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katearhar
Location: Browns Town... where Hope is a requirement for survival Gender:
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Jan 16, 2010 - 11:27am |
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hippiechick wrote: I have been watching coverage, and they are TOTALLY doing a lot! It's an amazing effort, with the airport down and the ports damaged, and no electricity at all.
I have been thinking that I wouldn't be surprised if the country doesn't become a US territory. By the time we get done rebuilding it, it will be as American as apple pie.
I've been seeing that too but it's mostly groups like the Red Cross or other agencies that are taking supplies to the people. I sure hope the goverment doesn't just start sending money and saying "use it where you see fit." OY.
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hippiechick
Location: topsy turvy land Gender:
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Jan 16, 2010 - 11:24am |
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katearhar wrote:Here's my plan... take the $100 million that Pres Obama wants to send and use the money to rent cruise ships. Sail them to Haiti, pick up all the people and move them to Louisiana and Alabama. Then maybe we could finish cleaning up the Katrina mess.
Oh, yeah, then Major League Baseball and the Dominican Republic could get together and buy Haiti and turn it into a big baseball park for Spring Training.
I really don't mean to minimize this tragedy but I have absolutely no faith that anything my government does will actually help the people there......
I have been watching coverage, and they are TOTALLY doing a lot! It's an amazing effort, with the airport down and the ports damaged, and no electricity at all. I have been thinking that I wouldn't be surprised if the country doesn't become a US territory. By the time we get done rebuilding it, it will be as American as apple pie.
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katearhar
Location: Browns Town... where Hope is a requirement for survival Gender:
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Jan 16, 2010 - 11:20am |
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Here's my plan... take the $100 million that Pres Obama wants to send and use the money to rent cruise ships. Sail them to Haiti, pick up all the people and move them to Louisiana and Alabama. Then maybe we could finish cleaning up the Katrina mess.
Oh, yeah, then Major League Baseball and the Dominican Republic could get together and buy Haiti and turn it into a big baseball park for Spring Training.
I really don't mean to minimize this tragedy but I have absolutely no faith that anything my government does will actually help the people there...... <sigh>
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hippiechick
Location: topsy turvy land Gender:
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Jan 16, 2010 - 10:56am |
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Wow! W is sticking his face out to help plead for the people of Haiti. Maybe he is trying to make up for Katrina.
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hippiechick
Location: topsy turvy land Gender:
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Jan 16, 2010 - 9:36am |
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Along with the tragedy are reasons to hope. People, including children, are still being found alive!
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Proclivities
Location: Paris of the Piedmont Gender:
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Jan 16, 2010 - 8:00am |
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KurtfromLaQuinta wrote: I'm not sure if he's "right (as in "correct") most of the time", but at least his opinions aren't just contrary for the sake of being so. He is often an arrogant bully, but he is one of the only Conservative mouthpieces who actually has a formal education in what he spouts about.
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sirdroseph
Location: Not here, I tell you wat Gender:
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Jan 16, 2010 - 7:55am |
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KurtfromLaQuinta wrote: Yes. There are a lot of arrogant asses in this world. On both sides of the fences.
**cough** Olbermann **cough**
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KurtfromLaQuinta
Location: Really deep in the heart of South California Gender:
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Jan 16, 2010 - 7:53am |
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sirdroseph wrote: Yes, I think it is a matter of shooting the messenger. He does make a lot of good points and has an interesting and sometimes correct perspective on some issues, but he is such an arrogant ass in his delivery he turns most off including myself.
Yes. There are a lot of arrogant asses in this world. On both sides of the fences.
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hippiechick
Location: topsy turvy land Gender:
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Jan 16, 2010 - 7:51am |
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musik_knut wrote:
ummmm....sorry to differ: in order to capture your Party's Flag, you run to their more hardened positions...if you win that, you then campaign in the middle. Mr. Obama, for the most part, dished out shop worn Democratic dogma, sprinkled generously with touch phrases like hope and change, then ran decidedly in the middle where he has not been since his election. His drift Left is well noted and I think that is borne by the falling support for his policies. I think a fair assessment of his tumble lies partially or perhaps greatly with his allowing others to 'shape' him by erecting legislation while he tagged along.
I completely disagree
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sirdroseph
Location: Not here, I tell you wat Gender:
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Jan 16, 2010 - 7:50am |
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KurtfromLaQuinta wrote: Yes, I think it is a matter of shooting the messenger. He does make a lot of good points and has an interesting and sometimes correct perspective on some issues, but he is such an arrogant ass in his delivery he turns most off including myself.
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Red_Dragon
Location: Dumbf*ckistan
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Jan 16, 2010 - 7:49am |
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JrzyTmata wrote: you mean disrepectful like Shrub or ChimpyMcFlightsuit? Oh! the irony.
it is one of the acceptable titles when writing or speaking about the president. NPR does it. hadn't heard that one.
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sirdroseph
Location: Not here, I tell you wat Gender:
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Jan 16, 2010 - 7:49am |
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n4ku wrote: There is a US Army Storage Depot near here, where they store just such things as tents and other outdoor gear. When emergencies like this strike, the military sends large transport planes to our local airport, where they load the stuff up, and take it to where it is needed.
That has happened following every major hurricane that has struck the Caribbean in recent memory. It's pretty cool to see a C5-A parked at our dinky little airport.
Boy, that is a childhood memory, before the C5-A ban; great memories of having the entire house shake and to hear the roaring of that big ol bird as she flew a couple of hundred feet above my house. I used to live a few miles and in the approach path of Charleston AFB; they would fly right over the house almost every day. Yes, it is always cool to see a C5-A.
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KurtfromLaQuinta
Location: Really deep in the heart of South California Gender:
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JrzyTmata
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Jan 16, 2010 - 7:44am |
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helenofjoy wrote: You mean "President Obama" don't you? Seems disrespectful.
you mean disrepectful like Shrub or ChimpyMcFlightsuit? Oh! the irony.
it is one of the acceptable titles when writing or speaking about the president. NPR does it.
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miamizsun
Location: (3283.1 Miles SE of RP) Gender:
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Jan 16, 2010 - 7:39am |
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I've got a pretty good relationship with the Haitian community in South Florida. I've volunteered and helped raise money for many projects here and on the island.
I'm part of a local rogue chapter of a large catholic charity, and for years our group has provided support for several orphanages in central America, south America and the Caribbean.
About 4-5 years ago, one of our retired members decided to go on a vacation and visit our four orphanages.
Armed with a video camera he made the whirlwind tour and returned with a detailed video report.
The first three countries he visited were about what we expected, somewhat clean, organized, semi-rural "third worldish" setting.
He saved the fourth stop, Haiti for last. Simply put, we were blown away. Grown men "choked up."
Even now it is hard to put it into words.
In short, most of the country was a disaster then, the conditions were unbelievable. Sewage flowed through open ditches, children tunneling through garbage heaps like moles, etc.
Filth like you've never seen. Nasty, nasty parasites were rampant.
Hopefully, the silver lining here is that Haiti will get some much needed attention.
The Red Cross is probably the best place to donate for immediate relief.
Regards
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n4ku
Location: --... ...--
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Jan 16, 2010 - 6:20am |
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helenofjoy wrote:I am wondering how to get outdoor outfitters to donate tents, yurts, teepees and other outdoor gear to the Haiti cause. These could be airdropped in by helicopter to military folks to distribute along with water and food.
There is a US Army Storage Depot near here, where they store just such things as tents and other outdoor gear. When emergencies like this strike, the military sends large transport planes to our local airport, where they load the stuff up, and take it to where it is needed. That has happened following every major hurricane that has struck the Caribbean in recent memory. It's pretty cool to see a C5-A parked at our dinky little airport.
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helenofjoy
Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Gender:
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Jan 16, 2010 - 5:46am |
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oldslabsides wrote: I just sent emails to Cabela's and Bass Pro Shops and encourage others to do the same.
I sent them emails yesterday and asked them to pass it on.
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duchamp
Location: Florida Panhandle Gender:
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Jan 16, 2010 - 5:41am |
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helenofjoy wrote:I am wondering how to get outdoor outfitters to donate tents, yurts, teepees and other outdoor gear to the Haiti cause. These could be airdropped in by helicopter to military folks to distribute along with water and food.
...sure sounds like a good idea. Even here in Florida, it takes days and often weeks to get supplies in after a hurricane.
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Red_Dragon
Location: Dumbf*ckistan
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Jan 16, 2010 - 5:39am |
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helenofjoy wrote:I started sending out emails to outfitters all over the place yesterday. I am hoping they will be forwarded. I was searching for associations that might have a big data base of outfitters. It seems like such a futile effort when you see what is happening there. I just sent emails to Cabela's and Bass Pro Shops and encourage others to do the same.
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helenofjoy
Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Gender:
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Jan 16, 2010 - 5:32am |
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oldslabsides wrote: How about an email campaign?
I started sending out emails to outfitters all over the place yesterday. I am hoping they will be forwarded. I was searching for associations that might have a big data base of outfitters. It seems like such a futile effort when you see what is happening there.
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