HONDURAS AND CHAVEZ: WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW, WHAT THE CENTRALIZED MEDIA IS NOT TELLING YOU

We will know that we’ve fallen off the cliff if we support the spread of socialism/communism in that region....

We fell off the cliff on Nov 4, 08, the only thing remaining to be seen is whether we land on jagged rocks or soft snow. Time will tell.

Operating from Nicaragua, FARC fighters could easily cross the border into Honduras and inflict a great amount of suffering and death.

Once that starts to happen, it'll be a PR disaster for the stupid Obama/Clinton Honduras policy. That's why Bambi, Hildebeast et al. want an immediate reinstatement of Zelaya.

>Following another pattern of Chavez and his allies, Zelaya sought to control media reporting by demanding that his government have at least two hours of program time per day to present its views to the nation.<

Who does that remind you of?

Skip the State Run Media. Find your own news.

Honduras Defends Its Democracy

Honduras Crisis: Zelaya Is A Threat To Our Democracy

Coup Rocks Honduras

Coup in Honduras - Correction: This is NOT a coup

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.

So it’s really a coup of a coup.

Not a coup at all....it's a removal...bythe other two branches....of their Government....see late night comments on this thread:

Two Presidents Locked in a Fight for International Support

posts #26 ...on give some decent detail ...lots of good links before that....

A Blog that TigersEye pointed to...

Fausta’s Blog

is very detailed....

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Coup in Honduras - Correction: This is NOT a coup

ping.

Check this thread out.

Honduras Natives Say Democracy Preserved

Powerful testimony.

It’s a battle of the blue & white against the reds, just like in the US. Blue = conservatism, white = tradition. “Whites” were the perennial foes of the Soviet communists.

We will know that we’ve fallen off the cliff if we support the spread of socialism/communism in that region....

With Obama as President; we are in a 'free fall' off that cliff.

And so I guess; we wait and see, who it is; that is going to speak to this; beyond Charles Krauthammer; and those from various blogs; and of course, 'our' media friends/giants. .. But WHO with AUTHORITY will speak? Perhaps the only answer is to remember, 'elections have consequences'. . .

The domino effect of Obama's Left is impacting far beyond our borders. One might think that at least some of who claim they are American Media; would by now, realize, the critical error of their thinking; and begin their crawl out of their Obama dreamscape; while leading others as well.

Meantime; this 'cause/effect' is all too painful, pathetic; and pitiful to watch; and by every Obama 'measure'; the misery was predictable. Worst, we know there is so much more to come.

What I was trying to point out was that there was a coup of the Honduras government masquerading as an election influenced by Hugo Chavez. And that seems eerily familiar to the U.S. situation.

Note: The following text is a quote:

http://www.defenselink.mil//news/newsarticle.aspx?id=54968

U.S. Base in Honduras on Shut-down Following Uprising

By Jim Garamone
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, June 30, 2009 – There are no current threats to U.S. servicemembers serving in Honduras following last week’s ouster of the Honduran president, U.S. Southern Command officials said today.

The 600 American soldiers, sailors and airmen based at Soto Cano Air Base are staying on the base and not conducting exercises with the Honduran military, said Robert Appin, deputy director for public information and outreach at Southern Command in Miami.

The Honduran military reportedly ousted President Manuel Zelaya on June 28. President Barack Obama has expressed concern over the development and said the Hondurans need to work the problem out.

The last off-base operation was June 26 when U.S. servicemembers concluded a medical readiness exercise, Appin said.

Army Col. Richard A. Juergens, commander of Soto Cano, ordered the air base closed following Zelaya’s ouster. “No one is allowed off base except for emergency situations,” Appin said. “All travel is restricted.”

U.S. forces have served in Honduras since the early 1980s. A mix of active and reserve component servicemembers work with local forces and local institutions. Servicemembers deploy for either six months or a year to Soto Cano, Appin said.

Note: The following text is a quote:

http://www.travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/pa/pa_4526.html

Travel Alert

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Bureau of Consular Affairs
This information is current as of today, Tue Jun 30 2009 21:54:36 GMT-0700 (PDT).

Honduras

June 29, 2009

The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the current unstable political and security situation in Honduras, and recommends that American citizens defer all non-essential travel to Honduras until further notice. This Travel Alert expires on July 29, 2009.

On Sunday June 28, the Honduran military ousted President Manuel Zelaya and sent him out of the country. There are military or police checkpoints throughout Tegucigalpa, and there have been reports of sporadic demonstrations.

The Department of State recommends that American citizens residing in and visiting Honduras remain close to their homes or hotels unless their travel is of a life or death nature, or a scheduled departure from Honduras, and that U.S. citizens restrict travel within the country to necessary trips. The Government of Honduras has imposed a curfew for June 29 and June 30 from 9:00 p.m through 6:00 a.m. The U.S. Embassy in Tegucigalpa strongly recommends American citizens to abide by such curfews and to check the Embassy’s website for the latest information on curfews. The U.S. Embassy has restricted the travel of its staff within Honduras to necessary trips. The decision to lift or continue those restrictions will be made on a day-to-day basis.

There have been regular demonstrations at the Presidential palace in central Tegucigalpa, and streets in the vicinity of many government offices are blocked by police or military. In general, the streets of Tegucigalpa and San Pedro Sula are quiet. Reports from the rest of the country indicate that calm prevails, although there have been cases of occasional roadblocks.

Honduras’ borders remain open, and the airports remain open for regularly scheduled flights. Continental Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta Airlines continue to operate flights as usual, though this is subject to change. Those traveling with Continental Airlines may wish to call (504) 220-0999 (Tegucigalpa), (504) 557-4141 (San Pedro Sula), or 1-800-231-0856 (United States). Those traveling with American Airlines may wish to call (504) 216-4800 (Honduras) or 1-800-433-7300 (United States). Those traveling with Delta Airlines may wish to call 1-800-791-9000 (United States and Central America) or (504) 550-1616 (San Pedro Sula).

The U.S. Embassy in Tegucigalpa strongly recommends that U.S. citizens avoid large gatherings and not try to pass roadblocks if they encounter them. U.S. citizens should monitor the situation via media sources, including TV and radio when possible, and via the internet.

The U.S. Embassy in Tegucigalpa and the Consular Agency in San Pedro Sula may close for all but emergency services as a result of the political and security situation. The decision to reopen the Embassy and the Consular Agency for non-emergency services will be made on a day-to-day basis. Check the Embassy’s website for up-to-date information.

The U.S. Embassy is located on Avenida La Paz in Tegucigalpa; telephone (504) 238 5114, after hours telephone (504) 236 8497; Consular Section fax (504) 238 4357; E-mail: usahonduras@state.gov Webpage: http://honduras.usembassy.gov.

For the latest security information, Americans traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department’s Internet website (http://travel.state.gov), where the current Travel Warnings and Public Announcements, including the Worldwide Caution, can be found. Up-to-date information on safety and security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the U.S., or for callers outside the U.S. and Canada, a regular toll-line at 1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).

Americans living or traveling in Honduras are encouraged to register with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate through the State Department’s travel registration website (https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs), and to obtain updated information on travel and security within Honduras. Americans without Internet access may register directly with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. By registering, American citizens make it easier for the Embassy or Consulate to contact them in case of emergency.

Note: The following text is a quote:

https://www.osac.gov/Reports/report.cfm?contentID=104290

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Warden Message: Continued Honduras Unrest
CONSULAR AFFAIRS BULLETINS
Americas - Honduras
30 Jun 2009

Due to the current unstable political and security situation in Honduras, the U.S. Embassy in Tegucigalpa recommends that American citizens defer all non-essential travel to Honduras until further notice.

The Embassy advises American citizens residing in and visiting Honduras to restrict travel to necessary trips only on June 30 and July 1, 2009. The government-imposed curfew has expired; the Embassy has not received information on a renewal of the curfew.

The U.S. Embassy has advised its staff to restrict travel to necessary trips only on June 30 and July 1, 2009.

As of 1100 local (1200 EST), there are reports of demonstrations in central Tegucigalpa and San Pedro Sula and scattered protests and road blockages around the country, including along the CA-5 highway in Comayagua, Taulabe and outside San Pedro Sula. The streets in the vicinity of many government offices continue to be blocked by police or military.

Honduras’ land borders with Guatemala, El Salvador and Nicaragua have reportedly been closed to commercial traffic. This closure is expected to last through July 1. Private vehicles may be affected by this closure.

Honduran airports remain open for regularly scheduled flights. Continental Airlines, American Airlines and Delta Airlines continue to operate flights as usual, though this is subject to change. Those traveling with Continental Airlines may wish to call (504) 220-0999 (Tegucigalpa), (504) 557-4141 (San Pedro Sula), or 1-800-231-0856 (United States). Those traveling with American Airlines may wish to call (504) 216-4800 (Honduras) or 1-800-433-7300 (United States). Those traveling with Delta Airlines may wish to call 1-800-791-9000 (United States and Central America) or (504) 550-1616 (San Pedro Sula). Taca Airlines and its affiliates have cancelled flights for the past week for reasons unrelated to the political unrest.

The Embassy again strongly recommends that U.S. citizens avoid large gatherings and do not try to pass roadblocks if they encounter them. U.S. citizens should monitor the situation via media sources, including TV and radio when possible, and via the internet.

The U.S. Embassy will be open for emergency services only on Tuesday, June 30. The Consular Agency in San Pedro Sula will also be closed on Tuesday, June 30. An announcement concerning services available on July 1 will be made June 30.

The U.S. Embassy is located on Avenida La Paz in Tegucigalpa; telephone (504) 238 5114, after hours telephone (504) 236 8497; Consular Section fax (504) 238 4357; E-mail: usahonduras@state.gov Webpage: http://honduras.usembassy.gov

For the latest security information, Americans traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department’s Internet website (http://travel.state.gov), where the current Travel Warnings and Public Announcements, including the Worldwide Caution Public Announcement, can be found.

Up-to-date information on safety and security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the U.S., or for callers outside the U.S. and Canada, a regular toll-line at 1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).

Americans living or traveling in Honduras are encouraged to register with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate through the State Department’s travel registration website (https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs), and to obtain updated information on travel and security within Honduras. Americans without Internet access may register directly with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. By registering, American citizens make it easier for the Embassy or Consulate to contact them in case of emergency.

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28 Jun 2009
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U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa released the following Warden Message on June 30:

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Following another pattern of Chavez and his allies, Zelaya sought to control media reporting by demanding that his government have at least two hours of program time per day to present its views to the nation.<

Who does that remind you of?

Hmmmm.... must be one heck of a narcissistic control-freak statist type....