...is closerstep, as the bloody battle between rebels and the corrupt, dysfunctional Aristide regime continues to unfold. He's got a mobile camera, and hopes the time for democracy has come. closerstep is no starry-eyed optimist, though. If the rebels take full control, will they empower Haitians to build the political, economic and social infrastructure needed? Or would the new bosses be as bad as the old ones?

if Cap Haitian rebels... then Aristide is finished. If that is the case, then, let us pray that someone who really cares about the country will step up to lead with honor and dignity. The opposition and outrage are well founded. Aristide has done much in the last 10 years to digress the state of the country. The country is the poorest it has been in many decades. The exchange rate it about $8.5 to $1 USD. Aristide has stalled the senate and house elections and has neglected (to) reschedule (them). Thus, Aristide rules by decree.

The coup is verging on civil war. Great news just now, though: Kofi Annan says the U.N. may step up its role in Haiti. At least the U.S. knows to stay out of this one. Had we not put Aristide back in power in '94, it wouldn't still be Groundhog Day in Haiti.

Posted by Matt Rosenberg at February 17, 2004 09:26 AM

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