The Obama Administration has thrown Obama's public statements about not interfering in the domestic affairs of other countries, out the window. Mr. Obama has demonstrated why 60 million people made a terrible mistake - and I don't forgive them for doing so, even now. He is recking relationships with countries, and smashing the respect built up over years for the US, in stupid actions.
None of his advisers nor anyone at the State Department seem to be paying any attention to the facts and instead are committed to unraveling a democracy in Honduras.
If we go back a few weeks: Zelaya wanted to hold a referendum to change the Constitution. Unfortunately, the Honduran law does not allow him to do a referendum. He told the Supreme Court he would do it anyway. He told the head of the army to handle the distribution of the ballots. The head of the army refused. Zelaya fired him. The Supreme Court told Zelaya to reinstate the fired commander. He refused.
The Congress opposed the referendum, the Supreme Court said Zelaya could not do a referendum. Zelaya said he could so he rallied a gang of thugs to break into the army barracks and steal the ballots and begin distributing them. What was the referendum all about ... the Honduran Constitution provides that a president hold office for four years and no more. Zelaya wanted to change it.
The Constitution of Honduras did not permit Zelaya to conduct a referendum or any change to the Constitution. The Congress, the Courts, the Army, the Constitution - all opposed Zelaya.
What does Obama do - support Zelaya. The OAS - throw out Honduras. The world banks - stop payments to Honduras. Nicaraugua's army is on Honduras' border. Chavez is involved, Ortega is involved, Castro is involved. Who does Obama support: the unconstitutional efforts of Zelaya, Chavez, Ortega, and Castro - against the democracy in Honduras.
Ousted Honduran president expected in Washington
Jul 6, 2009
By MATTHEW LEE
Associated Press Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. officials say Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton plans to meet ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya this week. It would be the highest-level contact the Obama administration has had with Zelaya since he was deposed last week.
Zelaya is expected in Washington on Tuesday following an unsuccessful attempt to return to Honduras over the weekend that deepened the country's political crisis. The State Department says the administration remains committed to seeing a restoration of democratic order in Honduras and deplored the use of force against Zelaya's supporters.
Zelaya tried to fly back Sunday, but his plane was not allowed to land by Honduran authorities. Clashes between police and soldiers and thousands of Zelaya supporters left at least one fatality.
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