[PowderMonkey]

I've spent time in both places. The Domincans were smart enough to wall themselves off from the Haitians early on. Different as night and day. The Dominicans have a popular expression when things aren't’ going well. They say “Hey! At least we ain't Haiti!” As near as I can figure, it's the lasting effect of the French colonial presence. It's the same in Africa. Francophone West Africa is a dump compared to the former British and Dutch/German colonies in East and Southern Africa...not to mention that voodoo arrived in Haiti from West Africa, and has kept the Haitians mired in darkness and superstition ever since.

[UnwashedPeasant]

"I've spent time in both places. The Domincans were smart enough to wall themselves off from the Haitians early on."

How do the Dominicans keep the Haitians out? Is there a mountain range or what? Seems like they would all come flooding over.