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Subverting Democracy

By Daniel Mandel on 10.19.09 @ 6:07AM

The Obamaistas continue to insist on an Ortega-Chavez-Morales ending to the Honduran crisis.

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The Honduran Constitution, being a democratic one, does not derive its legitimacy from that fickle commodity known as "international opinion." It is not for even democratic governments to second-guess the constitutional arrangements of a fellow democracy, though Honduras is entitled to their support, which it has thus far been shamefully denied. Yet the question remains whether Honduras, buffeted by international, including American, sanctions, can withstand the pressure which is affecting its fragile economy.

At present, the parties to the Guaymuras Dialogue report progress, but no movement on the key, constitution-junking Zelaya demand -- his reinstatement until January. Whether the U.S. sticks with its standing threat of not recognizing Honduran elections in the absence of an agreement remains to be seen. If the U.S. does, it will have parted company from a long-standing policy of supporting free and fair elections in the region.

Calling for Zelaya's reinstatement does not promote democracy or order, but their subversion. In the name of the principles the Obama Administration claims to hold dear, it should rescind its call for Zelaya's reinstatement.

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Honduras, Manuel Zelaya

About the Author

Daniel Mandel is a Fellow in History at Melbourne University and author of H. V. Evatt and the Establishment of Israel: The Undercover Zionist (Routledge, London, 2004). His blog can be found on the History News Network.

Letter to the Editor View all comments (26) | Leave a comment

Mattled| 10.19.09 @ 7:34AM

Since the heinous ObamaStalin admin has abandoned the Hondurans, can we start a fund to support this Republic?

Alan Brooks| 10.19.09 @ 9:27AM

Latin American Marxism is like gum on your shoe-- you can't wipe it off.

Henry Lorenzana| 10.19.09 @ 6:57PM

Please please please do. There are many prestigious organizations helping poor communities (medical brigades from CapeCares, AmeriCares or water and sanitation programmes from CARE). We desperately need help.

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jim| 10.19.09 @ 10:53AM

Would the Obamaistas be supporting the unlawful return of Zelaya to power because they have similar plans of their own in the near future??

Son Of Sam| 10.19.09 @ 1:30PM

Its amazing how a small country like Honduras standing up to the ObamaNazis down in Washington are somehow NOT "speaking truth to power". If this was Venezuela, and the President was George Bush or Ronald Reagan, that would be the phrase you'd hear trotted out over and over in the dinosaur media.

But then again, we should remember that dissent is only patriotism when the traitors are NOT in power

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Dustinsc| 10.19.09 @ 2:56PM

Although I agree with a good deal of what you say, there are some inaccuracies in the comments. The Obama administration has been careful not to call the incident a "military coup," instead simply calling it a "coup." It's a semantics issue that allows the administration to keep talking to the de facto government and continue giving certain kinds of aid.

davelnaf| 10.19.09 @ 6:35PM

What is the sum total of the different ways that Obama can make a fool of himself? Answer: It depends on whether he sidelined in 2010 or 2012. Obama is the conservatives’ gift that keeps on giving.

Richard Baker| 10.19.09 @ 7:22PM

Zelaya needs .308 justice. Sat Cong.

Big J| 10.19.09 @ 9:53PM

Surely it is not surprising that this administration's silence was deafening during the "election" in Iran, yet they boldly interfere with a country following their constitution to the letter.

I fear jim may be onto something. I wonder what tricks Rahmbo and Axelrod have up their sleeves for our Constitution?

I have an idea: SEIU, ACORN and the New Black Panthers will surely be involved.

How ironic: my AR15 is made by Panther Firearms. Coincidence? I think not.

Rick Z| 10.20.09 @ 4:53PM

Zelaya is not looking for a consolation prize, in seeking to serve out the remainder of his original term, though the end of January, 2o1o.

He wants to change institutions, raid the treasury, imprison opponents and sign treaties with Venezuela, Cuba, Bolivia. Close and disassemble opposition press and broadcast. Seize private property.

And, who knows if he will REALLY relinquish power at the end of January ? A "national emergency", along with a vote on a new constitution might change all that.

Giving ANY power to Zelaya is putting your hand into the lion's cage.

Rick Z| 10.20.09 @ 4:53PM

Zelaya is not looking for a consolation prize, in seeking to serve out the remainder of his original term, though the end of January, 2o1o.

He wants to change institutions, raid the treasury, imprison opponents and sign treaties with Venezuela, Cuba, Bolivia. Close and disassemble opposition press and broadcast. Seize private property.

And, who knows if he will REALLY relinquish power at the end of January ? A "national emergency", along with a vote on a new constitution might change all that.

Giving ANY power to Zelaya is putting your hand into the lion's cage.

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