Clooney — Obama Will Appoint Envoy to Darfur

What an audacious use of time. My letter will probably go unread now.

It’s so refreshing to have somebody in the WH again who has a heart and wants to do the right thing.

Mr. Clooney is a good hearted man, as are Mr. Obama and Mr. Biden. Our resources can only do so much, though, it’s time to join the world as a common force to stop the Darfur genocide. We helped stop the reign of terror against other races, why not the poor people of Darfur. If we don’t stamp out tyranny who will?

I’m really glad to see this issue getting exposure.
But I’m puzzled why Political Punch publishes links to an anti-Obama political group today, but doesn’t link to “Not On Our Watch,” the group trying to help the people of Darfur, as this report mentions.

We are global. All of us must begin to truly see the world/earth as a part of each and every one of us. When one suffers, we all do. It may take time to feel the impact of others suffering but we do and we will. No more anti- but pro life, pro unity, pro positivity….and for a moment stop looking at the money aspect of life and join the spiritual rhythm of this planet beating in unity. Embracing all life. Period.

Hmmmm! Maybe Clooney will get the job. And it is not going to work with Darfur. It is too dangerous out there.

There is no amount of money to solve poverty in Africa. Poverty is alleviated by industry and capitalism. Until reform comes, and Africa makes use of its resources, it’s like putting that aid money into a pile and burning it.
It’s like a government program-there will never be enough money to fix things.
To think the money doesn’t just go to the overlords of the country is just foolish.
Call me heartless, but to say we can effect any real change in a land that has been poor for a millennium is just reality.

Ken said: [[It's sad when an actor has to point out the obvious. We are in a heap of trouble]]
It’s sadder when an actor is directly foreign policy for a country. Obama is so o’dazzled by celebrity that he thinks celebrity means experience and knowledge. (And Clooney actually probably has a great deal of that — he’s been involved for years.) But really — I bet there is some policy wonk involved with the Darfur group that George should have taken with him.
To have entertainers set the foreign policy agenda is ludicrous.

It’s about time O did something right! This has been too long in coming, the people in Darfur have suffered way to long. Lets just hope he appoints someone who really cares.

I feel badly for the peoples of all countries, but our own is going to hell now, and we need to worry about it for a change. If George and his Hollywood buddies care so much about Darfur, then they should put their money where their mouths are and start paying to feed and clothe them themselves. We don’t need to send an envoy there or anywhere else right now, or we’re just going to get in another mess like Iraq. George et.al., worry about Americans for a change. We have lots of starving and hungry right here at home that no one in Hollywood seems to care about.

i remember when the Taliban was controlling Afghanistan and there was outcry about the abuse the women suffered there. back then that was our “Darfur”.
it is easy to cry out against inhumane treatment, but when we go in and do something we also get crucified for doing so. how can we go in and help Darfur if President Obama wants to cut defense spending? that person is going to need military protection when going into Darfur.
this also shows the lack of response and action from the UN on this issues.
that was why Bush was frustrated with the UN, because they had proven themselves to be ineffective when it comes to resolving global problems (Afghanistan, darfur, Iran, aids in Africa, and so on…)

Nice

George, stick to acting and stay on script in Hollywood, hang with your do gooder friends Brangelina. The US needs that 900 million dollars here at home not in Darfur or any other foreign cesspool. We’ve all been bitching and moaning about Bush’s decision to invade Iraq, now Obama is getting us into a lose lose situation in Afghanistan, Darfur won’t be far behind. No $ or US troops belong there. Wise up people, the four horsemen are approaching.

I agree with “Mad”.
Chinese policy and support towards Sudan regarding oil developments is critical factor.
It also affects of course its votes at UN on the trial of Sudan’s president for genocide in International Court.
But does Hillary saying human rights is not important in Chinese helpful or not?
Maybe its just inside China we will ignore, so that China will favor us in Darfur and perhaps Myanmar and Zimbabwe.
Though that’s slim “hope” for a “change”

Why does George believe it is America’s job to solve the problem in Darfur? Isn’t this one of the reasons the UN was created? Why doesn’t he ask them and Africa to solve the African problem? I don’t want anymore tax money spent or our troops sent in to solve an African problem. Africa is a continent and should use their own resources to fix their problem.

All of these celebrities push aid to these third world nations down our throats…what about aid to the people in your own country?

It’s great to know that people are aware and taking action. This makes me very happy because I’m convinced that it’ll all be over soon. Though you cant bring the 300,000 people who were killed back to life, atleast the lives of innocent people will no longer be taken and people will be able to live in peace. Ofcourse we’re in a recession but it wont hurt to help prosecute those responsible for the genocides in Darfur..Dont be so self centered!!..Anywho Im glad that we have people like George Clooney in this world. JEEZE!!