel. It helped out by setting up emergency shelters in the city a called Bilox.