Professional Documents
Culture Documents
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http://www.belpolitik.com/blog.php/228
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http://belpolitik.com/blog.php/225
http://www.lemonde.fr/ameriques/article/2011/02/03/haiti-le-candidat-du-pouvoir-ecarte-du-second-tour-
de-la-presidentielle_1474450_3222.html
January 1988 her husband Leslie Francois Manigat was elected President with 50.29%
of the vote. Here is Leslie F. Manigat on Linked In. Voter turnout was below 10%. In
June 1988 Manigat was ousted by a military coup d’etat. In the 2006 election, a
Presidential run-off was avoided, by counting the blank “none of above” ballots
differently. Mirlande was elected a Senator in that same 2006 election, but she resigned
as part of the protest how the Presidential run-off was handled. Her husband was in the
2006 presidential competition, losing to Rene Preval.
The Haitian people, said Mirlande Manigat, a university scholar who spent years in
political exile, “are looking for jobs, life, schooling for their children. Not ideologies.'' 5
Change life
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http://www.cepr.net/index.php/blogs/relief-and-reconstruction-watch/actually-the-cep-has-yet-to-decide-
who-will-proceed-to-the-second-round
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http://ijdh.org/archives/17156
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Miami Herald Sep 9.
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http://haitirewired.wired.com/video/manigat-on-1
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http://www.belpolitik.com/blog.php/231
7 .- A requirement of transparency
12 .- Establishment of a solidarity
2 .- A land problem
6 .- The markets
2 .- Education
D. A Power Service
2 .- Basic services
F - International politics
3 .- A Code of Conduct
4 .- Setting priorities
He attended Collège Roger Anglade, Saint Louis de Gonzague and Centre d’Etudes
Secondaires, where he completed his studies and passed his Baccalaureate State exams.
He traveled to the USA where he studied and worked in construction.
Sweet Micky character became a celebrity way beyond our borders, at times sounding
fresh at other times courageous, and always counting on the effect of surprise; this
entertainer sought to amuse and captivate the public while he preached Love, Peace and
Progress.
1987 he rediscovers a longtime friend, Sophia Saint Rémy, from Gonaives. Today,
twenty-three years later, they still share a profound bond. From their marriage were
born four children: Michel-Olivier, Michel-Alexandre, Michel-Yani, and Malaika-
Michel, to whom, despite his hectic schedules, Michel has been a wonderful father.
They worked as a team, she was the agent and Michel the act; they trekked the whole
country, every state, every town and village. From this professional experience, he has
gained a profound knowledge of the country. The Martelly’s did not remain insensitive
when surrounded by poverty and misery. Their feeling of civic duty and a sense of social
responsibility were channeled into different charitable activities which became the Pink
and White Foundation, FREB.
Using discretion as their ally, they made a difference in the lives of people who no longer
counted in this society. A tremendous amount of work was accomplished, tons of food
staples were distributed and thousands of cooked meals were handed out; however, little
publicity was allowed, a rather quiet dignity and timid generosity shrouded these
activities, “Haitian suffering is not for sale” Michel has been known to say; “Haiti is too
rich to be poor!” another famous phrase. We believe that to change will require being
painfully unpopular, but change is inevitable.
The Sweet Micky entertainment group collected successes and was popular everywhere
regardless of social economic belonging. The man who captured our hearts in rhythm
and made us sing the same tune and dance together now leads a movement of social
harmony around one flag, one vision, one slogan: Liberty, Equality and Fraternity.
Open to consensus, Michel Martelly is convinced that the time for change has come. The
Haitian socio-political scene suffered cracks beyond repair. We must rebuild and this
time with better standards and with more ambitious performance criteria. We must
rebuild, of course, but not only physical reconstruction efforts, we will also restructure
the systems of governance, of ethics and the principles governing living together as a
people. We will activate a revival of Haitian mentality for productivity in Agriculture, as
well as in Culture and Tourism. Most importantly, we will begin by making true the
The vision of a Martelly presidency is one of a leader who knows how to take to bull by
its horns and win the battles he undertakes. President Michel Martelly will bring us into
a new era of pride, success and progress.
Martelly’s Wikipedia; The Haitian Truth.org; Haiti Libre; You Tube; Wall Street Journal
Video and Miami Herald Article. He has a website, a blog, and a Facebook page which
was new, but moved to here in October.. Miami Times article from 1997 discusses
Martelly and some of his past politics. Part 1: http://bit.ly/avjRSi and Part
2 http://bit.ly/9jzuHz (http://www.miaminewtimes.com/1997/052997/feature1-1.html)
Not found via Linked In search, but many other people there share parts of his name.
Audio Interview on YouTube in parts 1 2 3 4 5. He is in possession of a U.S. green card
which raised legal doubts whether this candidate met the requirement of consecutive five
years of residency in Haiti.
Candidate Michel Martelly was interviewed on Haitian Radio after he was announced the
winner to face Mirlande Manigat in the second rounds of the Haiti presidential elections.
Here is what he had to say. 12 NOTE: Michel Martelly said...
"In Haiti, corruption is legal. We saw corruption. It is corrupt at the highest level to
lowest level. We need to change all that and empower the state. It will change our
attitudes as qu'Haïtien. A mentality that I would describe as self-destructive."
"I am the only candidate who currently provides insurance to recognize the election
results on 28 November. Beyond my candidacy, there is one country to help."
"First there is the advantage of being able to express understanding of the population.
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http://www.belpolitik.com/blog.php/248
12
http://www.belpolitik.com/blog.php/230
"There is this terrible misery which puts out our eyes every day. It is this failure of
previous governments, the lack of facilities, lack of moral values, the inefficiency of an
educational system, access to health nonexistent, agricultural development, non-existent,
the promotion of our culture does not exist."
"A trifle which puts out our eyes," "a political system that leads to drift," "an
unemployment rate of 80%."
"It will not be easy, but having a leader who is loved, adored, in whom the people have
confidence, it will already help a lot"
"Beware. There are billions of dollars that is about to give in Haiti. If you do not ensure
that the structure of the rule change in Haiti, I guarantee you, those billions will be
wasted. Be prepared to give others. That is why I insist that we should change the
mentality, the structure, the way "
"The finding of the failure of the political system in place for 20 years does nothing like
this wretchedness and performance that stands out, every day, an inefficient educational
system and lack of health care, no program Agriculture in Haiti in the past when
producing and exporting rice, coffee, cocoa the bauxite, all this led me to to rebel, to say
enough! It is high time that Haiti exchange, it is high time that the youth are some
opportunities there is time to put a system in place to Haiti changes direction."
"It's been over 17 years we are involved in the social [its foundation in Haiti] and is one
reason perhaps why I sought the presidency."
"In 17 years I have traveled all the nooks and crannies of the country, I learned about my
country, to know the complexity of the situation in Haiti, I could live with all the
different strata of society, a company which is very complex since Haiti is not love we do
not help each other. The most elementary notions are disowned when we speak of love,
politics of neighborliness, sharing, citizenship, patriotism ... It is important that Haiti is a
leader, a leader in whom he trusts, a leader who can lead people to where it should go
even when it is not their choice, without this with sticks." "I do not pretend to be able to
do it alone, I intend to give myself an expert team of zealots who would just put their
knowledge to the country."
"Haitians do not that stupid, they find the opportunity, they exploit them."
"A leader alone even with people in need of partners, we must have relations of
interdependence with the world, we must set internationally, in the era of the 21st
century."
"My position is rather different from that of others, others talk about plans, they all have
plans, we all have a plan, plans that sell it, even if it was not a plan you can buy one. The
key is to understand the complexity of the situation in Haiti before investing money must
understand where we're going to do to make sure.
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http://www.belpolitik.com/blog.php/227
14
http://haiti.mphise.net/situational-awareness-election-1st-round-results-and-updates#comment-441
The Haitian government has issued a diplomatic passport to former president Jean-
Bertrand Aristide. This is long overdue; Aristide has wanted to return ever since he was
forced into exile in 2004. There is no justification for him not to; he is a Haitian
citizen, charged with no crime; and the Haitian constitution explicitly prohibits
compulsory political exile.
Aristide, The New York Times noted during his first exile (1991-1994),
first and only democratic election overwhelmingly, -month tenure
[that] was marked by fewer human-rights violations and fewer boat people than any
comparable period in modern Haitian history. He wants to return home, as a private
citizen, and assist in Haiti
He has repeatedly said since 2004 that he wishes to return home to work in the field of
education. His two Ph.D.s African languages
his history, including seven years teaching in South Africa and the establishment of a
medical school and university at the Aristide Foundation are testament to his long
involvement in education.
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http://www.cepr.net/index.php/blogs/relief-and-reconstruction-watch/washington-cant-block-aristides-
return-or-deny-haitis-sovereignty-mark-weisbrot-in-the-guardian
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http://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local-beat/Exiled-Haitian-President-has-a-passport-will-travel-
116191264.html
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http://www.belpolitik.com/blog.php/245
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http://www.belpolitik.com/blog.php/246
The United States imposes its will, as the most powerful nation on Earth, to keep in
distant exile the deposed president of one of the weakest. Former dictator Jean-Claude
Duvalier, meanwhile, walks free, gives press conferences and makes ceremonial visits
around Haiti.
The danger is not only from his impunity, but from the threat of a re-legitimization of
Duvalierism.
Haiti now stands on the verge of a precipice; an extreme right-wing political turn
that openly favors the rich and despises the poor
not a neutral spectator to this situation -administration
statements more opposed to the idea of Aristide
presence.
Even worse, the United States has been pressuring the Haitian authorities into arbitrarily
allowing kompa singer Michel Martelly (who is known to have supported Duvalier in the
past, and who got the support of just 4.5 percent of registered voters) to proceed to an
elections run-off against former first lady Mirlande Manigat (who received 6.4 percent
support from registered voters).
Considering what is known of the right-wing proclivities of each, this could be akin to
Haiti
unpopular tea party candidate, with no Democrat allowed to compete.
UNQUOTE
Ira Kurzban was the former general counsel for the government of the Republic of Haiti
from 1991 to 2004. He is currently representing former President Aristide.
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http://www.change.org/petitions/help-bring-baby-doc-to-justice
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http://ijdh.org/projects/jean-claude-duvalier#News%20Articles