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Old 02-22-2004, 08:59 PM   #19 (permalink)
Lebell
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Originally posted by nate_dawg
correct me if I'm wrong, but wasn't it the U.S. that helped put Aristide in power?

and didnt we go back and restore order when the people rebelled against him then?

not to mention the fact that the military is a bit overstretched the way it is.........

Actually yes, you are incorrect.

Aristide was the democratically elected leader of Haiti who was ousted in a military coup. The US invaded and restored him to power.
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