Joint Statement Between the United States of America and the Republic of Chile

The White House ^ | June 9, 2006 | Office of the Press Secretary

[hedgetrimmer]

including the promotion of democracy, development, economic growth, hemispheric integration, trade liberalization, international security, and combating terrorism.

He'll never stop until the American people make him stop.

[Spruce]

I've always wanted to travel to Latin America. But I do not speak latin. ;)

[hedgetrimmer]

The Presidents recognized that the democracies of the Americas have now forged a consensus on the vital link between security and prosperity as well as democracy and prosperity

Look into your crystal ball. You'll see an SPP agreement with Chile next.

[truthkeeper]

Ick.

[hedgetrimmer]

They further agreed to work together to support efforts to strengthen the capacity of the OAS and the Secretary-General to respond effectively to threats to democracy in the region and to help countries implement the provisions of the Charter.

This means to give the internationalist OAS and the Secretary-General more power.

[Alien Gunfighter]

Promotion of democracy is a waste of time. Judging by the way many free people vote (especially in latin America), it doesn't seem to be wanted.

Besides, there is only a limited amount of democracy in the world. We should keep all of it for ourselves.

[hedgetrimmer]

This press release is full of internationalist globalese. The American people ought to pay attention to what is said, because words mean things, and these words bode ill for American freedom and sovereignty.

[hedgetrimmer]

that institutions must be reformed to fight corruption and to function transparently;

The famous "reinventing government" from a constitutional republic to corporatism, or corporatist-fascism.

[hedgetrimmer]

Wh doesn't the man promotes freedom instead? That is the American way, not socialist 'democracy'. But the president isn't into freedom.

[truthkeeper]

Yeah. It's as plain as the nose on your face.

[hedgetrimmer]

More Neocon globalese, this is the US Ambassador to Venezuela:

Brownfield: Latin America between two governance models

There are two governance models at issue in the hemisphere, and countries are to make a choice between them during the next polls, US Ambassador William Brownfield said, as quoted by DPA.

"Undoubtedly, each country, each people, each constituency, is entitled to decide on the governance model wanted for the future. Undoubtedly, in our region of the Americas, there are at least two visions that compete in the interest of voters. Ultimately, peoples, voters themselves will decide on the vision that better represents their expectations about the future of their countries," the diplomat told Unión Radio.

One of the models, Brownfield said in reference to the United States, is "from a country I am very familiar with. It speaks about democracy; human, civilian and political rights, and people's protection from international threats, such as illicit drugs, international crime or terrorism. It is also a vision of economic development and prosperity for the peoples in the hemisphere."

"The other vision is more socialist, both in the positive and negative senses. It is a more centrist vision concerning government and state control and rule of social and economic matters. This vision probably excludes some countries from the idea of hemispheric integration," he pointed out.

--So does the US Constitution, Ambassador Brownfield.

[Borax Queen]

bttt

[hedgetrimmer]

After I lived here as a child, and then as an adult, it's always for me a wonderful possibility to be in a country where I have learned to love the American people, where I learned to -- some experiences as how you can live in a country with different cultures, traditions, the different ethnic groups, and that's possible, and how you can integrate. And we want to integrate more in the region, we want to continue developing the best relationships with the United States, with the government and we hope we succeed in this covenant.

Apparently the president has made a covenant with Chile and others to integrate the western hemisphere. Too bad he hasn't mentioned this to the American people. I think we have a right to know.

[GodGunsGuts]

It's good (despite the doublespeak) that Chile is reaffirming its friendship with America. I would have loved to see a recognition of Pinochet for saving Chile from Communist tyranny.

[Verginius Rufus]

In the past we had a different strategy for hemispheric integration--annexation. 24 of the states are entirely on land that did not belong to the US in 1787, and 3 more (Minnesota, Mississippi, and Alabama) include land acquired after 1787.

Chile might not be a bad area to acquire as a state--lots of pretty scenery, per capita income second highest in South America...just persuade them to speak English as a second language. Just an idea...not serious.

[Rockitz]

I have traveled to Chile just a bit over a year ago now. Actually Chile would be an asset for Jorge's beloved North American Union, but in it's current state the US would be a drag on Chile. There's little reason for Chile to want anything to do with us for anything other than as a market for their products.

Pinochet, for all of his suspect methods, did a good job of cleansing Chile of much of the PC philosophy and its adherents.

I was extremely impressed with Chile in many respects. It reminds me of what California might have been 60 or 70 years ago. I'm going back within the next 6 months to see more.

[hedgetrimmer]

It reminds me of what California might have been 60 or 70 years ago.

No argument there.

But how can a socialist state like Chile seem like such a paradise, when California has the full benefit of statehood in the United States with a constitutional government and a bill of rights?

[Mariner]

We need to cultivate a positive relationship with Chile...along with Columbia they are the only real friends we have in South America.

Now we need to turn Argentina back our way.

[hedgetrimmer]

We need to cultivate a positive relationship with Chile...

Because former US corporations have invested too much money there? Just curious.

[B4Ranch]

"I think we have a right to know."

Don't count on it.