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6627: Reply to Pina on Aristide Ties (fwd)
From: FAedouard@aol.com
Kevin Pina writes:
<< It is funny how much this "socialist" rag has in common with the New York
Times and other "mainstream" press regarding coverage of Haiti. Now we have
smear tactics being used by the self-anointed left who are merely repeating
what they have "heard" about Aristide. No sources are cited to prove the
allegation that Aristide has "cemented his ties with various corrupt elements
within the Haitian elite". Instead we are given a parroted version of past
allegations without any evidence, names or sources to be traced for
corroboration. >>
Unfortunately, this part of the article is fairly accurate. Just as in
Duvaliers time ( and before) various members of the business segment have to
chosen to build close personal ties to the National Palace in order to make
more money without regard to the country, politics or the people. Many of
these relationship are directly with Aristide, his wife or Preval. Aristide
is a man who easily wears two hats.. one for is business partners and one for
the "people". This is "COMMON" knowledge in Haiti. Anyone wishing to confirm
this simply pick up the phone, contact the most connected business person you
know. Ask about various gov contracts, the imports, even the minimal
privatization we have experienced.. The details provided may surprise
you....however, isn't this how it works everywhere in the world? Why should
we be different?
Felix