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The Spectacle Blog
When you’re a small democracy in Central America, being international news for six long months is oftentimes not a good thing.
And it usually ends badly.
Not this time.
Story (here)
Honduras ended months of political turmoil as it swore in a new president Wednesday, turning the page on a thwarted quest by ousted leader Manuel Zelaya to be restored to power after a coup that drew international condemnation.
Venezuelan President, Hugo Chavez put in his place — outside of the politics of a sovereign Honduras? — Check!
Democracy restored as the people of Honduras reject socialism and tyranny? — Check!
Former president and would-be tyrant, Roberto Zelaya given a one-way ticket to the Dominican Republic to think about the death of his legacy? — Check!
A good example of how the rule of law can withstand the temptation of Leftist, tyrannical politics in Latin America and elsewhere? — Check!
Honduran Supreme Court declared the generals involved in the apprehension of Roberto Zelaya not guilty? — Check!
Another example of President Obama being on the wrong side of history? — Check!
As of today, the tally in this contest is:
Liberty: 1
Tyranny: 0
Hopefully the score holds.
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Flee| 1.27.10 @ 4:03PM
As is typical of MSM this gets little coverage. A small country standing up for itself against great odds and powerful influences should be held up for praise. Instead we get silence or condemnation or worse. Three cheers for Honduras. Salud!
Ken (Old Texican)| 1.27.10 @ 4:09PM
Let's figure out how to throw some business their way.
Free trade is the economic genie....for both parties.
grant1863| 1.27.10 @ 9:55PM
they make great cigars
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Poolshark| 1.28.10 @ 5:22PM
Lo siento. I can't resist. Even though I agree that it is a good thing Zelaya is gone, I must make a few corrections. The ex-president of Honduras is Jose Manuel Zelaya Rosales. The brave patriot interim President is Roberto Micheletti. All my Honduran friends, even his cousin, are glad he is gone. 85% of the people voted AGAINST Lobo granting him amnesty.
EP| 1.29.10 @ 8:48AM
I too am glad Zelaya is gone. He was beggining to act as a dictator completely ignoring the rulings of the Supreme Court and decisions of the National Congress, however I must say that socialism is not equivalent to tyranny as you suggested in your 2nd "Check!".
Honduras has been suffering for far too long from gov'ts who completely ignore the fact that the majority of the country lives on a dollar a day. US style capitalism has been given 30 years to work and nothing has happened. Forms of socialism (NOT PURE SOCIALISM) in Chile and Brazil have worked wonders. If Honduras can follow the example of Chile then maybe my fellow Catrachos won't continue to starve for the next 30 years. By the way, thanks a lot for covering this!
Waldina Castillo| 2.9.10 @ 8:55PM
Mr. Robert P. Kirchhoefer, the name of our EX-president (and leftist tyrant wannabe) is Manuel Zelaya NOT Roberto Zelaya!!!
On the other hand, I like what you wrote :)