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THIS is how a President reacts to a natural disaster.
And just to show how compassionate he is, President Obama has invited George W. Bush to join the relief team so that he can finally see how it is supposed to be done. A little late perhaps, but you know you are never too old to learn.
President Obama's response to, and obvious compassion for, the people of Haiti fills me with pride in how my President, and my country, takes care of those in need.
This looks like something he might be able to handle.
ReplyDeleteGeo will probably say he's too busy with personal matters and can't make it.
ReplyDeleteYou're thinking Katrina, but what about Bush and the 2004 tsunami?
ReplyDeletehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2004_Indian_Ocean_earthquake
http://www.balloon-juice.com/?p=32555
http://www.balloon-juice.com/?p=32566
I am crying. Crying for a place I’ve never been to and for people I’ve never met. I am crying for Haiti. I am crying for those nameless souls who are suffering so much loss. An earthquake. An act of nature that terrifies me because I’ve never truly experienced one. I felt a tremor once. A jolting unnerving tremor. In Japan. Years ago. I felt safe, wrapped snugly in my futon on the cold concrete floor of my tiny rabbit-hutch apartment on the 11th floor of a 15-story apartment building in Toyko. But my safety was interrupted in the middle of that calm and muggy Asian night when I felt the ground beneath me rocking and swaying and resisting Mother Nature. And then I was wide awake. And I was scared to death. But that was only a tremor. And so now I cry because I’m incapable of understanding what you are going through, Haiti. But I can imagine. . . and when I do, it leaves me wondering what I would have done if that tremor I experienced in Japan had been “the big one.” It leaves me wondering if I could have withstood more than that tremor I felt so many years ago. That little tremor that left me feeling alone and scared and wondering if God had anything to do with it? Did he even know what had happened? And did He even understand how much I needed him? Right then, right after the earth shook below me? Did He know that I just needed him to tell me everything was going to be alright tomorrow? I’m crying for you, Haiti. I’m praying for you, Haiti. That tomorrow, everything will be alright.
ReplyDeleteEvidence from prior disaster relief did not show this individual to be particularly good at humanitarian efforts. Why would this skill have improved? We need things to get done not be slowed down in anyway. Wishing Haiti a speedy recovery from this disaster.
ReplyDeleteJW, I'm sorry this is taking a such toll on you. (me too but..)
ReplyDeleteI dont know what else to say except...I'm sorry.
Maybe OT but I dont think so:
Did you know there are some 50 million Evangelicals in the US who believe in the literal truth of Bible prophecy. 50 Million!???!Good God thats scary.
To them, Haiti is all part of God's plan. That along with the wars and everything else BAD.
http://www.huffingtonpos...rael-and-t_b_391351.html
www.waitingforarmageddon.com
Terrible news:
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Time: 'In A Moment Of Hope, Haiti Is Plunged Again Into Despair'
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/01/13/haiti-earthquake-breaking_n_421644.html
I have no money. What can people like me do to help? Anybody know?
ReplyDeleteRedemption is a beautiful thing.
ReplyDeleteThis site is legitimate. They will match your donation up to $200. So if you are only able to donate $5 they will match that $5.
ReplyDeleteSmall Dog Electronics We will match your donation to Doctors Without Borders from our website; please give now for emergency earthquake relief in Haiti!
http://www.smalldog.com/charity
If you have no money, give blood. In the coming months I am sure there will be lots of churches traveling to Haiti and collecting donations of used clothes. You can get involved with one of those programs.
ReplyDeleteCarrie
This speech defines exactly the vision I had when voting for this man. The people in third world countries suffer every day, and having a natural disaster of this magnitude just makes it worse.
ReplyDeleteHearing people like Robertson and Limbaugh, who lack an ounce of common decency and compassion for others, use this to boost their ratings is deploreable.
The people of Haiti will not be forsaken nor forgotten. Real Americans and citizens of the world are doing whatever they can to make sure of that.
President Obama is very well intentioned and that in itself is a relief. As I recall the preceding president I didn't get the feeling that GWB was a compassionate person at all. I hope GWB's role will be merely ceremonial although there is plenty for everyone to do. I'm relieved to see some medical care is being dispensed.
ReplyDeleteI am so proud of President Obama and the words he has spoken concerning this horrible disaster. I am so glad he is in office, and not Senator McCain and Shewhodoesnotneedtobenamed. Gosh! Can you just imagine it, if they had won?
ReplyDeleteWell, again, I know this country chose the right man for the job.
Anonymous said...9:34 AM said:
ReplyDelete"I have no money. What can people like me do to help? Anybody know?"
If you pay taxes you are supporting the rescue efforts of the Public Health Corps already. The blood bank needs blood, universal donors in huge quanitities. Praying whatever your belief system is helps change things, we know this from documented research. You can call the Red Cross or some organization to see if they need volunteers.