Michael Totten makes a rare detour from Middle Eastern venues to write an insightful piece about US sanctions on Honduras. Totten points out what the Obama administration seems not to have even considered—the consequences of its threats: Sanctions are supposed … Continue reading →
We already knew that Zelaya was a Leftist with aspirations to follow the example of his buddy Chavez and usurp ever more power in his country. But until now we didn’t know that he was delusional. How else to explain … Continue reading →
Read his piece in today’s WaPo. Hope he can stay the course against the thugs in DC and elsewhere: We are, of course, disappointed with the position of the United States and the European Union, both longtime friends. We look … Continue reading →
See Fausta for more on Honduras, much more. And this editorial by Monica Showalter at IBD is must-reading on the topic of US policy towards Honduras, the reaction of other nations, and the likely consequences. In a completely unrelated affair, … Continue reading →
Obama cuts aid to Honduras in an attempt to blackmail the country into accepting Zelaya. Isn’t it interesting that our President comes down so hard on a country for merely attempting to assert its own constitution against a power grab … Continue reading →
Today commenter “Artfldgr” asked the following question, “anyone else realize that what happened in germany took 12 years to go from start to finish?” Coincidentally, last night (before that comment was posted) I had spent some time reading “The Rise … Continue reading →
…and Obama continues to fight against Honduras’s efforts to retain its democracy, its constitution, and its autonomy. And Obama’s alliance with Hugo Chavez and against the forces of freedom in Honduras continues to pass under the radar screen of most … Continue reading →
Dr. Sanity reminds us to connect a few dots between President Obama, Bill Ayers, and Hugo Chavez. The picture we end up with when we do so is not a pretty one. And Byron York points out the increasingly obvious … Continue reading →
I know I keep harping on Obama’s reaction to Zelaya and Honduras, even though for most people it’s small potatoes compared to some of the other issues facing us, such as health care “reform.” But Honduras matters deeply to me—perhaps … Continue reading →
Good news is always welcome, and it’s very good news indeed that Obama seems to have backed off at least somewhat on his support of would-be-dictator Zelaya. The reason is unclear. Perhaps he saw how revelatory his previous position was … Continue reading →
Maybe President Obama can find a moment in his busy day to take a look at this WSJ piece, wherein new Honduran president Roberto Micheletti gives the former constitutional law lecturer a Con Law lesson. Read the whole thing; it’s … Continue reading →
Our president hasn’t given up on overturning the rule of law in Honduras, as well as subverting the autonomy of the people in that supposedly sovereign state. And Hugo Chavez obviously sees Obama as his ally in this endeavor: Mr. … Continue reading →