U.S. House Votes 411-1 to "express condolences" to the people of Haiti

[erowe1]

I doubt expressing condolences is all this bill does.

What else do you think it does?

It's just a House Resolution. There's not much else they can do with those.

 

[Mitt Romneys sideburns]

What else do you think it does?

It's just a House Resolution. There's not much else they can do with those.

They basically make a promise to themselves that they will takes steps to commit us to Haiti becoming our new colony.

 

[Romulus]

I love ron paul for this LOLOL

 

[Voltaire]

Politicians are capable of bureaucratizing even the most human of sentiments.

 

[Sic Semper Tyrannis]

"Dr. No's" done it again!

 

[Isaac Bickerstaff]

Unfortunately the spin will be "Racist Representative Paul Hates Black Haitians" instead of the more accurate, "Lone Voice for Freedom Stands up for Haitians While Disgusting Sycophants' Promise to Assrape them for their Resources."

 

[The Patriot]

Unfortunately the spin will be "Racist Representative Paul Hates Black Haitians" instead of the more accurate, "Lone Voice for Freedom Stands up for Haitians While Disgusting Sycophants' Promise to Assrape them for their Resources."

"Lone representative standing up to modern colonialism and increased American indebtedness"

 

[specsaregood]

What else do you think it does?
It's just a House Resolution. There's not much else they can do with those.

I can't believe this thread got this far without somebody posting RP's statement on it. Here it is:

Statement of Congressman Ron Paul
United States House of Representatives
Statement in Opposition to H Res 1021, Condolences to Haiti
January 21, 2010

I rise in reluctant opposition to this resolution. Certainly I am moved by the horrific destruction in Haiti and would without hesitation express condolences to those who have suffered and continue to suffer. As a medical doctor, I have through my career worked to alleviate the pain and suffering of others. Unfortunately, however, this resolution does not simply express our condolences, but rather it commits the US government “to begin the reconstruction of Haiti” and affirms that “the recovery and long-term needs of Haiti will require a sustained commitment by the United States….” I do not believe that a resolution expressing our deep regret and sorrow over this tragedy should be used to commit the United States to a “long-term” occupation of Haiti during which time the US government will provide for the reconstruction of that country.
I am concerned over the possibility of an open-ended US military occupation of Haiti and this legislation does nothing to alleviate my concerns. On the contrary, when this resolution refers to the need for a long term US plan for Haiti, I see a return to the failed attempts by the Clinton and Bush Administrations to establish Haiti as an American protectorate. Already we are seeing many argue that this kind of humanitarian mission is a perfect fit for the US military. I do not agree.
Certainly I would support and encourage the efforts of the American people to help the people of Haiti at this tragic time. I believe that the American people are very generous on their own and fear that a US government commitment to reconstruct Haiti may actually discourage private contributions. Mr. Speaker, already we see private US citizens and corporations raising millions of dollars for relief and reconstruction of Haiti. I do not believe the US government should get in the way of these laudable efforts. I do express my condolences but I unfortunately must urge my colleagues to vote against this resolution committing the United States government to rebuild Haiti.

From: http://www.house.gov/apps/list/speech/tx14_paul/Haiti.shtml

 

[qh4dotcom]

I think this was a mistake on the part of RP...not voting, not being present would have been better...remember that he has an election coming up and stuff like this can be used by his opponents or misinterpreted.

 

[Mitt Romneys sideburns]

I think this was a mistake on the part of RP...not voting, not being present would have been better...remember that he has an election coming up and stuff like this can be used by his opponents or misinterpreted.

Maybe. I fucking love it. Makes me proud. But I bet its going to rub people the wrong way.

 

[The Patriot]

Maybe. I fucking love it. Makes me proud. But I bet its going to rub people the wrong way.

Most people I know oppose tax dollars being given to Haiti and troops moving to the Island. I mean I didn't do a scientific poll or anything, but like 3/4 of the people I talked to about the issue opposed it. Most of the ones against it didn't like Ron Paul anyways(except for one guy who voted for him supports aid to Haiti). I don't think this will lose him anyone who supported him in the past, and that is all he needs to win in his district. Those who weren't going to vote for him because of this weren't going to vote for him anyways.

 

[davesxj]

Awesome Dr. Paul.

 

[dgr]

How about, so what did you do with the 4 billion we already sent you!!!!

 

[ronpaulhawaii]

I think this was a mistake on the part of RP...not voting, not being present would have been better...remember that he has an election coming up and stuff like this can be used by his opponents or misinterpreted.

I don't think so. They are already trying to hammer him on his recent vote against disaster bill for his own district, for similar reasons. This reaffirms his consistent respect for the rule of law, and exposes more of his reasoning...

 

[Reason]

win

 

[qh4dotcom]

I don't think so. They are already trying to hammer him on his recent vote against disaster bill for his own district, for similar reasons. This reaffirms his consistent respect for the rule of law, and exposes more of his reasoning...

Michael, remember that last year RP did not vote on that bill that confirmed Obama's constitutional eligibility to be president. I recall he once said the eligibility needed to be investigated.

Yep, I predicted that in 2008 when the hurricane hit...but be more specific...I thought his opponents barely had any campaign money.

 

[ramallamamama]

Unfortunately the spin will be "Racist Representative Paul Hates Black Haitians" instead of the more accurate, "Lone Voice for Freedom Stands up for Haitians While Disgusting Sycophants Promise to Assrape them for their Resources."

This.

 

[Mitt Romneys sideburns]

I love scrolling down the list of hundreds of names, then I get to the bottom with Ron sitting there by himself, and its like "BOOOM"

 

[aji]

I think this was a mistake on the part of RP...not voting, not being present would have been better...remember that he has an election coming up and stuff like this can be used by his opponents or misinterpreted.

Dr Paul would never do that. He is "principle and integrity first"; his characteristic that got him my unwavering support. He is without a doubt a diamond in the rough.

 

[LittleLightShining]

I doubt expressing condolences is all this bill does. Why don't they just post how sad they are on their congressional websites and not waste time?

I trust you've read the resolution and Ron's response by now?

source: http://fabiusmaximus.wordpress.com/2008/05/23/haiti/

Today’s instructor is Dennis Gartman; this is an excerpt from his always interesting newsletter, The Gartman Letter, of 19 May 2008.

Teach a man to fish

Thanks for posting this.

The Peace Corps. post was good, too, tangent.

PLEASE WASTE TIME!, PLEASE WASTE TIME!
Heck while you're at it, why not honor some sports teams and break early for vacation?

Every minute you focus on things like this is a minute you are not doing damage to the country!

-t

This is pretty damaging to both Haiti and freedom

Awesome!

I love ron paul for this LOLOL

I just said the same thing in an email when I first heard about this