THE BLOODY HISTORY OF HAITI

For those, who like Kerry and Edwards, argue that Haiti’s latest outburst of anarchic, political violence began with George W. Bush, I recommend they read this.

UPDATE:

Tristero has a link to a description of Aristide’s removal from power by American troops.

UPDATE II.

Pentagon denies removing Aristide.

ZENPUNDIT ANALYSIS:

If Aristide had stayed there would have been a bloody street battle during which he’d have been killed or he would have fled leaving his followers to be massacred afterwards. He’s a complete nut and a thug. His opponents are thugs, drug dealers and fascists. Haiti is a good candidate for a revival of UN trusteeship on a longer term version of the East Timor model.

ECONOMIST.COM ANALYSIS:

Go here.

THE OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT POSITION ON HAITI:

From the State Department.