Barack Obama and the Honduran "Coup"

Entitlement Syndrome ^ | 06/29/2009 | Admin

[BigKahuna]

In reviewing the events which took place this weekend in Honduras, we feel the need to add somewhat of a clarification to the post previous to this one, in which we mentioned that U.S. President Barack Obama seemed willing only to offer rhetoric in the defense of an ousted national leader (Honduran President Mel Zelaya). In making that observation, we appear to have made an error in judgment which we feel compelled to correct.

It seems — as our friends at Power Line (the estimable Scott Johnson) have observed — that the military coup that took place occurred at the order of the country’s Supreme Court, which found that Marxist-leaning President Mel Zelaya was engaged in an attempt to illegally extend his tenure in office and ordered a halt to such shenanigans. Read the complete Power Line post here.

... Sadly, it’s becoming increasingly clear that democratic stirrings among the populace of any nation in danger of either falling into despotism or currently caught in a stranglehold by such despots are not enough to stir President Obama to any sort of sympathy, a failing which has already been demonstrated recently in Iran.

Making this sadder still is that most news reports on the Honduras action show a large majority of support for the expulsion of Zelaya and the swearing-in of a member of the country’s legislature (and next in the line of succession in accordance with the Honduran constitution) who is advocating — with military support — for scheduled elections in November of this year. Once again, it appears Mr. Obama has come down on the wrong side of history, and so early in his presidency.

[Califreak]

Dammit!

It’s not a coup!

Why won’t they get their facts straight?

[marron]

He was impeached and removed in accordance with the constitution.

The “coup” is whats coming, when they try to impose him unconstitutionally, by force.

[capydick]

I remember the days when Democrats would actually support the overthrow of a despotic leader and stand for human rights. Today - it’s a different story.

[Paladin2]

Zer0 is clearly a dictator.

[clamper1797]

It is my opinion that FUBO is setting us up for a take over ... either from within or from outside with his help. I suspect it is a plan that he believes will put him in as dictator for life of the former USA ... if I am right and what I said is PROVEN true, he is a traitor of the worse kind ... and all that follows

[Hoosier-Daddy]

I don’t think we would go quietly into that bad night.

[cripplecreek]

Well the weathermen wanted an overthrow of the USA with the help of everyone from Cuba to China and russia.

[TigersEye]

0bama is big on empathy ... for tyrants.

Skip the State Run Media. Find your own news.

Honduras Defends Its Democracy

Honduras Crisis: Zelaya Is A Threat To Our Democracy

Supporters of Zelaya.

Supporters of Honduras' President Manuel Zelaya shout slogans outside the presidential residence in Tegucigalpa, Thursday, June 25, 2009. President Zelaya's attempt to hold a referendum Sunday on changing the constitution has pitted him against the country's top courts, the attorney general, military leaders and even his own party, all of whom argue the vote is illegal.(Photo/Fernando Antonio)

Supporters of Honduran rule of law.

Demonstrators opposed to Honduras President Manuel Zelaya, protest in Tegucigalpa, Friday, June 26, 2009. President Manuel Zelaya is promoting a Sunday referendum on constitutional changes that has plunged the country into crisis by setting the president at odds with the military, the courts and the legislature that have branded the vote illegal.

A man holds a constitution of Honduras as demonstrators opposed to Honduras President Manuel Zelaya, protest in Tegucigalpa, Friday, June 26, 2009. President Manuel Zelaya is promoting a Sunday referendum on constitutional changes that has plunged the country into crisis by setting the president at odds with the military, the courts and the legislature that have branded the vote illegal. (Photo/Esteban Felix)

Students wearing gags on their mouths protest against Honduras President Manuel Zelaya outside the Venezuelan embassy in Tegucigalpa, Thursday, June 25, 2009. President Zelaya's attempt to hold a referendum on reforming the constitution has pitted him against the country's top courts, the attorney general, military leaders and even his own party, all of whom argue the vote is illegal. (Photo/Fernando Antonio)

My thanks to Rome2000 and cripplecreek for finding and posting these photos on this thread.

[clamper1797]

We will if we are not organized ... lone wolves can only do so much

[Hoosier-Daddy]

Somehow, I don’t think he’ll be taking any calls from Major Garrett for the next few weeks.

[BigKahuna]

Those photos are awesome. Thanks for posting them! More people willing to lay it on the line for democracy.

[McGruff]

If we are waiting to see how Iran “plays out” why are we interfering in a sovereign nations matters?

As Charles Krauthammer pointed out tonight on the Special Report panel the only “coup” was what the guy they kicked out was trying for.

[MichiganConservative]

We need to start doing something about the tyrants that occupy our presidency and Congress before we start criticizing other countries’ political processes.

[MichiganConservative]

Impeach “The One”.

[BigKahuna]

Agreed. I’m in for the Tea Party in Northville, MI on the 4th. Mainly to see what sort of stirring up of the masses I can do ;-)

[tbpiper]

Why won’t they get their facts straight?

Because it fits their notion an eeevill military. Obama doesn't like them because they are protecting and defending their constitution from a domestic enemy. Perhaps it puts a twings of fear in him.

[feedback doctor]

Bttt

[The Duke]

I remember the days when Democrats would actually support the overthrow of a despotic leader and stand for human rights.

You must be older than me. I'm 50.

[RegulatorCountry]

The Honduran Supreme Court acted to prevent a coup, and succeeded in doing so. Their former Vice President is now President, and the former President, who flouted the constitution and brought Venezuelans into Honduras to run his sham referendum, is in exile. That the Hondurans were perhaps too humane in their treatment of this despot is the only problem, here.