Iraq must be thrilled to see the democracy in Haiti.

spanone

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Sun Feb-29-04 12:19 PM
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Iraq must be thrilled to see the democracy in Haiti.

Aristide was a democratially elected president. Like him or not, the people elected him with our (U.S.) blessings. When push came to shove we abandoned him. Our message to Iraq? Elect our man or you're screwed.

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DuctapeFatwa

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Sun Feb-29-04 12:25 PM
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1. Aristide WAS our man, but he raised minimum wage. Doubled it, I think

An act of aggression against US business interests. Terrorism.

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sallyseven

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Sun Feb-29-04 12:26 PM
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2. He was our guy until the owners

thought the labor force was getting uppity. They wanted more money and rights. Not good for the wealthy land owners. bush then said to the rebels go get him.

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Taeger

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Sun Feb-29-04 12:48 PM
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3. The rebels ...

The rebels are reportedly the same thugs that upended him in 92. They are all current or ex-CIA operatives.

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