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PrintableSCNDLS said: BklynBabe said: I wish all this time and money and caring could have been donated a few years ago when it was predicted a massive earthquake would probably hit Haiti....
I really hate this world.... It's not like if we don't know shit will happen, but we are never prepared....  Why is there no emergency plan for efficiently deploying resources in different conditions??? STILL after Katrina???  exactly...to me it seems like it took forever to get supplies to the people in Haiti. unlucky7 reincarnated | |
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Gisele gave $1.5 million 
Madonna donated $250,000  | |
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2elijah said:[quote]http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34835478/ns/world_news-haiti_earthquake
Haiti earthquake: How to help A list of charitable organizations active in the nation Action Against Hunger, 877-777-1420 Agape Flights, 941-584-8078 American Red Cross, 800-733-2767 American Refugee Committee, 800-875-7060 American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, 212-687-6200 American Jewish World Service, 212-792-2900 AmeriCares, 800-486-4357 Beyond Borders, 866-424-8403 B'nai B'rith International, 202-857-6600 CARE, 800-521-2273 CarmaFoundation Catholic Relief Services, 800-736-3467 Childcare Worldwide, 800-553-2328 Church World Services, 800-297-1516 Concern Worldwide, 212-557-8000 Convoy of Hope, 417-823-8998 Cross International, 800-391-8545 CRUDEM Foundation, 413-642-0450 CRWRC, 800-55-CRWRC Direct Relief International, 805-964-4767 Doctors Without Borders, 888-392-0392 Episcopal Relief and Development, 800-334-7626 Feed My Starving Children, 763-504-2919 Food for the Poor, 800-427-9104 Friends of WFP, 866-929-1694 Friends of the Orphans, 312-386-7499 Habitat for Humanity, 1-800-422-4828 Haiti Children, 877-424-8454 Haiti Foundation Against Poverty Haiti Marycare, 203-675-4770 Haitian Health Foundation, 860-886-4357 Healing Hands for Haiti, 651-769-5846 Hope for Haiti, 239-434-7183 International Child Care, 800-722-4453 International Medical Corps, 800-481-4462 International Rescue Committee, 877-733-8433 International Relief Teams, 619-284-7979 Islamic Relief USA, 888-479-4968 Lions Club International Foundation, 630-203-3836 Lutheran World Relief, 800-597-5972 Medical Benevolence Foundation, 800-547-7627 Medical Teams International, 800-959-4325 Meds and Food for Kids, 314-420-1634 Mennonite Central Committee, 888-563-4676 Mercy Corps, 888-256-1900 Nazarene Compassionate Ministries, 800-306-9950 New Life for Haiti, 815-436-7633 Operation Blessing, 800-730-2537 Operation USA, 800-678-7255 Oxfam, 800-776-9326 Partners in Health, 617-432-5298 RHEMA International, 248-652-9894 Rural Haiti Project, 347-405-5552 The Salvation Army, 800-725-2769 Samaritan's Purse, 828-262-1980 Save the Children, 800-728-3843 ShelterBox UN Central Emergency Response Fund UNICEF, 800-367-5437 United Methodist Committee on Relief, 800-554-8583 World Concern, 800-755-5022 World Hope International, 888-466-4673 World Relief, 800-535-5433 World Vision, 888-511-6548 Yele Haiti, 212-352-0552 Wyclef Jean's grassroots org Text Yele to 501501 to donate $5 via cellphone The U.S. State Department Operations Center said Americans seeking information about family members in Haiti should call 1-888-407-4747. Due to heavy volume, some callers may receive a recording. "Our embassy is still in the early stages of contacting American citizens through our Warden Network," the U.S. State Department said in a statement. "Communications are very difficult within Haiti at this time." Text to help For those interesting in helping immediately, simply text "HAITI" to "90999" and a donation of $10 will be given automatically to the Red Cross to help with relief efforts, charged to your cell phone bill. [/quote [Edited 1/15/10 9:35am] Thanks for this. Ὅσον ζῇς φαίνου
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peacenlovealways said: SCNDLS said: Why is there no emergency plan for efficiently deploying resources in different conditions??? STILL after Katrina??? exactly...to me it seems like it took forever to get supplies to the people in Haiti. The structure where the ships were to come in, has some damage, as well as the road near the airport, and the airport is not that big as well. I believe the military will be trying to figure out ways to clear the roads so that some trucks with supplies/food can get in. Their are many dead bodies spread everywhere and that is also part of the problem unfortunately. But at least today some relief (food/medical supplies/water/medical help) have come in and more on the way. [Edited 1/15/10 17:54pm] | |
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Lammastide said:[quote] 2elijah said: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34835478/ns/world_news-haiti_earthquake
Haiti earthquake: How to help A list of charitable organizations active in the nation Action Against Hunger, 877-777-1420 Agape Flights, 941-584-8078 American Red Cross, 800-733-2767 American Refugee Committee, 800-875-7060 American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, 212-687-6200 American Jewish World Service, 212-792-2900 AmeriCares, 800-486-4357 Beyond Borders, 866-424-8403 B'nai B'rith International, 202-857-6600 CARE, 800-521-2273 CarmaFoundation Catholic Relief Services, 800-736-3467 Childcare Worldwide, 800-553-2328 Church World Services, 800-297-1516 Concern Worldwide, 212-557-8000 Convoy of Hope, 417-823-8998 Cross International, 800-391-8545 CRUDEM Foundation, 413-642-0450 CRWRC, 800-55-CRWRC Direct Relief International, 805-964-4767 Doctors Without Borders, 888-392-0392 Episcopal Relief and Development, 800-334-7626 Feed My Starving Children, 763-504-2919 Food for the Poor, 800-427-9104 Friends of WFP, 866-929-1694 Friends of the Orphans, 312-386-7499 Habitat for Humanity, 1-800-422-4828 Haiti Children, 877-424-8454 Haiti Foundation Against Poverty Haiti Marycare, 203-675-4770 Haitian Health Foundation, 860-886-4357 Healing Hands for Haiti, 651-769-5846 Hope for Haiti, 239-434-7183 International Child Care, 800-722-4453 International Medical Corps, 800-481-4462 International Rescue Committee, 877-733-8433 International Relief Teams, 619-284-7979 Islamic Relief USA, 888-479-4968 Lions Club International Foundation, 630-203-3836 Lutheran World Relief, 800-597-5972 Medical Benevolence Foundation, 800-547-7627 Medical Teams International, 800-959-4325 Meds and Food for Kids, 314-420-1634 Mennonite Central Committee, 888-563-4676 Mercy Corps, 888-256-1900 Nazarene Compassionate Ministries, 800-306-9950 New Life for Haiti, 815-436-7633 Operation Blessing, 800-730-2537 Operation USA, 800-678-7255 Oxfam, 800-776-9326 Partners in Health, 617-432-5298 RHEMA International, 248-652-9894 Rural Haiti Project, 347-405-5552 The Salvation Army, 800-725-2769 Samaritan's Purse, 828-262-1980 Save the Children, 800-728-3843 ShelterBox UN Central Emergency Response Fund UNICEF, 800-367-5437 United Methodist Committee on Relief, 800-554-8583 World Concern, 800-755-5022 World Hope International, 888-466-4673 World Relief, 800-535-5433 World Vision, 888-511-6548 Yele Haiti, 212-352-0552 Wyclef Jean's grassroots org Text Yele to 501501 to donate $5 via cellphone The U.S. State Department Operations Center said Americans seeking information about family members in Haiti should call 1-888-407-4747. Due to heavy volume, some callers may receive a recording. "Our embassy is still in the early stages of contacting American citizens through our Warden Network," the U.S. State Department said in a statement. "Communications are very difficult within Haiti at this time." Text to help For those interesting in helping immediately, simply text "HAITI" to "90999" and a donation of $10 will be given automatically to the Red Cross to help with relief efforts, charged to your cell phone bill. [/quote [Edited 1/15/10 9:35am] Thanks for this. No problem!  | |
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SCNDLS said: When will people stop supporting this hate mongerer?
Rush 'meant' what he said about Haiti Rush Limbaugh is not backing down from his claim that President Barack Obama is trying to score political points off the earthquake in Haiti. Challenged by a caller during his show Thursday, Limbaugh said: “If I said it, I meant to say it, and I do believe that everything is political to this president.” “Everything this president sees is a political opportunity, including Haiti, and he will use it to burnish his credentials with minorities in this country and around the world, and to accuse Republicans of having no compassion,” Limbaugh said in comments flagged by the liberal blog Think Progress. Limbaugh has come under fire from both the right and the left for saying that the earthquake played directly into Obama’s hands, allowing him to look “compassionate.” The host claimed the White House’s response would bolster Obama’s standing in the “light-skinned and dark-skinned black community in this country.” He also appeared to discourage help for the island nation, saying, “We've already donated to Haiti. It’s called the U.S. income tax.” Critics have characterized Limbaugh’s comments as insensitive and tone-deaf at a time when heartbreaking images of the devastation dominate news coverage. Confronted with some of that criticism, Limbaugh slammed a caller as “close-minded.” “What I’m illustrating here is that you’re a blockhead,” Limbaugh shot back. “What I’m illustrating here is that you’re a close-minded bigot who is ill-informed.” “If you had listened to this program for a modicum of time, you would know it,” he said. “But instead, you’re a blockhead. Your mind is totally closed. You have tampons in your ears. Nothing is getting through other than the biased crap that you read.” Rush has no soul. He hates the skin Obama is in. He breeds and sleep hate. I have no pity for this man. He wreaks of racial hatred. He's made terrible comments about the people of Haiti who suffered in this natural disaster. Rush "pure" evil. [Edited 1/15/10 18:01pm] | |
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Graycap23 said: They are saying 100,000 plus died?
Right now the news is reporting that the death toll may be 200,000 lives lost. | |
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SCNDLS said: Gisele gave $1.5 million
Madonna donated $250,000 MTV is planning a live benefit concert next week, and I believe George Clooney will be hosting it. They haven't named which artists will be performing. | |
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2elijah said: Graycap23 said: They are saying 100,000 plus died?
Right now the news is reporting that the death toll may be 200,000 lives lost.    | |
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I just heard from Rachel Maddow's show that the U.S. government gave Haitians living in the U.S. Temporary Protected Status. [Edited 1/15/10 18:12pm] | |
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SCNDLS said: BklynBabe said: I wish all this time and money and caring could have been donated a few years ago when it was predicted a massive earthquake would probably hit Haiti....
I really hate this world.... It's not like if we don't know shit will happen, but we are never prepared.... Why is there no emergency plan for efficiently deploying resources in different conditions??? STILL after Katrina??? Sadly, what little infrastructure Haiti had is just about gone. Apparently no one heeded the warnings... http://english.pravda.ru/...anahaiti-0 Prince, in you I found a kindred spirit...Rest In Paradise. | |
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SCNDLS said:[quote] 2elijah said: Right now the news is reporting that the death toll may be 200,000 lives lost. So sad. Soledad O'Brien was trying so hard to hold back tears, because I remember they were showing how people was giving the girl water while she was stuck under the rocks, and she was in good spirits, but of course in pain. I feel so bad for the babies. So many lost their parents. [Edited 1/15/10 18:22pm] | |
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babynoz said: SCNDLS said: Why is there no emergency plan for efficiently deploying resources in different conditions??? STILL after Katrina??? Sadly, what little infrastructure Haiti had is just about gone. Apparently no one heeded the warnings... http://english.pravda.ru/...anahaiti-0 I'm talking about for the US to deploy resources either domestically or abroad in emergency situations. You would think that somewhere someone is responsible for developing detailed contigency plans for how you mobilize and deploy various resources under different circumstances. It's not a question of IF some shit will happen, but rather WHEN. And once again, it feels like we're scrambling on our end.  | |
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SCNDLS said: babynoz said: Sadly, what little infrastructure Haiti had is just about gone. Apparently no one heeded the warnings... http://english.pravda.ru/...anahaiti-0 I'm talking about for the US to deploy resources either domestically or abroad in emergency situations. You would think that somewhere someone is responsible for developing detailed contigency plans for how you mobilize and deploy various resources under different circumstances. It's not a question of IF some shit will happen, but rather WHEN. And once again, it feels like we're scrambling on our end. That's true. They should be more prepared on an international basis, to know how to have a more in-depth plan to deal with situations like this. It's a shame that they couldn't even have food and water drops, like they did for the India earthquake victims. I'm not sure if they were leary in doing so because they knew that Haiti had some political unrest and was afraid there would be violence with people fighting to get the supplies. Who knows, but they should have found some way to get there much sooner. | |
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2elijah said: SCNDLS said: I'm talking about for the US to deploy resources either domestically or abroad in emergency situations. You would think that somewhere someone is responsible for developing detailed contigency plans for how you mobilize and deploy various resources under different circumstances. It's not a question of IF some shit will happen, but rather WHEN. And once again, it feels like we're scrambling on our end. That's true. They should be more prepared on an international basis, to know how to have a more in-depth plan to deal with situations like this. It's a shame that they couldn't even have food and water drops, like they did for the India earthquake victims. I'm not sure if they were leary in doing so because they knew that Haiti had some political unrest and was afraid there would be violence with people fighting to get the supplies. Who knows, but they should have found some way to get there much sooner. My question is where is the President of Haiti hiding? He already knows that many Haitians despise him, so he more than likely was in some secret location. President Obama, I heard, tried several times to reach him. I believe I heard he got to speak to him either yesterday or today. | |
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2elijah said: SCNDLS said: I'm talking about for the US to deploy resources either domestically or abroad in emergency situations. You would think that somewhere someone is responsible for developing detailed contigency plans for how you mobilize and deploy various resources under different circumstances. It's not a question of IF some shit will happen, but rather WHEN. And once again, it feels like we're scrambling on our end. That's true. They should be more prepared on an international basis, to know how to have a more in-depth plan to deal with situations like this. It's a shame that they couldn't even have food and water drops, like they did for the India earthquake victims. I'm not sure if they were leary in doing so because they knew that Haiti had some political unrest and was afraid there would be violence with people fighting to get the supplies. Who knows, but they should have found some way to get there much sooner. Like I said, I haven't been paying much attention to the details but this is the impression I get anytime I tune in.
Did any of you guys donate to Doctors Without Borders? Just curious | |
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SCNDLS said: 2elijah said: That's true. They should be more prepared on an international basis, to know how to have a more in-depth plan to deal with situations like this. It's a shame that they couldn't even have food and water drops, like they did for the India earthquake victims. I'm not sure if they were leary in doing so because they knew that Haiti had some political unrest and was afraid there would be violence with people fighting to get the supplies. Who knows, but they should have found some way to get there much sooner. Like I said, I haven't been paying much attention to the details but this is the impression I get anytime I tune in.
Did any of you guys donate to Doctors Without Borders? Just curious So far I donated to Wyclef's organization. I will be donating next week as well to the Red Cross. I may donate to Doctors with Borders as well. My employer is also doing a drive for Haiti relief in which I will be donating funds as well. They are also providing support services for any employees who have relatives in Haiti, and will also be giving those families monetary gifts to help their families. Later, we will also send send supplies to Haiti (basic needs, canned food/water/clothing) once the clearance is given to send those type of items to Haiti. My son is also organizing a fund raiser this weekend (Saturday) with a few associates, to help a charity organization obtain donations to send to Haiti. I'm proud of him for doing that. One day, who knows, we may all find ourselves in the same situation as Haiti. [Edited 1/15/10 18:37pm] | |
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2elijah said: SCNDLS said: Like I said, I haven't been paying much attention to the details but this is the impression I get anytime I tune in.
Did any of you guys donate to Doctors Without Borders? Just curious So far I donated to Wyclef's organization. I will be donating next week as well to the Red Cross. I may donate to Doctors with Borders as well. My employer is also doing a drive for Haiti relief in which I will be donating funds as well. They are also providing support services for any employees who have relatives in Haiti, and will also be giving those families monetary gifts to help their families. Later, we will also send send supplies to Haiti (basic needs, canned food/water/clothing) once the clearance is given to send those type of items to Haiti. My son is also organizing a fund raiser this weekend (Saturday) with a few associates, to help a charity organization obtain donations to send to Haiti. I'm proud of him for doing that. One day, who knows, we may all find ourselves in the same situation as Haiti. [Edited 1/15/10 18:37pm] That's awesome, 2E!
I gave to Doctors cuz I figured they prolly had the most experience delivering aid to that area since they already had people on the ground. | |
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SCNDLS said: 2elijah said: That's true. They should be more prepared on an international basis, to know how to have a more in-depth plan to deal with situations like this. It's a shame that they couldn't even have food and water drops, like they did for the India earthquake victims. I'm not sure if they were leary in doing so because they knew that Haiti had some political unrest and was afraid there would be violence with people fighting to get the supplies. Who knows, but they should have found some way to get there much sooner. Like I said, I haven't been paying much attention to the details but this is the impression I get anytime I tune in.
Did any of you guys donate to Doctors Without Borders? Just curious From what I understand the initial response was less than 24 hours but both the airport and seaport sustained damage. The airport only had one airstrip to begin with and the US army had to re-establish air traffic control, thus flights were delayed due to crowded air traffic. The helicopters are on ships trying to reach the port. The roads need to be cleared of debris and corpses before they can be fully untilized. The reporters were bused in from the Dominican Republic. Kinda makes you think maybe CNN should be conducting the relief effort. I donated to Red Cross and Wyclef Jean...DWB is next on my list. Prince, in you I found a kindred spirit...Rest In Paradise. | |
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2elijah said: SCNDLS said: Like I said, I haven't been paying much attention to the details but this is the impression I get anytime I tune in.
Did any of you guys donate to Doctors Without Borders? Just curious So far I donated to Wyclef's organization. I will be donating next week as well to the Red Cross. I may donate to Doctors with Borders as well. My employer is also doing a drive for Haiti relief in which I will be donating funds as well. They are also providing support services for any employees who have relatives in Haiti, and will also be giving those families monetary gifts to help their families. Later, we will also send send supplies to Haiti (basic needs, canned food/water/clothing) once the clearance is given to send those type of items to Haiti. My son is also organizing a fund raiser this weekend (Saturday) with a few associates, to help a charity organization obtain donations to send to Haiti. I'm proud of him for doing that. One day, who knows, we may all find ourselves in the same situation as Haiti. [Edited 1/15/10 18:37pm] Girl, you said a mouthful right there. My son has been collecting and delivering supplies all week and has done a couple of benefit concerts with the local radio station...he has another one tonight. Our union is also packing a container to send over. Prince, in you I found a kindred spirit...Rest In Paradise. | |
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babynoz said: SCNDLS said: Like I said, I haven't been paying much attention to the details but this is the impression I get anytime I tune in.
Did any of you guys donate to Doctors Without Borders? Just curious From what I understand the initial response was less than 24 hours but both the airport and seaport sustained damage. The airport only had one airstrip to begin with and the US army had to re-establish air traffic control, thus flights were delayed due to crowded air traffic. The helicopters are on ships trying to reach the port. The roads need to be cleared of debris and corpses before they can be fully untilized. The reporters were bused in from the Dominican Republic. Kinda makes you think maybe CNN should be conducting the relief effort. I donated to Red Cross and Wyclef Jean...DWB is next on my list. It's obviously a daunting task but some of the reporting makes it sound like folks are running around like chickens with their heads cut off. I'm sure everyone is doing the best they can and there are a lot of people wanting to help. A group of doctors from Dallas were ready to leave in private plane yesterday but because the airspace was shut down they had to wait until tomorrow to leave. | |
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babynoz said: 2elijah said: So far I donated to Wyclef's organization. I will be donating next week as well to the Red Cross. I may donate to Doctors with Borders as well. My employer is also doing a drive for Haiti relief in which I will be donating funds as well. They are also providing support services for any employees who have relatives in Haiti, and will also be giving those families monetary gifts to help their families. Later, we will also send send supplies to Haiti (basic needs, canned food/water/clothing) once the clearance is given to send those type of items to Haiti. My son is also organizing a fund raiser this weekend (Saturday) with a few associates, to help a charity organization obtain donations to send to Haiti. I'm proud of him for doing that. One day, who knows, we may all find ourselves in the same situation as Haiti. [Edited 1/15/10 18:37pm] Girl, you said a mouthful right there. My son has been collecting and delivering supplies all week and has done a couple of benefit concerts with the local radio station...he has another one tonight. Our union is also packing a container to send over. And we'd be screwed cuz who would come to our aid?  | |
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babynoz said: 2elijah said: So far I donated to Wyclef's organization. I will be donating next week as well to the Red Cross. I may donate to Doctors with Borders as well. My employer is also doing a drive for Haiti relief in which I will be donating funds as well. They are also providing support services for any employees who have relatives in Haiti, and will also be giving those families monetary gifts to help their families. Later, we will also send send supplies to Haiti (basic needs, canned food/water/clothing) once the clearance is given to send those type of items to Haiti. My son is also organizing a fund raiser this weekend (Saturday) with a few associates, to help a charity organization obtain donations to send to Haiti. I'm proud of him for doing that. One day, who knows, we may all find ourselves in the same situation as Haiti. [Edited 1/15/10 18:37pm] Girl, you said a mouthful right there. My son has been collecting and delivering supplies all week and has done a couple of benefit concerts with the local radio station...he has another one tonight. Our union is also packing a container to send over. I hear you, it is good to see the young folks involved. | |
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SCNDLS said: babynoz said: Girl, you said a mouthful right there. My son has been collecting and delivering supplies all week and has done a couple of benefit concerts with the local radio station...he has another one tonight. Our union is also packing a container to send over. And we'd be screwed cuz who would come to our aid? True. | |
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SCNDLS said: 2elijah said: So far I donated to Wyclef's organization. I will be donating next week as well to the Red Cross. I may donate to Doctors with Borders as well. My employer is also doing a drive for Haiti relief in which I will be donating funds as well. They are also providing support services for any employees who have relatives in Haiti, and will also be giving those families monetary gifts to help their families. Later, we will also send send supplies to Haiti (basic needs, canned food/water/clothing) once the clearance is given to send those type of items to Haiti. My son is also organizing a fund raiser this weekend (Saturday) with a few associates, to help a charity organization obtain donations to send to Haiti. I'm proud of him for doing that. One day, who knows, we may all find ourselves in the same situation as Haiti. [Edited 1/15/10 18:37pm] That's awesome, 2E!
I gave to Doctors cuz I figured they prolly had the most experience delivering aid to that area since they already had people on the ground. Thanks. I heard Doctors without Borders is a good charity and they need the donations. I will donate to them too. I'm not rich, but I have a big heart and that is all it takes to help these victims out. I believe I donated to just about every disaster since 9/11. This particular disaster grabbed my heart. I'll probably be donating on a monthy basis for a while to Haiti. I just heard that during the earthquake a school collapsed and all the kids in it died. Just a horrible tragedy. Port-Au-Prince will have to be rebuilt from the ground up. Sheesh, if I had my way, I wish I could go out to Haiti and help, if I didn't have to work. I bet I would get more joy out of that, than being at my job all day. [Edited 1/15/10 18:59pm] | |
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2elijah said: SCNDLS said: And we'd be screwed cuz who would come to our aid? True. Something to think about for real 'cause not many of us are half as resilient. Prince, in you I found a kindred spirit...Rest In Paradise. | |
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babynoz said: 2elijah said: True. Something to think about for real 'cause not many of us are half as resilient. You know I've ALWAYS said that we some weak mofos. You ever notice that when they give humanitarian aid to poor countries, you'll see folks get a sack of flour or meal. If that happened here, nobody would know what the hell to do with some flour or meal. We'd starve to death if someone didn't get Samsclub and the grocery stores up and running.  | |
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2elijah said: SCNDLS said: That's awesome, 2E!
I gave to Doctors cuz I figured they prolly had the most experience delivering aid to that area since they already had people on the ground. Thanks. I heard Doctors without Borders is a good charity and they need the donations. I will donate to them too. I'm not rich, but I have a big heart and that is all it takes to help these victims out. I believe I donated to just about every disaster since 9/11. This particular disaster grabbed my heart. I'll probably be donating on a monthy basis for a while to Haiti. I just heard that during the earthquake a school collapsed and all the kids in it died. Just a horrible tragedy. Port-Au-Prince will have to be rebuilt from the ground up. Sheesh, if I had my way, I wish I could go out to Haiti and help, if I didn't have to work. I bet I would get more joy out of that, than being at my job all day. [Edited 1/15/10 18:59pm] DWB could definitely use the help. I hear they actually lost some of their staff. I plan to send $$ monthly for at least six months. Let's hope nothing else jumps off any time soon, heaven forbid. I'd probably be pretty useless on the ground there so I'm thankful that I can at least send financial help. Prince, in you I found a kindred spirit...Rest In Paradise. | |
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SCNDLS said: babynoz said: Something to think about for real 'cause not many of us are half as resilient. You know I've ALWAYS said that we some weak mofos. You ever notice that when they give humanitarian aid to poor countries, you'll see folks get a sack of flour or meal. If that happened here, nobody would know what the hell to do with some flour or meal. We'd starve to death if someone didn't get Samsclub and the grocery stores up and running. True, People in the Caribbean know how to make things stretch, because they don't have access to as much as what Americans and people in other countries have. Yeah, many people in America would be in "disaster-shock" if that happened to them. | |
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babynoz said: 2elijah said: Thanks. I heard Doctors without Borders is a good charity and they need the donations. I will donate to them too. I'm not rich, but I have a big heart and that is all it takes to help these victims out. I believe I donated to just about every disaster since 9/11. This particular disaster grabbed my heart. I'll probably be donating on a monthy basis for a while to Haiti. I just heard that during the earthquake a school collapsed and all the kids in it died. Just a horrible tragedy. Port-Au-Prince will have to be rebuilt from the ground up. Sheesh, if I had my way, I wish I could go out to Haiti and help, if I didn't have to work. I bet I would get more joy out of that, than being at my job all day. [Edited 1/15/10 18:59pm] DWB could definitely use the help. I hear they actually lost some of their staff. I plan to send $$ monthly for at least six months. Let's hope nothing else jumps off any time soon, heaven forbid. I'd probably be pretty useless on the ground there so I'm thankful that I can at least send financial help. True. I'll be donating for a while. I heard there was another aftershock around 5 am this morning there, so not sure they're out of danger right now, earthquake wise. | |
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