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#831 - Posted 29 October 2009, 9:37 PM
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RE: Haitian Dilemma: Suggestions....
Blah, blah, blah, blah and more blah.
"Speak softly, and carry a big stick, you will go far".
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#832 - Posted 17 January 2010, 5:53 PM
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RE: Solution's To Haiti's problems can not come just from DR - The Wall-
Here we are again for the viewers to read up on the wall idea that progressed around the first few pages.
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#833 - Posted 18 January 2010, 12:47 AM
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RE: Solution's To Haiti's problems can not come just from DR - The Wall-


http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/17/opinion/17rebuildhaiti.html?ref=global-home


Eight Ways to Rebuild Haiti


When the immediate crisis passes, how can we ensure that Haiti becomes a functioning nation? Eight experts give their prescriptions.


Concrete Solutions

By JOHN McASLAN

An internationally financed rebuilding effort should take a longer view of Haiti’s future, supporting a gradual, well-thought-out physical transformation.


Squatters’ Rights

By ROBERT NEUWIRTH

With hundreds of thousands of Haitians turned into refugees in their own hometown, a few sensible squatter principles may help the devastated residents.


Skip the Graft

By JAMES DOBBINS

Haiti’s institutions need to be rebuilt as well as its buildings, with fundamental reform of inefficient and corrupt systems.


Learn From Postwar Tokyo

By MATIAS ECHANOVE and RAHUL SRIVASTAVA

As we consider how to rebuild Port-au-Prince, we can find an alternative to the usual top-down redevelopment model in postwar Tokyo.


A Recovery Built on Water

By STEVEN SOLOMON

In rebuilding Haiti’s water systems, it is imperative to focus on simple and affordable local projects that communities can take responsibility for.


Easy Money


By DAN SENOR

A discretionary fund that American military officers can dip into for development projects and crisis responses should be expanded to Haiti.


Guantánamo to the Rescue

By JONATHAN M. HANSEN

Just 200 miles from Port-au-Prince, the United States naval base at Guantánamo Bay should be used as the base for humanitarian intervention.


Keep the Economy Underground

By SUDHIR VENKATESH

Countries aiding Haiti must be careful not to drum out the positives of informal development.
Edited on 1/18/2010 1:39 AM by Atabey.
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#834 - Posted 18 January 2010, 1:15 AM
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RE: Solution's To Haiti's problems can not come just from DR - The Wall-
Presiden Preval to resign


http://www.haitian-truth.org/flash-rene-preval-has-signed-his-resignation-agreeing-to-step-down-as-president-of-haiti/

I have my doubt I do not think Preval posses such quality nor the intelligence to make such an honorable act.
Edited on 1/18/2010 1:16 AM by antonioj.
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#835 - Posted 18 January 2010, 2:00 AM
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Hope is true, but he doesn't have the decency to resign, unless forced by the US. Maybe the US has some proof of dirt on him and they told him to take his winnings and leave, or else.
His resignation would be too good to be true, since he is such a weasel.
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#836 - Posted 18 January 2010, 3:07 AM
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Hope is true, but he doesn't have the decency to resign, unless forced by the US. Maybe the US has some proof of dirt on him and they told him to take his winnings and leave, or else.
His resignation would be too good to be true, since he is such a weasel.


I feel sorry for any person that is a president or tries to become president of Haiti.
A president is not a sorcerer that could change a group of people that is irrational and uncivilized from beginning to end.
To may opinion he is a good man surrounded by an inept people.
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#837 - Posted 18 January 2010, 3:46 AM
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I feel sorry for any person that is a president or tries to become president of Haiti.
A president is not a sorcerer that could change a group of people that is irrational and uncivilized from beginning to end.
To may opinion he is a good man surrounded by an inept people.



I don't buy that Haitians are uncivilized. Largely uneducated? Yes. Can't really make any progress in the modern world without some form of education and literacy.
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#838 - Posted 18 January 2010, 11:38 AM
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If we can relocate (the new hot topic, hell I'm excited by it) all of the Haitians then we can save on the wall.
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#839 - Posted 18 January 2010, 12:21 PM
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Relocation is just a diversionary tactic, and is not feasible, practical or cost effective. It is just more grandstanding by countries wanting some of the limelight and attention that Haiti is getting.
Maybe relaxed immigration rules from developed countries but why the hell the Haitians would want to leave everything they have, their friends, their roots and move to a strange land with jungles, and little infrastructure, to start all over. Doesn't make sense and France would not permit it in a million years.
It is just another distraction to put the attention away from the real solution, just like shoving the Haitian problem unto the DR's lap.
Bill Clinton said in his interview together with George W. Bush the following and I quote:

"Haiti is holding back the whole Caribbean region"

Which is another bunch of BS, because although the whole Caribbean is affected by Haitian illegal immigration, and a stress on its fragile infrastructure, the DR is the one that is MOST affected, and set
back by always carrying the Haitians in our back, that is costing us about 40% of our public health budget, about that much of our education investment, and who knows who much in the other sectors of our economy.
"Speak softly, and carry a big stick, you will go far".
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#840 - Posted 18 January 2010, 12:58 PM
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Relocation is just a diversionary tactic, and is not feasible, practical or cost effective. It is just more grandstanding by countries wanting some of the limelight and attention that Haiti is getting.
Maybe relaxed immigration rules from developed countries but why the hell the Haitians would want to leave everything they have, their friends, their roots and move to a strange land with jungles, and little infrastructure, to start all over. Doesn't make sense and France would not permit it in a million years.
It is just another distraction to put the attention away from the real solution, just like shoving the Haitian problem unto the DR's lap.
Bill Clinton said in his interview together with George W. Bush the following and I quote:

"Haiti is holding back the whole Caribbean region"

Which is another bunch of BS, because although the whole Caribbean is affected by Haitian illegal immigration, and a stress on its fragile infrastructure, the DR is the one that is MOST affected, and set
back by always carrying the Haitians in our back, that is costing us about 40% of our public health budget, about that much of our education investment, and who knows who much in the other sectors of our economy.



I must admit I have gotten ahead of myself with this idea but it just seems so much better than building a wall. The French Guiana solution is far fetched, and while Senegal's president may just be seeking lime light he's said it in a very clear way and if enough Haitians are convinced he may have to live up to those promises.

I just want peace and stability for Quisqueya.
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