After the recent Honduras's de facto coup we have another Latin America coup, so far as an attempt.
After the very recent bloody past of this region of the globe let us just hope that this isn't a return to old habits.
Originally posted by adam warlock After the recent Honduras's de facto coup we have another Latin America coup, so far as an attempt.
After the very recent bloody past of this region of the globe let us just hope that this isn't a return to old habits.
without trivializing your question, is it possible that the coup is a de facto form of power take over, that we in long established democracy's handle through the ballot box?
Originally posted by kmax87 without trivializing your question, is it possible that the coup is a de facto form of power take over, that we in long established democracy's handle through the ballot box?
Our police, National Guard and FBI prevent that sort of thing.
Originally posted by AThousandYoung Our police, National Guard and FBI prevent that sort of thing.
because they swear to uphold the law and are made accountable when not. officers in these organisations are well aware of their obligations. plus they are informed and keep each other informed by great telecommunications. plus the reasons that they join are usually not just the money or learning a skill, but are also heart felt emotionalism, proud as punch to be of service. And I dont knock that because therein lies the strength of the American system. While they may take sides duing elections, there is a deeper connection to their constitution that while we may groan, certainly does provide them with a bullwark against flagrant abuses of power. is that connection still there? i hope so
now on the other hand name a south american country with coup problems, that ever had a shared response for the dissemination of power. I'm talking cliches but I never saw a documentary where everone pulled together and were singing of the same page
Originally posted by kmax87 without trivializing your question, is it possible that the coup is a de facto form of power take over, that we in long established democracy's handle through the ballot box?
My very honest answer is that it depends on the specific conditions of the country in question, on the agenda of the coup planners and on the popular support of the coup.
Taking all of this factors into Ecuador's current situation it is pretty clear that this coup wasn't legitimate.
To give you an example of a sort of a coup attempt that I think that was legitimate just think about what happened in Argentina during its economic crisis.
Originally posted by adam warlock After the recent Honduras's de facto coup we have another Latin America coup, so far as an attempt.
After the very recent bloody past of this region of the globe let us just hope that this isn't a return to old habits.
a) ironic
b) sardonic
c) funny
d) honest
e) totally random
😕
A bit of everything.
I think it's early to judge. What I can say is that I found it strange there were several pictures of bullet ridden police stations. I wonder who was attacking who. But I'm dependent on biased sites or partial media so I'm not judging anyone at this point. I do have the opinion that the majority is behind this government, though.
Originally posted by adam warlock After the recent Honduras's de facto coup we have another Latin America coup, so far as an attempt.
After the very recent bloody past of this region of the globe let us just hope that this isn't a return to old habits.
Ecuador coup
30 Sep '10 18:33
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