Despite World.. Support For Ousted Honduran Leader, Sen. DeMint Blasts Obama For Favoring "Dictator"

AHN ^ | 7/3/09 | Chris ALingoog

[pissant]

Washington, D.C. (AHN) - Sen. Jim DeMint (R-SC) is accusing President Barack Obama and the Organization of American States of undermining the democratic processes in Honduras, saying the military coup last week that deposed José Manuel Zelaya as president was constitutional and reflected the will of the Honduran people.

"The people of Honduras have struggled too long to have their hard-won democracy stolen from them by a Chavez-style dictator," DeMint, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and chairman of the Senate Steering Committee, said in a statement. "The Honduran Congress, the Honduran Supreme Court, and the Honduran military have acted in accordance to the Honduran constitution and the rule of law."

The Republican called Obama's demand that Zelaya be reinstated "a slap in the face to the people of Honduras." He said the resolution issued by the OAS "tramples over the hopes and dreams of a free and democratic people."

"I am hopeful that as President Obama grows in office, he will eventually turn away from despots like Ahmadinejad, Chavez, Castro, and Zelaya, and give the United States' full-throated support to the people of any country who are fighting for the same values we cherish and defend in America," DeMint also said.

[pissant]

Hunter/DeMint 2012

[Man50D]

Upholding the Constitution does not constitute a coup.

[TigersEye]

Hoozah! for Jim DeMint. Is he the only American in office now?

[Man50D]

"I am hopeful that as President Obama grows in office, he will eventually turn away from despots like Ahmadinejad, Chavez, Castro, and Zelaya, and give the United States' full-throated support to the people of any country who are fighting for the same values we cherish and defend in America," DeMint also said.

Smell the coffee Jim.

[Onerom99]

Ugh.. You Hunter psychobabbles are still out there?

[pissant]

Remind me again which slick RINO you were kneepadding for

[csvset]

After last week’s Sanford Diaries drama, some sanity from SC way.

[pissant]

I had no idea that Sanford was a closet drama queen.

[La Lydia]

Yes. Finally an elected official in this country is speaking up on behalf of what the Hondurans are so bravely doing. I am not holding my breath for the MSM to report on this, because they have already been swigging big gulps of BO’s Kool-ade.

[freeangel]

Let’s face it—0 will side with every tyrant, miscreant, terrorist that has a .1% chance of destroying the US. Hussein is his middle name and he plays a treasonous game.

[himno hero]

The part I like the best is where Jim points out the inadequacies of the president and makes a wish...but not in exactly those words.

“I am hopeful that as President Obama grows....”

I would also like to point out those values he cherishes are from a different value landscape than Obamas

[padre35]

Anyone else recall Jesse Helms?

[TigersEye]

Skip the State Run Media. Find your own news.

Honduras Defends Its Democracy

Honduras Crisis: Zelaya Is A Threat To Our Democracy

Coup Rocks Honduras

Coup in Honduras - Correction: This is NOT a coup

Honduras Natives Say Democracy Preserved

Supporters of Zelaya.

Supporters of Honduras' President Manuel Zelaya shout slogans outside the presidential residence in Tegucigalpa, Thursday, June 25, 2009. President Zelaya's attempt to hold a referendum Sunday on changing the constitution has pitted him against the country's top courts, the attorney general, military leaders and even his own party, all of whom argue the vote is illegal.(Photo/Fernando Antonio)

Supporters of Honduran rule of law.

Demonstrators opposed to Honduras President Manuel Zelaya, protest in Tegucigalpa, Friday, June 26, 2009. President Manuel Zelaya is promoting a Sunday referendum on constitutional changes that has plunged the country into crisis by setting the president at odds with the military, the courts and the legislature that have branded the vote illegal.

A man holds a constitution of Honduras as demonstrators opposed to Honduras President Manuel Zelaya, protest in Tegucigalpa, Friday, June 26, 2009. President Manuel Zelaya is promoting a Sunday referendum on constitutional changes that has plunged the country into crisis by setting the president at odds with the military, the courts and the legislature that have branded the vote illegal. (Photo/Esteban Felix)

Students wearing gags on their mouths protest against Honduras President Manuel Zelaya outside the Venezuelan embassy in Tegucigalpa, Thursday, June 25, 2009. President Zelaya's attempt to hold a referendum on reforming the constitution has pitted him against the country's top courts, the attorney general, military leaders and even his own party, all of whom argue the vote is illegal. (Photo/Fernando Antonio)

My thanks to Rome2000 and cripplecreek for finding and posting these photos on this thread.

[Treeless Branch]

This I believe is the damnedest story ever. The honduran govt seems to be entirely in the right. There has got to be something I’m missing???

[flaglady47]

Good for Sen. DeMint. A voice of sanity, amongst the cowards and the insane.

[Onerom99]

Anybody over that no political talent, protectionist bum.

[TigersEye]

I can’t believe that there has only been one. Shameful.

[NCjim]

BHO does not want to offend his best friends Chavez and Castro. Pray for the USA.

[cripplecreek]

Now if only he could coax the rest of the GOP out from under their desks.

[TigersEye]

Anyone else recall Jesse Helms?

Is he still in office? If he has made a statement on this issue I have missed it.

[padre35]

Indeed, I can recall a time when Democracy and Freedom were principles the United States stood for, even when that came at a price, now Obamao is more then happy to support any tin pot Chavezista that Uncle Hugo supports.

Sad really, Jesse Helms used to stand on his principles and fight, fight, fight, no matter the voices to the contrary.

[pissant]

That’s what you said last time. I guess you like getting your ass handed to you by marxists, eh?

[HotLead61]

Smell the coffee Jim.

That was for public consumption. DeMint knows that many Americans are so far gone, that he has to break it down to the basics for them. Got to hit 'em where they live...Too bad that sound bite couldn't "pre-empt" 15 seconds of "American Idol".

DeMint already knows what the coffee smells like. Apparently, he has found his 'nards.

[Lexinom]

It is the same sort of thing that got Obama elected: spin and half-truth.

Honduras is COMPLETELY in the right. What happened does not match the definition of a classical military coup - the same party remains in control, the military immediately relinquished control once Zelaya was on the plane. Sound like a "military coup"?

[tarawa]

If only there was a way to stop the media from using that terminology. This was in no way a ‘military coup’. The military was enforcing a lawful order. That does not, and cannot constitute a coup, but calling it that just increases support for the ousted Marxist.

[Onerom99]

LOL.. Hunter could of campaigned for 3 years leading into last years election, he would have national name recognition of about 12% by the time the polls opened.. Okay, maybe 13%.

[cripplecreek]

Romney groin leech clown. Fancy you suddenly showing up today.

[HotLead61]

Anyone else recall Jesse Helms?

Yep, God rest his soul. That guy never pulled any punches, not for anyone. He single-handedly delayed the Commies' agenda for 20 years or more.

[himno hero]

Its not just the military, the military acted on behalf of the judicial and also had the support of the people. That is why they had their own freedom march with est. 10,000 people. It seems they are aware of the Chavez trick next door... how to become an eternal dictator.... which is what Barry O aspires to.... and they acted to prevent it.

It wasnt just the military stepping in.

[pissant]

I can hear the lisp in your laugh. By all means, keep supporting the big names. Rudy McRomney was a real blessing. Maybe toss in Charlie Loafers from Floriduh and the dork from Minnesota this time too.

[pissant]

Don’t hold your breath.

[Chickensoup]

He will be next on the attack list.

[NonValueAdded]

A question that would have been unthinkable not that long ago.

You go, Jim!!! You can be sure my Senators will be told in no uncertain terms to back you. (Alas, Nellie is a lost cause and Mel pro'ly isn't salvageable).

[HotLead61]

Not missing anything. Thugs want to help a fellow thug. Period. (Hussein included)

[Onerom99]

Nope, not quite. Never voted or supported Romney or McCain in the primaries.

What’s the problem? Mad that Hunter can’t get his name recognition in his own congressional district above 60% ?

[Lucius Cornelius Sulla]

Jesse Helms passed away a year ago tomorrow.

[cripplecreek]

So boy, how do you feel about your globalist pals wanting to reinstall a dictator in Honduras?

[Castigar]

“saying the military coup last week that deposed José Manuel Zelaya as president was constitutional and reflected the will of the Honduran people.”

IT WASN’T A COUP”

[TigersEye]

That’s what I thought. I guess I just didn’t understand why he was brought up in response to my comment. Other posts have now clarified that for me.

[Onerom99]

Ughhhhhhh.. Free traders hardly want another power hungry marxist in control in Latin America.

Boy are you stupid or what.

[cripplecreek]

Ughhhhhhh.. Free traders hardly want another power hungry marxist in control in Latin America.

LOL yeah I guess that's why groups like the world bank, IMF, OAS and others want to cut off the money.

[Onerom99]

Ummm... World Bank, IMF, or OAS are not free market libertarian organizations nor do free market libertarians support such misfits.

Get a clue pal.

[cripplecreek]

Whatever you say LIEbertardian Pal. Maybe you should be cowering under the desk with all your freetraitor congressmen who don’t have the manhood to oppose their masters.

[Onerom99]

Oh god. Please, next time you come to an argument with me, arm yourself with the facts.

[Eagles6]

Good for Demint. Send him an email of support.

[cripplecreek]

Well boy, where are they? Awfully quiet about the trade being shut off.

Next time you come to an argument bring you nuts and man up enough to admit what you and your kind are.