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Haiti: two years after quake and Obama's political grandstanding, thousands still in tents
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Community Disorganization
Jan 20, 2012, 2:30:01 AM1/20/12
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"Two years after the earthquake there are still 600 000 people
in tents, including seminarians": this is the testimony of the
Apostolic Nuncio to Fides
Port au Prince (Agenzia Fides) - Exactly two years ago, on
January 12, 2010, Haiti was devastated by a terrible earthquake.
News emerges of the continued and deplorable conditions suffered
by the Haitian people. arming and terrible news, on behalf of
the Apostolic Nuncio, His Exc. Mgr.Bernardito Auza, who told the
world, before the arrival of journalists and the media, the
disaster that had hit Haiti. Two years later, the Vatican's
representative to the Caribbean island, Apostolic Nuncio
Monsignor Bernardito Auza struggled to describe the gravity of
the situation.
The veteran church diplomat reported:
I have to underline that the recovery from a natural disaster is
always difficult, and what is even more difficult is the
rebuilding after a major disaster like the earthquake in Haiti
on January 12, 2010. I would also add that the reconstruction in
Haiti was and is particularly difficult and expensive because
everything is imported, even the sand. Then there is the
question of the relationship between donors and Haitian
instances. The Commission's mandate for the reconstruction of
Haiti expired on October 21 last year, so there is no longer a
structure or an institution that guides or directs the efforts.
Parliament has yet to address the issue, and the question is not
in the legislative program. The issues of management on who
manages the funds, and especially who gets the contracts, are
very hot these days.
There are still about 600,000 people in tents. Even our major
seminarians are in tents. Some public squares have been cleared,
such as the important St. Peter's Square (Place Saint Pierre),
in Petionville.
The Church has dozens and dozens of reconstruction projects, but
the technical preparatory stages are long and difficult, we must
also consider the issue of funding and priorities. In fact,
there are projects that are almost ready, but are not considered
as a priority, but for those considered priorities the
preparatory steps have not been completed. For example, the
reconstruction of two major national Seminaries of Philosophy
and Theology is a top priority, but the project is not ready
yet, because the process for the ownership of the land is not
yet concluded. In the meantime, it was decided not to return to
the places where they were before the earthquake.
Meanwhile, the serious problems of Haiti, which existed before
the earthquake persist: firstly, the material and social poverty
is very generalized. Many children do not attend school because
their parents have to pay school fees and approximately 90% of
schools are private!
The Archbishop of Port-au-Prince, Mgr.Guire Poulard, released a
beautiful encouraging message to everyone, inviting them to
remember the dead and encouraging Haitians to take control of
the situation, saying that "the reconstruction will be Haitian
or there will be no reconstruction. The Catholic Church is not
discouraged, however, and continues to work in favor of the
smaller and poorer.
The nuncio stressed in conclusion that there are many activities
planned, including the inauguration of the new Neonatology ward
at the Catholic children's Hospital "Saint Damien", sponsored by
the Hospital Bambino Gesů, "Therefore on behalf of the Vatican,
therefore the Holy Father, " the inauguration of a new
university in the north of the Country (will be called Henri
Christophe University), a gift on behalf of the Dominican
Republic to Haiti.
years-after-quake-thousands-still-in-tents
"Two years after the earthquake there are still 600 000 people
in tents, including seminarians": this is the testimony of the
Apostolic Nuncio to Fides
Port au Prince (Agenzia Fides) - Exactly two years ago, on
January 12, 2010, Haiti was devastated by a terrible earthquake.
News emerges of the continued and deplorable conditions suffered
by the Haitian people. arming and terrible news, on behalf of
the Apostolic Nuncio, His Exc. Mgr.Bernardito Auza, who told the
world, before the arrival of journalists and the media, the
disaster that had hit Haiti. Two years later, the Vatican's
representative to the Caribbean island, Apostolic Nuncio
Monsignor Bernardito Auza struggled to describe the gravity of
the situation.
The veteran church diplomat reported:
I have to underline that the recovery from a natural disaster is
always difficult, and what is even more difficult is the
rebuilding after a major disaster like the earthquake in Haiti
on January 12, 2010. I would also add that the reconstruction in
Haiti was and is particularly difficult and expensive because
everything is imported, even the sand. Then there is the
question of the relationship between donors and Haitian
instances. The Commission's mandate for the reconstruction of
Haiti expired on October 21 last year, so there is no longer a
structure or an institution that guides or directs the efforts.
Parliament has yet to address the issue, and the question is not
in the legislative program. The issues of management on who
manages the funds, and especially who gets the contracts, are
very hot these days.
There are still about 600,000 people in tents. Even our major
seminarians are in tents. Some public squares have been cleared,
such as the important St. Peter's Square (Place Saint Pierre),
in Petionville.
The Church has dozens and dozens of reconstruction projects, but
the technical preparatory stages are long and difficult, we must
also consider the issue of funding and priorities. In fact,
there are projects that are almost ready, but are not considered
as a priority, but for those considered priorities the
preparatory steps have not been completed. For example, the
reconstruction of two major national Seminaries of Philosophy
and Theology is a top priority, but the project is not ready
yet, because the process for the ownership of the land is not
yet concluded. In the meantime, it was decided not to return to
the places where they were before the earthquake.
Meanwhile, the serious problems of Haiti, which existed before
the earthquake persist: firstly, the material and social poverty
is very generalized. Many children do not attend school because
their parents have to pay school fees and approximately 90% of
schools are private!
The Archbishop of Port-au-Prince, Mgr.Guire Poulard, released a
beautiful encouraging message to everyone, inviting them to
remember the dead and encouraging Haitians to take control of
the situation, saying that "the reconstruction will be Haitian
or there will be no reconstruction. The Catholic Church is not
discouraged, however, and continues to work in favor of the
smaller and poorer.
The nuncio stressed in conclusion that there are many activities
planned, including the inauguration of the new Neonatology ward
at the Catholic children's Hospital "Saint Damien", sponsored by
the Hospital Bambino Gesů, "Therefore on behalf of the Vatican,
therefore the Holy Father, " the inauguration of a new
university in the north of the Country (will be called Henri
Christophe University), a gift on behalf of the Dominican
Republic to Haiti.
walt tonne
Jan 20, 2012, 12:51:04 PM1/20/12
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Their IQ average, 75. No hope. (universal sterilization could give
some breathing room) 10 million slightly retarded living on an area
that could support 1 million. Perhaps a new virus could save Haiti.
some breathing room) 10 million slightly retarded living on an area
that could support 1 million. Perhaps a new virus could save Haiti.
AlGore
Jan 20, 2012, 4:03:03 PM1/20/12
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Bill Clinton is scouring Haiti for some healthy, nubile young women to
take back to the States for some 'education' and cultural advancement.
take back to the States for some 'education' and cultural advancement.
BillClinton
Jan 20, 2012, 5:27:27 PM1/20/12
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To My Fellow Americans:
I don't usually post on these sites, but I feel my compassion for and
generosity toward Haiti and its wonderful people have been traduced.
I do bring selected young Haitian women to the United States -- to
expose them to higher education, in many cases for the first time in
their lives. My Clinton Foundation provides for their care in high-
end New York motels for four to eight weeks, depending on their
individual adaptation to the Foundation's firm but liberal guidelines.
For example, one girl, whom I'll call Ambrosia, 19 years of age, 5'5",
118 pounds, 35-26-35, coffee toned -- Ambrosia settled in nicely last
fall with the Foundation's instructors and proved quite pliable and
agreeable to the training. As is often my custom with the really
enthusiastic students, I reward them with weekend field trips to other
East Coast cities such as Philadelphia and Miami, where ladies like
Ambrosia are treated to a variety of challenging exercises aimed at
toning both their physical and psychological selves.
I serve as both tutor and chaperone on these excursions, which keep me
occupied while Hillary is away on State business.
I can't say enough about girls like Ambrosia, who bring to the
Foundation a willingness to absorb as much of our philosophy as they
can handle. She has three more weeks with us, but since she has
displayed the type of initiative, energy and imagination I appreciate
in a young woman, I have recommended that she be extended for another
eight weeks, into the spring.
After her time under the Foundation's intercultural course of
training, Ambrosia will return to Haiti with what we believe will be
useful and beneficial skills and an appetite for spreading her talents
throughout the island nation.
Yours,
Bill
I don't usually post on these sites, but I feel my compassion for and
generosity toward Haiti and its wonderful people have been traduced.
I do bring selected young Haitian women to the United States -- to
expose them to higher education, in many cases for the first time in
their lives. My Clinton Foundation provides for their care in high-
end New York motels for four to eight weeks, depending on their
individual adaptation to the Foundation's firm but liberal guidelines.
For example, one girl, whom I'll call Ambrosia, 19 years of age, 5'5",
118 pounds, 35-26-35, coffee toned -- Ambrosia settled in nicely last
fall with the Foundation's instructors and proved quite pliable and
agreeable to the training. As is often my custom with the really
enthusiastic students, I reward them with weekend field trips to other
East Coast cities such as Philadelphia and Miami, where ladies like
Ambrosia are treated to a variety of challenging exercises aimed at
toning both their physical and psychological selves.
I serve as both tutor and chaperone on these excursions, which keep me
occupied while Hillary is away on State business.
I can't say enough about girls like Ambrosia, who bring to the
Foundation a willingness to absorb as much of our philosophy as they
can handle. She has three more weeks with us, but since she has
displayed the type of initiative, energy and imagination I appreciate
in a young woman, I have recommended that she be extended for another
eight weeks, into the spring.
After her time under the Foundation's intercultural course of
training, Ambrosia will return to Haiti with what we believe will be
useful and beneficial skills and an appetite for spreading her talents
throughout the island nation.
Yours,
Bill
Shall not be infringed
Jan 20, 2012, 7:03:04 PM1/20/12
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On Jan 20, 2:30 am, "Community Disorganization" <obama-
cri...@democrats.org> wrote:
> http://www.energypublisher.com/a/DLFFCWJVKQ27/66628-Haiti-two-
> years-after-quake-thousands-still-in-tents
So why aren't they rebuilding?
cri...@democrats.org> wrote:
> http://www.energypublisher.com/a/DLFFCWJVKQ27/66628-Haiti-two-
> years-after-quake-thousands-still-in-tents
So why aren't they rebuilding?
Gunner Asch
Jan 21, 2012, 3:53:36 AM1/21/12
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Gunner
One could not be a successful Leftwinger without realizing that,
in contrast to the popular conception supported by newspapers
and mothers of Leftwingers, a goodly number of Leftwingers are
not only narrow-minded and dull, but also just stupid.
Gunner Asch
Shall not be infringed
Jan 21, 2012, 10:32:31 AM1/21/12
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On Jan 20, 7:03 pm, Shall not be infringed <hot-ham-and-
Maybe they are afraid the new buildings will fall on them. I would
rather have some canvas fall on me than brick and clay tiles.
rather have some canvas fall on me than brick and clay tiles.
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