Haiti: Feel bad for the people, not for the nation

Haiti...exactly the same as the Dominican Rep., only a bit farther west.

So why do these nations differ so much from one another? Why is one nation the poorest country in the western hemisphere and the other a booming tourist destination that produces mass amounts of Major League Baseball players?

Corruption...

According to an online news source in just the last five years, the United States has donated close to 1,000,000,000 (that's billion) in aid. Compare that with the world bank that has donated just 300 million.

My point?

Where the hell did all that money go?

There are only 9 million people living in Haiti. You're telling me 1 billion can't go into bettering that nation and living conditions in some way? Why isn't Haiti a tourist destination full of life and sea ports?

Coruption...

One of the first things that stood out to me when I saw the devestation caused by the massive earthquake that struck earlier this week was Haiti's shattered palace. It brought a grin to my face to see all of that corruption finally meet destruction. How can the people of Haiti sit back and watch as their president builds a massive palace while they survive on 2$ a day.

An earthquake didn't hit this nation earlier this week. This nation has been a joke and a catastrophe for decades.

What should be a booming island resort is instead controlled by money gauging self-righteous leaders that just saw their palace crumble down on top of them.

I say feel sorry for the citizens of Haiti, but not for the nation as a whole. That time has come and gone.

GM drops Tiger Woods....so what...

Everyone has an opinion on Tiger Woods, his floozies and golf club wielding wife.

My opinion is this...

A lot of famous, popular icons around the world are simply breathing a sigh of relief it wasn't them in that bashed out SUV.

It's estimated that somewhere around 50% of men will cheat or have cheated on their wives, according to a Newsweek article in 2008.

I understand that 50% of men are not Tiger Woods but it just goes to show you the hypocrisy that has consumed this story.

There's a good chance that someone covering the Tiger Woods saga for a news source is cheating on their wife/husband.

In fact, there's a 50% chance Tiger's wife has cheated on him..and at least 1 of his 2 kids will cheat on their potential spouses.

Linking Religion with Natural Disasters...

Pat Robertson is at it again.

The outspoken evangelical who consistently links natural disasters with religion blames the devil for the earthquake, and apparently the fault line, that resides beneath the tiny Caribbean island.

"You know, the Haitians revolted and got themselves free, Robertson said. "But ever since, they have been cursed by one thing after the other."

Obviously the only answer that would make any kind of sense would be to equate this natural disaster with the Christian God.

Sorry Pat, I just don't see it this way.

Did you know scientists have been warning Caribbean nations about this for years stating that a fault zone on the south side of the island posed "a major seismic hazard." Well, it's known as the the Enriquillo-Plantain Garden fault zone.

For once can we have a natural disaster without bringing God into it.

Remember when Pat Robertson said Katrina was a punishment from God on the people of New Orleans? You know what I think? I think New Orleans was a disaster waiting to happen seeing as it resides below sea level south of a giant lake and north of a giant ocean.

Pull your head out Pat.

As a Christian, I believe the ultimate natural disaster will come when God wants it to, and, we'll know it's from God! As for right now, please try to understand that there will be quakes, tornadoes, floods, volcanoes, tsunamis and more because they occur naturally on Earth.

Furthermore, doesn't Pat Robertson know that Haiti is almost an entirely Christian nation?

Palin claims allegations in new book "BS"

"I did talk a lot to Steve Schmidt about the history of the war….could there have been any connection to Saddam [Hussein]," Palin said. "So I admit that I asked questions about it."

So basically you're saying all the allegations in the new book were not BS?

Which is it?

Listen, I was a John McCain supporter -- Barely. But when he brought Palin on I have to admit I was a bit shocked, terrified, flabbergasted and more.

So here's one I haven't blogged about yet but it seems to be a great debate initiator.

What do I think of Sarah Palin?

I think she was one of the worst choices for Vice President dating back to Dan Quail. If the above statement doesn't convince you then what will? George Bush himself admitted he made a mistake going to Iraq. Where has her head been for the last, uh, decade?

Let me reiterate that I'm not liberal and don't support the democrats in any way. But I'd rather see slick Joe Biden hold the number two spot than Palin.

Let's not forget she couldn't name a single newspaper in the entire world. She simply had to say just about any city and then put the word Times, Sun, or Star after it.

Chicago Sun Times

Toronto Star

Kansas City Star

New York Times

and....

That is why you were a laughing stock.

Just posting this because it's absolutely hilarious

http://www.bygeorge.co.nz/?p=2014

Copy and paste link. This is a very informative tool on how to scare the hell out of fellow airline passengers and flight attendants.

Airline baggage prices up...Customer service down

No more free peanuts, multiple drinks, pretzels, crackers, pillows, blankets, and now, checked baggage fees are going up once again.

Delta airlines will raise it's checked bag fees once again in an effort to gauge their customers more than they already are.

You know, it's amazing that airline rates continue to rise while gas prices subside. Remember during the Summer months a few years back when gas prices reached $4.00? Airlines were talking of cutbacks and increased fares because they were losing money due to rising oil prices.

Someone tell the airlines that gas prices have been declining for the past year...why haven't airline prices?

It used to cost me $300 to fly straight through from Toronto to Kansas City. Now it's around $500 to fly that same route and they take me through a pile of layovers, twists, turns and more.

Airlines combined to amass nearly 1 billion dollars in 2009 from checked baggage fees alone, according to cnn.com. What are we getting in return for these fees?

I don't even like peanuts or pretzels, but can we at least get some customer service?

When you're standing in line to check in at any kiosk it's like your being funnled into a train heading to a German internment camp. The customer service is THAT bad.

What do you think?

Everclear clearly at fault? No!

The Blog is back after a substantial number of requests...and by that I mean one.

I can see it now. Drake students on 34th St. walking up and down frat row watching for police and campus security because a number of them are under age. Those were the good 'ol days.

But right now, one such frat is under scrutiny and may even be responsible for having an alcoholic brand completely banned in the state.

And so the story goes...

Some goofball named Nathan Erickson wanted to be a Phi Delt so badly he thought he'd impress his future frat boy buddies by drinking so much 151-proof Everclear he landed in the hospital with a blood-alcohol level of .50, six-times the legal limit.

By drunk terms, this was astronomical and it's amazing this freshmen is alive.

"The danger is how quickly that can elevate someone to a state of intoxication," said Iowa's alcoholic beverage admin.

Uh ya, it's Everclear.

The worst part about this story is that I can only imagine young Nathan's parents completely blaming everyone other than their son and going after the school and the national fraternity for taking part in this "hazing" incident.

Well, it wasn't hazing...it was just some kid trying to impress older, mature college students by drinking so much he ended up on a gurney with a stomach pump -- A Drake legend.

Should the Everclear be banned?