CUT OFF MILITARY AID TO HONDURAS

[Joanne98]

This will NOT stand!

Sunday, June 28, 2009

5:37PM COUP GOVERNMENT IN PLACE IN HONDURAS

It's official, illegal, but official. Roberto Micheletti, up until right now the head of Congress, has just been sworn in as de facto president after violently ousting President Zelaya from power, kidnapping him and forcing him into exile in Costa Rica. Micheletti just gave a speech before Congress, broadcast live via CNN en Español and Telesur, along with Honduran stations, was enraged with power, often yelling and declaring his "utmost respect for democracy and the constitution" (?!) He also discussed how his "cabinet" which he is about to announce, will "restore democracy" and "respect for the constitution" to the country. He repeated over and over again that what took place was not a military-civil coup but rather a "civil society" action to "ensure democracy".

Still no word about kidnapped and beaten Foreign Minister Patricia Rodas' whereabouts. The Congress also did not explain President Zelaya's beating and kidnapping and forced exile or the forged resignation letter, which they now obviously are no longer using as a legitimate "justification" for the coup. It's just too bogus.

BTW, The US Military Group in Honduras trains around 300 Honduran soldiers every year, provides more than $500,000 annually to the Honduran Armed Forces and additionally provides $1.4 million for a military education and exchange program for around 300 more Honduran soldiers every year.

http://www.chavezcode.com/2009/06/537pm-coup-government-in-place-in.html

That fucker better step down!

[Zorro]

1. Not going to happen

It's not in our best interests to cut aid to Honduras.

[flamingdem]

2. Obama is not supporting this phoney government

and the USA should blockade them. They have no support, except from the drug cartels and some of W's old buddies.

[timeforpeace]

4. Really no downside to acting tough in this situation. What's Honduras gonna do, nuke us?

[Zorro]

5. What would a "blockade" do?

Other than escalate the situation?

Zelaya's action was not only declared illegal and unconstitutional, but was unpopular even within his own party.

[DainBramaged]

3. (sigh) Son of Hugo tried to follow in his footsteps, head of military said

I don't think so little man, off you go. REAL Democracy will return there.