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Haiti News and Politics
I have asked them to post an English translation... awaiting reply
https://infinite.mit.edu/video/noam-chomsky-paul-farmer-“-uses-haiti-mit-technology-and-culture-forum-2222002
Chomsky and Farmer were both supporters of #Aristide
At the end - the gov't of Aristide turned into a Narco State
But - for those who are interested ----
Haiti did NOT get poor all by itself...
start at minute 40
Please remember how very close to the USA Hispaniola is.
And Cuba
and Venezuela
The US has a long history of supporting dictators - as long as - https://washingtonmonthly.com/2006/05/16/but-hes-our-son-of-a-bitch/
And Cuba
and Venezuela
The US has a long history of supporting dictators - as long as - https://washingtonmonthly.com/2006/05/16/but-hes-our-son-of-a-bitch/
I am sorry to post ALL at once
and not be polite enough to wait for your responses
I so appreciate those who participate in these Haiti threads!!
But I still have a day job...
and not be polite enough to wait for your responses
I so appreciate those who participate in these Haiti threads!!
But I still have a day job...
Two other countries must have gotten worse...
Of course, but what BENEFIT is it to the US now to keep Haiti in the position of one of the worlds worst?
The US does not give money to the Haitian gov't - only to USAID which supports ??
Those who think that the US is keeping Haiti in the position ?? well.// Haitians themselves have demanded that THEY be allowed to FIX their county.
I am 100% for Haiti to fix its own mess. That will never happen, but I am for it.
Kinda like " just give us the money and leave us alone" That will work, not.
The money designated for Haiti - does not really go to the Haitians -- but in the form of "assistance"
https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing...021/07/13/fact-sheet-u-s-assistance-to-haiti/
from above link
USAID is currently supporting pre-election activities that are intended to lay the foundation for upcoming legislative and presidential elections. USAID is providing more than $3 million to the Consortium for Elections and Political Processes Strengthening, which includes the National Democratic Institute, International Republican Institute, and International Foundation for Electoral Systems.
The NDI and IRI are funded by the US gov't to the respective two political parties. and
https://www.ifes.org
USAID is currently supporting pre-election activities that are intended to lay the foundation for upcoming legislative and presidential elections. USAID is providing more than $3 million to the Consortium for Elections and Political Processes Strengthening, which includes the National Democratic Institute, International Republican Institute, and International Foundation for Electoral Systems.
The NDI and IRI are funded by the US gov't to the respective two political parties. and
https://www.ifes.org
the one POC (person of color) that I found on the first few pages of board members
https://www.ifes.org/people/camille-stewart
https://www.ifes.org/people/camille-stewart
NONE
the history of the overthrow of #Aristide - which most folks believe was CIA backed ---
and the fact that he was the first democratically elected leader
Plus - A Liberation Theologist
And then - essentially a narco thief
Was followed by that of #Preval - who I believe served twice - under Tidid (the nickname for https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean-Bertrand_Aristide
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/René_Préval
Prevail was beloved. And holds the distinction of the only peaceful end to. a presidency
(May his memory be a blessing)
Prevail was beloved. And holds the distinction of the only peaceful end to. a presidency
(May his memory be a blessing)
Then the US stepped in and essentially appointed
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michel_Martelly
who was a performer - often appearing in drag --
which HORRIFIED MANY Haitians
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michel_Martelly
who was a performer - often appearing in drag --
which HORRIFIED MANY Haitians