Jeremy Rifkin: Empathic Sociability
Just discovered Jeremy Rifkin today. His ideas and wisdom speak to my own heart. Watch the video below! “Empathic sociability… rethink the institutions of society and prepare the groundwork for empathic civilization.” Never has the world seemed so completely united-in the form of communication, commerce, and culture-and so savagely torn apart-in the form of war, [...]
RIP: Human Rights Defender Bety Cariño
Tragic news like the murder of two human rights workers in Oaxaca, MX leaves me feeling frustrated, exasperated… yet more determined to believe that this world can change. Thanks to La Cebollita who forwarded this info on to me: Human rights defenders in Mexico paying with their lives, warn UN experts Human rights defenders in [...]
Mind Scraps: No Treating ME Like a Roach
Even my body wanted to reject the psychological injustice… Knowing that I needed to pick up some work, Ele informed me early this morning that one of her friends needed a some help at a factory here in Chihuahua, MX… just for a couple days. The task was mind-numbingly easy: stick labels on bottles of [...]
Invisible Children Determined to Make a Difference
Amidst all the corruption, injustice and profound disappointment in politicians and leaders around the world, I draw much hope and inspiration from organizations like the Invisible Children Movement. The IC is one example that proves there are still masses of people ready to dedicate themselves to justice and peace with a determination that will stop [...]
Whistleblower for Peace
Falling Whistles an excerpt I had heard.known.cared. I had even reacted and raged. But when these boys told me of the whistle blowers, the horror grew feet and walked within me… Captured by Nkunda’s rebel army, the boys not big enough to hold a gun are given merely a whistle and put on the front [...]
New Government in Honduras Leads with Violence
I have contacts in Honduras who openly stated that overthrowing former Honduran President Manuel Zelaya was exactly what they wanted. They claim Zelaya was acting unconstitutionally when he tried to illegally legalize the extension of presidential terms. But, it seems that the new government, under the charge of newly-elect Porfirio Lobo, leads with gruesome violence. [...]
US: Dirty Politics with Honduras and Haiti
For those who believe the only motives behind U.S. involvement in third world countries like Honduras and Haiti is simply to preserve democracy… Why Washington “Cares” about Honduras and Haiti by Mark Weisbrot When I write about U.S. foreign policy in places like Haiti or Honduras, I often get responses from people who find it [...]
The Resistance in Honduras
The Resistance is quick to remind us that they are not Zelayistas (Zelaya supporters)… We need to expand the vision of what the Resistance movement is and not just emphasize the liberal storyline around Zelaya, for the Resistance movement would not continue without the popular movement driving it. The entire spectra of “coup/non-coup” propaganda is [...]
Local Lawyer Defines Political Power Play in Honduras
I received the following notice from Fabian Nolasco, one of my contacts with the Honduran Foundation for Investment and Exports: Under the Honduran Constitution, what really happened here? By Octavio Sanchez[1] If you are not familiar with the country’s history and the Honduran constitution it is almost impossible that you would understand what happened here [...]
AKA: Filthy Rich Clothing Companies Still Want Dirt Cheap Labor
Clothing manufacturers in the U.S. are apparently becoming a bit uneasy as the country’s political fiasco continues. ChinaView.com reports in its article “U.S. clothing companies request normality in Honduras” that U.S. manufacturers are “concerned.” The article claims these companies are concerned about violence. I would argue that these companies are more concerned about losing their [...]
Zelaya a Cavalier for the Poor?
Was ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya a cavalier for the poor? Reports are conflicting about which side really is the side to back. But if Zelaya really was a champion for the poor as suggested by the Washington Post then I’m willing to consider his politics. Still, he acted illegally within the framework of his [...]
U.S. Military Surge in Afghanistan…
Interesting that the U.S. is aggressively expanding its presence and military force in Afghanistan at the exact moment the eyes of the world are trained elsewhere… in Honduras. The following blurb is from the Associated Press: KABUL (AP) — The U.S. military says two American troops have been killed and four others wounded after an [...]
U.S. Ties to Honduran Politics?
I’m certainly not pointing any fingers… just sharing some opinions published out of Las Tunas, Cuba… of all places. I’ve published many sentiments from American media. I thought it would be good to offer another voice from
Random Roatrip
Continued from Lost and Found… “El Doctor reckons we should make the trip together. Ahem… not if you’re after what I think you’re after. Too bad his intentions couldn’t be only amicable. If they were, I’d be on the back of that Harley yesterday. Sigh…” That evening I caught I ride with Dennis to the [...]
Coup or Criminal President in Honduras?
“A Coup In Honduras” is an opinion peace by Roger Noriega published on Forbes.com. Meeting in urgent session in Washington, D.C., on Sunday, the Organization of American States (OAS) issued a demand that Honduran President Manuel Zelaya be restored to power, calling his ouster earlier that day “an unconstitutional alteration of the democratic order.” The [...]
Gournd Sentiment on the Oust of Pres in Honduras
The following are comments posted to the article “Coup Rocks Honduras” published in the Wall Street Journal: Daniel Sheridan: Let’s see a country standing up to a president that tries to run roughshod over established laws and a constitution? No wonder President Obama condemned it. Interesting that he didn’t have to think as long on [...]
More From BBC News on the Crisis in Honduras
The situation in Honduras is still shaky with an overnight curfew and continued threats from Chavez. Read the clip from BBC.com below: Interim President Roberto Micheletti has imposed an overnight curfew in Honduras, hours after being sworn in. The Congress speaker took office after troops ousted elected leader Manuel Zelaya and flew him to Costa [...]
Update on Political Instability in Honduras
Concerned about the current political unrest in Honduras, I sent out an email to many of my friends just a few hours away from me, across the Guatemalan border. So far, I’ve gotten two responses… The following response was sent to me via Blackberry from a friend who lives in Tegucigalpa, where the coup took [...]
Political Pot Boiling in Central America
Things are getting crazy here in Central America. Here’s a quick recap: A few weeks ago, a high-profile lawyer was murdered in Guatemala. A video of him, made just days before, was discovered. In the video the lawyer professed that if he was found dead, the Guatemalan President would be the man behind his murder. [...]
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