Obama Administration Texting Program has Raised $5 Million for Red Cross Haiti Relief

It warms my heart to know that people are donating, even though we are still in economic recovery. Thank you, to everyone who donated to help the survivors in Haiti.

The rest of the world must clearly see that The United States Of America cares about its friends.

This is great idea and a brilliant idea. Lets keep raising money. We are the most generous country in the world. We don’t need the government to print off we don’t have to give to Haiti if everyone just gives 10 dollars. We can help Haiti without more government aid

Since the money is going to the Red Cross, a very responsible organization, this is an excellent idea and has been remarkably effective. Good for Hillary and the gang at State. It is reminiscent of the easy donation buttons set up on Amazon’s homepage back during the tsunami relief, which I see they are resurrecting for Haiti. Let’s hear it for the clever use of technology for good causes.

Posted by: Parallex View | Jan 14, 2010 7:04:18 PM
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We’re sure you’ve made your donation to California already. We’ll follow your example.

tierra…I already make a substantial donation to California about every two weeks….But what I am getting out of your response was….”who really cares about California and their 30 million dollars in damage and 6.5 earthquake”…Hmmmm….very UN-LIBERAL OF YOU……

By the way, the Obama administration has (so far) directed $18.5 BILLION dollars to the state of California under the Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
That’s just to show he doesn’t care.

I guess texting it a good way to donate. Better than by credit card where the banks rip off 3% or more making a bundle on all these charitable donations!

the Obama Administration has refused HELP to California in the form of extra Federal dollars
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So far THIS YEAR, the Obama administration has directed $18.5 BILLION dollars to the state of California under the Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
The Republicans voted against this money. Pity California if the Republicans had had their way. You should be thanking the President and the Democrats.

California (like many other states facing large deificits) has dug their own grave. Shame on you for bi*ching about the lack of Federal money headed towards California in a time of crisis. We are still the epi-center of the world, and when something of this magnitude occurs to a country as poor as Haiti, we need to help in any way possible. The money that we send towards Haitian relief efforts wouldn’t even make an impact on California’s deficit…trust me, it’s going towards a much better cause.

California pays MORE in federal taxes than we receive in services. I am tired of this propaganda that we are to blame for the federal government raiding our coffers every year. Under this health care plan we will lose even more money. We have given billions toward the Wall St bailout. We are sick of subsidizing everybody!!!!!
Nobody is saying that Haiti doesn’t need help. What I am saying is that Obama doesn ‘t seem to express any concern for the poor and unemployed in our own country. He sure as heck has never expressed any concern for what is happening in CA. In fact, he sees CA as an ATM for the Democratic Party. I am a Democrat, but if he thinks the Dems are automatically getting my vote again, he is nuts.
I saw Colin Powell on CNN saying that America has to totally rebuild Haiti. Not just help them through this earthquake, but give them they country they never had. Guess who will pay for it.

As a native Haitian serving in the military I want to thank everyone who donates money on behalf of the country devastated by this natural disaster.Haiti is the poorest country in the Caribbean just a few hundreds miles across the ocean that separates the island from the richest country in the world called USA.During his presidency Abraham Lincoln said:”The American Continent belongs to America solely”.Back in 1735 Haiti was the richest country in the West Indies with the massive sugar exportation produced by the slaves acquired from Africa.The country was dominated by the French Empire and called “The pearl of the West Indies”.Haiti is the first black nation that conquered its independence back in 1803.The country provided the best fighters to the USA during the Battle of Savannah Georgia against the British.In return of their sacrifice a statue has been erected downtown Savannah in their names.The US military intervene several times to restore order and impeach the French from taking back the island.At this present time the military counts several thousands Haitians in its rank including myself who sacrifice their rights and freedom to keep America safe after 9/11.Donating 5 or 10 dollars to help the country in need should not have raised concerns unless we lost our human sense of urgency.

I think it is disgusting that some of you are compairing Haiti to the earthquake in northern California.
California:
ONE person with a broken hip, no reports of serious injury or damage
28,000 without power
ONE gas leak in Humboldt county
Haiti:
OVER 50,000 casualties
How you can even compare the two is ridiculous

Doesn’t anyone realize that the Red Cross is a jobs program for Republicans? Bob Doles wife and her friends were paid millions and Republican staffers can always depend on a job there when the Dems are in office. Suggest donating to the UN Relief fund who are smart enough to provide aid through the Dominican Republic airport which is on the same damn island if you look at a map. The border is just a couple of hundred kms away.

To Honest:
My state, CA, even though we are broke, has sent rescue teams, firefighters, engineers, and other logistical support to Haiti. I will express my opinion whenever I want!

I just read a news article that Visa and American Express are not charging fees on donations and I think rebating the fees they have charged back to the charities. I guess they’re like the grinch and do have a heart but its very very tiny.

Honest….WOW…SETTLE DOWN, no one is disagreeing that Haiti needs help and I encourage anyone who has quoted my previous statements to point out where I have quoted otherwise…But, I do believe and will say, as is my right to do so, that California, as other States who are also cutting budgets that will have a huge impact on the poor and elderly and children and unemployed will not be receiving the same response afforded to countries who are in need….If people want those donations to continue to countries in need, then we better begin by creating a positive climate for those here at home because the money is running out fast…BTW…You should really try learning some manners…no need to be rude…….

California needs to cut state employee union employment and wages of those still employed. It also needs to identify illegal aliens for deportation. Rather than crying for more federal help while it’s been on of the strongest advocates of winking at the deluge of illegal aliens.

People can donate at Starbucks now. I gave $5 today.

There are some interesting points in time in this article but I don’t know if I see all of them center to heart. There is some validity but I will take hold opinion until I look into it further. Good article , thanks and we want more! Added to FeedBurner as well