I didn't donate any money to Haiti

[J-Dogg]

No, I'm not wrong. He said that Obama has the lowest approval rating of any president in history. Which IS wrong. Bush was all the way down to 25%, which is half that of Obama. According to the Gallup poll, Obama is right around 50% right now. And you're wrong anyway if you wanna talk about first-year approval ratings. Reagan's approval ratings were lower at the start of his second year than Obama's are.

The fact is, 50% is 50%. What's the difference if it's his first year or eighth year? His lowest approval rating is still higher than the lowest approval rating of every president since Kennedy.


"Get your facts first, then you can distort them as you please"

Who cares about approval ratings, we need a president that does not for the first years.

People don't know whats good for them, they resist anything different, it's natrual.

Ever see what happens in a work place when people get a new boss? Even if they did not really care for the old one? They get nervous, the old boss suddenly does not sound so bad...even though they have not been under the command of a new boss.

The "mob" can't be in control of the country.

[stack_it]

What gets me is they show pictures of these people that are skin and bones and all dirty living in trashy huts. Then they act like they looked like healthy average weight people who lived in nice houses and had running water. You don't look like that after 2 days of not eating. I was in the Dominican republic last year and the place is dirt poor and Haiti is supposed to be even poorer than them. There on the same island for those who don't know. I agree we need to get our priorities straight.

[Flagg]

I have an idea...Don't live in an area where it is prone to natural disasters. Kind of like the assholes who live in tornado country and then bitch when their house gets blown away.

LOL, like the people of Haiti have a choice! Most of them are living in poverty! That's like telling people in Africa that if they don't like the high mortality rate then they should just leave. With what? And how??

[JDawg1536]

Who cares about approval ratings, we need a president that does not for the first years.

People don't know whats good for them, they resist anything different, it's natrual.

Ever see what happens in a work place when people get a new boss? Even if they did not really care for the old one? They get nervous, the old boss suddenly does not sound so bad...even though they have not been under the command of a new boss.

The "mob" can't be in control of the country.

I don't care about approval ratings. I care about accuracy. What was posted wasn't accurate, that's all.

[xlxBigSexyxlx]

Haiti is a lost cause. Its a sad event, but its true.
America needs to put on its own shoes before it tries to tie everybody else's.
Its like giving a crack head a few thousand to help him clean up his act. Sure, he might go buy some new clothes, but he'll blow the rest on crack, amounting to nothing... complete shit.
America can't even get its feet on the ground, yet we're going to spend more to help out a place that is no benefit to anybody... just a disaster area.
Kind of like godfather said... its like living in Alaska, and then bitching about being snowed in.
I was reading an article the other day about a scientist, back in 2008, actually said a huge quake would hit there around this time.
Also, the aid that is there is having to slow down because they are getting attacked by robbers and looters... ****ing pieces of shit

[BgMc31]

ur wrong, obama has the lowest approval rating of any first year president.

he is the next carter, and thank god a republican will walk back into the white house.

For the record, Obama's first year rating is at 52% according to ABCNews.com. Reagan's (conservatives' Jesus) was 43% at the end of his first year. I understand that some of you don't like the guy, damn, outright lies about the guy will get you nowhere. Conservatives...

[xlxBigSexyxlx]

Conservatives' Jesus... lol

[JDawg1536]

For the record, Obama's first year rating is at 52% according to ABCNews.com. Reagan's (conservatives' Jesus) was 43% at the end of his first year. I understand that some of you don't like the guy, damn, outright lies about the guy will get you nowhere. Conservatives...

lol conservatives' Jesus

Like I said, the ultra-conservatives will make up anything.

[bjpennnn]

I don't think it matters whether or not you donate, its on your conscience not mine so I really don't care.
Haiti, might be a poor country, but they have absolutely taken on more then their fair share of natural disasters. If it wasn't for aid in the first place, the last few hurricanes could have wiped out the country.
Just don't go complaining when a mass natural disaster hits us, and no other countries wanna help because we're "rich", doesn't really make sense does it? But make more sense then not wanting to donate to a country thats poor, and already has no money.
Your choosing to give a country something they've never had, they'll get over it, they don't live by the same criteria we do.
But when you lose your house and family, and all your money, and all you have to rely on is aid from another helping hand, I think the condition you were in prior to that disaster really means shit. Your human, you need help, it should end there. Us americans like to drink and eat fried foods, we're an obsessed merchant society who would kill for money. Some people would consider that a worse state then poor.

Just some food for thought.

How do you figure we are rich?

If we stop helping these countries in the first place they would either dissolve or die off and join other countries. Survival of the fittest. If they bring something to the table thats one thing but **** that place.

[Flagg]

Some of you are repeating that a person shouldn't live somewhere if they dont like the climate or the environment, but who the Hell gets a choice where they are born?? Its easier for people like us to say that, cause im sure the majority of us don't live in zones like this. Some of you are almost starting to sound like that nut Pat Robertson that Haiti people deserved this!

Why? Cause they were unfortunate to be born there?

Yeah it's sad and tragic and I admit I wont personally donate anything. I give to a coupla animal charities and the Red Cross.

It's fine everyone saying that America shouldn't fork over a penny, but im pretty proud of the fact that America is helping. Damn, it makes a change to spend money on something worthwhile, rather than cluster**** Iraq and Afghanistan. What to do about Haiti itself, well im not sure. If its in the middle of an earthquake zone then they are ****ed, especially as they aren't exactly rolling in cash, unlike the States and China that do suffer earthquakes but have the means to heal.

[*RAGE*]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_...pproval_rating


Obama sucks end of story...........

[JDawg1536]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_...pproval_rating


Obama sucks end of story...........

Lol his average rating is higher than eight of the eleven on the list, and his highest disapproval rating is only surpassed by Kennedy and Eisenhower. You say he sucks then show numbers that prove people think otherwise. What are you trying to show?

[*RAGE*]

Lol his average rating is higher than eight of the eleven on the list, and his highest disapproval rating is only surpassed by Kennedy and Eisenhower. You say he sucks then show numbers that prove people think otherwise. What are you trying to show?

I did not say that the country says he sucks, I said he sucks, it is my opinion. You can have yours as well not trying to start anything that is why I posted the poll....I dont think the American people know what they want.....but

IMO Obama sucks and has not done a thing to improve this country...

[BgMc31]

Lol his average rating is higher than eight of the eleven on the list, and his highest disapproval rating is only surpassed by Kennedy and Eisenhower. You say he sucks then show numbers that prove people think otherwise. What are you trying to show?

Exactly, JDawg...It's funny how some people's discontent blinds them to reality. I think the above wikipedia post, just proves my point. Notice how it wasn't pointed out that Reagan's lowest approval rating was a mere 35%.

[TinyTexan]

look at all the schools closing fire depts closing police stations closing and all the rest of the jobs closing or out sourcing because its cheaper hell in florida you cant even sell your house without taking a huge loss otherwise it can sit on the market for years

if we took 10 years to just work on us here we would be close to out of debt stop jobs from out sourcing if the job can be done here

and the biggest thing that gets on my nerves is athletes

1. Tiger Woods

Earnings: $100 million, Sport: Golf, Nationality: American, Born: Dec. 30, 1975

As the face of Nike Golf, Woods has helped create a brand with $600 million in annual revenue for Phil Knight's company. No wonder they named a building for Woods on the Nike campus.

2. Oscar De La Hoya

Earnings: $43.0 million, Sport: Boxing, Nationality: American, Born: Feb. 4, 1973

The Golden Boy has been the biggest draw in boxing over his long career. Revenues for his 18 pay-per-view fights totaled $612 million, the most in boxing history.

3. Phil Mickelson

Earnings: $42.2 million, Sport: Golf, Nationality: American, Born: June 16, 1970

Phil the Thrill's income has surged in recent years as sponsors look for an alternative to Tiger in the golf sponsorship game. Callaway, Ford and Bearing Point write Mickelson his biggest checks.

4. Kimi Raikkonen

Earnings: $40 million, Sport: Auto racing, Nationality: Finish, Born: Oct. 17, 1979

Ferrari made Raikkonen the highest-paid driver in motor sports last year when they gave the Finn a 3-year deal. Raikkonen delivered this year when he clinched the Formula One championship earlier this month.

5. Michael Schumacher

Earnings: $36 million, Sport: Auto racing, Nationality: Germany, Born: Jan. 3, 1969

Formula One's greatest driver retired last year after dominating the sport for 15 years and winning seven championships. During his career, Schumacher earned $650 million in salary and endorsements.

6. David Beckham

Earnings: $33 million, Sport: Soccer, Nationality: British, Born: May 2, 1975

Becks invaded America this year greeted by much fanfare, but injuries kept him off the pitch for most of the MLS season. The bulk of Beckham's income is derived from sponsors like Adidas , Motorola and PepsiCo

7. Kobe Bryant

Earnings: $32.9 million, Sport: Basketball, Nationality: American, Born: Aug. 23, 1978

The possibility of the Los Angeles Lakers trading Bryant promises to be one of the biggest stories of the NBA season. Bryant will have a say where he goes, as he possesses the league's only full no-trade clause.

8. Shaquille O'Neal

Earnings: $31.9 million, Sport: Basketball, Nationality: American, Born: March 6, 1972

Injuries caused the Diesel to average career lows in points and rebounds last season. Injured or not, the Miami Heat still owes Shaq $60 million over the next three years.

9. Michael Jordan

Earnings: $31 million, Sport: Basketball, Nationality: American, Born: Feb. 17, 1963

MJ has been out of the NBA as a player for four years now, but his Jordan brand is still a $500 million a year sales business for Nike. Jordan is back in the league as a minority owner of the Charlotte Bobcats.

10. Ronaldinho

Earnings: $31 million, Sport: Soccer, Nationality: Brazilian, Born: March 21, 1980

The two-time FIFA Player of the Year has lucrative endorsement contracts with EA Sports, Lenovo and PepsiCo, but Nike is his biggest deal. His current contract with the Barcelona club runs through 2010

add that up 420.5 million and thats per contract per fight and per year
and this doesnt account for endorsements they have gotten

and what gets me is the fact if we added up there life time earning we would be out of debt

there is nowhere near enough to wipe out the national debt. you need many more zeros friend. Round it up to 1 billion with endorsements. that would mean they would have to earn that consistently for a combined total of 110,000 years to wipe out the debt. there are 1000 billions in a trillion, and the debt is at 11 trillion. No doubt it would put a small ding in it though. very small.

[*RAGE*]

Exactly, JDawg...It's funny how some people's discontent blinds them to reality. I think the above wikipedia post, just proves my point. Notice how it wasn't pointed out that Reagan's lowest approval rating was a mere 35%.

he was talking about my post and I said nothing about reagon

You have the right to like the guy just as others have the right to dislike the guy...


Peace

[TinyTexan]

sup rage!

[JDawg1536]

he was talking about my post and I said nothing about reagon

You have the right to like the guy just as others have the right to dislike the guy...


Peace

We're not criticizing you. To each his own.

[BgMc31]

Absolutely not criticizing you Rage. As you know, I don't see your posts unless someone quotes you. I was responding to the fact that your posts just proved my point. I said an ABCNews.com report puts Obama's rating at 52% which was close to the highest post on your post of 51%. It seems as though you were agreeing with the other posting claiming that Obama's approval ratings suck, but they clearly do not and they are quite a bit higher than the conservatives greatest hero, Reagan (that is why I inputted Reagan). If you think Obama sucks, cool, that's your opinion, I have no problem with that.