The new “Haitian President” Reality Show
Author: The InExperienced Expert // Category: What’s going on in our Crazy WorldAs you get to know me you learned that I care about the world and what’s going on, but I don’t care to know the extra BS or the extra publicity stunt, corruption, or @$$ kicking methodology that’s goes into the process. I’m choosing to talk about the following topic because it’s near and dear to my heart because it’s about the country of my family and ancestors: Haiti.
Lately on Facebook and through other conversations with friends and family, Wyclef running for president has come up in conversation. First thing that comes to mind is Oh No! First Robocop with California and now the guy who rap on “Hips Don’t Lie”, croons on “Gone ‘til November!”, and spits that creole on “Carnival” about KFC and Chinese food, as the president of a country in the process of severe reconstruction.
(Pic from: DoSomething.org)
Wyclef is an amazing advocate for Haiti. He was the man who was waving a Haitian Flag loud and proud, when other celebrities and non-celebrities were burying their Haitian flags DEEEEEEPPPPPPPP in the back of their closet. I can’t think of a day Wyclef denounced his ancestry, which is what has always made me proud to support him. I feel as if he knows and stand for who he is, so should I.
Even after the unfortunate 7.0 Earthquake that occurred in Haiti on January 12, 2010, Wyclef was among the first responders, running to drag bodies from the rubble. He was collecting money. He was dropping off food, clothes, and any other supplies that the people of Haiti needed. It was clear that the man, who tied that Haitian Bandana around his head for award shows and other events, knew what it meant to be a proud Haitian; one who truly cared about the people of Haiti and the welfare of the country as a whole.
It’s clear that Wyclef cares about Haiti, and will rally, support, and love his country in all their endeavors, but why now does he want to run for President. Haiti has been struggling for many years in the hands of poor and in adequate leaders even before the Earthquake, so where was Wyclef then? Where was his interest to run for President? In the eyes of a PR person, this is the best time to make such an announcement for the press and love of the fans on a more global aspect. Another question of mine is will he win because he’s Wyclef or will he win because he will get the job done? And I’m not talking about getting the job done through an A-List Rolodex contact base, but I’m talking about that Wyclef who will drop everything to go drag that body out from rubble. The Wyclef who will recognize the difference between the things that are possible and the things he will have to attempt to make possible. The Wyclef who will recognize the inexistent budget or a financial hole Haiti is in, and realize his resources are limited but the possibilities never endless.
My whole point, I think Wyclef running for President is crazy, but crazy is never bad if you can prove that you can get the job done, and know you’re doing it for the right reason. Haiti needs a real hero, not a celebrity politician who wants to win a title so they can go on various talk shows, post tweet messages every 5 seconds or have tweet contests with other celebrities, or who’s sitting in a completely different country watching their newly owned country fail miserably.
Idk what’s to come or what the other potential candidates may offer, but I hope they offer Haiti realities, hope, restore their faith, and preserve the history of Haiti. I hope when I’m watching TV to see the Paradise travel agent commercials with Haiti as the focal point. I want to be able to see and recognize My Haiti for it's hidden jewels, and I want to see a government focus on the growth of the country as a whole and not just a growth in position. I believe we're not too far from my dream.
(Photo by: Sakapfet.com, Pictures by Michael Emeran - The South and Les Cayes)
(Photo taken from:haitinationalrelief.org)
Praying and Missing Haiti,
OOOO (Hugs No Kisses)
The InExperienced Expert
** PLEASE CONTINUE TO SUPPORT YÉLE & ANY OTHER FOUNDATION IN THE RECONSTRUCTION OF HAITI**
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