The disaster in Haiti is bringing out the best and worst in people. I'm not going to go all Pat Robertson or Rush Limbaugh on you, but I'm also not going to repeat the standard politically correct wringing of the hands commentary. It goes without saying that people are acting all outraged and shocked that Limbaugh and Robertson have spouted some insensitive shit. But lets be real here, these two clowns have made millions saying outrageous shit. Deals with the devil and Jabs at Obama aside, the reaction to the disaster does raise if not questions, at least it makes one wonder at the speed and urgency in which the world has reacted. Here in the U.S. people have donated more than 5 million in 10 dollar increments alone. Major U S corporations have pledged millions. We have Military ships in the area, the rest of the world is rushing to help out. It's a mess over there, I read one article where some pissed off Haitians stacked bodies in the middle of the road as a road block. It's going to get ugly over there. Now don't get me wrong, it's good that people are helping, I'm proud our country is lending a hand, but I've got to ask, how many of these U S companies who are pledging millions helped out during Katrina? How many of the people who have donated that 5 million in record time, also gave so freely and expediently during Katrina? Maybe I'm just looking at the world through smudged glasses, but we seem to be quick to help the world, but here at home, not so much. Lets not forget how long it took to get some water to people in New Orleans. And New Orleans is still a mess today. The U S has pledged 100 million to the Haiti effort, yet we still have people displaced from their homes after Katrina. And how much did all these different companies like UPS, pledge during the Katrina disaster? How many countries rushed to our aid? My point? We rush to rescue the world, but what about here at home? I'm not saying we shouldn't help when disaster strikes abroad, I'm just saying we should be as vigilant and compassionate here at home.
On a brighter note, Larry baby oil Booker is back in the news. Booker is the dry skin sufferer who keeps getting busted for running around swathed in oils and ointments, in various stages of undress. He has been busted 3, count em, 3 times. Twice in front of daycare centers, and another time in Lenexa, where one witness described him as very shiny, he was covered in corn oil that time. Anyway, Booker failed to show up for a probation revocation hearing, a warrant has been issued, and we will see if he manages to slip through local cops grasp for long.
I'm going to have to cut this short, I've got an appointment at The V A med center. I'd just as soon smash my balls with a mallet than to walk in to that giant bacteria frappe, but what can you do. Hopefully nobody will hack up a ball of Ebola on me. Have a safe weekend, see ya Monday.
Good points. Haiti has been a humanitarian emergency for, oh a 100-years. Of course we keep meddling in their affairs to find a "good Christian" to run the shit hole.
ReplyDeleteMy friend Tom was stationed in Haiti and the Dominican Republic in the 60s in the Navy. One of his duties was to stand armed guard as the garbage was dumped overboard. He literally had to shoot at people to keep them from gathering the swill from the ship to take home and feed their families.
As far as those stab-you-in-the-back-born-again Christians go, I'll wager if Jesus were around they would be the first ones to drive a nail. They steal in the name of God from those who are the weakest and most vunerable in our society.
On the oil down, I remember Janet Murdock telling me about mazola oil parties back at thou dear Northeast. And yes, it was only talk.
When there is a disaster somewhere else in the world, America jumps in to help. When there is a disaster in America, the rest of the world cheers. Why do we even bother? And I hope they lock up that greasy sucker in another state. I have enough weirdos to deal with right now.
ReplyDeleteOnce again Mark, you nailed it man.
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I've been saying the same thing about Haiti to my husband. If I had millions to give, I'd help them with some of my money; since most of my donations are in the $50 to $100 range, I'll keep mine in America.
ReplyDeleteHaiti is a 4th world country. One of a very few in the world and the only one in the Western Hemisphere. In 10 years there will be something that becomes evident in Haiti. With all this international aid coming in the country's housing and infrastructure will be rebuilt better than what was there originally. But Haiti will still be a 4th world shithole and everything that the world built for them will be in far worse shape than what you see in an urban blight tour. I'm sorry for their suffering but they will not appreciate of care for what was given to them.
ReplyDeleteGo ahead and smash your balls with a mallet,as long as you dont think it will change your writing style...haha,jk.Good stuff man.thanks.
ReplyDeleteThe government was totally corrupt before all this happened. They watched their own people starve. Now what? Who's going to run the country? Us?
ReplyDeleteAs far as giving, I found an organization where I pretty much believe the money will be used wisely but I question how much even they can prevent their supplies, etc. from being stolen.
Some brave volunteers over there. I figured the least I could do was contribute a bit. I can hardly stand to watch the news reports on tv..devastating.
Actually, there was foreign aid given to us during the Katrina disaster, but, given our role as the land of Hollywood with streets lined with gold, and the real world desperate conditions of life in so much of the world, it’s not that unreasonable to expect most of the world to think we can take care of ourselves—after all, we try to “take care” of them whether they like it or not.
ReplyDeleteI have found 2 smaller charities in Haiti that are run by a small staff and were there doing their thing before the earthquake struck. I give my money to them because they are in it for the long term.
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glahaiti.org
I'm worried that Kansas City, MO is going to wind up like New Orleans and Detroit.....wide swaths of empty lots, abandoned houses, declining tax base. KCMO has 500+ square miles of infrastructure to maintain. From KCI all the way south to Belton, KCMO is HUGE. Services are declining, budget cuts are a regular thing. Now there is talk of eliminating the earnings tax, which is 40% of the KCMO budget. Something to think about before the herd does.
While I feel bad about the situation in Haiti and the people do need help....I have mixed emotions. There are millions of people right here in the good old USA that have no jobs, no hope, and are just as bad off as any one in Haiti. Don't believe me? When is the last time you crused the projects of any major us city? It is bad and only going to get worse. I wish I had all the answers but I don't....I do know that we better start helping our own people. For the love of God south Lousiania is till in runis.
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