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Carter: U.S. Behind Coup Against Hugo Chavez

Here's one for Simon, RAAAY, Paisa/Calena/Luver and the rest of you about another statement by Jimmy Carter.....

I kind of thought Ole Hugo was telling the truth by some of the documentaries and video clips I saw of the attempted coup

Sunday, September 20, 2009 6:23 PM

The United States knew about an abortive coup against Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez in 2002, and may even have taken part, former US president Jimmy Carter has told a Colombian newspaper.

"I think there is no doubt that in 2002, the United States had at the very least full knowledge about the coup, and could even have been directly involved," Carter said in an interview with El Tiempo published Sunday.

The former US leader said it is understandable that Chavez continues to blame the United States for the failed overthrow attempt.

The Venezuelan president, considered a bulwark of leftism in Latin America, was overthrown by a civilian-military junta for about 48 hours in April 2002, before returning to power.

Then-president George W. Bush denied any US involvement in the abortive coup and called on Chavez, a fierce US critic, to "learn a lesson" from the attempted overthrow.

Carter told El Tiempo that he believed Chavez was elected in a "fair" vote in 1999, had carried out necessary reforms for Venezuela and ensured that "those who are traditionally excluded are able to get a larger share of the national wealth."

But he also said he was worried by the Venezuelan leader's drift towards "authoritarianism."

He added that he felt Chavez's popularity at home and his influence abroad had been "diminished."

Carter said US President Barack Obama had told him he would eventually like to have normal relations with Venezuela.

"But he (Chavez) has made this almost impossible," Carter said, adding that "international relations would be better if he would stop his attacks and insults against the United States."

http://www.newsmax.com/insidecover/carter_coup_chavez_bush/2009/09/20/...

By lampltr on Sep 21, 2009, 17:40 in Politics & the war.

Pappassito says on Sep 21, 2009, 17:57:

Rich, coming from this old fart who was the WORST president we ever had.

"A wise monkey never monkeys with another monkey's monkey."

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Wastelandlive says on Sep 21, 2009, 19:13:

Same old ball of nothing.

"I think there is no doubt that in 2002, the United States had at the very least full knowledge about the coup, and could even have been directly involved," Carter said in an interview with El Tiempo published Sunday.

If we did know, that would at least demonstrate a minimum proficiency in the dark arts.

But when did adversary governments come to expect to benefit from US intelligence? Rather, when did the public become so moronic that such an accusation actually gets traction?

Chavez hoovers are funny.

And the US COULD have been directly involved.

Wow.

What a jackass that man is.

Wasteland

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Miguel_Clavo says on Sep 21, 2009, 19:24:

Carter is a pathetic limp-dick POS. He should gracefully depart and go back to his rest home.

"So Many PBH Potatoheads.......So Little Time"......El Titiritero (The Puppeteer).....www.slapdoll.com

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robbie1 says on Sep 21, 2009, 20:02:

As much as Carter is a waste of oxygen, I just can't bring myself to hate him, or even strongly dislike him. He is proof that even a dork with a double digit IQ can even be President. I think he is a really nice guy. But damn he is a jackass. He is the dick-wad that personally certified Chavez's election if I remember correctly. Who the hell is he when it comes to expertise in elections?

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miamimike says on Sep 21, 2009, 23:01:

Wouldn't surprise me one iota. I mean its not like our CIA wasn't in Argentina, Chile, Guatemale, Nicaragua ect and look at the marvelous results we and the respective countries ended up with in these places. Like Pogo said "We have met the Enemy and he is us" We never learn sticking our nose(and Money) in places we don't belong. Maybe after Iraq we will finally learn, but I doubt it,,,

"You can take the Banana Out of the Republic but you Cannot take the Republic Out Of The Banana"

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lampltr says on Sep 22, 2009, 02:08:

I agree with you Mike, whole halfheartedly!!

Isn't Carter the one pressing for the one world government, WTO, currency, one world court etc? Possibly link to the illuminati....jeje

Perhaps even now looking to invest in peanut farming in Colombia in place of Cane, palm oil etc....

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Paisa/Calena/Luver says on Sep 22, 2009, 07:41:

McCain just yesterday was quoted as saying that Carter will go down in history as one the worst presidents of the 20th century.

"PAY ATTENTION! I wonder if that person knows that when we push the FUNNY button, its because we are reading something outrageous, trying to be cynical, derogatory, sarcastic and/or obnoxious!"

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miamimike says on Sep 22, 2009, 07:53:

LOL, Coming from a man(mccain) who lost his Bid for Presidency after picking that half-baked Idiot named Palin. She makes a nice Avatar though as long as McCain keeps her on a short lease. McCain has very little room to talk since he lost. By a lot,,,

Lampltr--show me our Historical CIA success stories in the Americas...

"You can take the Banana Out of the Republic but you Cannot take the Republic Out Of The Banana"

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tasco66 says on Sep 22, 2009, 08:16:

If the U.S. had been behind the Coup against Hugo Chavez, there would be no more Hugo Chavez.

Newsweek on Uribe: "he's delivered the trifecta of peace, security, and prosperity"

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robbie1 says on Sep 22, 2009, 14:04:

Good point tasco - not that other alternatives would have been any better though. (I really don't know)

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Lcacique says on Sep 22, 2009, 15:08:

The US was behind the coup attempt in Cuba. How did that go?

"Es fácil vivir con los ojos cerrados interpretando todo lo que se ve mal..." ~ J. Lennon

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tasco66 says on Sep 22, 2009, 15:37:

"The US was behind the coup attempt in Cuba."

Bay of Pigs was an invasion, not a coup. You obviously have no clue what you are talking about.

Newsweek on Uribe: "he's delivered the trifecta of peace, security, and prosperity"

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lampltr says on Sep 22, 2009, 15:45:

Bam!!

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Rikito says on Sep 22, 2009, 16:14:

Somebody tell me WHY we care about Jimmy Carter’s opinion on ANYTHING when he is probably the most failed President in US history? Many of the things he has said are simply treasonous. HE hates america and anything it stands for. Carter is a bitter old man who needs to just go away.

...and so it goes

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lampltr says on Sep 22, 2009, 16:53:

You're absolutely correct Rikito, he just can't seem to bare to retire hehe. Look at the stupid shit he has been pulling in europe in the past years, unreal. Lets hope Colombia never caves into all this B.S. we see in the world happening. Keep her the great independent Republic she is, even with the growing pains.

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Miguel_Clavo says on Sep 22, 2009, 17:06:

I think Carter started having Alzheimers while in the Presidency....idiot...probably peanut overdose....

"So Many PBH Potatoheads.......So Little Time"......El Titiritero (The Puppeteer).....www.slapdoll.com

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billyb says on Sep 22, 2009, 18:14:

The little ass wipe used to take out time to make out the White House tennis court schedule, meanwhile the US had their embassy staff held hostage by another country. I guess his chief of staff Hamilton Jordan was too high on coke to do it for him.

"All I want to know is where I'm going to die, so I never go there" Unkown (at least to me) wise man.

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