My eyes haven't been dry since the Help for Haiti Telethon began --

[gateley]

They're doing an outstanding job, incredible talent, and the generosity of all those actors/celebrities to help out is so touching.

[tabatha]

1. Me neither.

But there are so many all over the world that need help, too.

[elehhhhna]

2. i feel so cynical right now that except for Stevie & yclefe they seem to be

doing this for their own egos.

[madmax]

5. You can feel that way but,

for whatever reason, they are doing it and it will help Haiti. That's the bottom line.

[gateley]

7. I got the opposite impression -- that they really care and want to help

with their names and talent.

[Bluerthanblue]

10. me too- I'm seeing some genuine empathy and

compassion- at least that's what is coming through to me...

:shrug:

[stray cat]

19. They seem as genuine as you or I to me.

and unlike myself they are giving of their time and energy without any recompense whereas I'm on DU

[gateley]

32. If you were a singer/actor/celebrity, you'd be helping, too. We're unable to

give what they can - we're just us.

[stray cat]

35. You are right and if I had an MD degree I'd probably go down to Haiti myself.

I've got colleagues with family still in Haiti and they can't even get down to help.

[gateley]

40. We do what we can.

I often quote Mother Teresa -- If you can't feed one hundred mouths, feed one mouth. We do what we can. :pals:

[roguevalley]

45. how do you tell that? (for number 2)

[madmax]

3. Ditto here...

380,000 orphans before the quake, now even more. What has decimated Haiti in terms of loss of these children's parents? Sorry, for my stupidity.

[ThatsMyBarack]

4. The orphans' situation is the most heartbreaking.

:cry:

I had to change channels.

[etherealtruth]

6. I came in late ....

Wyclef Jean pushed me over the edge.

My heart aches.

[bdamomma]

8. it is just human to give whatever you can.

[Bluerthanblue]

9. there are some wonderful people in our country- It is so moving

to see and listen to the love being poured out for our sisters and brothers in Haiti.

My heart is in my throat- and my eyes are streaming along with you.

This kind of puts sharp focus on what is really important.

:grouphug:

[w8liftinglady]

11. you are so tender-hearted.Me,either...

[cdsilv]

13. I find it very uplifting that they (most) are not announcing who they are or

...putting it onscreen.

[gateley]

15. And no applause, no "performing" -- it's like they're just giving an offering.

So heartfelt and touching.

[gateley]

12. What a beautiful song Christina Aguilera is doing, and doing it beautifully. As have

all the performers.

[jillan]

14. Same here gateley! That song Taylor Swift sang really hit me hard.

When you feel your world is crashing down, come running to me. I would never judge you.

So touching.

[gateley]

17. I'm a blubbering mess. I want to hold every person in Haiti and tell them how

much so many people care.

[stray cat]

16. I thought it was just me - glad to know I'm not alone - its really sad

[nadinbrzezinski]

18. 9.11 same format

and just like that one, I will get the CD too... that one the money went to benefit

[gateley]

21. They ran a scroll that the soundtrack will be on iTunes, and I'm assuming the

proceeds there will go to the cause as well. I'd get a DVD of it, but I'm not sure I could watch this again. nt

[nadinbrzezinski]

22. I got the CD for the 9.11 benefit

I guess I will get the ITUNES one.

Thanks.

[gateley]

24. Either way, the charities will get the proceeds, and that's so good. nt

[nadinbrzezinski]

29. They need it, I know

[Fumesucker]

20. Word..

[malaise]

23. It's amazing that Hollywood can organize

an event of this magnitude in a week - they must be liberals for the fugging corporations never do these things. It's beautiful. There are more decent people in Hollywood than in the Supreme Court.

[gateley]

25. I was just saying that to my brother -- and the sound is amazing! Must have

some really good sound engineers working it. And you're right. Liberals. Bleeding heart liberals. :)

[malaise]

34. The best of the best are working for free

Unlike the greedy bankers and corporations - it's beautiful :cry:

[FrenchieCat]

26. Boy, Beonce's song sent me over the edge.......

So I just called again.

[CrownPrinceBandar]

27. I haven't cried this much since September 11, 2001..........

And I'm not a cry-ey kind of dude, but the human tragedy is too much to bear without tears.

[gateley]

30. And the outpouring of compassion -- it touches your heart deeply. It makes

me feel like we ARE all one. :grouphug:

[gateley]

28. Morgan Fairchild: They need you. nt

[gateley]

31. Anderson Cooper is an angel. I'm convinced of it. nt

[malaise]

33. Anderson and Sanjay have earned my respect

Humanity - they have walked the walk unlike the David Gregory's of our planet. To say I'm impressed does not do them justice

[gateley]

36. Did you see the clip of Anderson rescuing an injured kid from a riot? Unbelievable,

I agree -- they walk the walk.

[malaise]

39. I cried at that one

Th ekid was bleeding all over and Anderson didn't give it a thought. He moved him to safety. I needed no more convincing. Imagine those two have remained in Haiti from last Wednesday. They're the real deal.

[stray cat]

38. Anderson got my attention with Katrina - his coverage was heartfelt and courageousness

he doesn't stay at a distance - from what I understand he never has.....

[gateley]

41. I know - and he let his outrage and frustration be known in NO -- he's

real.

[stray cat]

37. 100% of the proceeds from the CD or video from iTunes goes to the charities

A good way to donate and get some excellent music

[gateley]

42. Wonderful -- thanks. nt

[malaise]

Many Rivers to Cross

Jimmy Cliff's classic - Jimmy will make the Hall of Fame very soon.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGeCeK85sUg

[llmart]

43. Sometimes when I am cynical about human nature........

I am uplifted by things like this. And sometimes when I think my troubles are big, I realize that they are very, very small compared to others.

I urge everyone on DU to call, or go on the website and donate something.

[gateley]

44. Doesn't it make you feel connected? We are One? It's easy to feel isolated, but

when we look OUT, when we allow our hearts to open, we see that isn't true at all.