June 11, 2013
by Jeffrey M. Jones
by Jeffrey M. Jones
Former President George W. Bush's Image Ratings Improve (click here)
Views of Bush more positive than negative for first time since 2005
PRINCETON, NJ -- Americans' views of former president George W. Bush have improved, with 49% now viewing him favorably and 46% unfavorably. That is the first time since 2005 that opinions of him have been more positive than negative.
I don't think his assignment has gone very well. Haiti's only problem is they don't have oil fields to invade. Otherwise, I am sure Cheney and the petroleum industry would be on board, too. Again, it hasn't proven to be a boom for the people of Nigeria, though. See, how well propaganda works.
I don't think his assignment has gone very well. Haiti's only problem is they don't have oil fields to invade. Otherwise, I am sure Cheney and the petroleum industry would be on board, too. Again, it hasn't proven to be a boom for the people of Nigeria, though. See, how well propaganda works.
2 out of 3 People Face Hunger as Haiti Woes Mount (click here)
BELLE ANSE, Haiti June 10, 2013 (AP)
The hardship of hunger abounds amid the stone homes and teepee-like huts in the mountains along Haiti's southern coast.
The hair on broomstick-thin children has turned patchy and orangish, their stomachs have ballooned to the size of their heads and many look half their age — the tell-tale signs of malnutrition.
Mabriole town official Geneus Lissage fears that death is imminent for these children if Haitian authorities and humanitarian workers don't do more to stem the hunger problems.
"They will be counting bodies," Lissage said, "because malnutrition is ravaging children, youngsters and babies."
Three years after an earthquake killed hundreds of thousands and international donors promised to help Haiti "build back better," hunger is worse than ever. Despite billions of dollars from around the world pledged toward rebuilding efforts, the country's food problems underscore just how vulnerable its 10 million people remain....
The hair on broomstick-thin children has turned patchy and orangish, their stomachs have ballooned to the size of their heads and many look half their age — the tell-tale signs of malnutrition.
Mabriole town official Geneus Lissage fears that death is imminent for these children if Haitian authorities and humanitarian workers don't do more to stem the hunger problems.
"They will be counting bodies," Lissage said, "because malnutrition is ravaging children, youngsters and babies."
Three years after an earthquake killed hundreds of thousands and international donors promised to help Haiti "build back better," hunger is worse than ever. Despite billions of dollars from around the world pledged toward rebuilding efforts, the country's food problems underscore just how vulnerable its 10 million people remain....
