Ron Paul criticizes the US for "overthrowing" Mossadegh, a dictator who seized power in Iran unconstitutionally.
Aristide was legitimately elected and was deposed by an illegitimate military dictator.
Once restored to his elected office, Aristide did indeed turn on the Haitian Constitution and illegitimately overstayed his term of office, becoming a dictator.
But when the US returned Aristide to his rightful office, he did have a legitimate claim.
Wow....a freeper defending that scumb-bag Aristide. Anything for the Frederation I guess. Do any other Fred fans want to defend Aristide too? C'mon, don't be shy. Fred and Jean Claude need your help!
Aristide was legitimately elected and was deposed by an illegitimate military dictator.
Once restored to his elected office, Aristide did indeed turn on the Haitian Constitution and illegitimately overstayed his term of office, becoming a dictator.
But when the US returned Aristide to his rightful office, he did have a legitimate claim.
Since when is it the US's job to protect the constitutions of other countries?
In case you haven't noticed we are having trouble enough defending our own constitution.
If the FALN gets frisky, we'll have to end the occupation of Puerto Rico.
It was this threat against our national interests during the cold war that compelled us to intervene,help oust Mossadegh and then reestablish the monarchy and place the Shah in power.
The problem with the Shah which eventually led to his ignominious end was that he brought western,secular values into a country that to that point had been under girded and encompassed by religion. This displeased the mullahs and imams and persons who had originally helped in the overthrow of Mossadegh. They changed sides and brought back Khomeini(?/sp)in order to put an end to the increasing secularization.
Sometimes one just reaps what one sows.
LOL, unconstitutionally? So this would be different than other nations where dictators 'seize' power unconstitutionally (say Pakistan perhaps)? Oh I forgot a coup is 'constitutional' as long as the nation is a 'friend'...I would criticize our government for it too. None of our business. I'm not saying his point was valid, as it is not one of the 50 states of the union, I just don't care what form of government they have.
One coup is 'constitutional' while another is not. Based on nothing more than apparently US interests in the region eh? At least Mossadegh was an elected Prime Minister while Musharaf was from the military.