China’s new Latin American revolution

ft ^ | April 4 2006 | Humphrey Hawksley

[dennisw]

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[John Filson]

Today's American leaders are too weak-kneed to declare a 21st century Monroe doctrine.

[the invisib1e hand]

None of that should cause Americans concern, unless viewed alongside Beijing’s deep-seated and unresolved differences on how societies should be governed. In the US, it is through elections. In China, it is by ending poverty.

Say whaaaaaa?

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The balance of power and loyalty is shifting historically...it's time to secure allies.

[JmyBryan]

I really don't understand the point of this article. Is it that the US should accomodate China because it holds US debt. Or is it that Latin countries are going to become more communist? or ???

IMHO Chinese investment in Latin America is not a threat, it's capitalism.

[dennisw]

Few FReepers will read this thread . There are too many frivolous ones. China is encircling us

[John Filson]

Some of us are paying attention, and paying attention to those who aren't.

[gotribe]

China’s poor of 20 years ago are now taking out mortgages on first homes....

They must be referring to the poor of 20 years ago who were lucky enough to have survived the cleansing of mao. Some economic miracle. I hope Latin America isn't forced to go through it.

[Marius3188]

It does appear that Latin America and to some extent S. America is easily lured into Communism and Marxism.

China will have a easier time strengthening relations with them, because, to a larger extent than the USSR, China has money.

[Thunder90]

Don't forget our Russian "Friends" in all of this. They have a major role in the Communist movements in Latin America. The Russians give weapons away for bare-bones prices, and then give the latin american soldiers training (With thier Chinese allies).

[Thunder90]

Russia now has money as well, unlike the first Cold War.

[Thunder90]

Also, don't forget the Shanghai Coorperative Organization (This consists of the "Former" USSR and the PRC). One of their stated goals is to remove the influence of the US from Latin America, and then to spread Communism.

[kstewskis]

For its part, America should make clear to China the line it must not cross in Latin America if it wants to avoid resurrection of the Monroe doctrine.

Hmmmm....*ping*

Methinks China has been doing just that.

That said, I seriously doubt our gov't have the collective testicular fortitude to enforce the Monroe Doctrine.

[kstewskis]

It does appear that Latin America and to some extent S. America is easily lured into Communism and Marxism.

It's very evident in these so called "immigration demonstrations."

Why did they pick May 1st for their nationwide demonstration?

Maybe a "coincidence" (I doubt it, but that's just me). But the overwhelming "message" these LaRaza, MENCha groups, et al, are pushing are, in fact, Marxist.

And they are financially backed by such.

[Northern Yankee]

They were just talking about China, and Catholics in China, on Relevant Radio yesterday.

[kstewskis]

They were just talking about China, and Catholics in China, on Relevant Radio yesterday.

Darn, I wished I would have heard that!

(those people need our prayers too!)

[Thunder90]

The Russians have also crossed the line by giving Venezuela weapons and promising to set up weapon factories there.

[kstewskis]

It's not looking pretty.

I am very concerned.

[CowboyJay]

"Today's American leaders are too weak-kneed to declare a 21st century Monroe doctrine."

Amazing, isn't it? I'm personally starting to wonder if they're not reading off some Communist-sympathizer playbook from back in the '60's. Joe McCarthy was on to something bigger than just a few commies in the media, IMHO.

[CowboyJay]

"Today's American leaders are too weak-kneed to declare a 21st century Monroe doctrine."

Amazing, isn't it? I'm personally starting to wonder if they're not reading off some Communist-sympathizer playbook from back in the '60's. Joe McCarthy was on to something bigger than just a few commies in the media, IMHO.