Sorry for all the films, but this film is simply too important to ignore. It tells the story in real time of the CIA assisted failed coup attempt on Huge Chavez, and thus how the US has created perhaps its most biggest and most important Latin American nighmare, and helps explain why things have gone so woefully wrong for US imperial designs in Latin America.
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kennedy was a democrat. so it stands to reason. people die mysteriously under u.s. democratic rule. get used to it grunt.
Grunt said...
No mystery about Kennedy's death.
He was assassinated in broad daylight.
Must be nice to be so trusting..
I think Eisenhower's success with the United fruit Co. operation, influenced Kennedy's operation at the Bay of Pigs. Too bad he chickened out in the middle of the operation. Of course his administration didn't have the Dulles brothers (particularly John Foster Dulles) expertise.
I still think Brigada 2506 had more to do with Kennedy's death than most CIA conspiracy theorists give credit to.
I agree that our coup d'etat in Venezuela wasn't one of our best ideas. All it did was push Chavez closer into the influence of Al Qaeda, Castro, Iran and other enemies of America. His death squads are still seeking retribution.
Still don't think America will allow Venezuela to danger our national interest but so far. President Monroe made this clear alone time ago.
I don't understand why people on the left don't give America's strongest ally in South America, Peru more, credit. Since introducing economic and democratic reforms, it has become self America's strongest economy.
Venezuela on the other hand is going in the opposite direction despite having massive oil reserves. Don't take my word for it, just ask Venezuela's middle-class. But do this quick because they are disappearing. Chavez's land reforms and wealth redistribution has pretty much eliminated them. Now Chavez is threatening to nationalize their oil industry, effectively stealing $12 billion of foreign investment.
This is something of noticed the left is good at. Stealing from those who have succeeded in a free-market economy because they themselves are incapable of doing so.
I can get back to you later. But in short, Peru is NOT America's closest South American ally, Columbia is. And Peru is about to lose its presidency to another Leftist, in case you haven't noticed. And Venezuela's economy is the best in South America, despite your misinformation. And if you want to see a disappearing middle class, don't look to South America, but rather to the US, under the Bush years.
But thanx for responding. Even when you're incorrect, you're lucid. A welcome credit to the others who can't express themselves nearly as well.
But once you get your facts straight, you might even become a Leftist. Your seeming openness to truth suggests you have potential.
Venezuela's economy is totally dependent on its petroleum sector.
One third of their GDP and roughly 80% of its export revenue comes directly from oil production.
47% of the country is below the poverty line and the inflatio rate is in the double digits.
Yeah, and under Chavez the illiteracy rates and health care have improved dramatically and will continue to do so. Venezuela is South Americas most vibrant economy, most participatory democracy, and has the brightest future. And that's what bothers the Washington warmongers so much.
And if you cared about South America, you would focus on Columbia, that IS the closest US ally, and is a center for narco-trafficking, death squads, cronyism and electorial irregularities . That you focus on Venezuela which is South Americas brightest prospect, shows your hypocrisy.
weaz..Why would you think Venezuela was South America's brightest prospect? Chavez is a Castro protégé but without the charisma. Look at the paradise Cuba has become. Even China has introduced more capitalist reforms. Havana is closer to Port-au-Prince than to Hong Kong.
I take your point about Columbia. Fighting narco-trafficking has by necessity brought the US and Columbia into close corporation. Too bad drugs continue to flow into US markets. Something isn't kosher.
I was thinking about your comment about moving to the left side of the aisle. I've always been politically conservative. Even as a kid, I would get mad at anti-Vietnam demonstrations. I was brought up living on Army bases and after college I felt a need to serve and thought the Coast Guard was the best way for me.
I keep hoping that some Republican president will actually keep his word and reduce government intrusion into our lives and will balance the budget. People need to take personal responsibility for their lives and not expect the government to do everything for them. Welfare reforms haven't gone far enough. I don't like seeing the far right agenda being forced upon us. I think this country is in serious need of an open dialog before the divisions in our society become too wide to bridge.
Hypocrite? No, I don't think so. I keep myself fairly consistent in my views. Chavez is moving his country towards socialism and is establishing ties to Al Qaeda and other terrorist organizations.
Why are you talking about Cuba when I am talking about Venezuela?
Cuba was under sanctions for 40 years and still has some of the best doctors in the Western Hemisphere.
But stick to the subject and talk about Venezuela aside from ad hominem attacks against Chavez.
... and of course you obviously ignored all refernce to Colombia.
Reality sucks, hunh?
I take your point about Columbia. Fighting narco-trafficking has by necessity brought the US and Columbia into close corporation. Too bad drugs continue to flow into US markets. Something isn't kosher.
Copied and pasted from my last comment. Maybe you're not awake yet.
Ad hominem attack on Chavez? Calling him a Castro protégé was a compliment. Castro has lasted 40 years....40 years from now Chavez won't even be remembered.
Sorry, I did indeed miss your point on Colombia. But on the point as to whether Chavez will be forgotten in 40 years I think is highly unlikely, extraordinarily so.
But it's really not worth arguing about, as there is no way to prove that. But as far as Chavez establishing links with Al Qaeda, that's simply absurd on its face.
If not, prove it.
And I appreciate your comment about being a small government Republican. But if that is your belief, the Bush would be a complete disaster for you, as well.
QUOTE OF THE DAY:
"I think this country is in serious need of an open dialog before the divisions in our society become too wide to bridge."
Great point.
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez's former personal pilot made a claim back in 2003 that had been ignored by just about every major U.S. news organization: The Venezuelan president, according to the pilot, gave al Qaeda a substantial sum of money following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The amount? $1 million dollars.
Provable? No
Probable? Maybe
President Chavez maintains close ties to the FARC and ELN Marxist / drug trafficking guerrilla terrorists that operate in Colombia. Members of these organizations, together with Cuban citizens who support his "revolution", operate freely in Venezuela. He has also been accused of interfering with Peruvian elections. In fact, their diplomat has been recalled and one of the candidates has threatened to cut off diplomatic ties if elected.
"The Venezuelan president, according to the pilot, gave al Qaeda a substantial sum of money following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks."
Sounds like bullshit to me. For, if you read on this issue, you'd know that there in reality is no effective organization named Al Qaeda. Read Jason Burke's groudbreaking book on the matter.
Once again, you've swallowed a pill. Maybe not your fault, but the American public (and the public at large) has been pooped on in many ways.
And FARC is a different thing. Yes, Chavez has provided sanctuary to its leaders. But then again, Uribe's government is far more corrupt and brutal than FARC. Sad, but true.
Crusader,
Chavez will not be remembered after 40 years? Are you serious??
I suggest you go and visit Venezuela before you make such statements, even though it was hilarious and made me laugh out loud.
After living in Venezuela, Caracas, let me tell you that he WILL be remembered.
He will be remembered as a president who accomplished successfully with Mission Robinson, he will be remembered as a president who improved the healthcare system and really, he will be remembered also as a very charismatic president. He will be remembered as a president who truly works for his people (voters) and refuses to be anyones lap dog. Tell me what’s wrong with any that?
Chavez and socialism are definitely not the enemies we should be scare of. Just go to Venezuela and you'll see who’s the true enemy of that great country. You might get surprised.
-Pulina-
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