What is being reported by the MSM (not to mention the Obama administration) as a “coup” in Honduras is not a coup at all, but a successful attempt by the military and the courts to keep President Manuel Zelaya from ramming through an unconstitutional referendum that would have allowed him to remain president indefinitely.
Mr. Zelaya’s aim seemed to be to install himself as a new caudillo, but in a partnership with Venezuela — one in which Hugo Chavez would be the suzerain and Mr. Zelaya the vassal. Hugo is hopping mad, and vows that the Hondurans will rue the day they arrested President Zelaya.
I’m not up to scratch on Latin American affairs, but Fausta is; she reads both English and Spanish news sources. For the latest on the situation, check out her frequently-updated Honduras post.
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Isn't it always a coup, when a leftist leader is prevented from breaking the constitution, or even just getting his will?
"Mr. Zelaya’s aim seemed to be to install himself as a new caudillo, but in a partnership with Venezuela — one in which Hugo Chavez would be the suzerain and Mr. Zelaya the vassal."
So why did Bolivia, Venezuela, Nicaragua as well as the European Union, the United States and Canada condemned the "coup"?
So why did Bolivia, Venezuela, Nicaragua as well as the European Union, the United States and Canada condemned the "coup"?
Probably because the notion of using the military to enforce the Constitution seems so last-century. Further, I don't think many took time to investigate before condemning. That would have complicated a seemingly simple matter.
Anyway, this is the New Age. Enforcement of Constitutions is no longer considered needed, because everybody is Good. And if you doubt that, Citizen, we have some nice condemnation for you...
Also, it is perceived as very heroic to sit in a faraway country and condemn some vaguely understood evil. Risk-free, too. Perfectly what our politicians like to do, and very much in line with the purpose of the European Union: The display of Strength and Unity.
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My father is a former "company" man which has conducted business in Honduras for over 40 years and was in Tegucigalpa just last week.
You are correct Mel Zelaya had disavowed various Supreme Court decisions, went against the will of the national congress, violated orders of the election tribunal board and fired the head of the Joint Chief of Staff and the Defense Minister illegally because they would NOT go along with his sham referendum.
Note that this would alter the constitution so he could perpetuate himself in power, a la Chavez.
Of course Obama denounced this, one of his ideological soulmates was ousted by an Armed Forces which did so via a court order and with the complete backing of the congress. (which by the way is majority of the ex President's party)
Thank God today Roberto Micheletti is leading Honduras and I will leave you with this beautiful quote:
"Nobody, not Barack Obama and much less Hugo Chavez, has any right to threaten this country."
Viva Honduras Libre!!!
God Bless the glorious armed services of Honduras which upheld the honor and decency of a nation which refused to condemn itself to darkness and tyranny.
What Obama will do in regards to Iran and Honduras will define a large portion of his presidency. This is one of the first true tests of his stance when it comes to democratic values. This is America, people look to the US to make a statement, especially when it comes to democratic movements. On newsy.com, sources believe the Obama administration is taking an ambiguous stance. http://www.newsy.com/videos/honduras_pajamas_and_a_coup Obama won't be able to continue the silence and "no opinion" for long.
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