The Chávez Democrats

Lcacique says on Mar 10, 2008, 16:28:

What a bunch of tripe.

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durito says on Mar 10, 2008, 16:59:

The editorial page of the WSJ is as far right as you can get.

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poco says on Mar 10, 2008, 17:05:

Quote: What a bunch of tripe.

Tripe?
Article ended with: The real question for Democrats is whether they're going to choose Colombia -- or Hugo Chávez.

Well, we agree on something. Politics is tripe.

Still,, way to much insincerity by the congressional democrats which is probably steeped in ignorance.

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Lcacique says on Mar 10, 2008, 20:32:

Passing or not passing the FTA has nothing to do with choosing either Colombia or Hugo. It is nothing more than a childish ploy on the part of far right-wingers to frame it that way so that anyone who opposes the FTA with Colombia is a pinko Chavez supporter. That my friend is tripe!

There should be plenty of concern on the part of the US. I love Colombia. There have been some great changes. However, Colombia has a lot of work to do in the realm of prosecuting paras and government officials guilty of colluding with them. This is a country where Union workers were the prime targets for years...not a good sign my friend. In addition, the fact that the government is doing anything about it now seems rather superficial as it conveniently coincides w/ the FTA debate. So they have made a few arrests...That is welcomed, laudable, and appreciated, but it will take time and more prosecutions to prove whether or not the government indeed respects human rights. And this is one of the stipulations of the FTA: the country has to demonstrate that it respects human rights (not for a couple of months). Unfortunately, Colombia has had a deplorable human rights record for decades...things are improving greatly...(again, it is commendable!!!!) but many feel that it should be more lasting before entering into a FTA with Colombia.

poco: have you seen the proposed terms of trade? How do they benefit Colombia? I'm sure the US will tell Colombia to reduce more of its barriers...but will the US do the same and get rid of all of the subsidies that it gives US agricultural products? Probably not, huh? But then, we are the US and we decide what is fair...

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miamimike says on Mar 10, 2008, 20:58:

This Claim is wild, Not even a Connection between the FTA and Chavez. That writer's Compass is off 180 Degrees! LOL

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cali373 says on Mar 10, 2008, 21:07:

I read this and then I realized I was reading an opinion piece and not actual journalism. We also need to keep in mind that the Wall Street journal is now owned by Rupurt Murdoch, which is not particulaly interested in journalism in his news media but more of getting his agenda across.

Congressman from both parties have disputed trade deals with countries that have poor human rights and labor laws. This was true even before Chavez had any kind of power.

How does not supporting a trade deal with Colombia, actually support Chavez. IT DOESN´T. It is called propaganda.

Many of us that bitch about organizations that support Human rights and strong labor laws either have live in a country where they did not have to worry about those things and are not going to get killed or imprisioned for wanting them. We have a great group of ignorant people but it is the good guys job to educate them.

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