1 If only they had REAL health care reform...

2
there are 10 million people in Haiti?

3 My God. May God show the dead comfort and rest. May God show the living mercy and respite.

4 They made a pact with the devil? Wow I didn't know they could vote for Obama in Haiti too.

5 Damn Sock.

6

heard on some news earlier today that the prisons collapsed and all the prisoners escaped, gonna get real bad before it gets better down there.

7 What I happened?  I didn't see anything...

8 All those dead people. . .
Good thing they don't have Zombies in Haiti.

9 I can't even fathom the number that have died. The whole thing is heartbreaking.

10 What a tragedy. 

11

@ 3

Same here.

BTW, when was the last time there was a quake there? I don't ever remember one.

12 Another monument to socialist/dictator rule. Amazing how many liberals were in love with Arastede (sp?). What a mess. Hopefully the US can help to an extent, but we can't fix a broken system in another country.

13 Roads in Haiti are generally sketchy and in poor condition.  Anything not right on a beach pretty much qualifies as "hard to reach".

14 Haiti is one of the most busted-luck places on earth. It shares the island of Hispaniola with the Dominican Republic, but while the DR manages to make their half of the island a rather nice place, the Haitians have -- through mismanagement, avarice, and plain old bad luck -- made their half into a hellhole. And how Mother Nature gives them a kick in the balls just for the sheer fuckery of it. Seriously: Haitians are the poorest of the poor. You'd have to go to a place like Afghanistan or Sudan to find people as poor as they are. I don't doubt that the damage is extensive because most of their buildings are rickety to begin with, and haven't seen any upkeep in decades. If you have the wherewithal, please give whatever you can spare. I plan to donate through my church as we have several missionaries there (I pray they are safe...), but do whatever you can. This most recent tragedy is just the last in a long line of them for the poor Haitian people.

15 As for Pat, I think he's in for a surprise on judgment day.

16 The amphibious assault ships are the best for this kind of thing--they have huge water-making capabilities and a large medical crew, in addition to all the helicopters, landing craft, supplies, and Marines they carry.

17 Anything happen in the Dominican Republic?  It's on the same island.  You can see the border from a plane--where the trees end is Haiti.

18 I believe the aircraft carrier you speak of is the USS Carl Vinson. But other then that holy crap, this looks bad.

19 Has Jeremiah Wright posited an explanation yet?

20 Oh yeah, idiot extraordinaire knows why so much tragedy has befallen the Haitian people...they made a pact with the Devil.

Someone might want to ask Pat about Job. Or does nothing bad ever happen to good Christians?

Geez.

21

The notion that they will have to accomodate as many as 250,000 + human remain's is almost inconceivable to me.

_{(...that's a lot of Haitian Zombies)} 

22 Nobody made a pact with the devil.  A slave and an African priestess held a Vodoun ceremony a couple days before the Revolution.  The devil wasn't involved.

Given how little Robertson understands Christianity, I'm not surprised he misunderstands this.

23 Pat Robertson is proof that God doesn't exist.

24 Pat Robertson must be smoking dope Where does he come up with this shit? Sounds like anti-Catholic BS. Haiti, America's only African Country. Harlem runs a nation? How's that worked out the last 146 years? Not that good. Hey, Fraikan, get your ass down there and help the brothers. It is obvious this earthquake was RACIST!

25 a lot of the survivors will end up receiving more material goods and food than they probably had pre-earthquake and that's a very sad commentary. 

Actually, most aid not handed out directly to recipients by donors, will very likely be ummm.... stolen significantly diminished by corrupt government officials. 

26 Human caused shifts in the continential plates. Look for legislation near you.

27 Pat Robertson is still alive?

Anyway, prayers and condolences from this commenter.  And thanks again to our wonderful military.

28 "... Parliament has collapsed. The tax office has collapsed..."

Maybe we should also make a pact with the Devil, too, so God can flatten Congress and the IRS.  Think it'd work?

29 My God.

May God show the dead comfort and rest. May God show the living mercy and respite.

While He's at it, could He please make Pat Robertson STFU?  Better still, ask Him to tell Pat that Ray Bolger got the part and he no longer has to stay in character?

30 socks off.

31

Pat Robertson is still alive?... God must not want him either.

 

 

32

The dominicans fear and hate the haitians and treat them like crap. Everyone gives them money and what do they do with it? Even the Chinese give them money. Their corruption must be worse than ours.

33 significantly diminished by corrupt government officials.

I'm having a hard time finding information about the state of government since 2004 (the last time the U.S. was asked to intervene...we've been involved to varying degrees since 1914) that isn't filtered through a Marxist-anarchist-BDS lens.

But yeah, you'll want to donate to organizations who already had people/facilities operating there.

34 I despise it when nominal Christians make a perfect ass out of the rest of us.

35 #32 BINGO!

36 Our Navy will provide the best support the world can offer. That statement is meant to damn the U.N. for their fraud, waste, and ineptitude.

37

25 Pat Robertson is proof that God doesn't exist.

 

God doesn't exist. 

Pat Robertson is proof

that

proof

is

 God, Pat

 

38 The United States actually invaded Haiti in 1915 and occupied it until 1934. That was the high point of Haiti's economy and prosperity; when the US pulled out and handed the reins back to the Haitian pols, things went straight to shit and reached their nadir under the Duvaliers: "Papa Doc" and "Baby Doc". You really can't blame this one on imperialism or foreign interventions or any of the other usual leftist boogeymen; this is purely the result of a complete failure of the Haitians to govern themselves. The fact is, Haiti is barren -- it was not able to support the number of people living there even *before* this catastrophe. Now, if fresh water, food, and shelter are not provided in quantity and for several years, many Haitians will simply starve. This is one of the few cases where I'd advocate the UN declaring Haiti a protectorate and administering it directly.

39 Of all the countries in the world that would be least able to deal with something like this.....I only hope that the news doesn't get worse, and that there are a few big miracles heading their way.  They could sure use some.

40 And if they have problems with dysentery now it'll be even worse after this. I foresee dozens of refugee camps lasting a long time after this.

41

I have been down there. Didnt see all that much of Haiti, more of the DR, but I already felt sorry for those people. It is mostly a very young population, I think the average age used to be around 18.  The AIDS epidemics keep the age down. At one time, there were about 2 % of the population with AIDS. Extreme poverty. I really didnt like that corner of the world.

42 Has Pat Robertson ever read the Bible? or does he just read anti Christian memes and then conjure up his strawman for Christianity? Shut up Pat, you're a 'tard. Prayers to the Haitians.

43

from prev thread, but now topical

pretty irksome: as if we needed hollywood's ok.

 

Stiller, Hilton, other celebs urge quake relief Published: 1/13/10, 4:45 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) - Oprah Winfrey, Paris Hilton and Ben Stiller are among the celebrities and artists urging support for survivors of the earthquake in Haiti.

Stiller tweeted late Tuesday that "people in Haiti need our help and attention right now." Similar tweets are showing up from the likes of Hilton, Lindsay Lohan, Adam Lambert and Ryan Leslie.

Singer Wyclef Jean has been tweeting about the earthquake and arrived in Haiti, his native country, on Wednesday. Publicist Leslie Chasky said he is focusing on his family, his Haitian charity, Yele, and responding to the disaster. Shakira, on her Web site, called for donations to Yele and to UNICEF.

Winfrey began her television talk show Wednesday by asking viewers to donate to the Red Cross. "This is a time where we, as a global nation, should come together and support those who are in need," Winfrey said.

44

Robertson is a senile idiot, but don't think the media isn't goint to endlessly repeat his mutterings on Haiti and the Devil and fighting the Kaiser or whatever addled nonsense he's spouting now as if it's mainstream conservative thought.

This earthquake is an awful, awful thing, and I hope everyone gets the hell out of the Navy's way and lets them save a few people.

 

45

anyone but me notice that the first two things in the statement he mentioned were the country's legislative body and the office for collecting taxes? 

that withstanding, my prayers are will be with the poor souls that have been affected.

46 Stiller, Hilton, other celebs urge quake relief

Did any of them give a significant portion of their own money, or just "donate their talents" and spend 30 seconds online harranguing you to give yours?

47 Wasn't Haiti the place a few years ago where there were all kinds of food aid ships in the harbor, but couldn't be unloaded because the govt wanted some cash, and meanwhile thousands starved?

48 Have no fear, we're on the job!

49 I blame Bush.

50

7.0 earthquake in Hati?

how can ya tell?

 

51 I didn't make a pact with the Haitians.  I don't trust anyone with skin darker than mine.

52 @55 No, they are not.

53 "This is a time where we, as a global nation..." Winfrey said.


Huh.  When she arranged for the coronation of Barry, I thought I couldn't possibly despise her anymore, but now I learn I was wrong.

54 How long till they blame this on Global Warming?

55

Re: Stiller et al 

STFU. 

When you have nothing more than what you need to survive and have exhausted your resources aiding others, then you can appeal to the masses for their help. 

Until then, sell your assets and fund any number of charities you see fit to fund.  I'll feel free to do the same.

 

56 But if any building in LA toppled in a 7.0 there'd be Congressional hearings and some contractors would end up rooming with OJ.

So far, from what's been said, only government-type buildings collapsed (Parliment, hospital, etc.).  Would be interesting to see how old the buildings were, what the seismic designs on the building were and how close/far the actual construction got was to the design.  A rough indicator would be to look for buildings of similar structural design and age as the ones that fell down and see how they fared.

Taking the more pessimistic approach, the best justice for any corrupticrats involved with these buildings would be for them to be inside them when it happened.

57

I blame Bush.

So do I.

58 Dumb question: Is the Coast Guard part of the Navy? It used to be that the CG was part of the DoT during peacetime and then went to DoD's control in wartime. I think they're now under DHS in peacetime.

59 Any suggestions on where to best donate a few bucks for the relief effort?  I'm not a big fan of the Red Cross and don't have much to give, but would appreciate if anyone knows who gets the most bang for the buck (as in, not blown on their own salaries and admin expenses).  Thanks!

60

Stiller tweeted late Tuesday that "people in Haiti need our help and attention right now."

That's over 1/3 of my 140 characters!

61

64 So...you mean you don't feel compfortable sending your money to the Wy Clef relief fund?

 

62 Peaches, The Salvation Army does a ton of good work in Haiti. If you're a churchgoing person, I'd suggest donating money to your ministries -- chances are they have someone on the ground there. Otherwise, you might put some money towards Medecins Sans Frontiers (Doctors Without Borders).

63 Hey, Jack, we're all Amish now.  Thanks for the suggestion.  I just checked out Doctors Without Borders, too, they seem pretty decent.  Still scouting around.

64 These people already have so little, then to be hit with something like this. It's really sad.

On another note I'm curious how much the international community will pitch in to help and how many nations will sit back and let the US handle it all.  I recall Turkey gave more money to the families of suicide bombers than they gave for tsunami relief in 2004.

65 >>Stiller tweeted late Tuesday that "people in Haiti need our help and attention right now." Similar tweets are showing up from the likes of Hilton, Lindsay Lohan, Adam Lambert and Ryan Leslie... Posted by: dananjcon at January 13, 2010 04:50 PM (pr+up)<< Maybe it's just my personal bias, but why are they "tweeting" about it? Why not join a charity org and start manning phone banks for donations or donate yourself, or just go to Haiti and volunteer? Stop talking and DO something celebtards.

66 This entire region is extremely unstable.  Immediately to the West of Haiti is Jamaica.  In the 17thy century its largest city was Port Royal, then a den for pirates and privateers.  In 1692 it collapsed in an earthquake, sinking over two-thirds of the city under 25 feet of water.  It was rebuilt and then sunk after another earthquake in 1907.  Today around only 2,000 people live there.  Regrettably, this is probably Haiti's long-term future as well.

67 Will ATM cards be distributed? A lack of banking may be a blessing, ironically. 

68 Thanks, Monty, I think I'll go with them.  I've always liked their mission.

And, as far as useless celebs tweeting, I suppose it helps fire up their vacuous base into possibly contributing.  I'm sure the last thing they need in Haiti is a bunch of fuckin' syphilitic celebutards.

69

#71 I am sure the US will give and give and will me slapped in the face some day down the road for not giving enough.  Seems to be SOP for natural disaster relief.

 

70 Are you seriously telling me that there are people in this country so incredibly lame that they follow Ben Stiller's tweets?  Really?  Wow, that's that's awfully discouraging.

71 The Salvation Army has a school, hospital, and orphanage in Port au Prince.  I donated through them after the Iowa floods and they sent me a thank-you but no other crap in the mail (I hate getting crap in the mail.  Crap in the mail = no more money from me).

I'll throw in tomorrow after I get paid.

72 Are you seriously telling me that there are people in this country so incredibly lame that they follow Ben Stiller's tweets?

Worse, the media reports on them like they're news.

73

Pat could have been ignored.  Then again why pass up a good chance to make Conservatives look bad.

Drew does not disappoint.  Go GOP, Moderates Rule.

 

74 Vodou.

75 What sort of stupid idiot warmonger cowboy sends an aircraft carrier to help out in a natural disaster???

76 #63 the Coast guard is part of the Dept of Transportation and they do a helluva job on a shoestring. Although as a US Navy vet we still rib em!

77 What sort of stupid idiot warmonger cowboy sends an aircraft carrier to help out in a natural disaster???

Lots of medical resources on a carrier.  Communications facilities, too.

78 Property damage is expected to reach into the hundreds of dollars.

79

Oh crap. Does this mean we're going to be inundated with TV and radio ads featuring Sean Penn and the rest of those useless fucks?

Friggin' shoot me.

80

86 -- haha I saw what you did there.

Pat Robertson is proof that while God may exist, Old Scratch most definitely does...and he has plans for Pat.

81 #87 i had forgotten all about that meat sack lib called sean penn.  i am sure he will try to capitalize on this.  after his agent secures him some financial % of something to make it worth his time.

82

The Hollywood SOP--"raising issue awareness" instead of shutting their yaps and opening their effing checkbooks.

Grrrrr.

Haiti, Bangladesh and Somalia are the best reasons to bring back the U.N. trusteeship mandate that I know.  (Soon to be followed by Zimbabwe and Venezuela.)

83 The stupid Europeans criticized Bush when he sent an aircraft carrier after the tsunami disaster,  The idiots had to be reminded that an American carrier has a nuclear power plant for electricity and fresh water distilling, lots of helicopters for search and transportation as well as medical facilities.  The French were supposed to send a carrier of their own, but theirs is in dock all of the time and takes two weeks to get ready to sail.

84 maybe if they were a little lighter skinned and didn't speak with a negro dialect they would have been ok.

85 Salvation Army has been in Haiti since 1950, they've got their boots on the ground.  Here's the easy-peasy link for donations, if anyone is so inclined (click the link in the first part of the story to specify it's for Haiti EQ relief):

http://blog.salvationarmyusa.org/

86

Posted by: bubba smith at January 13, 2010 05:33 PM (LmmGq)

You can bet on it. Everytime I hear him speak I want to kick a puppy.

87 90 & 87  I would like to forget the particular meatbag.

88 Pat Robertson is a hideous turd, and a disgrace to the Christian faith. I think that he, much like the Islamo-fascists, are in for a bit of a surprise when they pass on to the other side. They are not serving the master that they think they are.

Anyways, you mean that OPEC, the UN, and the Chi-coms won't be on the scene within days to provide the suffering with massive amounts of supplies and tangible help? But our eeevil warmongering military will? Tell me it's not true, oh reality-based community! Hah!

And good Lord, bless and watch over the poor, suffering people of Haiti.

89 This side of the USNS Comfort, the LHD/LHA amphibious carriers have the most complete medical facilities - even more than a CVN. 4 full operating rooms and hundreds of beds. The LSD's also have good medical facilities. All the amphibs (L-class ships) carrry extra beds for Marines, too - nearly 2000 on the Bataan, which could all be used to give a clean place to sleep and eat for those without homes.

90 41 The United States actually invaded Haiti in 1915 and occupied it until 1934. That was the high point of Haiti's economy and prosperity; when the US pulled out and handed the reins back to the Haitian pols, things went straight to shit and reached their nadir under the Duvaliers: "Papa Doc" and "Baby Doc". You really can't blame this one on imperialism or foreign interventions or any of the other usual leftist boogeymen; this is purely the result of a complete failure of the Haitians to govern themselves.

The fact is, Haiti is barren -- it was not able to support the number of people living there even *before* this catastrophe. Now, if fresh water, food, and shelter are not provided in quantity and for several years, many Haitians will simply starve. This is one of the few cases where I'd advocate the UN declaring Haiti a protectorate and administering it directly.

Posted by: Monty at January 13, 2010 04:47 PM (4Pleu)

How do you reboot a country?  Really a lot of people criticize previous generations for being imperialists and believing in the white man's burden but, how else do you even begin to try to fix Haiti?

Haiti is  a failed state.  It is no better than a tribe of natives in the Brazilian jungle.  Those guys would not be recognized as a country, yet, we pretend that Haiti is one.  Only a complete takeover and administration from outside for a couple of decades followed by partial administration for two decades more would allow Haiti to be a country again.  It's like the movie, The Mouse that Roared.  If Haiti started giving refuge to Al Qaeda, we would surely invade.

Would Jamaica volunteer instead?  I know the Dominicans are willing to take over but only if there are no Haitians left; they've already done enough harm to the island.

91 I'm not surprised Pat Robertson said this, after all he also believes in global warming too.  Need I say more?

92 I heard on the radio that the Catholic archishop was killed as well.

93

I say we ship Pat Robertson down there with some of the medical supplies. Let that useless fuck work and tell him to shut his useless piehole.

94

Just how far off is Pat Robertson, if the "devil" described was marxism. enforced by Voodoo?

"Failed state" doesn't begin to describe the nature of what Haiti has become, even prior to this not unforeseeable event!

I'm just afraid that a sizeble portion of all donations will end up in Swiss bank accounts owned by local politicians and UN relief bureaucrats!  Take gre care in donating to solid relief efforts!

95 When I was down there I couldnt understand a fucking thing that people were saying. Most speak in what they call Haitian Creole. It is worse than LA Creole-speak.

96 I heard on the radio that the Catholic archishop was killed as well.

I heard that, too.  The death toll is going to be astronomical in this.  Having lived through a fairly major earthquake in California, I can't even imagine what it would be like to experience a magnitude 7 in such an ill-equipped and impoverished place.  It's really heartbreaking.

97 Ironically those who survive might actually get some work in reconstruction that was never there before.

In the meantime, they're in a world of hurt, especially since they were hit by a Cat 5 hurricane a few summers ago.

98 I've got some friends coming over tonight, and some of them have one foot in moonbat territory most of the time.  I'll bet actual money that one of them brings up Pat Robertson.

99 Would Jamaica volunteer instead?  I know the Dominicans are willing to take over but only if there are no Haitians left; they've already done enough harm to the island.

Jamaicans detest Haitians, it's not likely

100 Once again, I would like to thank Pat Robertson for making all Christians look like illiterate fucking douchebags.  Thanks, dickweasel.

Now, if I can pimp a charity that actually gets shit done, http://www.iocc.org/

If you want to do something concrete, assemble some of their "health kits", which will not only be so incredibly important in a place like Haiti, but will probably constitute immeasurable wealth to these impoverished folk.  http://tinyurl.com/yc4xe9e

On the health kits, browbeat the shit out of the toothless manager of the local Big Lots or call in a favor from that Wal-Mart Asst Mgr you used to hose and explain what you're doing and you can usually get the ingredients for a song.  Which means more stuff for the folks who need it.

101 Those poor folks in Haiti with their dark skin and their Negro dialect when they speak French?  Unelectable.

102 Jamaicans detest Haitians, it's not likely

Posted by: kbdabear at January 13, 2010 06:24 PM (sYxEE)

Really?

I can see why Dominicans would detest Haitians but what did Haitians ever do to Jamaicans?

103

Do they choose to have the Negro dialect?  And are they clean?

104

This clearly demonstrates the need for comprehensive healthcare reform, which would have been possible if it weren't for 8 years of Bush-Cheney.   Also, I think I have enough votes to pass it.

Finally, if Bush had saw this coming, we wouldn't be where we are today.

105

Shit, the death toll is just starting. Wait until people start dying from lack of water (probably starting already), infections caused by untreated wounds, cholera, dysentary, and violent crime as people become desparate for food and water.

Wouldn't surprise me at all if the death toll reaches a million. Or more.

106 109  That looks like a great charity, Herr Morgeholz.  Bookmarked for future reference.  Thanks for the links!

107 Sorry, sock off.

108 That looks like a great charity, Herr Morgeholz

92% effective.  8% administrative, fundraising, etc.  They go anywhere in the world.  While they do tend to concentrate in Orthodox countries, the health kits go through Church World Services, and ecumenical organization, and damned efficient in its own right.  They're going to be all over Haiti.

109

^{Shit, the death toll is just starting. Wait until people start dying from lack of water (probably starting already), infections caused by untreated wounds, cholera, dysentary, and violent crime as people become desparate for food and water.}

^{Wouldn't surprise me at all if the death toll reaches a million. Or more.}

^{Posted by: John McCain at January 13, 2010 06:40 PM (P33XN)}

Seems like a tsunami would have been more quick and merciful.

110 Soap and towels are going to save a shitpot full of lives in this one.  Frau Morgenholz just went to rape the Dollar Store.

111

Roberston believes, as per the Bible, that nations bring disaster on themselves when they, through their leaders particularly, "turn away from God". Any Christians or Jews out there in Moronland who don't believe that too, could you please show me in the Tanak or the NT where God says he stopped the whole bestowing and removing His blessings on countries & peoples thing?

And to all you conservatives who hate Pat Robertson (and any other known Christian who speaks publicly) 'cause the MSM use his mutterings to bash you with, don't waste your time, the MSM will never stop even when he's dead. They hate you just as much as they hate Pat. No matter what you say, if you don't vote Dem, to them you are the same as Pat Robertson.

Oh, and as Americans, you should be prepared to die to preserve Pat's right to say whatever the hell he wants, whenever he wants, about whomever he wants (except for the common "fire-in-a-crowded-theatre restrictions)--especially when he's not paying for the microphone with your taxes!

112 There is potential for disease outbreaks to kill more folks down in Haiti in the coming months than were killed in the quake itself.

This is going to need to be a rather lengthy assistance campaign.

113

Posted by: follower of IXTHUS at January 13, 2010 06:57 PM (Vz1WE)

I never see you at the Douchebags Anonymous meetings anymore.  And now I know why.  See ya on Channel 47!

114 By the way, the Greek word ιχθύς means "fish".

What in the hell are you doing, again?

115

^{And to all you conservatives who hate Pat Robertson (and any other known Christian who speaks publicly) 'cause the MSM use his mutterings to bash you with, don't waste your time, the MSM will never stop even when he's dead. They hate you just as much as they hate Pat. No matter what you say, if you don't vote Dem, to them you are the same as Pat Robertson.}

^{Oh, and as Americans, you should be prepared to die to preserve Pat's right to say whatever the hell he wants, whenever he wants, about whomever he wants (except for the common "fire-in-a-crowded-theatre restrictions)--especially when he's not paying for the microphone with your taxes!}

^{Posted by: follower of IXTHUS at January 13, 2010 06:57 PM (Vz1WE)}

Not a bad point.

116

Not a bad point.

Posted by: jmchez at January 13, 2010 07:16 PM (W0h4C)

Not bad from a douchebag, granted.  Solid B+

117 I'm sorry, but I could never take Robertson seriously from the day decades ago I saw him telling people to touch their TV sets so he could cure them via the airwaves. The guy was an embarrassment then, and has degenerated into total lunacy since. Honestly, he's done more harm to Christianity by giving fodder to atheists than anyone I can think of.

118 Taking cheap shots at Pat Robertson of all people. Geezez, what a dimwit. (You, not Pat.)

119 Just think 12 hours after the tsunami Bushitler had a carrier on station and flying help to the needy, now 1 day later the retard in chief is thinking about sending one?? the big lie in their statement is that they think at all. Commie bastards, hang the lot.

120 I don't know what Robertson was talking about with his "pact with the devil" thing (though I figure it had something to do with voodoo) but he didn't say anything bad. He seemed genuinely concerned about the Haitians.

121 It's true about the Catholic Archbishop of Port-au-Prince.  The Catholic Cathedral collapsed.  Last I heard "hundreds" of priests and seminarians were trapped in the rubble.

More good charities:

Catholic Relief Services

Mercy Corps

122

"Pat Robertson is proof that God doesn't exist."

No, dear Iowahawk, Pat Robertson is proof that evil exists.

123 If you'd like to donate to help these folks I recommend Samaritan's Purse.  They have a lot of experience with disaster relief and you can be sure the money goes where you intend it to.  Go here to help:   http://www.samaritanspurse.org/index.php/articles/helping_in_haiti/

124

72 Maybe it's just my personal bias, but why are they "tweeting" about it?

Because they are so dumb that they think we would never know that there was an earthquake in Haiti and that people are in desparate need of help unless they tell us. duh.   

125 One of the few charities I donate to is ThreeAngelsHaiti.org.  Good people.  They have an orphanage, clinic and school.  Any little bit helps.

http://tinyurl.com/ybanr2c

126 Also prayers and condolences to the people there.  It is not surprising the US military will help.  The men and women the left-tards hate so much.  The Army Combat Engineers should open/fix the airport first.  That will allow much needed supplies to be air lifted in by Air Force cargo planes.  It is not surprising the Navy has gone to help already.  I wish the survivors and service members well.  God speed and good luck.

127 Gee, I thought we were the worst nation on earth?  The prez says so.  He goes around and apologizes to every country on our behalf.

But...we are the first country to respond when people need help.
Go figure.

128 135 I am Amish.  They can light the runway with burning lumber to show the landing site.  They should be very well trained.  They are going to work there ass off un-loading the supplies.  Also those hated (by the left) religious people will help out allot too.  The people who CJ constantly gets his panties in a bunch with.

129

Posted by: mbt on sale at January 13, 2010 08:18 PM (oFNle)

Prescient and empathetic.  Jerry Niven warned us about this.

130 >>he's done more harm to Christianity<< Jesus hates you.

131

Port-au-Prince

I wanna catch a glimpse

132

Port-au-Prince

I wanna catch a glimpse

Wait at Panama City.  It'll wash up.

133 Neal Boortz had a great comment today--said he expected that before the day was over some leftard/Dem/socialist/asshole would be claiming that Obambi and co. were doing *SO much more* for the people of Haiti than Bush did for Americans after Hurricane Katrina.

Fuck all Dem/socialist/marxist/anti-Constitution scumbags.  And the horse they rode in on.

Useless, corrupt bastards.

134 Neal Boortz had a great comment today--said he expected that before the day was over some leftard/Dem/socialist/asshole would be claiming that Obambi and co. were doing *SO much more* for the people of Haiti than Bush did for Americans after Hurricane Katrina.

Posted by: sf at January 13, 2010 09:01 PM (xz5dP)

The Precedent basically did that, himself, when he announced,

I have directed my administration to respond with a swift, coordinated, and aggressive effort to save lives.

When you think about it, that sentence doesn't even make any sense.

135

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Longtime lurker, first-time poster.  Thanks for the link at #136, MPFS - a donation is on its way.

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136

@143 Do you know who wrote that?  Hint: not Brian Wilson...

 

137

Hey, good news. We finally found a place to send the Gitmo detainees.

Silver linings, and all that.

138 heard that they sent planes to take out all the Americans.  Wonder if they got them all.  Wonder if some Americans will refuse to go until all Americans are accounted for.

139 Can someone beat Pat Robertson to death with a sock full of shit? Someone? Anyone? Please?

140 Another chance for the awesome US to step up with aid, only to be kicked in the balls by the UN for "Not doing enough".

My prayers are with the poor Haitians.  It's really an awful tradgedy.

141 Where is the outrage over the Obama admin's response to the earthquake.  Recall all the screams over Bush not doing enough--soon enough-- for New Orleans?   News agencies were able to get people into the stricken area within 12 - 15 hours, but no first responders?   Where are the FEMA-type leaders?  Wouldn't you send in recon to assess the situation and prioritize the response?  Besides the obvious of communications, water, food... maybe security.   But, almost 48 hours later and all we hear is that relief people are "on the ground."  Amazing.   I understand the issues of a broken airport and poor roads, etc.  But its a 2 or 3 hour flight from most of the Southern U.S.    European and Asian team arrived ahead of the US response!

Oliver North testified in his Iran/Contra hearings that we needed electronic eavedropping in the Middle-East.  In 36 hours there was a ship fully rigged with equipment, painted marked and flagged as Norweigien, and off-shore monitoring communications... in 36 hours.    2 days after a quake... no people, no equipment, no water, no food, no security forces, no mobile cell sites, no US aid.    

And, apparenly, no out-cry, this time