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[BaltimoreSkins]

Could easily put this in the WTF thread. So sad what is happening in Haiti, yet we have a policy under "white foot , brown foot" where we keep Cubans that flee their country and land in Florida but return Haitians to this

https://www.theguardian.com/world/20...y-failed-state

[sdskinsfan2001]

Originally Posted by BaltimoreSkins

Could easily put this in the WTF thread. So sad what is happening in Haiti, yet we have a policy under "white foot , brown foot" where we keep Cubans that flee their country and land in Florida but return Haitians to this

https://www.theguardian.com/world/20...y-failed-state

That country feels broken beyond repair.

Seems like the only possible answers are for either:

Countries from outside of Haiti to come together and declare war on all the gangs, then set-up a democratic vote, and then stick around long enough to let it get established.

Or

Have an alliance of countries come together and make a decision to basically clear the island and let every single person that wants to leave go to 1 of those countries.

Both of those options obviously come with lots of issues. And I don't know if that country has enough resources or economic future, to get outside countries to truly care about Haiti.

It's really sad. Sucks for the millions of Haitians that are good people that just want to be able to have a decent life.

[SunnySide]

Originally Posted by BaltimoreSkins

Could easily put this in the WTF thread. So sad what is happening in Haiti, yet we have a policy under "white foot , brown foot" where we keep Cubans that flee their country and land in Florida but return Haitians to this

https://www.theguardian.com/world/20...y-failed-state

Yeah .. was reading about this yesterday

Haiti is so close and we wouldnt have to worry about the ME logistics and geo politics

Id love for us to get involved but with our country divided/looming recession it would just be gas on fire

and of course .. haiti has zero resources or value to us

[BaltimoreSkins]

Originally Posted by SunnySide

Yeah .. was reading about this yesterday

Haiti is so close and we wouldnt have to worry about the ME logistics and geo politics

Id love for us to get involved but with our country divided/looming recession it would just be gas on fire

and of course .. haiti has zero resources or value to us

A major concern is the potential collapse of the DR. Eventually this will flood over the border more. 50 years ago making this a US territory would make sense if the government (s) would agree to it. Now...

Anybody wonder if China or Russia would step in make a favorable political ally in our backyard? I wouldn't be surprised if China did this.

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by BaltimoreSkins

Could easily put this in the WTF thread. So sad what is happening in Haiti, yet we have a policy under "white foot , brown foot" where we keep Cubans that flee their country and land in Florida but return Haitians to this

https://www.theguardian.com/world/20...y-failed-state

I worked with a older guy from South Africa about 15 years ago who’s good friend was a some sort of civil engineer who worked extensively with Haiti during Clinton era and maybe post era.

The US pour money like a spout into Haiti, advised and worked with the government to help the plight. I specifically remember this quote from him about what he said about Haiti after failing it…..the only way Haiti could succeed is if half the population died.

[nonniey]

Originally Posted by BaltimoreSkins

Could easily put this in the WTF thread. So sad what is happening in Haiti, yet we have a policy under "white foot , brown foot" where we keep Cubans that flee their country and land in Florida but return Haitians to this

https://www.theguardian.com/world/20...y-failed-state

Is the Cuban policy still in effect? Thought that was changed under the Obama administration.

[BaltimoreSkins]

Originally Posted by nonniey

Is the Cuban policy still in effect? Thought that was changed under the Obama administration.

It was changed. I just get triggered with how we treat poor people

[nonniey]

Originally Posted by BaltimoreSkins

It was changed. I just get triggered with how we treat poor people

Then this might trigger you too.

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r...coming-for-you

Been saying for years that the Dems were the actual party for the rich.