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It sad all the way around and I'm sure jesse meant the U.S. when we said "we." This is lost on jesse sometimes, but I think Bobber and I are capable of understanding this

The numbers are obviously pre-earthquake that he states. Should a huge natural disaster hit Belize -- heaven forbid -- those like jesse would never count the huge amount of aid in the form of untracked tourist dollars and donations evidenced by the years worth of posts on this board.

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Hittin' the sauce tonight, Otter?

I ran across this article and after a quick scan posted it as something that might be of interest....of course the geniuses on here decided to attack the messenger as they can't manage a well-thought-out post.

yep -- after re-reading that, it wasnt entirely coherent was it?

No attack intended jesse -- regardless of how misleading its calculations might be, if it spurs more aid at this time of need -- I can't complain.

Generally, messengers do not start the message off with what might be considered as a snide, self-righteous poke in the eye, comment that experience has taught us you frequently use against some people that you self style as "genius".

The message is clear, regardless of the numbers, and irrelevant historically in light of the current crisis. The US government does more for Haiti than their own government does. Hell, the frequenters of this message board probably do more than their government does.

I don't understand your "snide poke in the eye" criticism since I only used the title of the article as the title of the post and made absolutely no comment of any kind.
I guess I need to stop posting anything on here and just go back to forwarding to Marty. When he posts the same thing no one says a word.

Have you seen that France is now accusing the US of "invading" Haiti?

Obviously we are after their oil (or something).

Jesse, my apologies if I misconstrued your initial sentence. It did seem like it was pointing to the article as "shameful".

Lets do the world and the Haitians a favor and transpose the French to Haiti & vise versa.

BCCI RESPONDS TO THE HAITIAN CRISIS - For Immediate Release-
The Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Western Union express deep sorrow for the overwhelming losses and the suffering caused by the massive earthquake which devastated the island nation of Haiti on Tuesday, January 12th. As conscious corporate citizens we have a responsibility to assist and reach out.
To this end, the BCCI has partnered with the Belize Red Cross to use its network to raise $50,000 Belize dollars for the relief effort. Effective from Monday, January 25, 2010 until Friday, February 26th, 2010, BCCI Western Union agents countrywide are authorized to collect donations on behalf of the Belize Red Cross for the relief effort. Go to bcci@belize.org/westernunion for a complete listing of all authorized sub‐agent locations. In addition, we encourage the Belizean Diaspora and friends of Belize to engage in the effort by sending donations from any country in the world through the BCCI's Western Union network for deposit to the Belize Red Cross relief effort.
In addition, BCCI is dedicating the Business Perspective show of January 25th to the Red Cross for a national relief telethon. Viewers and listeners can tune in to hear up‐ to‐ the minute updates from the Belize Red Cross on the situation on the ground in Haiti and the progress of the Red Cross's relief efforts. Throughout the show viewers/listeners will be encouraged to call in and make donations which will be added to the monies collected on behalf of the Red Cross through the Western Union network.
Enhancing the value of the initiative is the compassionate cooperation of our Western Union International partners who have agreed to match any funds raised through the pledge and collection processes. It is our hope that through this partnership we may raise at least $100,000.00 to relieve the immense suffering of our brothers and sisters in Haiti.
We would like to thank and congratulate all who have contributed to the relief efforts thus far and encourage everyone, particularly our private sector partners to continue to contribute to this very worthwhile initiative.
May God bless and restore the Republic of Haiti and its people.
- End -

www.belize.org email: bcci@belize.org

Thanks Amanda