Chuck, I think other nations believe that since we are so powerful, successful, and wealthy, that we can do it by ourselves. And, we can. I'd rather our friends stay silent than make some disingenuous offer they won't or can't follow through on. Besides, all they want from us is our cash. Even when we helped after the Tsunami, the people there wanted us to drop off the cash and run. Many people complained that our military helped save their sorry a**es. Tom.