Showing posts with label earthquake. Show all posts
Showing posts with label earthquake. Show all posts

Monday, November 7, 2016

Video Exposes Hillary Clinton And The Clinton Foundation's Crimes Against The Haitian People In Haiti (Video)

VIDEO: What Hillary Clinton Did To Haiti Will Scare You To Not Vote For Her


A protester has exposed Hillary Clinton, her husband, former U.S. President, Bill Clinton and their crooked, corrupt Clinton Foundation, as having stolen billions of dollars from the people of Haiti. World nations donated over $13 billion dollars after the tragic 2010 earthquake destroyed much of the capital. The money was meant for rebuilding Haiti. However, the Clintons took it as an opportunity to rob, pillage and exploit Haiti. Had the Clintons not stolen the Haitian people's money, they could have better protected themselves during Hurricane Matthew that left many dead due to inadequate shelter (862 Dead, 28,000 Homes Damaged, Thousands Homeless And Many In Danger Of Starvation In Haiti After Hurricane Matthew).

 
 
Hillary Clinton is evil

The video makes mention of Haiti's very valuable gold mind, now corruptly under the control of Bill Clinton's brother Roger Clinton. Hillary and Bill Clinton's daughter, Chelsea Clinton, is also profiting off the criminal exploitation of the Haitian people. The Clintons belong in prison. These are very crimes. They are using money stolen from impoverished Haitians to live like kings and queens and buy the U.S. election.  

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Sunday, October 9, 2016

862 Dead, 28,000 Homes Damaged, Thousands Homeless And Many In Danger Of Starvation In Haiti After Hurricane Matthew

 
Haiti after Hurricane Matthew
 
Hurricane Matthew has been tearing through the Caribbean and the Southeastern coast of America with winds of 140 MPH, bringing death, damage and devastation. Haiti is the worst hit, as the eye of the hurricane went directly over the southern and southwestern portion of the island. 

The eye of a hurricane is the most potent, concentrated and destructive component of the storm. When the eye of a category 4 or 5 hurricane, goes over land, it usually shreds structures and leaves fatalities behind. The death toll in Haiti is 862 people and counting, which is a significant amount of fatalities for a hurricane. Many drowned. A bridge was washed away in the hurricane, leaving survivors stranded and starving.


When I read the eye of  Hurricane Matthew was headed for Haiti, I tweeted that I hoped the people evacuated. Having lived through five hurricanes, including the devastating Hurricane Andrew, which demolished swathes of Miami, you learn that the eye is extremely dangerous and it is best to evacuate from its predicted path.

The earthquake of 2010 did a significant amount of damage to Haiti. As many of you know, the rebuilding funds were largely stolen by politicians Hillary Clinton and Bill Clinton (severe legal action needs to be brought against the Clinton Foundation in court to retrieve the stolen billions). Therefore, Haiti does not have many adequate places that can function as a safe hurricane shelter. There were not many structurally sound places for the people in the path of the storm to evacuate.


People need to donate whatever money they can to reputable charities that are aiding Haiti with earthquake relief. Food For The Poor and Samaritans Purse are two charities helping Haiti through this difficult time. Donate whatever you can, whether it be $5, $10, $20, $100, $500 or more. We have to help them.

As stated on the site previously, Haiti's building code needs to be revised. They say experience is the best teacher. When Hurricane Andrew struck Miami is 1992, it demolished thousands of homes. This led to a change in the building code. Contractors were forced to use items such as rebar, to reinforce structures.


I've noticed photos of homes built in select parts of Haiti were constructed very close to the water. This is dangerous, because as waters rise from heavy rains, soil erosion and flooding will occur. Water is very heavy and can shift a home from its foundation. This is one of the dangers of costal building. 

After the tsunami hit Thailand in 2004, a documentary revealed hundreds of years prior, their ancestors left stone markers in the ground stating do not build beyond this point, as the waters will advance and wipe out structures. That's exactly what happened, as people had built homes beyond the point labeled dangerous, resulting in fatalities. 


A century ago in the countryside of my homeland of Jamaica, a few had not paid attention to warnings from their ancestors not to build on a specific piece of land where a river used to run, as it could turn fatal. The river was somehow diverted, but later returned to its old course and wiped out a handful of homes that had been built in what was its former path. People in the area reported hearing a loud noise in the night. There were about a dozen fatalities, when the river washed the homes away. 

Proper geological and seismic surveys need to be done regarding new homes being built in Haiti. It is best to avoid areas that have significant fault lines running underneath them. Rebar should also be used on new homes being built in Haiti. It is also possible to retrofit homes to help them withstand earthquakes. In closing, pray that positive changes will come to Haiti.

 
 
 

Sunday, July 31, 2016

Haiti Needs To Strengthen Legislation To Help With Earthquake Rebuilding Effort


"Clinton Cash" exposes the Clintons as outright criminals who ripped off Haiti after the massive 2010 earthquake
 
The island nation of Haiti needs to change its legislation to make it more difficult for people to financially exploit their country. The former President of Haiti, Francois Duvalier, misappropriated millions of dollars in state funds living lavishly on the people's money. When his son, Jean-Claude Duvalier became President of Haiti, he and his wife, Michele Bennett also misappropriated millions of dollars of state funds. When Jean-Claude fled Haiti due to an uprising, he and his wife absconded with state funds. The couple hastily moved to France and went their separate ways. 

Jean-Claude initially lived in a luxury hotel. However, his bills soon piled up. He fell on hard times and ended up moving in with a woman who supported him in her modest flat. However, his ex-wife Bennett and their children, who are now adults, have been living lavishly off a reported $94,000,000 in funds stolen from the Haitian people (taxpayers). Bennett should be legally forced (compelled) to turn over all the money to Haiti. The assets she purchased abroad with state money should also be seized, auctioned and given to the Haitian people.  

In 2010 a catastrophic magnitude 7.0 earthquake decimated much of Haiti's capital Port-au-Prince. Over 200,000 people died. Many were buried in heartbreaking mass graves. It has been a humanitarian crisis of terrible proportions. The level of human loss and suffering is incalculable. Many rushed to help Haiti. However, some took advantage in acts that are cruel and wicked (all of you who did this, make no mistake, God is going to bring it right back around to you). 

Legislation should be passed through the proper channels in an effort to repatriate stolen funds and other assets that belong to the people of Haiti. Further legislation should be passed to lay out stiff criminal penalties to those who rip off the nation, to act as a deterrent and aid in insulating the country from such problems.


Michele Bennett and Jean Claude Duvalier
 
Haitian rapper, Wyclef Jean, raised and misappropriated $10,000,000 in charity donations that was meant for the island. The money was donated to Wyclef's Yele charity that was recently closed by the state of New Jersey, where he lives, over impropriety. Wyclef's assets and that of the charity should have been seized, liquidated and given to the people of Haiti. 

Over $13 billion dollars was donated to Haiti after the earthquake and was placed into a fund managed by former U.S. president Bill Clinton and his wife, current presidential candidate, Hillary Clinton. The money was for a rebuilding effort, but billions of dollars have been misappropriated and Haiti's capital still needs to be rebuilt (see free documentary 'Clinton Cash' for details).

None of the aforementioned incidents over the past 30 years was fair to Haiti. There are people in Haiti whose homes were destroyed by the earthquake, with an estimated 200,000 still living in tent cities. There are poor and hungry people in Haiti who are suffering, as their lives were destroyed by the earthquake. All the stolen funds over the past thirty years, need to be repatriated to Haiti to rebuild the nation and feed the poor and hungry. Haiti has high poverty levels and needs the help.


Wyclef Jean
 
I remembered reading an article years ago about the late Venezuelan President, Hugo Chavez, that in addition to building homes locally for the poor of his nation, he also bought prefabricated homes from other nations. Since 2011 several hundred thousand homes were built under Chavez's Great Housing Mission drive, mostly for low income and poor families. Haiti needs something similar via a financial and construction drive to help solve the housing crisis that occurred due to the quake. Haiti also needs a stronger building code to help withstand natural disasters.

The Duvaliers squandered so much taxpayer money and foreign aid, after promising to build Cite Soleil for the poor. It is apparent the building code on the island needed revision from then to put the island's buildings on firmer foundation. Natural disasters happen everywhere. However, through science and technology some of the damage can be mitigated.

Just two days ago a magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck the other side of the island Haiti shares with the Dominican Republic. Natural disasters are a fact of life. The world must do its best to build and prepare for them in the safest way possible.

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Tuesday, April 21, 2015

When A President Costs Businesses Money Should They Be Required To Financially Compensate The Companies And Taxpayers (Keystone Pipeline)


Barack Obama

Recently, U.S. President Barack Obama, vetoed the lucrative Keystone Pipeline that would have created thousands of jobs in America and brought in billions of dollars in profit for nation. Obama rejected the pipeline for alleged environmental reasons, yet is hypocritically engaging in acts of war abroad that is damaging the environment in those regions, creating a domino effect that spreads worldwide. Bombings via drone and missile strikes disrupt and aggravate tectonic plates, negatively impacting fault lines that run beneath the earth all over the world, including America (see: California).


Many American and Canadian companies were depending on the profits that would stem from the Keystone Pipeline to give a boost to each economy. However, tree hugger Obama destroyed those financial plans. When a president engages in conduct that costs people billions of dollars, should the head of state be required to make financial restitution for said behavior. Oddly enough, Obama doesn’t have billions of dollars, but is damaging other people’s businesses worth a fortune. As the phrase goes, “There ought to be a law.”

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Saturday, October 13, 2012

Wyclef Jean's Yele Charity For Haiti Shut After Misappropriation Of $16,000,000 In Donations


Wyclef Jean

Rapper and former Fugees member, Wyclef Jean, has closed his Yele charity under a cloud of suspicion and a criminal investigation. Yele was supposed to benefit his homeland Haiti, but stands accused of misappropriating $16,000,000 in charity money donated to benefit victims of the devastating earthquake in Haiti. 

Instead the money went to luxury items such as private jets and high salaries for Yele's staff members, including Jean and his mistress. This story is sad, as $16,000,000 could have gone a far way to help Haitians that have been left destitute. Jean owes Haiti and Yele's donors a massive apology. 

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Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Mitt Romney Officially Receives Nomination As Republican Presidential Candidate


Mitt Romney

Mitt Romney has officially been named the Republican party's candidate for President of the United States and will vie against incumbent, Barack Obama for the presidency. The Republican convention in Tampa, Florida was well attended and marks the home stretch towards election day in November. 


Barack Obama

Hurricane Isaac spared the Republican convention, which made Hollywood angry according to the Drudge Report. Seriously, Hollywood is online complaining the hurricane didn't wipe out the convention. You'd think Hollywood would be more worried about the fact they are sitting on very live and active faults that are predicted to produce the earthquake scientists have dubbed "The Big One."

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Tuesday, August 23, 2011

A 5.9 Earthquake Shakes Washington And New York

Massive Power Cuts And Evacuations Ensue

A 5.9 magnitude earthquake in Virginia, jolted Washington, D.C. and New York, sending people scrambling into the streets. The U.S. Pentagon, FBI and DOJ buildings in Washington, were all evacuated. Secret Service agents were seen swarming the roof of the White House, all believing it was a terrorist attack.

The President was not in the White House at the time of the earthquake. Obama was out playing golf in luxury Martha's Vineyard, in the face of shaky economic times. It is being stated the quake was felt at Obama's location as well. This is the first quake to hit the region in the past 100-years.

People in California have been laughing at and mocking the East Coast today, for their fearful reaction to the quake, which is pretty brave considering they're are sitting on a crack in the earth that could create new beach front property at any moment (see: the Big One).

Side Bar: This is a personal request. Does anybody have any footage of the FBI in DC hauling butt out of the 100-year old agency's building when the quake struck. Just asking.

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Monday, June 27, 2011

Lawsuit States Lady GaGa Stole Charity Money Raised For Japanese Tsunami Victims


Lady GaGa

Outrageous singer and Kabbalah member, Lady Gaga, is being accused of taking a page out of mentor Madonna's book, by stealing charity money meant to help the poor and distressed (Madonna is under criminal investigation by the IRS and FBI for this misconduct in conjunction with her mentally ill cult Kabbalah). Lady Gaga has been slapped with a $5,000,000 RICO (racketeering) lawsuit for stealing money raised for victims of the earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan, killing thousands.

Lady GaGa has been selling "We pray for Japan" bracelets, publicly stating the proceeds will go to charity, but she has inflated the shipping costs on each item to $3.99, to mail out an item that normally costs $1.00 per parcel to post. She is accused of pocketing the extra money from inflating the shipping costs, as well as hiding how much money the $5.00 bracelets have made and not delivering the proceeds to the people of Japan. How disgusting.

By her own admission, Lady Gaga is a spendthrift, whose extravagant taste and wild spending, made her bankrupt a year ago, despite selling records and going on tour. She simply spent too much money and it caused her finances to collapse.

It was announced this summer, Lady GaGa is in the market for a luxury $10,000,000 home in Bel Air - the most expensive neighborhood in Los Angeles, California. I wonder where she will get the money from, considering she has wasted what she made and her new album has failed to generate any real profits, having been sold for 99 cent per unit, to ensure a #1 on the Billboard charts, then bottoming out after week one.

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Thursday, May 19, 2011

Justin Bieber Meets With Kids From Japan Earthquake

Teen pop singer, Justin Bieber, took time out to meet with kids that survived the recent devastating Japan earthquake and tsunami, which killed thousands and left many more homeless. Bieber is currently on his "My World" world tour and made good on a promise to follow through with his previously scheduled gigs in Japan, despite reports his touring crew did not want to make the trip, due to radiation fears.

Justin Bieber

Funniest part of the video? Bieber asking a Japanese school principal to allow the kids to come to his concert...and her not agreeing until he invited her as well. Hey, she probably figured why should the rugrats, I mean kids, be the only ones that get to go to the show. The woman has a future in politics (LOL).

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Monday, May 16, 2011

The World Is Not Going To End On May 21, 2011


Robert Fitzpatrick

Retired New York transit worker, Robert Fitzpatrick, has wasted $140,000 in advertising money, for a series of ads insisting the world is going to come to an end on May 21, 2011. The ads state, "Global Earthquake! The Greatest Ever - Judgment Day: May 21." Judgment Day is not May 21, 2011.

I wish people would not proclaim such things and in the name of God. The Bible does speak of a day where the world as we know it will end by fire, popularly believed to be an asteroid, thus creating it anew. However, the Bible does not indicate the actual date of the event, but gives an indication of the general time period in history, based on world events that are to happen prior to this cosmic event. This is not it.

Having written that, I do believe a massive earthquake is coming to Los Angeles in the near future that is going to cause catastrophic, unprecedented damage and many deaths. I do believe it will be stronger on the Richter scale than the recent earthquakes in Haiti, Japan and Spain. It was also an imprudent idea for the state to allow people to build on such potent faults, due to the seismic shifts that occur on them. One of the most potent, San Andreas, runs right under what is now downtown Los Angeles, among other places, which is ram packed with skyscrapers. Skyscrapers and very potent earthquakes do not mix.

There is another school of thought, based on the Mayan calendar, which allegedly states, the world will end in 2012 (you know, like that stupid Sony movie). However, I am of the belief, the world will not end in 2012. I do however, believe 2012 will be a turning point for the world that will produce many events, both stunningly good and shockingly bad. But time will go on beyond next year.

The purpose of Bible prophecy is to be a source of reassurance to believers, that God is who He says He is and knows, "The Beginning from the end." God is the Creator and knows the past and the future with absolute certainty, a gift He originated and shared in part with a few prophets, such as Joseph and Daniel in the Bible.

During their time, people believed the words of the prophets, because they were able to accurately predict the future, something only God would know and could share - as God is everywhere and knows everything, when time began and when it will renew. He created time.

In closing, God wants each person to change their unethical ways, place their faith in Christ and live a good and decent life. He wants you to live each day as if the last, not try to make it the last.

Friday, May 6, 2011

Justin Bieber's Crew Refusing To Go To Japan Due To Radiation, But He Vows To Perform Anyway


Justin Bieber: you better get your butts on the plane

The crew from Justin Bieber's "My World" tour, are refusing to fly out to Japan for scheduled performances, due to the elevated radiation present in the country, after last month's tragic earthquake and accompanying tsunami. Bieber has vowed he will continue with the shows in Japan, with or without his crew, even if it means playing smaller venues not requiring the stagehands to set up his elaborate stage and lighting equipment. Aww, the Bieber is brave.

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Thursday, March 24, 2011

Dealing With Radioactive Pollution

Radioactive pollution has reached heavily populated Tokyo, Japan

When professionals seek to purify items, they often turn to fire as the great refiner. In light of the fact radioactive materials have crept into the water and soil in Japan, after an unprecedented earthquake and tsunami damaged the Fukushima nuclear plant, professional, CONTROLLED burning of segments of farmland, then fresh topsoil, would be beneficial in reducing some of the pollutants.

Tokyo

Following the scenario of how the nuclear incident unfolded, the radioactive elements involuntarily deposited into the water and soil should not be in their purest, undiluted forms, due to rain and excessive water. Therefore, the items would not be as volatile and combustible as they normally would, if fire is introduced to said soil. The plan would work, but it would have to be carefully executed by the government to prevent accidents (translation: don't burn the country down).

Fukushima Nuclear Plant

As for the water, Japan is going to need a greater national filtration system to trap and breakdown the pollutants streaming through the water. They cannot leave the pollution issue unchallenged. The government could also add a sparse amount of water purifying agents for a time, to their national supply, rather than standard fluoride, to address the issue. It would help. During emergencies in hurricane prone regions, when water cannot be boiled, very small, measured amounts of chlorine is added (but it should be properly measured per gallon of water, to avoid poisoning).

Monday, March 21, 2011

Radiation And Cancer In Relation To The Japanese Earthquake And Tsunami

After Japan's recent earthquake and tsunami, which severely damaged a nuclear power plant, cancer rates are going to rise in said nation, with the effects also being felt on the west coast of America, particularly California.

Radiation has poisoned the air and sea. Travelers are also bringing it to other destinations. The ocean already took a battering from the oil spills in 2010 and this recent dose of radiation emanating from Japan's shores will not help the situation.

Global solutions are required to restore the delicate eco balance of the earth. It is being thrust further out of whack, in acts that are detrimental to humanity. Radiation in food, such as seafood and radioactive items seeping into the ground, will make their way into crops.

Thursday, March 17, 2011

Obama Slammed For ESPN Appearance During Crisis


Barack Obama: let's see, I pick Kansas!

With several nations of the world in turmoil, due to political uprisings and natural disasters, U.S. President, Barack Obama, was slammed this week, for making an appearance on the popular sports channel ESPN, to discuss NCAA sports predictions.

Barack Obama on ESPN

People are stating he needs to be more serious in light of global conflicts, human suffering and the distressed state of the U.S. economy. However, President Obama's Press Secretary, Jay Carney, defended the Commander-in-Chief, stating it was "appropriate."

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Saturday, March 12, 2011

9.1 Earthquake Strikes Japan

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Japan has sustained a massive 9.1. earthquake, killing hundreds with thousands missing and feared dead. A train and cruise ship full of passengers is also missing. The enormous quake also set off a tsunami that wreaked more havoc.

Authorities are struggling to contain the Fukushima nuclear power plant that has been destabilized by the natural disaster. The Judiciary Report sends its condolences to the people of Japan.

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Sunday, February 13, 2011

Promises Made To Haiti Not Being Fulfilled


Haiti

A number of promises have been made to earthquake ravaged Haiti, but many of them have not been fulfilled. The Judiciary Report implores nations and world leaders to expedite assistance to Haiti, as a humanitarian emergency, to ease the plight of 1,000,000 homeless and suffering Haitians.

Thursday, February 3, 2011

Jean-Claude Duvalier's Ex-Wife Stole $94 Million From Haiti

Michele Bennett and Jean Claude Duvalier

According to the Miami Herald, Michele Bennett, the ex-wife of former Haitian President, Jean-Claude Duvalier, stole $94,000,000 from the nation of Haiti's treasury. Yes, you read that right - $94,000,000. This chick must be related to Madoff.

Bennett and her sons living the high life in France

The report was featured in the January 26, 2011 edition of the paper, in the article "For Haiti, no payback after Duvalier's reign." It was revealed, lawyers traced the massive sum back to her, after it was transferred from the nation's coffers and illegally so. The paper stated, "Over time, money traced back to Duvalier's ex-wife, Michele Bennett, totaled more than $94 million, according to an affidavit signed by former Haitian Justice Minister Francois St. Fleur."

Bennett and Duvalier's son living it up in France

The Duvaliers fled to France in exile, under a popular uprising, after 16 years of oppressing and robbing the people of Haiti. Not long after, Bennett divorced Duvalier and was given a large settlement, which she has used to live a very luxurious lifestyle, while her countrymen suffer in poverty and illness. That is infuriating. An additional $400,000,000 is missing from Haiti's treasury thanks to the Duvaliers.

Michele Bennett

Once again, as stated in the January 21, 2011 article "Jean-Claude Duvalier Apologizes To Haiti" it is the Judiciary Report's position, Bennett should be prosecuted and extradited, with all her assets and that of her children with Duvalier, seized and repatriated to the people of Haiti. Bennett was not born into wealth and her first marriage was to a policeman. Therefore, where did this $94,000,000 transferred to her come from (rhetorical). That money could do a lot of good in Haiti.

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Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Switzerland To Return Funds Duvalier Stole To Haiti

Jean- Claude Duvalier

The Swiss government has moved to return stolen money stashed in their nation's banking system, by former Haitian President, Jean-Claude Duvalier. The $7,100,000 shall be returned tot he people of Haiti on a humanitarian basis, under a recently enacted Swiss law that goes into effect today.

This move is aided by the Haitian government's correct decision to arrest Duvalier on corruption charges and crimes against humanity, which occurred during his 15-year reign (1971-1986). That $6,000,000 could feed many people in Haiti, which suffered a deadly earthquake a year ago. The cost of food is steadily rising in the world, therefore every little bit helps. I look forward to seeing Haiti get back on its feet.

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Monday, January 24, 2011

Jean-Claude Duvalier Returned To Haiti For The Money

Jean-Claude Duvalier

A recent report on a South Florida television station indicated, former Haitian President, Jean-Claude Duvalier, returned to Haiti from exile in France, to control earthquake aid money pouring into the island from the international community. The broadcast on NBC 6 in Miami stated, Duvalier seeks to take charge of the funds, as opposed to allowing former U.S. President, Bill Clinton, to manage the financial relief effort.

Other newspaper reports stated Duvalier also seeks to claim $7,100,000 in Swiss funds he stashed abroad that were later frozen by the government in Europe. A new Swiss law that goes into effect on February 1, 2011, will enable the government of Switzerland to return the money to Haiti on a humanitarian basis, which is the right thing to do, as the stolen funds belong to the people of Haiti, not Duvalier.

It is said Duvalier believed returning to Haiti before the law takes effect, would give him the opportunity to illustrate to Switzerland, his homeland saw no wrongdoing in his past brutal conduct and it is okay to unfreeze and turn over the funds to him.

However, the Haitian government promptly arrested Duvalier within 48 hours of landing in Haiti and have correctly charged him with crimes against humanity, corruption and theft of national funds.

As stated previously, Duvalier and his family cost the people of Haiti $500,000,000 in wealth that was stolen from the nation's coffers to bankroll a very lavish lifestyle and squandered on frivolities.

Yes, the Haitian people should forgive him, but Duvalier has shown through past conduct that he cannot be trusted with the nation's money. It is better to form a well-rounded, respected committee, consisting of financially astute members and outside auditors, to disburse the aid funds to the projects and areas most needed.

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Thursday, January 20, 2011

Duvalier Cost The People Of Haiti $500 Million


Jean-Claude Duvalier was arrested in Haiti this week for human rights abuses and corruption

Former Haitian President, Jean-Claude Duvalier and his family, cost the people of Haiti, an estimated $500,000,000 in stolen and misappropriated funds. The pillaging took place during his father François' tenure and his own. Had this money been properly invested, it would have reaped many millions more for Haiti's poor.

Duvalier and his family hid money abroad, purchased expensive sports cars, designer clothes, Louis Vuitton luggage, a chateau in France and an apartment in Paris. These unjustifiable expenditures infuriated Haitians at home and abroad, as they witnessed as their loved ones went without.

During a time of national financial struggle, Duvalier's wedding to Michele Bennet cost Haiti's taxpayers $3,000,000. A multi-million dollar home in Haiti was also given to Bennet's family to live in luxury as well (it was later seized by a new government and turned into an orphanage).

Currently, Haiti is considered the poorest nation in the Western hemisphere and it is not the Haitian people's fault. The earthquake is not the main reason either. Haiti, a nation of 10,000,000 people, should not be in this financial predicament and it is squarely due to the Duvalier years in office.

Haitian people worked hard, paid their taxes and it was squandered by the Duvaliers. Money that was needed to create jobs, expand infrastructure and build on social programs, went to bankrolling one family's lifestyle that almost rivaled Marie Antoinette and Saddam Hussein in extravagance.

None of the Haitians I know in Miami have ever spoken well of the Duvalier family. The mere mention of the Duvalier name brings back painful memories of tumultuous times in their beloved nation's history.

However, Haiti is at a crossroads. Like many nations, it has experienced a terrible natural disaster. It is time to rebuild on a new foundation and forgive old grievances, to help national emotional wounds heal. If Duvalier wants to help Haiti, as he has stated, he should give the nation his financial support and leave the governance to the next elected President.