The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) seems to be the only governmental body concerned about the Bush administration’s controversial role in the recent regime change in Haiti. Jean-Bertrand Aristide, Haiti’s duly elected president, charged he was the victim of a coup d’etat February 29 that was aided and abetted by U.S. forces. “One could say that it was a geo-political kidnapping,”… return to article
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Reader Comments (5)Page 1 of 1 pagesI watched the c-span coverage of this topic and was surprised by the chair cutting off of comments with the witnesses were answering a question presented to them. The chair appeared to not want reply entered into records. i feel that we seemed to once again have taken control of Haita. The question that seems needed to be asked, will we provide aid directly to the government of Haiti since we would not to it’s former President’s government?
Posted by Chuck Ruddle on Mar 13, 2004 at 4:14 AM If it weren’t for the Congressional Black Caucus this arrogant and callous operation by the Bush administration would have been totally ignored by the media.
Posted by Deborah Dobish on Mar 16, 2004 at 12:27 PM Salim—Excellent story very informative. My grandfather often says we’re living in a dangerous day and that there are dark days ahead. Thanks to writers like you common people like me are able to get the truth. It seems our people has lost their identity. Not only is it long overdue as far as the CBC is concern. As young black people it’s time for us to move into action. It’s corruption on all levels International, National, Local. Those in power seem to have the mentality that they can inforce or force the law upon others but are not subject to that same law. Please email me
Posted by Rico on Mar 16, 2004 at 8:38 PM Haiti and the CBC needs to decide if Haiti is in fact an independent country or a neo-colonial provence of the United States. They tell of the Bush Administrations “failure” to stop the impending take over of the country but then they tell of the CIA’s hand in orchestrating the entire episode.
The United States is expected to intervien in the affairs of Haiti for the sake of protecting “democracy”. Their is rarely a mention by these same individuals about the actions of Aristide in which the “opposition” was marginalized and former Aristide supporters turned against him.
There are several credible (aka non-Thug) anti-Aristide forces in country and in the USA who can attest to the non-Democratic actions taken by Aristide.
The United States needs to take a “hands off” policy for Haiti. We have a “lose/lose” conclusion no matter what we do.
Waters even condemns the previous military intervention in 1994 as being “too brief”.
When you have a group of people who are unwilling to hold both sides of the debate accountable for their actions and contribution to the conflict there is little chance that resolution will take place.
There is a thinly veiled measure of ideological and partisan bias driving this entire matter.
Though the “CIA” is blamed as the architect no one that I talk to can clearly identify what interest the USA has in Haiti.
Posted by Ron B on Mar 17, 2004 at 11:49 AM Keep digging and reporting. Bring
out the facts on each story. This
Presidency is so corrupt and head-
strong. Impeach them.
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