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Fri Jan-22-10 08:32 PM
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My eyes haven't been dry since the Help for Haiti Telethon began -- |
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They're doing an outstanding job, incredible talent, and the generosity of all those actors/celebrities to help out is so touching.
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Fri Jan-22-10 08:33 PM
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But there are so many all over the world that need help, too.
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Fri Jan-22-10 08:34 PM
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2. i feel so cynical right now that except for Stevie & yclefe they seem to be |
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doing this for their own egos.
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Fri Jan-22-10 08:35 PM
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5. You can feel that way but, |
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for whatever reason, they are doing it and it will help Haiti. That's the bottom line.
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Fri Jan-22-10 08:36 PM
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7. I got the opposite impression -- that they really care and want to help |
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with their names and talent.
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Fri Jan-22-10 08:48 PM
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10. me too- I'm seeing some genuine empathy and |
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compassion- at least that's what is coming through to me...
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Fri Jan-22-10 09:01 PM
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19. They seem as genuine as you or I to me. |
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Edited on Fri Jan-22-10 09:02 PM by stray cat
and unlike myself they are giving of their time and energy without any recompense whereas I'm on DU
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Fri Jan-22-10 09:25 PM
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32. If you were a singer/actor/celebrity, you'd be helping, too. We're unable to |
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give what they can - we're just us.
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Fri Jan-22-10 09:33 PM
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35. You are right and if I had an MD degree I'd probably go down to Haiti myself. |
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I've got colleagues with family still in Haiti and they can't even get down to help.
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Fri Jan-22-10 09:36 PM
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I often quote Mother Teresa -- If you can't feed one hundred mouths, feed one mouth. We do what we can. :pals:
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Sat Jan-23-10 12:15 AM
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45. how do you tell that? (for number 2) |
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Edited on Sat Jan-23-10 12:16 AM by roguevalley
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Fri Jan-22-10 08:34 PM
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380,000 orphans before the quake, now even more. What has decimated Haiti in terms of loss of these children's parents? Sorry, for my stupidity.
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Fri Jan-22-10 08:35 PM
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4. The orphans' situation is the most heartbreaking. |
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:cry:
I had to change channels.
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Fri Jan-22-10 08:36 PM
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Wyclef Jean pushed me over the edge.
My heart aches.
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Fri Jan-22-10 08:39 PM
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8. it is just human to give whatever you can. |
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Fri Jan-22-10 08:44 PM
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9. there are some wonderful people in our country- It is so moving |
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to see and listen to the love being poured out for our sisters and brothers in Haiti.
My heart is in my throat- and my eyes are streaming along with you.
This kind of puts sharp focus on what is really important.
:grouphug:
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Fri Jan-22-10 08:49 PM
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11. you are so tender-hearted.Me,either... |
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Fri Jan-22-10 08:55 PM
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13. I find it very uplifting that they (most) are not announcing who they are or |
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Fri Jan-22-10 08:58 PM
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15. And no applause, no "performing" -- it's like they're just giving an offering. |
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So heartfelt and touching.
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Fri Jan-22-10 08:54 PM
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12. What a beautiful song Christina Aguilera is doing, and doing it beautifully. As have |
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Fri Jan-22-10 08:57 PM
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14. Same here gateley! That song Taylor Swift sang really hit me hard. |
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When you feel your world is crashing down, come running to me. I would never judge you.
So touching.
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Fri Jan-22-10 08:59 PM
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17. I'm a blubbering mess. I want to hold every person in Haiti and tell them how |
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much so many people care.
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Fri Jan-22-10 08:59 PM
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16. I thought it was just me - glad to know I'm not alone - its really sad |
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Fri Jan-22-10 08:59 PM
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and just like that one, I will get the CD too... that one the money went to benefit
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Fri Jan-22-10 09:05 PM
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21. They ran a scroll that the soundtrack will be on iTunes, and I'm assuming the |
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proceeds there will go to the cause as well. I'd get a DVD of it, but I'm not sure I could watch this again. nt
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Fri Jan-22-10 09:06 PM
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22. I got the CD for the 9.11 benefit |
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I guess I will get the ITUNES one.
Thanks.
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Fri Jan-22-10 09:09 PM
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24. Either way, the charities will get the proceeds, and that's so good. nt |
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Fri Jan-22-10 09:08 PM
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23. It's amazing that Hollywood can organize |
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an event of this magnitude in a week - they must be liberals for the fugging corporations never do these things. It's beautiful. There are more decent people in Hollywood than in the Supreme Court.
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Fri Jan-22-10 09:10 PM
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25. I was just saying that to my brother -- and the sound is amazing! Must have |
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some really good sound engineers working it. And you're right. Liberals. Bleeding heart liberals. :)
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Fri Jan-22-10 09:28 PM
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34. The best of the best are working for free |
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Unlike the greedy bankers and corporations - it's beautiful :cry:
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Fri Jan-22-10 09:11 PM
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26. Boy, Beonce's song sent me over the edge....... |
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Fri Jan-22-10 09:11 PM
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27. I haven't cried this much since September 11, 2001.......... |
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Edited on Fri Jan-22-10 09:12 PM by CrownPrinceBandar
And I'm not a cry-ey kind of dude, but the human tragedy is too much to bear without tears.
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Fri Jan-22-10 09:15 PM
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30. And the outpouring of compassion -- it touches your heart deeply. It makes |
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me feel like we ARE all one. :grouphug:
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Fri Jan-22-10 09:11 PM
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28. Morgan Fairchild: They need you. nt |
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Fri Jan-22-10 09:16 PM
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31. Anderson Cooper is an angel. I'm convinced of it. nt |
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Fri Jan-22-10 09:27 PM
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33. Anderson and Sanjay have earned my respect |
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Humanity - they have walked the walk unlike the David Gregory's of our planet. To say I'm impressed does not do them justice
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Fri Jan-22-10 09:33 PM
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36. Did you see the clip of Anderson rescuing an injured kid from a riot? Unbelievable, |
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I agree -- they walk the walk.
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Fri Jan-22-10 09:36 PM
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Th ekid was bleeding all over and Anderson didn't give it a thought. He moved him to safety. I needed no more convincing. Imagine those two have remained in Haiti from last Wednesday. They're the real deal.
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Fri Jan-22-10 09:36 PM
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38. Anderson got my attention with Katrina - his coverage was heartfelt and courageousness |
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he doesn't stay at a distance - from what I understand he never has.....
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Fri Jan-22-10 09:38 PM
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41. I know - and he let his outrage and frustration be known in NO -- he's |
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Fri Jan-22-10 09:34 PM
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37. 100% of the proceeds from the CD or video from iTunes goes to the charities |
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A good way to donate and get some excellent music
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Fri Jan-22-10 09:38 PM
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42. Wonderful -- thanks. nt |
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Fri Jan-22-10 09:43 PM
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Jimmy Cliff's classic - Jimmy will make the Hall of Fame very soon. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGeCeK85sUg
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Fri Jan-22-10 09:40 PM
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43. Sometimes when I am cynical about human nature........ |
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I am uplifted by things like this. And sometimes when I think my troubles are big, I realize that they are very, very small compared to others.
I urge everyone on DU to call, or go on the website and donate something.
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Fri Jan-22-10 09:43 PM
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44. Doesn't it make you feel connected? We are One? It's easy to feel isolated, but |
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when we look OUT, when we allow our hearts to open, we see that isn't true at all.
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