Help Haiti Without Helping War Criminal Bush

[Bragi]

There are many good alternatives to donating money to the George W Bush Reputation Rehabilitation Fund. (See http://www.clintonbushhaitifund.org/)

Go to http://www.google.com/relief/haitiearthquake/ if you wish to donate to a worthwhile organization that isn't co-chaired by a war criminal.

- B

[ima_sinnic]

1. I wondered whether Charles Manson was busy or something

certainly his following is equal to or greater than Bush's

btw, thanks! my thoughts exactly.

[Bragi]

2. You're welcome

I can't believe how many people are pretending that this was something other than Obama's worst appointment ever.

Far as as I'm concerned, every dime that goes to the Bush-associated fund adds legitimacy to this war criminal.

I urge everyone to give generously to the people of Haiti, but to do it through credible organizations, not through this disgraceful, opportunist Bush reputation rehab fund.

[Arkansas Granny]

3. As much as I despise GWB, I think that using him in the Haiti relief effort

does two things: (1.) It will prevent people from accusing Obama of using this disaster as a partisan issue & (2.) GWB may loosen up some donations from people who would not otherwise donate to Democrats or liberals.

You are correct, however, in stating that you can donate money to other reputable organizations that have no connection with Bush whatsoever.

[Kaleva]

6. +1

[Bragi]

7. I agree that was the motive

I think Obama was trying to get political cover, which is fine, but I think he erred in doing so by calling in a loathed war criminal.

As for whether Bush will generate any money from right wingers who might otherwise not have contributed, I think there are far more centrists and leftists who will refuse to contribute to this fund because of Bush's involvement.

The good news is that there are lots of worthwhile organizations you can donate to that will help Haiti who aren't implicated in trying to rehabilitate Bush's well-earned awful reputation.

[louis-t]

4. Funny, bush didn't accompany Clinton to Haiti.

Did you really expect him to?

[madrchsod]

5. hmmm...the right hates clinton and the left hates bush....

i guess it`s up to the centrists/moderates who can put aside politics and contribute.

[Mari333]

8. puhlease. the man and his staff are war criminals

but the MIC keeps on keeping on. even with a dem in office.
fuck that noise, seriously.

[madrchsod]

10. i think both of them have blood on their hands...

especially when it come to haiti. if they can get people to contribute then fine...but it won`t absolve them of their crimes

[Mari333]

9. its just another slap in the face like rick warren

giving legitimacy to warmongers and criminals and hatred.
knr