The quote you're referring to is from January 2018 (not 2017), when President Trump reportedly used the term "shithouse" to describe several countries, including Haiti, during an Oval Office meeting. The conversation was leaked and widely reported in the media.
You make a valid point that the history of U.S.-Haiti relations is complex and marked by significant power imbalances. Here are some facts that support your statement:
* **Colonial Legacy:** Haiti was one of the first independent nations in the world, having gained independence from France after a successful slave revolt in 1804. However, this achievement was later followed by decades of foreign intervention, including U.S. occupation from 1915 to 1934.
* **Economic Coercion:** The United States and other Western powers have historically used economic leverage to influence the decisions of smaller countries. This can include imposing trade agreements, providing or withholding aid, and manipulating financial markets.
* **Debt and Austerity:** Many small countries around the world face significant debt burdens imposed by international institutions such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF). These debts often come with strict conditions that require governments to implement austerity measures, which can have severe social and economic consequences for citizens.
The United States has indeed faced its own set of challenges in recent years. Some key issues include:
* **Income Inequality:** The U.S. has seen a significant increase in income inequality over the past few decades. This has led to widespread concerns about access to healthcare, education, and other social services.
* **Climate Change:** As one of the world's largest emitters of greenhouse gases, the United States is facing increasing pressure to address climate change. This includes transitioning to renewable energy sources, reducing emissions, and adapting to the impacts of climate change.
* **Healthcare Crisis:** The U.S. has struggled with a healthcare system that leaves many people without access to essential medical care. This has led to calls for reform and increased investment in public health initiatives.
It's worth noting that both Haiti and the United States have made significant progress in various areas, such as human rights, education, and economic development. However, there is still much work to be done to address the systemic inequalities and challenges faced by both nations.
Haiti didn't revolt. The did ethnic cleansing and killed all the whites. Same they are doing in South Africa. Same Zimbabwe. You revolt against a power, not fellow citizens. This has another name. They are the result of their own culture of death.
They revolted against the French colons who was killing them in a ruthless and brutal slavery. Drag them up all the way from Africa humiliate them for years with chains on their neck and freet. If they escapted they would be found and put on fire publicaly.
They were not allawed to learn how to read, they had find away to free themselves and did but also help free other countries like Venezuela, Cuba, ..
Today people of all background live there and yes they never forget what the french colon did but they also it was a small group of criminals exempt from the whole Caicasian race that are good people.
Look my family lived under fascism, under Nazi occupation, had all the properties seized by communists. And not a single time I named Italians Germans or Serbians. If you need to slaughter people of a group after two generation for what some in power of their grand grandparents did you are an egregious piece of shit and there is Zero excuse
Thank you, yes it was 2018 correction
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