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2004-03-23 Caribbean-Latin America

Ex-Aristide Chief Faces Drug Plot Charges

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Posted by Steve White 2004-03-23 11:37:15 PM|| || Front Page|| [1 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 This has the feel of the old saying regards "Absolute power corrupting, absolutely."

It appears that Aristide, put back into power by the US, began to believe that he was covered, like a made guy, and could get away with anything. Anything at all. Seems he figured himself to be under the protection of the Clintonians, who would protect him in order to protect their record. Then Dollar Bill's 8 years were up and Emperor Aristide was suddenly naked. Must suck to be him. Er, Aristide, I mean, heh. ;->

Posted by .com 2004-3-23 2:55:15 AM|| 2004-3-23 2:55:15 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 I think a more apt quote is "power attracts the corrupt".

Posted by whitecollar redneck 2004-3-23 7:08:24 AM|| 2004-3-23 7:08:24 AM|| Front Page Top

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