So where are the stars this time?

I found it odd that there was no Japan relief television program with the stars after the japan disaster. I think because Japan is is perceived as not as poor they didn't feel sorry for them or something? With Haiti and the Indian tsunami, they had all kinds of 'Let's help the world" events. Did I miss it?

Good point CG. I'm sure Americans have donated more than any other country but I think we are getting to the point where we are buried in our own financial problems. I donated $20 to the Red Cross which I know isn't much, but I felt like I had to do something regardless of how broke I am.

I do wonder how much more our government can afford to spend on foreign aid when that is just borrowed money added on top of a mountain of mind boggling debt. When the big one hits California, who will come to our aid?

NPR was discussing this too.
Japan hasn't asked for a lot of aid and has turned down some offers. Part of it is pride, but part of it is the belief that such aid should be reserved for poorer countries.
Even months later, Haitians are still in much worse shape than the Japanese are right now.

I always thought those shows were stupid and more about the stars 'feeling' like they were wonderful for helping rather than about the victims. But I wonder if they really do make a difference or not. My son called it. He told me straight off they would not do it and they didn't.

The same question I posed regarding New Zealand. The response to New Zealand on this board mirrored that of Hollyweird. No self aggrandizement to be had raising money for white people, and Japanese are pretty much considered white.

I doubt it had anything to do with being white. That was not my point.

I guess since the "stars" that turn out for benefits for such things are usually about 90% liberal-leaning, and the conservative ones rarely do such things...(I guess they're assuming the victims brought it on themselves)...perhaps the stars haven't had a chance to organize it yet. It's been, what, 3 weeks?

Ah, well...We know which ones WON'T be organizing one, don't we.....

LJ, my point was not about rep not doing anything. I think those shows are a big dog and pony show to make the 'stars' feel like they are great. I think conservatives just do it without a program.

And you would have a link or proof of that where.........................?

However, it is rather telling that the conservatives are sitting around throwing shots and wondering why the (liberal) stars "aren't doing something."

Surely our charity programs are for those who cannot provide for themselves. Japan is able to take care of their own problems just as we are able to care for ourselves. It is another point of view of the world that is being lost to those who want to feel helpless and have others take care of them.