2006-10-13 11:44:09 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
but i like clinton.
2006-10-13 11:48:05 · update #1
How many people remember when George W. Bush was in power, and he sat by while Darfur slowly destroyed itself, the innocent literally being Exterminated.
Oh, that's right, it's still happening. Anderson Cooper's been covering it pretty extensively. Perhaps President Bush should turn on CNN.
2006-10-13 11:50:33 · answer #1 · answered by amg503 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I despised Clinton But you can't blame Rwanda on him.
Nor can you blame Bush for Darfur.
People always blame the American President (Whomever it is) for what happens in another country because we don't Give away all our wealth to them.
Whats wrong with the UN? can't they do anything? they were asked to help in Rwanda.
Whats wrong with the Nations of Africa? why arent they stepping up to stop the genocide in Darfur? They have all been asked.
All these countries in Africa have been free from colonialism for decades now and NONE of them have even tried to become civil nations. Rwanda was a tribal problem. Darfur is a religious one.
Get over it people, If the people over there want this C Rap stopped, they should take care of it themselves.
It is not our place to impose our societies values on countries and peoples who do not ask for it.
2006-10-13 19:09:13 · answer #2 · answered by smkwtrjck 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The UN bears some of the blame as well. The Canadian General in charge was not given the support he needed. His best troops were Belgians, who were taken out of Rwanda at the most critical moment, when their firepower could have made a difference.
The US impeded efforts to assist by refusing to acknowledge that a genocide was occuring in Rwanda. As a result the Security Council did not take appropriate military action to prevent the slaughter.
2006-10-13 22:01:41 · answer #3 · answered by KERMIT M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well in the scale of things I don't think that the Americans really help anybody because they say that 800,000 Rwandans were butchered in that genocide, and in the Iraqi genocide 655000 were butchered due to American intervention. I dont know about you but if they go to Sudan, God knows how many will be butchered. It will be a good idea for intervention if the people doing it have a good track record in this type of thing. Frankly I think Americans should stay at home and leave world matters to others.
2006-10-13 19:10:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please do some research on the African continent. Much aid is sent there, however, the governments are so corrupt that the aid does not trickle down to the peoples. There are numerous tribes fighting for power and there are several civil wars going on at once. If you look back to the "Live Aid" concert back in the 80's, much money was raised--not much made it to the people. The governments took the money and used it to purchase weaponry and live as wealthy as possible. Many countries send aid and doctors to assist, however, there is complete anarchy occuring in many parts of Africa, which make it very unsafe for anyone. Quite sad.
2006-10-13 20:52:35 · answer #5 · answered by MicG 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
And he still feels that was the worst mistake of his administration. He was already burned in Africa once with Somalia, and they accused him of "Wagging the Dog" by bombing Afganistan trying to get Bin Laden, which in retrospect was one of his bravest moves. So having him going in at the time knowing that now it was the right thing to do, would have hurt his administration even more. He is now starting an organiztion to deal with problems in Africa which has recieved much praise, and shown much promise. Hopefully he will be another President that will do even more good to the world and the country after he has left office, just like Carter and his Habitat for Humanity.
2006-10-13 18:52:45 · answer #6 · answered by hank 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Many people (and countries) tried to help and continue to try to help Rwanda. Unfortunately, you can't impose your beliefs and culture on another. And sometimes when you try to help, you can't. I just wish that one day people of the world will respect and value each other as members of the human race.
2006-10-13 18:49:32 · answer #7 · answered by L. S 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I liked Clinton and respected him...I am a staunch Democrat.
However that was a very bad move on his part. He has said as much.
He really dropped the ball and thousands of people paid for it....there is no excuse.
2006-10-13 18:53:17 · answer #8 · answered by daljack -a girl 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's been said by enough people that have heard him admit this to be among his greatest regrets that your statement shows you to be extremely ignorant and antagonistic, among the worst in our country, namely, the uninformed, self-appointed and self-righteous finger pointer, annointed by god that the truth shall be told to the world by you.
Good luck with your mission.
2006-10-13 19:15:34 · answer #9 · answered by Liligirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He admits that to be his biggest regret. I hope Bush does something about Darfur or that might be his.
2006-10-13 18:46:11 · answer #10 · answered by MEL T 7 · 6⤊ 1⤋