Pat Robertson on Haiti earthquake

Sooo, in the middle of all the suffering in Haiti, we have a scandal prompted by some comments made by Pat Robertson, televangelist and founder of the Christian broadcasting network (CBN).

Here is what he had to say on the earthquake:

Pat Robertson comments

And the full text for your convenience:

PAT ROBERTSON: And, you know, Kristi, something happened a long time ago in Haiti, and people might not want to talk about it. They were under the heel of the French. You know, Napoleon III and whatever. And they got together and swore a pact to the devil. They said, "We will serve you if you will get us free from the French." True story. And so, the devil said, "OK, it's a deal."

And they kicked the French out. You know, the Haitians revolted and got themselves free. But ever since, they have been cursed by one thing after the other. Desperately poor. That island of Hispaniola is one island. It's cut down the middle. On the one side is Haiti; on the other side is the Dominican Republic. Dominican Republic is prosperous, healthy, full of resorts, et cetera. Haiti is in desperate poverty. Same island. They need to have and we need to pray for them a great turning to God. And out of this tragedy, I'm optimistic something good may come. But right now, we're helping the suffering people, and the suffering is unimaginable.

KRISTI WATTS (co-host): Absolutely, Pat.

His comments have led to quite the media storm, leading to this response from the Haitian ambassador to the US - dude was very visibly ticked:

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How do you even begin to say something like that at a time like this? Sensitivity training anyone?

Na wah o!!

Devastation in Haiti.

So its barely two weeks into the new year, and major disaster has already struck. I am sure that by now, you have all heard that a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck in Haiti a couple of days ago, leaving apocalyptic like destruction in its path. Its hard to imagine the fear, the pain, the loss that people are feeling right at this moment. Unbelievable!

Picture: The presidential palace before and after the earthquake

Haitians piled bodies along the devastated streets of their capital Wednesday after a powerful earthquake crushed thousands of structures, from schools and shacks to the National Palace and the U.N. peacekeeping headquarters. Untold numbers were still trapped.

It seemed clear that the death toll from Tuesday afternoon's magnitude-7.0 quake would run into the thousands. Among them was the Roman Catholic archbishop of Port-au-Prince, and France's foreign minister said the head of the U.N. peacekeeping mission also was apparently among the dead.

"Parliament has collapsed. The tax office has collapsed. Schools have collapsed. Hospitals have collapsed," President Rene Preval told The Miami Herald. "There are a lot of schools that have a lot of dead people in them."
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A few more pictures:






There are lots of organizations that are working around the clock to get aid to the victims. Even if you cannot go, please send a donation. This is not just a Haitian tragedy, its a human tragedy, and it should touch us all.

You can give to any of these organizations to help:

International charities are appealing for donations to help Haiti. Here are some of the ways you can help:

In the UK:

British Red Cross

Christian Aid

Medecins Sans Frontieres

Oxfam

Save the Children

Plan International

CAFOD

Mercy Corps

Tearfund

In the US:

American Red Cross

Unicef USA

Doctors Without Borders

Operation Blessing International

The Global Orphan Project

These organisations also have ways to donate:

International Red Cross

International Medical Corps

World Food Programme

Concern Worldwide

ActionAid

International Relief and Development

I also know that other organizations like Compassion international are also soliciting funds for the cause.


LORD have mercy!!

The save Nigeria Rally in Abuja

Hi folks!

Happy new year. Been a while abi? Sorry o, I have had so much going on in my life ehn! But I just had to come out of hibernation and make this posting. In the past few months, I have not heard much to be proud of as a Nigerian - first we have a president who has been missing for 50 days and counting, then we had a Nigerian underwear bomber, then we were labeled a terrorist nation by the US.

There has not been much to be proud of for a while, but today, I was really proud of Nigerians. Honestly. As a people we have started to say enough is a enough to our band of crazy, greedy, irresponsible, lying, twofaced, so called leaders, that have been lying to us left right and center for so long. The event was the Save Nigeria Rally in Abuja. I am so proud of my fellow citizens, I could burst!!

Here is some video of the event, and of the so called message of our sick president to the BBC this morning:



There are more pictures of the rally here

The revolution has begun folks. We are tired, tired of being ruled by vermin! Tired I say. There are a series of other protests planned:

London protest .
Friday 15th January 2010
12pm
Trafalgar square, move to parliament square- then ends at Nigerian High Commison.
Nigeria House
9 Northumberland Avenue
London WC2N 5BX
Encouraged to come with Nigerian flag, Homemade banners, Dress warm . Contact 07984212553 or e mail info@nigerialiberty forum.org. uk London Metropolitan Police will provide security.
Key point for Protest - Where is Musa Yar'Adua, Nigerians are no terroristsStop the criminalisations of Nigerians,Fight against corruption and add as you may wish

Australia Protest
Tuesday 12th January 2010
Time: 12 PM
Venue: Nigerian High Commission Canberra.
26 Guilfoyle Street,
Yarralumla, ACT 2600Ph: +61 2 6282 7411.
Contact Abiola Falayajo Jr. abifas@hotmail. com for more details.

As I get more info on more planned gatherings, I will post them here. Please people go to a protest if you can. We have to send a message to these parasites and leeches - enough is enough.

GOD bless Nigeria. We shall overcome o!!