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Why did the Haitians agreed to pay the French amything in the first place.

We won the war. Most of their soldiers met their maker in Haiti.

They sold Louisiana for what a couple of millions of dollars to the USA. I believe I read in one history book that the French wanted to get rid of those soldiers anyway.They were battle hardy and had fought in Africa or Egypt they were considered dangerous.

I would have to consult one of my mother's books again when I go home. Anyway that was a bad decision our forefathers made, that may very well have cost us the Dominican Republic and ruined our economy.

When are we ever going to get those people out of our hair.

Lionne, March 3 2008, 3:11 PM

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This is one word that makes me see RED every time it is mentioned."Francophonie": "Permettre aux Haitiens de conforter... read more >
Lionne, 3-Mar-08 12:58 pm
Lionne, I doubt very much Haiti is capable of getting rid of the French again unless you know a magical way to do so... read more >
Rubens F. Titus, 3-Mar-08 2:55 pm
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