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TillEulenspiegel
10th March 2004, 04:57 PM
OK Just asking
Why are we in Haiti and what are trying to accomplish?

The population is some 7.5 million with a realized AIDS population at 225,000-500,000, has no natural resources , including the ability to feed itself, has had a revolving door irresponsible government of despots since 1900, provides no exports , has no tactical or geopolitical value. So as far as I can see is that our involvement is humanitarian in nature ( when we have people in need at home).

Please someone explain this to me.
Cain
10th March 2004, 05:49 PM
For the same reason we're in Iraq: because we love democracy. Now if only the blame-America-first crowd would shut the f*ck up.
Demigorgon
10th March 2004, 05:55 PM
Originally posted by TillEulenspiegel
OK Just asking
Why are we in Haiti and what are trying to accomplish?

So as far as I can see is that our involvement is humanitarian in nature (


You answered your own question.
TillEulenspiegel
10th March 2004, 06:11 PM
Well as You pointed out it was a self realized conclusion, but my question goes rather deeper. Can You offer justification for our stance?
Zep
10th March 2004, 06:49 PM
Originally posted by Cain
For the same reason we're in Iraq: because we love democracy. Now if only the blame-America-first crowd would shut the f*ck up. Did you take any tanks? Bombs? Rocket launchers? Apache gunships? Tens of thousands of troops ready to charge across the country? Go without a UN mandate? No?

Guess I'll shut the f*ck up then. :)
a_unique_person
10th March 2004, 09:54 PM
Originally posted by Zep
Did you take any tanks? Bombs? Rocket launchers? Apache gunships? Tens of thousands of troops ready to charge across the country? Go without a UN mandate? No?

Guess I'll shut the f*ck up then. :)

From what we have been able to glean from this action and other recent ones, the actual reason is not a vital part of the operation, nor what it is hoped will be achieved.
peptoabysmal
10th March 2004, 10:25 PM
The US and Haiti go wayyyyy back.

Haiti's history tumultuous (http://www.denverpost.com/Stories/0,1413,36~150~1974745,00.html)
Jon_in_london
11th March 2004, 02:13 AM
I envy the fact that you are all in Haiti- its a bit cold in London.