Posted on 12/02/2009 10:29:57 AM PST by AJKauf
Despite threats of violence, bombs, and bullying by other countries, as well as being told by their former president that they would be stupid to vote and by world leaders that it would be a waste of time, the valiant Honduran people came through and showed the rest of the world that they value their democracy.
Just as Honduran President Roberto Micheletti had promised hundreds of times since June 28, voters were safe and secure, and the elections were fair and the most transparent in the history of Honduras. Micheletti often said, “No one, absolutely no one, will stop our elections.” And no one did, but not for lack of trying.
I went to three polling places on Sunday in La Ceiba (the third largest city) and one in El Porvenir (a smaller town) in the department of Atlantida. The polling places were crowded, and hardly any police or military were in sight. I was surprised at the latter because I was worried they would be needed for security. However, the atmosphere was fiesta-like: happy people, kids playing, mothers carrying babies, many people lingering to talk to their neighbors. I also saw more traffic than usual on a Sunday, with many cars waving the flags of Honduras...
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Massive Obama Fail for the world to see.....
how is our communist and chief going to twist this to save Zelaya or are they throwing Zelaya under the bus?
Our State Dept’s response: Election was insufficient!
After Zelaya’s legal ouster, in the face of mounting world pressure, a Honduran was carrying a sign saying “Honduras is an example to the world. We don’t have money. We don’t have oil. We have balls.”
He was right. Honduras has been setting an example for the world. And I like their attitude.
A dark day for all...ALL registered Democrats and other freedom haters!
Massive Obama Fail for the world to see.....
Is it too late to move the 2016 Olympics to Tegucigalpa?
That would bring it all together in an nice, neat package...
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