What "Compassionate Conservatism" Really Means

How precious. Bush refuses to help hurricane victims in Cuba. I wonder if McCain & Palin gave him the "thumbs-up" on that.

Ah, the GOP's "muscular foreign policy"... I guess they never made any room for thoughtfulness or understanding, or even basic humanity.

A Special Message from Barack Obama on Hurricane Gustav

Here's a special message from Barack Obama on the ongoing crisis of Hurricane Gustav.

Today, the thoughts and prayers of all Americans are with those in the path of Hurricane Gustav -- and many of you are asking what you can do to help.

We do not yet know what the impact of Hurricane Gustav will be, and we hope with all our hearts that the damage will not be as great as it was three years ago.

But we know there will be damage, and there is something you can do right now.

Your financial support will strengthen organizations like the American Red Cross that are evacuating Gulf Coast residents and planning to help communities get back on their feet.

Make a donation to support the American Red Cross today.

At times like this, it is our compassion and resilience that define who we are as a nation.

Please give whatever you can afford, even $10, to make sure the American Red Cross has the resources to help those in the path of this storm:

https://donate.barackobama.com/redcross

Thank you for your generosity, and I hope you will join Michelle and me in praying for the safety of those in the path of the storm and the first responders who are doing all they can to ensure the safety of their communities.

Barack

Hurricane Gustav, How We Can Help

If you'd like to help in the relief efforts for the people who are about to be affected by Hurricane Gustav, please click here. Some politicians may try to take advantage of this horrible situation to look "compassionate", but this is something we can do to show we really care. Please remember the people of the Gulf Coast.