http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35835957/ns/world_news-europe/

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/gloucestershire/8563692.stm

found a link to your blog on a british basketball messageboard of all places- whatsbev.com

interesting reading and a great quality of writing!

it was two stops and a left ago. right past the “why the fuck are you posting this shit in this thread” exit….

“1. Paul is a cunt/jackass/douchebag/[insert insult here]. Real constructive.


2. Paul is in search of attention. Ok, we get it.


3. This rant makes sense (for A through Z reasons).


4. This rant doesn’t make sense for A through Z reasons.

Why don’t you stick to 3 and 4. 1 and 2 don’t fuel constructive discussion. Why don’t you try and listen to what Paul is writing, process it rationally instead of blindly deconstructing individual sentences and impressing yourselves with witticisms followed by witty insults. Try and see the point: which is to make sure that mistakes are not repeated before blindly donating. Then, if upon inspection you think this question is besides the point, or think that donating is worth it, then just say why.
Simple.”

So you agree with Paul Shirley’s article? Please, tell us some more about the pitfalls we should be wary about before donating.

Because, god forbid, a nine year old in Haiti whose entire family was just buried alive in an earthquake might actually get clean drinking water tonight if you donate money, right? Or a now-homeless woman with two children to look after might actually get antibiotics to fight the massive infection which will surely kill her (originating from the gaping wound in her leg she sustained when her house collapsed around her)?

Yeah, those are terrible outcomes. We should be extremely careful and deliberative about making sure “mistakes” like that aren’t repeated before we donate money. And, also, amidst the small sea of blood, death, and apocalyptic resonance of sorrow and grief in Haiti, we should be very, very careful about saying anything that might hurt poor little Paul Shirley’s feelings.

Does that sum it up? Do you ever look in a mirror and wonder – am I rotting from the inside?

this was fun to read. now can i hate you as well, or must i save that for mr. shirley? i’m just wondering if i can revel in my self righteousness and extend this to ALL those at flip collective?

so you’re all neonazi heartless bastards. wow, there i do feel better!

keep writing, all of you guys (especially paul). unfortunately, i’ve found a website here that is quickly becoming a #1 distraction…(it’s a good thing)