Video: Obama, Bush, Clinton unite for Haiti
posted at 3:26 pm on January 16, 2010 by Allahpundit
A bittersweet moment, as Dubya gets a chance to erase the Bushitler caricature under the very worst of circumstances. Skip ahead to 5:25 to hear him speak. I’m intrigued that The One asked him to help lead the initiative instead of Clinton’s usual partner, Bush 41. Is the latter too old now for projects like this? Is Obama simply following Bush’s own protocol by asking the last Democratic and Republican presidents to collaborate? Or is this aimed at turning down the heat that The One’s taken for his all-purpose Bush-blaming? Whatever the answer, the public rehabilitation continues tomorrow: Bush and Clinton will hit five different Sunday morning chat shows to push the new Haiti relief fund. Here’s the webpage.
A question for the comments: Do you guys prefer any particular charities to others? I went with Doctors Without Borders because of the medical crisis and the Salvation Army because I’m told they have a strong presence in Haiti, but I wonder if there are even better options.
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I just read on a Brit blog that part of the problem with the UN (and the EU) is that they have to constantly go back to headquarters to get approval for everything they do, which requires the assent of each country. Talk about centralized, bureaucratic nightmares.
atheling on January 16, 2010 at 4:32 PM
I’m impressed with all three of them. I pray for the people of Haiti.
terryannonline on January 16, 2010 at 4:32 PM
Pres. Bush i hate to say this BUT YOU ARE ONE BIG DUMB ASS. After all that the Clinton,s and the Obama administration have said about you all the terrible names they have called you then you do this and give them cover if something goes wrong.If you Pres Bush wanted to help there are lots of good org. that would have loved to have your help.No damn wonder people call the Republican party the stupid party.Just like the scene from animal house bend over grab the ankles thanks you sir may i have another.
thmcbb on January 16, 2010 at 4:32 PM
It was so nice to see GW again and he was very straight up about the help needed right now is cash, time for the other stuff will be later … but I felt kind of sorry for Bill, he just couldn’t help but talk about himself.
I hope W is at the Dallas game Sunday, it was really good to see him there last week.
BTW, the Salvation Army is a good choice because they have the means to provide front line help, food, shelter, medicine. After Hurricane Ike, they were the 1st NGO here before the Red Cross or the Nat’l Guard could even get set up.
Texas Gal on January 16, 2010 at 4:32 PM
I listen to his show every day.
He didn’t say anything that embarrassed me.
He did say that private charities may be better then public because of overhead. He did not discourage people from contributing. And he did say we have little to show for our years of aid. He didn’t say the earthquake was to blame for that, but there is a component of truth in the observation that the devastation would have been less in a better structured society.
None of that is embarrassing unless you take it out of context a la Huffpo or MM.
Spirit of 1776 on January 16, 2010 at 4:33 PM
Of course he could still end up being right. That doesn’t change the fact that he was talking out of his arse, and unnecessarily politicizing something that needn’t be. He sounded like a piece of s–t, and we should call him on it.
DaveS on January 16, 2010 at 4:34 PM
People are in serious need. There’s no need put politics before people.
terryannonline on January 16, 2010 at 4:35 PM
Kettle meet pot
Spirit of 1776 on January 16, 2010 at 4:35 PM
I’m interested in other charities too. The Salvation Army’s policy of forbidding its members from marrying outside the organization has made me steer away from them for years. (No offense intended to those of you who support them, I know they have a great I/O ratio.)
I’ll check out the recommendations of Catholic Relief Services, World Vision, and Food For The Poor — and I’m still reading. Can the organizations “on the ground” in Haiti find any use for the money? Is there anything to buy? Or are you all focusing on groups that are flying goods in?
Tanya on January 16, 2010 at 4:35 PM
Aside from the Red Cross, AmeriCares is a very good charity. They always get high marks for making the most of every dollar donated. Most of it does get to those in need, rather than on high overhead.
Yeah, I wondered why Dubya was in for his dad…he’s older these day, and I’m sure that’s what kept him home for this. Kinda strange to see Bush and Obama together at the White House tho…
JetBoy on January 16, 2010 at 4:36 PM
This avenue has the greatest visibility and thus greatest chance for impact.
W is not sweating the political component of this. How can they hurt him now after all the demonization over the years.
Spirit of 1776 on January 16, 2010 at 4:37 PM
Sorry if we hurt your feelings. It’s just that WE DON’T TRUST PEOPLE LIKE YOU ANYMORE. DEMOCRATS ARE ALWAYS BACKSTABBERS!
TheAlamos on January 16, 2010 at 4:37 PM
Tell me – what do you think would have happened to him in the media if he had said no?
The Bush bashing would have never stopped not that it has anyway but it would have been 100x worse.
gophergirl on January 16, 2010 at 4:39 PM
You still haven’t told us what Rush said that was provably wrong.
Del Dolemonte on January 16, 2010 at 4:39 PM
The Salvation Army has a history of helping when asked. Their people match their mission. Can’t say enough good about them.
huckleberryfriend on January 16, 2010 at 4:39 PM
Clinton has every right to campaign for Coakley while doing this as well.
The impact of the special election may touch 300 million Americans because of the balance of the Senate. That’s nothing to sneeze at.
While I don’t want him to be successful in Mass, he certainly shouldn’t be villified for his efforts any more then Rudy was.
Spirit of 1776 on January 16, 2010 at 4:39 PM
It sounds like you need to quit reading Huffpo and Media Matters then.
There was nothing out of context about his little “Obama is going to use this for blah blah blah” bit. It was uncalled for. There is no excuse for so gratuitously elevating trivial politics over humanity at that particular moment, and when I heard it I knew that Media Matters et al would run with it–and here’s the thing… they should have, and so should those of us who are on the other side.
People like you have to get over this instinct to irrationally defend people on our side who you perceive to be symbolic. When Rush says something despicable, its ok to say so. When Palin embarrasses herself in an interview, its ok to say so (though, she’s been doing well lately).
DaveS on January 16, 2010 at 4:40 PM
The whole lot of you come off as douchebags.
DaveS on January 16, 2010 at 4:30 PM
Good grief, Dave. You’ve been around here forever and you’re pulling this you people pompous garbage? Obama is a cold calculating narcissist who should have acted this quickly regarding the Eunuchbomber. And by the way, before you ask what I’ve done: I’m going to check though my church affiliation tomorrow to find out who they recommend and I’ve been praying every day for the Haitian people, the trapped Americans, and the rescue workers.
In the meanwhile, yes, Obama acted quickly and hopefully, Dubya and Bubba will accomplish their mission. Trust Obama to do the right thing? No.
kingsjester on January 16, 2010 at 4:41 PM
Tanya, I’ve heard that food prices are rising inside of Haiti.
http://haitirescuecenter.wordpress.com/ is a grassroots organization that helps malnourished children. They say they are running short on formula. If you want to give to an organization inside the country, they might be a good place to start.
Vera on January 16, 2010 at 4:41 PM
Ha, ha.
That was awesome. I can’t come up with a real quote that will be offense, so I’ll say he said ‘blah, blah, blah’. That was wicked clever. Even better then out of context.
I’m not irrationally defending him. You are hyperventilating over some observations he made (if I assume you actually heard him). If he embarrassed me, I would be happy to say so.
Spirit of 1776 on January 16, 2010 at 4:42 PM
Yes, I’m very obviously a Democrat based on my comments, huh? You’re really smart.
DaveS on January 16, 2010 at 4:43 PM
This is problematic. If everyone of his viewers tried this, it would be what? 80 votes?
Spirit of 1776 on January 16, 2010 at 4:45 PM
FIFY
Dopenstrange on January 16, 2010 at 4:45 PM
lol my bad, wrong thread.
Spirit of 1776 on January 16, 2010 at 4:45 PM
I donated to the Red Cross. I think I’ll donate to Samaritan’s Purse.
I also donated in Whole Foods. They’re doing a collection for Haiti too.
cubachi on January 16, 2010 at 4:46 PM
You said Media Matters was on it, I’m sure they have the transcript. I don’t take notes while I listen to the guy. I guess I assumed you knew what I was talking about. He definitely started telling everyone that Obama was going to use it for this thing and that thing. It stood out because unlike most of Rush’s “controversial” comments, there didn’t seem to be any real substance to it. It sounded like he was baiting the media to cover him.
None of that is untrue. So he reacted slowly and in a painfully disconnected way to the Fruit of the Booms incident… you’re saying that he now is not allowed to react more quickly to the next crisis? If he waited 3 days to address the Haiti earthquake, wouldn’t you be complaining that he was reacting slowly and comparing his response to Bush’s response to the tsunami? Of course you would.
The bottom line is this: the following quote should be embarrassing to a mentally healthy person…
DaveS on January 16, 2010 at 4:50 PM
FIFY
Del Dolemonte on January 16, 2010 at 4:50 PM
On my blog’s sidebar I link to the International Justice Mission, Mercy Corps, Northwest Medical Teams, and the Hunger Site.
JS on January 16, 2010 at 4:51 PM
Del Dolemonte on January 16, 2010 at 4:50 PM
What is this “demonstrably wrong or false” stuff? I think the entire point has went over your head.
DaveS on January 16, 2010 at 4:52 PM
What a political hack this guy is. I thought Bush didn’t care about Black people, why would he want to help Haitians. I thought Bush didn’t know how to do these sorts of things (remember how Katrina was all Bush’s fault and not an act of God in the least?)
Political Hack. Please vote him out
wiseprince on January 16, 2010 at 4:53 PM
Okay. Well he didn’t say anything that embarrassed me, and he did say that the event will be used for political hay (it will) but he didn’t at all say we should not do anything about it. And he extensively compared the coverage of GW to BO with respect to timing and the way that was reported via media (which reflects the media’s agenda – which is to say they used it politically).
So I was not at all offended. You were. Fine. Doesn’t make me cold-hearted or you an idiot. So we’re good.
Spirit of 1776 on January 16, 2010 at 4:54 PM
What’s embarrassing about stating facts? The US has given billions to Haiti that has done absolutely nothing.
Del Dolemonte on January 16, 2010 at 4:56 PM
This is a horrific and difficult situation, getting food and supplies and medical assistance to these folks…there are literally hundreds of obstacles. We have lots of heroes down there doing the best they can.
scalleywag on January 16, 2010 at 4:58 PM
Nah, you are just being judgmental.
Conservatives don’t dictate, as a matter of policy, how people spend their own disposable income. If a person believes their money will have a higher net effect sent to Brown then Bush, it’s their money.
Spirit of 1776 on January 16, 2010 at 4:58 PM
I went with Hôpital Albert Schweitzer Haiti
missl on January 16, 2010 at 5:01 PM
Nice to see Bush again. At least we know he will give the money to ACORN.
Terrye on January 16, 2010 at 5:02 PM
“Hey Norman! I caught Walter!”
Del Dolemonte on January 16, 2010 at 5:02 PM
I meant to say, at least we know he will not give the money to ACORN. Preview is a tool I should use more often.
Terrye on January 16, 2010 at 5:03 PM
Plan International is also an option ..they have a presence in Haiti ..I sponsored child with them there..
http://plan-international.org/
galtg on January 16, 2010 at 5:04 PM
I agree about Rush’s comments, this is not a time for politics, rather, (and I’ll give this to Mr. President whether he was sincere or not), it’s a time for unity. And by uniting Clinton, Bush and himself in the effort was honorable. If it turns out he did it for political reasons, (which no one will ever really know for sure), then he’s a despicable politician just like so many others. Frankly, I don’t care what the motive, just get out there are start making sure the aid gets to those who need it…pronto!
scalleywag on January 16, 2010 at 5:05 PM
Obama is busy trying to rehab his own image. Haiti is his perfect political chance and he’s not going to “let a good crisis go to waste”.
LibTired on January 16, 2010 at 5:07 PM
If all you people don,t think if something goes wrong (Bush) by agreeing to help Obama will be blamed.There are lots of more good ways Bush could have helped.I am not trying to be political but you know full well the Obama administration will milk this terrible thing for all it,s worth.Just like today when Mrs Clinton showed up for a photo opp.People are dieing and thousands need help now the last thong they need is for thunder thighs to show up and get in the real people who are there to help way.
thmcbb on January 16, 2010 at 5:09 PM
I gave over $3,000 dollars and volunteered my time for Asian Tsunami and Hurricane Katrina relief. I’m on the fence when it comes to donating to Haitian relief. Haiti is the singularity of hopelessness. It is the quintessential failed state and re-primitivized society. I fear no amount of giving is going to do anything but line the pockets of corrupt politicians and the machete wielding “community activists” that support them.
I read the other day that Haitians were blocking roads with bodies to protest the slow pace of aid.
Umm-kay. That makes perfect sense.
Give if you feel compelled to fellow posters but remember that “barbarous”, “corrupt”, and “hopelessly dysfunctional” all accurately described Haiti before everything came tumbling down.
Mike Honcho on January 16, 2010 at 5:11 PM
thmcbb on January 16, 2010 at 5:09 PM
My guess is that Bush wanted to do this because he thought it was the right thing to do and because he felt he could be useful. People are dieing down there like you said and the last they need is for people to be so obsessive about the politics, one way or the other, on either side of the aisle..that they can’t just help people and leave it at that.
Terrye on January 16, 2010 at 5:18 PM
There are a lot of children down there who need food and water and shelter and they are not blocking any roads.
Terrye on January 16, 2010 at 5:25 PM
I don’t doubt there is truth in that, but I think any American president would do much the same sort of thing whatever his image was.
Terrye on January 16, 2010 at 5:26 PM
Her Thighness has landed: Fox News has video of Hill speaking to the Haitian media in a noisy news conference. Sound of aircraft carriers flying or landing nearby.
Philly on January 16, 2010 at 5:30 PM
Sorry, and I feel for the afflicted, but if I agree with Obama and Clinton I MUST be wrong. There has to be another way.
lilium on January 16, 2010 at 5:33 PM
I have this vision of Hillary raising her arms and saying “People of Earth…” during this press conference.
Philly on January 16, 2010 at 5:34 PM
Just bu2ing in to say( maybe someone said it already)
Doesn’t Hussain have a few million bucks lying around somewhere, waiting to be classified as a “charity” for tax exemption?
Get rid of that undeserved prize money Mr b+hole and make it worth something.
macncheez on January 16, 2010 at 5:36 PM
Lest we forget, Obama is the first to tell you he’s “not like those other guys on the dollar bills”.
LibTired on January 16, 2010 at 5:36 PM
Does she hear sniperfire ?
macncheez on January 16, 2010 at 5:38 PM
HAHAHAH
scalleywag on January 16, 2010 at 5:41 PM
My money is riding on a story about Hill’s limo encountering machete-wielding gangs, but we won’t hear about that until the next presidential primary season.
Philly on January 16, 2010 at 5:44 PM
Sorry, I think this Haiti thing is overblown. If it was really bad then BJ Clinton, the US envoy to Haiti would go there or be raising money for Haiti instead of going to Massa-chews-its to campaign for a total idiot.
bill30097 on January 16, 2010 at 5:48 PM
There was nothing out of context about his little “Obama is going to use this for blah blah blah” bit. It was uncalled for. There is no excuse for so gratuitously elevating trivial politics over humanity at that particular moment, and when I heard it I knew that Media Matters et al would run with it–and here’s the thing… they should have, and so should those of us who are on the other side.
There’s no excuse for pretending this political maneuver is about humanity, either. Barack Obama:
- gave a needless five-minute speech for prime time
- set up his own charity IN COMPETITION with private charities
- is gathering more of his infamous email databases under the guise of Haiti aid.
There’s no reason for a Bush-Clinton Fund for Haiti; your dollar would go farther if you utilized extant organizations. Every penny of Bush-Clinton Fund overhead is a waste and a cheat.
There’s no reason anybody should go to WhiteHouse.gov to learn how to help. It didn’t exist for the first 41 Administrations and yet I think we got aid to Bangledesh and Ethiopia and Montserrat and China when they were hit hard. Obama is known to abuse whitehouse.gov for his mailing lists. Rush commented on that too; guess you forgot or didn’t hear it?
Chris_Balsz on January 16, 2010 at 5:54 PM
Wait! Do you mean to imply there’s some political maneuvering going on? Shame on you Allah. Can’t you give the guy a break?/
Anyhoo, I like the Salvation Army, and have an extra special place in my heart for them after Target stopped letting bell ringers solicit outside their doors.
Regarding the Red Cross, it’s best to go to their website and contribute there instead of texting because it takes 90 days for the Red Cross to receive funds – they only get the funds after phone bills are paid.
Buy Danish on January 16, 2010 at 6:01 PM
I want to give food, clothes and hygiene products. I know charities are asking for cash, but will any charities accept other types of aid for Haiti?
Philly on January 16, 2010 at 6:05 PM
I love how Obama uses the same people he demonizes……sweet.
PappyD61 on January 16, 2010 at 6:07 PM
Obama admin allows Haitians in USA illegally to remain…
but only if they pledge to vote Dem and join a union.
petefrt on January 16, 2010 at 6:18 PM
After a year of Teh One, Dubyah and Big Dawg look like the Dynamic Duo to me…for me it is expected to miss trhe Big Dawg but for me to miss Dubyah…..big earthshaking changes…
turn and face the strange..changes
grow up you liberal Dems
ch ch ch changes!
ginaswo on January 16, 2010 at 6:22 PM
fyi, Big Dawg could not go to haiti when HRC is there (today), the GOP would go nuts saying they were looting the millions raised, no doubt about it
ginaswo on January 16, 2010 at 6:23 PM
Just saw this posted on a Hatian rescue website.
Any Doctors or Nurses who wish to volunteer for service in Haiti are requested
to contact the Dominican Red Cross VIA FAX if you do not speak Spanish
They are operating the staging area hospital and distribution at the border in
Jimani and already have teams with back up in HAITI
Calle Juan Enrique Dunant #51, Ensanche Miraflores,
Santo Domingo, Republica Dominicana.
Teléfono: 809 334-4545, 809-412-8207
Fax: 809 412-8360, 809-238-5252
US Southern Command is working to indentify more doctors, nurses and other
medical personnel willing to serve.
Send e-mail with:
Name
Contact Info
Area/s of specialization
Language skills
Availability
to:
Tony Colmenares
colmenarest@usa.redcross.org
786-566-0551-cell
He is coordinating for SouthCom.
Vera on January 16, 2010 at 6:30 PM
Awesome.
We need to get that relief aid in before hyperinflation sets in, otherwise we won’t be able to send so much as a tractor to help out.
Do we still have to do this stuff when we ourselves are a bankrupt third world country? Would like to see some other nation guilted into helping everybody else out with their problems besides the U.S. for a change.
Yes, it’s terrible what’s happened down there, but I can’t figure out why it’s just assumed that we’ll pick up the slack for all these other countries that whine the most about how something must be done to help out these countries that suffer such disasters? They’re all sitting there over in Europe, Latin America, and Asia tsk tsking about Haiti over their steak/lobster dinners (with good wine of course) wondering why the hell America isn’t doing more!
Think they’ll miss the water when the U.S. well runs dry?
Dr. ZhivBlago on January 16, 2010 at 6:32 PM
I got a bit misty when I saw and heard President Bush again. He’s as genuine as they come.
sulla on January 16, 2010 at 6:43 PM
And you call Bush stupid? You can’t even write a freaking sentence in English.
atheling on January 16, 2010 at 6:51 PM
Just about any faith group is organized and mobilized to offer relief to Haiti.
I prefer to donate to the Salvation Army and to Catholic Relief Services because most of the donations are not eaten up with overhead and bureaucracy. The relief gets directly to the people most in need.
CRS has been in place in Haiti for years, and they have already begun the hard task ahead, having some of the immediate relief needs on site.
Details on Haiti and a donation button are here: http://www.catholicrelief.org/
Meanwhile any efforts sponsored by the UN should be viewed with a jaundiced eye. Their delivery of real help is inefficient and too many times corrupt.
onlineanalyst on January 16, 2010 at 6:51 PM
Amen.
PatMac on January 16, 2010 at 7:01 PM
Not to be too nitpicky in these dire circumstances, but I stopped contribution to Doctors Without Borders when they got too critical of Israeli attempts to deal with Palestinian terrorists.
Interestingly enough, after having gone “full Gaza” last winter, they’ve shown some remorse. I wonder whether their pro-Israel supporters had stopped contributing (like me).
See this link to their pro-Gaza anti-Israel story with the editor’s note at the top.
Attila (Pillage Idiot) on January 16, 2010 at 7:06 PM
As I stated in my blog, we donated to the Red Cross; it was our kids’ school that was holding the fundraiser. The goal for the whole school (Elementary to High) was $1,500. I am happy to report that the school collected more than $3K.
I will be watching this closely, because every time I see on TV that the help is trickling in slowly, I get antsy. I know what it feels like when Puerto Ricans lose everything during a hurricane, and how much help we get-from the Red Cross, Salvation Army, ourselves and FEMA.
Did anybody see Bill Hemmer witness a woman deliver her baby? He was pulled while broadcasting by five Haitians, I thought he was toast. But they dragged him inside the tent, with this woman delivering a baby with a bad right leg. No worries, no privates shown on TV. Still it was astonishing, my jaw fell to the floor and Bill’s face was priceless.
He better get some award; he’s one of my favorite reporters!
ProudPalinFan on January 16, 2010 at 7:17 PM
Is there anything more useless than Hillary Clinton going to Haiti to do an airport press conference? Talk about a total waste of time and money, and a hindrance to other support getting in there. Maybe she plans to adopt a couple of Haitian orphans and take them back to live with her and Bill.
PatMac on January 16, 2010 at 7:18 PM
Vera on January 16, 2010 at 6:30 PM
Muchas gracias Vera! Hace mucha falta personal medico que esten en Haiti fisicamente! Yo se lo que es ver a tus compatriotas despues de huracanes perderlo todo, y se como sobrevivir sin agua, luz, telefono y sin sistema sanitario por semanas.
Translation: Thank you very much, Vera! They need a lot of medical personnel to travel to Haiti and be there in person! I know what it feels like to see your countrymen after hurricanes and lose everything, and I know how to survive without water, power, telephones and without sewer system for weeks.
ProudPalinFan on January 16, 2010 at 7:32 PM
CHALLENGE:
Who can grab a gallon full of water and a 10 oz. plastic glass and soap, wash your whole body; shampoo and rinse, and still leave some water in the gallon?
ProudPalinFan on January 16, 2010 at 7:36 PM
But, but…she already left!
ProudPalinFan on January 16, 2010 at 7:36 PM
During the 90s, did he say President Clinton was going to profit off every international disaster?
Speedwagon82 on January 16, 2010 at 7:42 PM
From what I’m seeing on TV , the effort is there but the results are far worse than Katrina
bluegrass on January 16, 2010 at 7:42 PM
Agreed. Call me paranoid, but I don’t want to be on any dotgov emailing list while ObaMao is in the WH.
I will go through the faith-based charities instead. They can purchase the needed items through their contacts and bulk-purchasing power.
That said, I truly loved hearing from W. His compassion is genuine, and his humility in the face of all of the gratuitous mudslinging over the years is admirable. He is the real deal in compassion.
onlineanalyst on January 16, 2010 at 7:47 PM
I know that conservatives are tired of the Left endlessly blaming every poor country’s status on the past misdeeds of the United States, but with Haiti, it is sort of our fault (and France’s). We didn’t treat the country that well in the 19th century.
Speedwagon82 on January 16, 2010 at 7:48 PM
So when the hell does the statute of limitations run out? This is the freaking 21st century for crying out loud. Sheesh, the Haitians didn’t treat themselves too well either.
atheling on January 16, 2010 at 7:57 PM
Why should we be praising Clinton, Bush and Obama for the charitable efforts of the American people. Where the beef on the logistics of the operation of delivery of the goods to these people. Kinda reminds me of Katrina.
bluegrass on January 16, 2010 at 8:11 PM
No, but you’re very obviously a whiny little b!tch. Go back to Politico, Nancyboy.
Jaibones on January 16, 2010 at 9:06 PM
I was thinking what GW should do when asked by a president who has done nothing but trash him from day one after GW gave him all the tools he needed.. he did what any decent human being should do. he answered the call.not for Oba. but for the poor unfortunates in Haiti..what else would any decent human do? GW showed class as always unlike Oba. Put the shoe on the other foot and what do you think you’d get? be honest with yourself… GW, I love ya dude.. You’re the Man (even though I had some problems with your policies.. I at least trusted you).
hogtrashhd on January 16, 2010 at 9:53 PM
I think this has been mentioned already, but I hope everyone saw the story about the Belgian UN doctors who abandoned their patients while CNN’s Sanjay Gupta was reporting.
Gupta took over and ran the clinic with his tv staff until the UN returned the next morning and stabilized some patients. Good grief. Thank goodness those Americans working for an evil American corporation were there to do what the UN wouldn’t.
juliesa on January 16, 2010 at 10:18 PM
Ditto that.
atheling on January 16, 2010 at 10:49 PM
Food For The Poor is an excellent charity. Around $0.90 out of every dollar goes to helping those in need. The organization is the best charity when it comes to being a good steward of resources. They have had a presence in Haiti for a very long time.
ice princess on January 16, 2010 at 10:50 PM
Haven’t read all the posts but I saw Bush for the first time in about a year, and it was nice to see his mug instead of Obama with his nose-bleed look.
Then when he spoke, I wasn’t listening to a computer-like robot for the first time in a year.
It was weird. A normal sounding human voice talking again from the white house.
The monotone voice was replaced by a normal voice with normal tone.
It was just so different and good.
B Man on January 16, 2010 at 11:44 PM
You are “not trying to be political”. You are apparently also not trying to be coherent, either.
Dopenstrange on January 17, 2010 at 2:12 AM
First the bash him endlessly for 8 years. Then they undermine his every move. Then they boo him as he leaves office. All during the time they push to first impeach him, changing to a move to indict him since leaving office and then, they have the audacity to seek his help?
Bush has no options. If he declines, they show him as heartless.
If it were me, I’d let them call me heartless and give them the finger, then strike out on my own to encourage people to help out.
LewWaters on January 17, 2010 at 2:18 AM
Without a doubt the best Obama statement ever. He did well, Bush did well, Clinton did well. Weird to see that. Personally, I am thrilled not to see Jimmy there. I think he and GHWB are just too old to do this stuff, anymore. I am thrilled GWB is doing this. It only shows his class. The bad thing? Tomorrow when he campaigns for Coakley, he will most likely slam on W, trying to tie him to Brown. That’s whats gonna really reek.
di butler on January 17, 2010 at 4:12 AM
I know that so many people here including me want Bush to give the left the finger; with what I heard over those 8 years? God almighty.
But Bush has class that the left can’t even imagine. His behavior is so good in the face of those a-holes.
He’s more of a president then Obama will ever be.
And leadership? No contest. Obama dreams of being the leader Bush was.
B Man on January 17, 2010 at 4:46 AM
To me you can never go wrong with donating to the Red Cross for a few reasons. They do a better job then just about any other charity with making sure the money you donate actually goes to the cause instead of being used for administrative cost or fund raising.
I encourage everyone to use: http://www.charitynavigator.org
to check out a charity program before you give. If they don’t give at least 80% to program expenses I stay away from them. The Red Cross has a 90% rating in this and Doctors without Boarders 87%
JeffinSac on January 17, 2010 at 7:52 AM
I just notice the Charity Navigator has a listing of charities specifically for Haiti with their ratings listed.
Help Survivors of the Earthquake in Haiti
JeffinSac on January 17, 2010 at 7:56 AM
Save The Children gives 90%+ of the money raised to causes. They are accepting donations for Haiti that will be used to help kids.
As for the Red Cross, after the embezzling they did with 9/11 money, I can’t trust them anymore.
angryed on January 17, 2010 at 8:18 AM
Ooops messed up the link Save The Children
angryed on January 17, 2010 at 8:19 AM
Wonder why Bush let himself be a part of this.
Obama has spent the last year blaming Bush for everything bad in the world and America.
Obama spent plenty of time criticizing Bush for the other natural disaster, Katrina.
So why would Obama want to include Bush?
The 2010 elections are coming up and the Democrats are going to use the campaign platform of running against Bush or do want Bush back again.
And so what better way for Obama to remind people of Bush than to put Bush back in the spotlight.
With Obama everything is done for a political reason.
albill on January 17, 2010 at 8:40 AM
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