The Haiti Telethon.

George Clooney gathered a huge amount of celebrities for the "Hope for Haiti" telethon. The telethon was on more than 25 networks .

The list of stars included Denzel Washington, Brad Pitt, Muhammad Ali, Meryl Streep, Bill Clinton, Will Smith, Clint Eastwood, Leonardo DiCaprio, Wyclef, Halle Berry, Tom Hanks and many more.

And the performerswere Beyoncé, Madonna, Bruce Springsteen, Jay-Z, Jennifer Hudson, Mary J. Blige, Shakira, Coldplay, Alicia Keys, Dave Matthews, Justin Timberlake, Stevie Wonder, Rihanna, Taylor Swift, Sting, and Bono.

I know that the Telethon is over, but still please donate and help Haiti.

Not to take anything away from good deeds here but does anyone else find it a little disturbing and sad that Americans are so much more willing to help other countries out than their fellow Americans? There wasn't this kind of charity during 9/11. :?

Not to take anything away from good deeds here but does anyone else find it a little disturbing and sad that Americans are so much more willing to help other countries out than their fellow Americans? There wasn't this kind of charity during 9/11. :?

Pirate700

Not to take anything away from good deeds here but does anyone else find it a little disturbing and sad that Americans are so much more willing to help other countries out than their fellow Americans? There wasn't this kind of charity during 9/11. :?

Pirate700

[QUOTE="Pirate700"]

Not to take anything away from good deeds here but does anyone else find it a little disturbing and sad that Americans are so much more willing to help other countries out than their fellow Americans? There wasn't this kind of charity during 9/11. :?

peaceoutmedusa

Not to take anything away from good deeds here but does anyone else find it a little disturbing and sad that Americans are so much more willing to help other countries out than their fellow Americans? There wasn't this kind of charity during 9/11. :?

Pirate700

Ah more stars congratulating themselves on their altruistic work. Meh....

[QUOTE="peaceoutmedusa"][QUOTE="Pirate700"]

Not to take anything away from good deeds here but does anyone else find it a little disturbing and sad that Americans are so much more willing to help other countries out than their fellow Americans? There wasn't this kind of charity during 9/11. :?

Pirate700

where are the 200,000 people that died in a few minutes time, and where are the few million others who are in danger of losing their lives??? Btw, since I answered your question could you delete your first comment since second comments tend to make or break new threads... No offense, but this message really needs to get out.

[QUOTE="Pirate700"]

Not to take anything away from good deeds here but does anyone else find it a little disturbing and sad that Americans are so much more willing to help other countries out than their fellow Americans? There wasn't this kind of charity during 9/11. :?

duxup

[QUOTE="Pirate700"]

[QUOTE="peaceoutmedusa"] Yes there was. The 9/11 telethon was one of the hugest telethons ever. And you have to remember that more than 20 times as many people died in the Haiti earthquakes.peaceoutmedusa

where are the 200,000 people that died in a few minutes time, and where are the few million others who are in danger of losing their lives??? Btw, since I answered your question could you delete your first comment since second comments tend to make or break new threads... No offense, but this message really needs to get out.

Ah more stars congratulating themselves on there altruistic work. Meh....LJS9502_basic

Ah more stars congratulating themselves on their altruistic work. Meh....

LJS9502_basic

[QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"]Ah more stars congratulating themselves on there altruistic work. Meh....peaceoutmedusa

[QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"]

Ah more stars congratulating themselves on their altruistic work. Meh....

Tjeremiah1988

[QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"]Ah more stars congratulating themselves on there altruistic work. Meh....peaceoutmedusa

[QUOTE="Tjeremiah1988"][QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"]

Ah more stars congratulating themselves on their altruistic work. Meh....

LJS9502_basic

[QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"][QUOTE="Tjeremiah1988"] but the host donated a million.peaceoutmedusa

[QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"][QUOTE="Tjeremiah1988"] but the host donated a million.peaceoutmedusa

[QUOTE="peaceoutmedusa"]

[QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"] Okay. Now if it's not tax deductible does he still donate a million?Pirate700

[QUOTE="duxup"][QUOTE="Pirate700"]

Not to take anything away from good deeds here but does anyone else find it a little disturbing and sad that Americans are so much more willing to help other countries out than their fellow Americans? There wasn't this kind of charity during 9/11. :?

Pirate700

"hurting" people is definitely not on the scale with dying people.

Not to take anything away from good deeds here but does anyone else find it a little disturbing and sad that Americans are so much more willing to help other countries out than their fellow Americans? There wasn't this kind of charity during 9/11. :?

Pirate700

I distinctly remember two or three multi-network 9/11 benefit concerts after 9/11.

Also - a couple thousand people died in 9/11. Haiti is looking at 150,000+.

(Not trying to diminish the numbers here, but Haiti's situation is FAR, FAR WORSE then 9/11.)

[QUOTE="Pirate700"]

Not to take anything away from good deeds here but does anyone else find it a little disturbing and sad that Americans are so much more willing to help other countries out than their fellow Americans? There wasn't this kind of charity during 9/11. :?

Netherscourge

I distinctly remember two or three multi-network 9/11 benefit concerts after 9/11.

Also - a couple thousand people died in 9/11. Haiti is looking at 150,000+.

(Not trying to diminish the numbers here, but Haiti's situation is FAR, FAR WORSE then 9/11.)

But 9/11 was an attack on American CIVILIANS by Terrorists. Haiti is a Natural Disaster. Just saying.

[QUOTE="Pirate700"]

Not to take anything away from good deeds here but does anyone else find it a little disturbing and sad that Americans are so much more willing to help other countries out than their fellow Americans? There wasn't this kind of charity during 9/11. :?

Netherscourge

I distinctly remember two or three multi-network 9/11 benefit concerts after 9/11.

Also - a couple thousand people died in 9/11. Haiti is looking at 150,000+.

(Not trying to diminish the numbers here, but Haiti's situation is FAR, FAR WORSE then 9/11.)

[QUOTE="Pirate700"]

[QUOTE="duxup"] There was a lot of 9.11 fund raising. Then the Red Cross decided they had enough money for 9/11.... and kept gathering money in the name of 9/11 but didn't spend the money on it and didn't bother to tell anyone.peaceoutmedusa

"hurting" people is definitely not on the scale with dying people.

[QUOTE="peaceoutmedusa"]

[QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"] Okay. Now if it's not tax deductible does he still donate a million?LJS9502_basic

I agree with this. One Million is Chicken Feed for these celebrities. Plus, They donate so everyone knows how "Good and Caring" they are. Not saying ALL of them are like this, but a majority are.

yay a bunch of wealthy celebs telling poor college student me to donate all my money. Sorry George im gonna leave this one up to you.

[QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"][QUOTE="peaceoutmedusa"] seriously. Just stop. He donated a huge load of cash. And George Clooney has done nothing but humble himself and has tried to take spotlight away from him (ex he has been very timid and non self serving in his comments since then) so please just stop with that nonsense.

Snipes_2

I agree with this. One Million is Chicken Feed for these celebrities. Plus, They donate so everyone knows how "Good and Caring" they are. Not saying ALL of them are like this, but a majority are.

[QUOTE="peaceoutmedusa"][QUOTE="Pirate700"]

Not to take anything away from good deeds here but does anyone else find it a little disturbing and sad that Americans are so much more willing to help other countries out than their fellow Americans? There wasn't this kind of charity during 9/11. :?

Pirate700

Ah - I see you drink the Rush Limbaugh Kool-Aid.

I should have known better then to try and reason with you.

Look, we know - you hate generous Americans and democrats and liberals and anyone who wants to take away your guns and give you a public healthcare option. You want to build a 300 foot tall electrified fence around the entire USA, deport all minority immigrants, ban the Spanish language and reinact the Boston Tea party. You also want to ban all abortion rights, stop trying to save the enviornment and you dream about hunting endangered speicies.

Yes, yes. yes - we know all this. You don't have to try to hide it. It's practically in bright, neon lights with everything you post.

[QUOTE="Snipes_2"]

[QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"] I asked a simple question. It's very much important if you are going to praise someone. Had he donated anonymously and the fact came out....he would indeed have done a noble deed.Tjeremiah1988

I agree with this. One Million is Chicken Feed for these celebrities. Plus, They donate so everyone knows how "Good and Caring" they are. Not saying ALL of them are like this, but a majority are.

Yeah, It'll probably help there. But, He's like "Yeah, I just donated 1 million dollars, I'm Awesome!" :P

[QUOTE="Snipes_2"]

[QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"] I asked a simple question. It's very much important if you are going to praise someone. Had he donated anonymously and the fact came out....he would indeed have done a noble deed.Tjeremiah1988

I agree with this. One Million is Chicken Feed for these celebrities. Plus, They donate so everyone knows how "Good and Caring" they are. Not saying ALL of them are like this, but a majority are.

[QUOTE="peaceoutmedusa"]

[QUOTE="Pirate700"]That's fine but I'll wait for the Hurting Americans telethon from these celebrities before I donate to another country.

LJS9502_basic

"hurting" people is definitely not on the scale with dying people.

in a matter of a few days??? I dont think that you noticed, but 500,000 people arent starving to death in the US.

[QUOTE="Tjeremiah1988"][QUOTE="Snipes_2"]

I agree with this. One Million is Chicken Feed for these celebrities. Plus, They donate so everyone knows how "Good and Caring" they are. Not saying ALL of them are like this, but a majority are.

LJS9502_basic

even if it is 500,000 dollars, thats still a lot of money to help. Stop looking over other peoples donations so much and donate yourself.

[QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"]

[QUOTE="peaceoutmedusa"]

"hurting" people is definitely not on the scale with dying people.

peaceoutmedusa

in a matter of a few days??? I dont think that you noticed, but 500,000 people arent starving to death in the US.

I think it's sad that some of you people are criticizing celebrities for donating more money than most of you people will ever make in your lifetimes.

Who cares if it's a puiblicity stunt? Would you rather they go blow the money on buying a ticket on a Russian Space Shuttle trip around the Earth? Or a trip to the Space Station?

Or buy a new fleet of Lamborghinis?

Sheesh.

I don't think a single Haitian is complaining about only getting 1 million dollars from Brad Pitt or George Clooney.

And 15 years from now if the Hatian people get back on their feet and translated Brad Pitt/George Clooney movies sell-out every night in a rebuilt Porte au Prince movie theater, I don't think we'll look back on their donations as venture capital... I mean, I'm pretty cynical, but give me a break!

[QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"][QUOTE="Tjeremiah1988"] I mean, when I heard the host donated a mill, I admit I laughed a little but it is something and is very huge for the people of Haiti. peaceoutmedusa

even if it is 500,000 dollars, thats still a lot of money to help. Stop looking over other peoples donations so much and donate yourself.

[QUOTE="peaceoutmedusa"]

[QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"] Well it will help but there is always an ulterior motive for donations. You'd be surprised what tax deductions can do when you are in the income bracket these guys are in.LJS9502_basic

even if it is 500,000 dollars, thats still a lot of money to help. Stop looking over other peoples donations so much and donate yourself.

I know that you dont give 500,000 dollars ;)

I think it's sad that some of you people are criticizing celebrities for donating more money than most of you people will ever make in your lifetimes.

Who cares if it's a puiblicity stunt? Would you rather they go blow the money on buying a ticket on a Russian Space Shuttle trip around the Earth? Or a trip to the Space Station?

Or buy a new fleet of Lamborghinis?

Sheesh.

I don't think a single Haitian is complaining about only getting 1 million dollars from Brad Pitt or George Clooney.

And 15 years from now if the Hatian people get back on their feet and translated Brad Pitt/George Clooney movies sell-out every night in a rebuilt Porte au Prince movie theater, I don't think we'll look back on their donations as venture capital... I mean, I'm pretty cynical, but give me a break!

Netherscourge

[QUOTE="Netherscourge"]

I think it's sad that some of you people are criticizing celebrities for donating more money than most of you people will ever make in your lifetimes.

Who cares if it's a puiblicity stunt? Would you rather they go blow the money on buying a ticket on a Russian Space Shuttle trip around the Earth? Or a trip to the Space Station?

Or buy a new fleet of Lamborghinis?

Sheesh.

I don't think a single Haitian is complaining about only getting 1 million dollars from Brad Pitt or George Clooney.

And 15 years from now if the Hatian people get back on their feet and translated Brad Pitt/George Clooney movies sell-out every night in a rebuilt Porte au Prince movie theater, I don't think we'll look back on their donations as venture capital... I mean, I'm pretty cynical, but give me a break!

duxup

[QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"][QUOTE="peaceoutmedusa"]

even if it is 500,000 dollars, thats still a lot of money to help. Stop looking over other peoples donations so much and donate yourself.

peaceoutmedusa

I know that you dont give 500,000 dollars ;)

[QUOTE="duxup"][QUOTE="Netherscourge"]

I think it's sad that some of you people are criticizing celebrities for donating more money than most of you people will ever make in your lifetimes.

Who cares if it's a puiblicity stunt? Would you rather they go blow the money on buying a ticket on a Russian Space Shuttle trip around the Earth? Or a trip to the Space Station?

Or buy a new fleet of Lamborghinis?

Sheesh.

I don't think a single Haitian is complaining about only getting 1 million dollars from Brad Pitt or George Clooney.

And 15 years from now if the Hatian people get back on their feet and translated Brad Pitt/George Clooney movies sell-out every night in a rebuilt Porte au Prince movie theater, I don't think we'll look back on their donations as venture capital... I mean, I'm pretty cynical, but give me a break!

LJS9502_basic

Oh quite right! My mistake.

[QUOTE="peaceoutmedusa"]

[QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"] Don't assume you know what I do with my money.....LJS9502_basic

I know that you dont give 500,000 dollars ;)

you didnt get my point ;)

[QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"][QUOTE="peaceoutmedusa"]

I know that you dont give 500,000 dollars ;)

peaceoutmedusa

you didnt get my point ;)

That is immaterial. It's not the total contribution that is important but the total percent of one's income. So someone giving only $100 could be contributing more than someone giving $500,000.;)LJS9502_basic

you didnt get my point ;)

[QUOTE="Pirate700"]

Not to take anything away from good deeds here but does anyone else find it a little disturbing and sad that Americans are so much more willing to help other countries out than their fellow Americans? There wasn't this kind of charity during 9/11. :?

peaceoutmedusa

[QUOTE="Pirate700"]

Not to take anything away from good deeds here but does anyone else find it a little disturbing and sad that Americans are so much more willing to help other countries out than their fellow Americans? There wasn't this kind of charity during 9/11. :?

peaceoutmedusa

I live in Germany and remember watching the US 9/11 telethons with The Rolling Stones, The Who, Billy Joel etc.