Toussaints' Peoples Will Not Be Moved

How is it that Haiti and her people suffer so? I question not the God within us, just the humanity. I heard of the tragedy while I was working. A customer of mine casually mentioned that there was an earthquake in Haiti. My own daughter informed me that her own godfather had family that was caught in the quake. I remember shortly thereafter that I was hit even closer to home because I too have family from the island. Family both by blood and by choice. I prayed so last night that the destruction, the calamity, spared as many as could be spared. I prayed that this too will soon pass as tragedy has done so in the past.

But then I also remembered that Haiti is of a strong and mighty peoples as well. Toussaint would still be proud of the peoples he helped liberate so many years ago. I won't begin to allege that I know her full history. I won't behave as though I know the half. What I do know is that while seemingly amidst great tragedy always, the peoples of Haiti have always shown me great love and affections. Their pride is strong yet balanced. Their resolve has always been and will remain strong, maybe even stronger today and tomorrow. I pray that her people suffer little.

For all of my friends and family who have close ties to Haiti, you and your families are in my thoughts and prayers. JAH Love Protection and Divine Guidance

My 2 cents

Time for us to grade you Mr. President

Housing: fail...People still getting a hell of a hard time from banks. How does it make sense that banks hold on to their properties instead of selling them to people willing to buy them in this economy? Wouldn't they get them back at some point anyway if buyers default down the road?

Jobs: fail... Do you realize how many people are still out of work? What is to be expected when the quid pro quo was for many years to send jobs and companies overseas only so that millionaire CEO's could fatten their pockets even more?

Healthcare: fail... It still costs me less to feed myself better and exercise than any healthcare plan your government can come up with. Yes, in the event that I need emergency surgery I might be flat busted, but hell at least I won't go broke the 10 or 20 years prior paying for benefits that I never use. Apple a day, brush your teeth and get off the damn couch...

I really don't think much in this world will change until the heads of these companies who have been fleecing the public generally and poor people specifically are called to and held accountable. If that means publics hangings or executions of another nature, well that will probably be the beginning of new corporate attitudes. How much damn money do you need in your pockets? When your employees can't afford to take care of their bills without having to work extra hours, extra jobs and put spouses to work as if they are being put on the stroll, how is that any different from SLAVERY? The emperor only has new clothes.....


MY 2 cents...