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I think he is lying.

But if he isn't, I have one word to say.

Good.

Colin Powell says that this is a flat out lie. Aristide has his OWN personal security guards with him on the plane.

If he is telling the truth, it is a sad day to be an American.

I know I'll probably get flamed, and (having visited Haiti in the recent past) I know that in the long run Haiti will be better off post-Aristide - but I wish it would have been after he completed his term in office.

As many historians have pointed out, over all of his accomplishments, the greatest thing George Washington ever did was to leave office. That set up a peaceful transition of power - something Haiti has never known.

While many might argue heatedly about the last election, at least we didn't see thousands of Gore supporters running rampant with shotguns, and machetes. (Interesting picture - they probably would have formed their firing squads in a circle! ;)

If Aristide did resign, and the transition followed the Haitian Constitution with the Supreme Court Chief Justice taking control that would be one thing. However, if he was escorted out of the palace with an M-16 pointed at his back this is nothing the US should be proud of.

Having only contributed on rare occasions (but a constant lurker) I have to admit that every Freeper posting seems to be taking joy in the apparent un-Constitutional overthrow, even if he was an inept leader.

(Flame suit on and sealed ;)