Comments on: Update on the Situation in Honduras 07/26/09 http://marianyc.com/2009/07/26/update-on-the-situation-in-honduras-072609/ The world through the eyes of an "opinionated" New Yorker Tue, 30 Nov 2010 12:51:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 hourly 1 By: uberVU - social comments http://marianyc.com/2009/07/26/update-on-the-situation-in-honduras-072609/comment-page-1/#comment-426 uberVU - social comments Wed, 06 Jan 2010 23:19:13 +0000 http://marianyc.com/?p=366#comment-426 <strong>Social comments and analytics for this post...</strong> This post was mentioned on Twitter by 4WorldDemocracy: For the latest update on #Honduras check out: http://bit.ly/ZG34V -- Latest post (pictures and videos for a fun read.)... Social comments and analytics for this post…

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]]> By: Honduras vs the World - A David vs Goliath story - Update | Maria NYC http://marianyc.com/2009/07/26/update-on-the-situation-in-honduras-072609/comment-page-1/#comment-302 Honduras vs the World - A David vs Goliath story - Update | Maria NYC Sat, 17 Oct 2009 15:21:20 +0000 http://marianyc.com/?p=366#comment-302 [...] you may have read inpoint 14 of my prior update. Even though Zelaya was ousted before the referendum took place, computerized “results” [...] [...] you may have read inpoint 14 of my prior update. Even though Zelaya was ousted before the referendum took place, computerized “results” [...]

]]> By: A Raudales http://marianyc.com/2009/07/26/update-on-the-situation-in-honduras-072609/comment-page-1/#comment-241 A Raudales Fri, 28 Aug 2009 18:35:33 +0000 http://marianyc.com/?p=366#comment-241 It is very painful for us hondurans to receive such a punishment from USA, cancelling out the regular visa program in the american embassy is like saying very clearly that Hugo Chavez is right and seven millions of hondurans are not. The american ambassador LLorens with all the respect he deserves, hiding in his bunker has learn nothing about hondurans, he clearly supports Mel Zelaya and Hugo Chavez. President Barack Obama should find a more experienced ambassador, one that uses common sense to understand the true ideology of a economically poor country, but very rich in moral principles and patriotism. It is very painful for us hondurans to receive such a punishment from USA, cancelling out the regular visa program in the american embassy is like saying very clearly that Hugo Chavez is right and seven millions of hondurans are not. The american ambassador LLorens with all the respect he deserves, hiding in his bunker has learn nothing about hondurans, he clearly supports Mel Zelaya and Hugo Chavez. President Barack Obama should find a more experienced ambassador, one that uses common sense to understand the true ideology of a economically poor country, but very rich in moral principles and patriotism.

]]> By: safariman http://marianyc.com/2009/07/26/update-on-the-situation-in-honduras-072609/comment-page-1/#comment-153 safariman Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:51:44 +0000 http://marianyc.com/?p=366#comment-153 I can't really add anything to the comments above. I've lived in Honduras for 14 years, and your incisive and detailed analysis is on target. I had been pretty worried about what was happening here. Cuban and Venezuelan advisers for Zelaya personally. Working also in rural areas. Significant arms caches found from time to time. I was afraid they'd delay too long before his removal. And it's not just the "moneyed business class" who support Micheletti. A week before Zelaya was exiled, my gardener volunteered "The US ought to take Zelaya to Guantanamo". I'll be watching for more of your comment on Latin America. Thank you. I can’t really add anything to the comments above. I’ve lived in Honduras for 14 years, and your incisive and detailed analysis is on target. I had been pretty worried about what was happening here. Cuban and Venezuelan advisers for Zelaya personally. Working also in rural areas. Significant arms caches found from time to time.

I was afraid they’d delay too long before his removal.

And it’s not just the “moneyed business class” who support Micheletti. A week before Zelaya was exiled, my gardener volunteered “The US ought to take Zelaya to Guantanamo”.

I’ll be watching for more of your comment on Latin America. Thank you.

]]> By: MariaNYC http://marianyc.com/2009/07/26/update-on-the-situation-in-honduras-072609/comment-page-1/#comment-141 MariaNYC Sun, 09 Aug 2009 02:42:37 +0000 http://marianyc.com/?p=366#comment-141 Thank you so much for visiting this space here and leaving such supportive comments. Like you, I understand the plight of the Honduran people and I am committed to let the world know this side of the story. Your blog (http://lagringasblogicito.blogspot.com/) is so valuable because it provides the American view as an American living over there in Honduras. As you see, I reference back to your blog because you provide so much valuable information on the real story in Honduras in English. And you know how much time it takes to translate. I do believe that the real story is finally beginning to seep into the American conscious. My concern --as it was from the beginning-- is the fact that right wingers and left wingers here in the States are blindly taking sides, with such little idea of the real situation. They are playing with fire. They sit in front of their computers and TVs, and with no knowledge of the reality over there, begin to judge the situation as if it were a Liberals vs. left Conservatives issue. It's so naive! Leftists are siding with Zelaya, Chavez and Castro (to my dismay) and right-wingers are on our side. I'd imagine the right wingers have taken that stance because Obama initially pronounced himself for Zelaya. They are so against anything Obama that I wouldn't be surprised that's the reason. I'm an independent. I'll call either party on their foolishness. But back to many Americans here who have taken sides... They focus solely on what happened in Honduras, disregarding the regional players behind this, and the fact that Honduras is only a piece of the big puzzle Chavez and Castro are putting together. And you know that is exactly what Castro, Chavez & Zelaya are counting on, our naivetee over here so they can get their way. Yes, you're so right on by also looking at Venezuela, for Chavez is without a doubt behind this, not necessarily the Venezuelan people (at least the sane ones, which is the majority). Venezuelans don't want to meddle in Honduras as they are also fighting back the Chavez regime. In the end, getting out the truth is what matters, not the political inclinations of people here in the States. Thank you for all you're doing to get the information out from Honduras. I will continue to visit your blog and link back. I'm following you on Twitter. Your voice as an American living over there perhaps can be listened and heeded to by more Americans here. Thank you so much for visiting this space here and leaving such supportive comments. Like you, I understand the plight of the Honduran people and I am committed to let the world know this side of the story. Your blog (http://lagringasblogicito.blogspot.com/) is so valuable because it provides the American view as an American living over there in Honduras.

As you see, I reference back to your blog because you provide so much valuable information on the real story in Honduras in English. And you know how much time it takes to translate. I do believe that the real story is finally beginning to seep into the American conscious.

My concern –as it was from the beginning– is the fact that right wingers and left wingers here in the States are blindly taking sides, with such little idea of the real situation. They are playing with fire. They sit in front of their computers and TVs, and with no knowledge of the reality over there, begin to judge the situation as if it were a Liberals vs. left Conservatives issue. It’s so naive!

Leftists are siding with Zelaya, Chavez and Castro (to my dismay) and right-wingers are on our side. I’d imagine the right wingers have taken that stance because Obama initially pronounced himself for Zelaya. They are so against anything Obama that I wouldn’t be surprised that’s the reason. I’m an independent. I’ll call either party on their foolishness.

But back to many Americans here who have taken sides… They focus solely on what happened in Honduras, disregarding the regional players behind this, and the fact that Honduras is only a piece of the big puzzle Chavez and Castro are putting together. And you know that is exactly what Castro, Chavez & Zelaya are counting on, our naivetee over here so they can get their way.

Yes, you’re so right on by also looking at Venezuela, for Chavez is without a doubt behind this, not necessarily the Venezuelan people (at least the sane ones, which is the majority). Venezuelans don’t want to meddle in Honduras as they are also fighting back the Chavez regime.

In the end, getting out the truth is what matters, not the political inclinations of people here in the States.

Thank you for all you’re doing to get the information out from Honduras. I will continue to visit your blog and link back.

I’m following you on Twitter.

Your voice as an American living over there perhaps can be listened and heeded to by more Americans here.

]]> By: La Gringa http://marianyc.com/2009/07/26/update-on-the-situation-in-honduras-072609/comment-page-1/#comment-140 La Gringa Sun, 09 Aug 2009 01:40:28 +0000 http://marianyc.com/?p=366#comment-140 Thank you again. It is a much more complicated situation than most people "up there" have any awareness of. You are are doing a great job of summarizing the situation! I've been educating myself on Venezuela and I'm even more convinced that Honduras could not have waited to take action. Thank you again. It is a much more complicated situation than most people “up there” have any awareness of. You are are doing a great job of summarizing the situation!

I’ve been educating myself on Venezuela and I’m even more convinced that Honduras could not have waited to take action.

]]> By: Gabriela http://marianyc.com/2009/07/26/update-on-the-situation-in-honduras-072609/comment-page-1/#comment-134 Gabriela Wed, 05 Aug 2009 16:47:34 +0000 http://marianyc.com/?p=366#comment-134 Thank you so much for this true facts about Honduras... I live in Tegucigalpa, the capital city of Honduras, and I can testify the veracity of your post. A month has passed and we hondurans wish everyone in the international community can soon understand that all the actions taken were in defense of our way of government and life, our Constitution. I hope that they understand that we are basicially defending our liberty, our rights and our Sovereignty. I'm personally proud of our Armed Forces and our Police Departments for how they are handling the difficult situation we live in, because they have been taunted by the small opposition(who later blame them for repression and try to demoralize them); there have only been 2 deaths, even though the oppsoition talks about massacres.. against all this, our defense institutions are still disciplined and patient, and still only follow orders according to the rule of law. I'm also proud of the republican system in wich my government is based, because the systme works! Thank you so much for this true facts about Honduras… I live in Tegucigalpa, the capital city of Honduras, and I can testify the veracity of your post. A month has passed and we hondurans wish everyone in the international community can soon understand that all the actions taken were in defense of our way of government and life, our Constitution. I hope that they understand that we are basicially defending our liberty, our rights and our Sovereignty.
I’m personally proud of our Armed Forces and our Police Departments for how they are handling the difficult situation we live in, because they have been taunted by the small opposition(who later blame them for repression and try to demoralize them); there have only been 2 deaths, even though the oppsoition talks about massacres.. against all this, our defense institutions are still disciplined and patient, and still only follow orders according to the rule of law. I’m also proud of the republican system in wich my government is based, because the systme works!

]]> By: The Situation in Honduras - from a Latin American in New York | Maria NYC http://marianyc.com/2009/07/26/update-on-the-situation-in-honduras-072609/comment-page-1/#comment-103 The Situation in Honduras - from a Latin American in New York | Maria NYC Mon, 27 Jul 2009 03:07:38 +0000 http://marianyc.com/?p=366#comment-103 [...] the next update on Honduras, as of July 27/2009, click here or go [...] [...] the next update on Honduras, as of July 27/2009, click here or go [...]

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