South of the Border (Washington Times Rips AMLO)

The Washington Times ^ | August 23, 2006 | Washington Times

[StJacques]

In the more than three weeks since the firebrand populist Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador began his protests in Mexico City to dispute the slim victory of his conservative rival Felipe Calderon in the July 2 presidential election, the Federal Electoral Tribunal has rejected a full recount and, after conducting a limited recount, found no evidence of fraud or serious irregularity. Mr. Lopez Obrador's opposition has become more vehement, however, most likely in anticipation of a final decision due from the Federal Electoral Institute on Sept. 6. The protests have caused problems for commuters and turned away tourists and visitors, costing local business an estimated $23 million per day. . . .

[StJacques]

This editorial speaks for itself, but I do want everyone to know that it is making news in Mexico:

http://www.eluniversal.com.mx/notas/370558.html

The commentary on the article at the above link is a mere repetition of what is essentially written. But Mexicans are hearing what others are saying.

[StJacques]

A Mex-Elex ping for you all.

[Enterprise]

Thanks!

[McGavin999]

The problem is, the Mexicans who are hearing and understanding are not the problem. The ones who are the problem will never hear nor understand.

[Enterprise]

"The more moderate leaders of Central and South America who came to power democratically and value that system of government should firmly rebuke Mr. Lopez Obrador's course of action."

Or, as Enterprise would say, REBUKE THE PUKE!

[BunnySlippers]

However I'm glad he alienated many of his supporters in Mexico City who were appalled at his idea of peaceful resistance.

[StJacques]

"The problem is, the Mexicans who are hearing and understanding are not the problem. The ones who are the problem will never hear nor understand."

I really like that McGavin.

It's that "never hearing" part that makes the Left such a disruptive force in politics wherever they are. It's never about dialogue, it's only about forcing everyone else either to think the way they think or accept that they're the only ones permitted to think. And that is why the Left is a threat to democracy everywhere.

[StJacques]

"I'm glad he alienated many of his supporters in Mexico City who were appalled at his idea of peaceful resistance."

Almost as much as they were appalled at his decision to rob them of employment and security.

[BunnySlippers]

You know ... it seems we'll get through it this election. But I really have fears for 2014. But then ... I'm a worrier. :)

BTW, I'm going back to Mexico. I have a choice of Puebla/Tlaxcala ... or Chiapas. What say you, St. J.?

[Rembrandt]

I have zero, count it...zero, doubt that Algore and John F'in Kerry would have tried the same thing in the US if either thought they could pull it off. I hope the Mexicans are able to resist this attempt at a coup by Gorebrador.

[StJacques]

PUEBLA!!!!

There is no finer dish in all of Mexican cuisine that Puebla's famous Mole de Guajolote; the city is absolutely beautiful at night when they light up the churches; the quality of the arts and handicrafts in the area, and especially the Talavera ceramics such as tiles, kitchenware, etc. are magnificent and you will want to take some home; you will be within easy driving distance of Mexico City (about 90 minutes) and especially Veracruz (maybe 2+ hours), which is a really fun town --> Tequila, Mariscos, and Huapango make a great combination.

I spent a little over a month in Puebla and I had a great time. You should go there and make sure you go visit Veracruz.

[Shuttle Shucker]

Meanwhile, in China, a blind man is sentenced to four years in prison for merely conspiring to create a mob to block traffic:

http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/2006-08-24-china-activist_x.htm

The Chinese dictators say Mexico's proof of why one can't mix democracy with capitalism in an emerging marketplace.

[Shuttle Shucker]

You'll leave Los Angeles to live in Mexico? Has Hell-A I mean L.A. become that bad?

I lived in Mexico for 6 years and often missed Los Angeles. I have noticed considerable deterioration in various ways in La-La Land though.

[BunnySlippers]

No, just a vacation ... and a short one at that.

Where in Mexico did you live? When I lived in Arizona (2 years) I longed for LA and drove back about once a month. :)

[Mind-numbed Robot]

It's that "never hearing" part that makes the Left such a disruptive force in politics wherever they are. It's never about dialogue, it's only about forcing everyone else either to think the way they think or accept that they're the only ones permitted to think. And that is why the Left is a threat to democracy everywhere.

This tactic of challenging the results of elections is a long time Communist tactic. It first appeared after the fall of the USSR and the first truly free elections in Eastern Europe. Any time the Communists lost they went to this tactic.

It goes like this:

Before the election accuse the other side of planning election fraud.

Commit election fraud while accusing the other side.

If that fails, demand a recount.

If that fails, continually declare that the government that was legally elected is a fraud and is illigitimate.

Repeat at next election cycle.

We saw this here with the 2000 election and again in 2004. It is a staple of the left so get used to it.

[Mind-numbed Robot]

I have zero, count it...zero, doubt that Algore and John F'in Kerry would have tried the same thing in the US if either thought they could pull it off.

See #15.

[Shuttle Shucker]

Mostly Mexico City, but also Monterrey (while visiting most states often as a volunteer elections observer when one could still easily get deported for doing so during the 1990's).

[StJacques]

You guys will not believe the interview AMLO had with the French newspaper Le Monde yesterday. He said that if the "National Democratic Convention" he has called for September 16 names him "President of Mexico," then the country will wake up with two presidents on September 17. I'm translating it (from the French) bit by bit as I get free time today. It's unbelievable. AMLO is stark raving nuts! I'm not kidding, the conspiracies he details, the numbers from the recount he throws around, and more show that the man has seriously divorced himself from reality. Fox's spokesman Ruben Aguilar said that AMLO is Fantasioso, which literally translates as "fantasizer" but implies much worse.

[BunnySlippers]

This is interesting but I'm not sure I understand ... Obrador said this or the AMLO spokesman?

It is REALLY irritating that there is so little English language news out there on Mexico.

[StJacques]

AMLO said it himself BunnySlippers. It's a fascinating look into the many dimensions of the man's truly warped mind. I'm over half-way done translating it right now and in about 15 minutes I will have all my work wrapped up for the day and I'll get to sit down with it and finish it up then. Just as soon as I put something in my anxious and empty stomach that is.