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Obama asks Bush to help with Haiti relief: Official
« on: January 14, 2010, 09:55:45 AM »
WASHINGTON — Former US president George W. Bush will join former president Bill Clinton to help lead the US relief effort in response to the earthquake that devastated Haiti, an official close to Bush said Thursday.

Bush, President Barack Obama's predecessor, "will join president Clinton in helping with disaster relief" after the catastrophe, the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, told AFP.

The official announcement was expected to come from the White House. ...
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5gd4V4jySYaWjaB9qHnGFt_LcNYBw

I guess Obama wants results.
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Re: Obama asks Bush to help with Haiti relief: Official
« Reply #1 on: January 14, 2010, 11:15:55 AM »
He knew the job would get done and not half assed like with Clinton
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Re: Obama asks Bush to help with Haiti relief: Official
« Reply #2 on: January 14, 2010, 11:25:00 AM »
Why? So if it don't go well or make Obama the big hero, it will be Bush's fault AGAIN? I smell a setup here.  :tinfoil2:
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Re: Obama asks Bush to help with Haiti relief: Official
« Reply #3 on: January 14, 2010, 12:02:41 PM »
This won't go over well in some circles...I can see it now.
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Re: Obama asks Bush to help with Haiti relief: Official
« Reply #4 on: January 14, 2010, 12:06:21 PM »
Quote from: TxRadioguy on January 14, 2010, 12:02:41 PM
This won't go over well in some circles...I can see it now.

DUmmies are already pissed about Lord Zero asking President Bush to help.  Why Clinton, and Bush, but not Jimmuh Cawtuh?  He builds houses doesn't he?
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Re: Obama asks Bush to help with Haiti relief: Official
« Reply #5 on: January 14, 2010, 12:42:06 PM »
Quote from: thundley4 on January 14, 2010, 12:06:21 PM
DUmmies are already pissed about Lord Zero asking President Bush to help.  Why Clinton, and Bush, but not Jimmuh Cawtuh?  He builds houses doesn't he?

Seems Clinton and Carter woulda been the logical...

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In 1994, Haitian General Raoul Cédras asked former U.S. President Jimmy Carter to help avoid a U.S. military invasion of Haiti.[27] President Carter relayed this information to President Clinton, who asked Carter, in his role as founder of The Carter Center, to undertake a mission to Haiti with Senator Sam Nunn, D-GA, and former Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Colin Powell.[27] The team successfully negotiated the departure of Haiti's military leaders and the peaceful entry of U.S. forces under Operation Uphold Democracy, paving the way for the restoration of Jean-Bertrand Aristide as president.[27] Aristide left the presidency in 1995.

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Re: Obama asks Bush to help with Haiti relief: Official
« Reply #6 on: January 14, 2010, 01:09:47 PM »
Is that Operation still being undertaken?  WTH?  If anything, this tragedy will be the spark I need to learn more about this "poor 3rd world" in our hemisphere.   
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Re: Obama asks Bush to help with Haiti relief: Official
« Reply #7 on: January 14, 2010, 01:16:08 PM »
Quote from: ConservativeMobster on January 14, 2010, 01:09:47 PM
Is that Operation still being undertaken?  WTH?  If anything, this tragedy will be the spark I need to learn more about this "poor 3rd world" in our hemisphere.   

It is the poorest of the poor 3rd worlds in our hemisphere. 
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Re: Obama asks Bush to help with Haiti relief: Official
« Reply #8 on: January 14, 2010, 01:19:05 PM »
Quote from: IassaFTots on January 14, 2010, 01:16:08 PM
It is the poorest of the poor 3rd worlds in our hemisphere. 

After a quick read I can see why. Messed up indeed.
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Re: Obama asks Bush to help with Haiti relief: Official
« Reply #9 on: January 14, 2010, 01:28:13 PM »
Quote from: ConservativeMobster on January 14, 2010, 01:19:05 PM
After a quick read I can see why. Messed up indeed.


Not only do they have a crooked political system....they get hit yearly by hurricanes. Now this.....these poor people must be feeling pretty doomed right now...
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Re: Obama asks Bush to help with Haiti relief: Official
« Reply #10 on: January 16, 2010, 12:48:52 PM »
Quote from: bijou on January 14, 2010, 09:55:45 AM
WASHINGTON — Former US president George W. Bush will join former president Bill Clinton to help lead the US relief effort in response to the earthquake that devastated Haiti, an official close to Bush said Thursday.

Bush, President Barack Obama's predecessor, "will join president Clinton in helping with disaster relief" after the catastrophe, the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, told AFP.

The official announcement was expected to come from the White House. ...
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5gd4V4jySYaWjaB9qHnGFt_LcNYBw

I guess Obama wants results.

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U.N. Troops Fight Haiti Gangs One Street at a Time



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Re: Obama asks Bush to help with Haiti relief: Official
« Reply #11 on: January 16, 2010, 04:14:36 PM »
I heard a speech or ad that Bush had done for Haiti relief fund raising.  "You know, some people want to send water, others want to send blankets.  Just send your cash."  It was pretty bad. :thatsright:
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Re: Obama asks Bush to help with Haiti relief: Official
« Reply #12 on: January 16, 2010, 04:34:36 PM »
Quote from: Chris on January 16, 2010, 04:14:36 PM
I heard a speech or ad that Bush had done for Haiti relief fund raising.  "You know, some people want to send water, others want to send blankets.  Just send your cash."  It was pretty bad. :thatsright:

He said that this morning when Obama introduced him and Clinton.

It might have been crass...but it's true.

They don't need people sending used clothing, blankets, household stuff or anything like that right now.

They need money to buy medical supplies, water, food.

I've heard of different organizations doing clothing/bedding/tent/ camping supplies etc....Haiti doesn't need that right now. They will ....but not today.

Today they need cash paper money to get emergency supplies, fuel, generators, etc.

He didn't softsoap what it needed...just came right out and said it.

And will probably be criticized for it by many....and crucified for it by more.
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Re: Obama asks Bush to help with Haiti relief: Official
« Reply #13 on: January 16, 2010, 05:23:20 PM »
Quote from: debk on January 16, 2010, 04:34:36 PM
He said that this morning when Obama introduced him and Clinton.

It might have been crass...but it's true.

They don't need people sending used clothing, blankets, household stuff or anything like that right now.

They need money to buy medical supplies, water, food.

I've heard of different organizations doing clothing/bedding/tent/ camping supplies etc....Haiti doesn't need that right now. They will ....but not today.

Today they need cash paper money to get emergency supplies, fuel, generators, etc.

He didn't softsoap what it needed...just came right out and said it.

And will probably be criticized for it by many....and crucified for it by more.

I heard the Haitian Ambassador to the U.S. say the same thing on the T.V. here the night after the quake hit.

I thought it was crass at first...but I began to think about it and it made sense.
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Re: Obama asks Bush to help with Haiti relief: Official
« Reply #14 on: January 16, 2010, 05:32:38 PM »
Medical supplies, water, food... and law and order.
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Re: Obama asks Bush to help with Haiti relief: Official
« Reply #15 on: January 16, 2010, 09:49:06 PM »
Quote from: ColonialMarine0431 on January 16, 2010, 05:32:38 PM
Medical supplies, water, food... and law and order.



That's the job of the 10,000 United States Military personnel who will be in Haiti by Monday.

From what I've seen on Fox...the AF has already got the airport working a whole lot better.  :bow:
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