Posted on 06/30/2009 9:13:11 AM PDT by NetRight Nation
The story out of Honduras is that the people of that stalwart little country have now taken it into their own hands to preserve their democracy in the most courageous action since they established their constitutional republic nearly three decades ago. Just as former Honduran President Jose Manuel Zelaya Rosales prepared to seize full power in direct violation of the nation’s Constitution, the military leadership – with the backing of the people – removed him from power.
Unfortunately, Barack Obama, after encouraging the Zelaya coup with his complicit silence, has now condemned the people’s move to uphold their Constitution and preserve their freedom. And, as expected, the mainstream media has joined Mr. Obama in censuring the restoration of democracy by censoring the full story.
Yet, what actually occurred in Honduras is a case study in the survival of freedom against the most oppressive odds.
Earlier this year, in the face of strong public opposition, Honduran President Jose Manuel Zelaya Rosales declared that he would stage a referendum to have the country’s constitutional term limits law overturned, thereby allowing him to remain indefinitely in power. The people of Honduras had adopted the single, four-year--term limit as part of their Constitution in January of 1982. Significantly, the term limits provision is one of only eight “firm articles,” out of 375. By law, cannot be amended.
The Supreme Court of Honduras declared the Zelaya referendum unconstitutional, his own Liberal Party came out in strong opposition, and the public overwhelmingly opposed his power grab. Despite this, Zelaya, a leftwing politician with strong ties to Cuba’s Castro and Venezuela’s Chavez, scheduled the referendum for Sunday, June 28. At midnight, Wednesday, June 24, the strong-arm president gave a televised speech accusing his opposition of promoting “destabilization and chaos” by attempting to thwart his unconstitutional referendum.
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Any word about the Camacho Cigar Company? Are they OK?
All commy’s stick together.
“Freedom Restored”....memo this to the White House please.
Obama probably hasnt read this article and doesnt know the facts. Like he doesnt read bad bills before he signs them.
Either that or he really is trying to support one of his dictator buddies.
And who’s side was our President on?
(Like that spin?).
Obama lives for the moment he can sniff Commie dictator butt.
(Like that spin?).
As the old Jewish settler said when he saw the San Fernando Valley in CA for the first time, “Van nuys....”
Indeed.
Obama was for the communist. He is also for the tyrant in Iran.
O and his Marxist cadre hate to see stuff like this happen because that is exactly what they have planned for this country. They know that if the people can take back their government in Honduras, they can do it here as well and that terrifies them.
Yet, what actually occurred in Honduras is a case study in the survival of freedom against the most oppressive odds.
It sure is. This was/is an extreme Constitutional crisis, with lots of outside agitation fueling it, and the congress, SC and military all stood strong and played their parts without exceeding their own authority. This is how it's done folks and by all reports the majority of people in Honduras appreciate what they've got and intend to keep it. Marxist agitators be damned!
I do. At the very least we send them material support to fight the communistas.
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