Article in the Guardian about U.S. involvement in the Chilean coup in 1973

[DemoVet]

And some folks wonder why so many in the world hate this country.



http://www.guardian.co.uk/chile/story/0,13755,1038615,00.html

[Martin Eden]

1. but...but...

...aren't Americans always the good guys?

Because the Chileans chose a greater measure of socialism than the Nixon administration could tolerate, they engineered a coup that was a major setback for democracy and human rights in Chile. 20 years earlier the US committed a similar crime in Iran, and the repurcussions are still being felt.

Before the American people can truly take on a responsible role in the world, we have to come to grips with unpleasant realities. Bubbles need to be burst, beginning with the Bushistas.

[Judi Lynn]

2. From your Guardian article

(snip) The top secret documents accumulatively detail the crude workings of Washington during the Cold War. "It is firm and continuing policy that Allende be overthrown by a coup," reads a CIA document from October 1970. "It is imperative that these actions be implemented clandestinely and securely so that the USG and American hand be well hidden."

Two days after this document was written, top CIA officials proposed a terrorist campaign to stun the Chilean people into accepting a military regime.

"Concur giving tear gas cannisters and gas masks ... working on obtaining machine guns," reads a CIA memo dated October 18 1970.

"Use good officers ... Some low-level overflights of Santiago and bomb drops in areas not likely to cause casualties could have great psychological effect and might swing balance as they have so many times in past in similar circumstances." (snip/...)

http://www.guardian.co.uk/chile/story/0,13755,1038615,00.html

I would suppose they were hoping most Americans wouldn't still be living by the time this informtion was uncovered.

I TRULY hope this information is seriously considered by a lot of people. Thank you for providing it.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~and this was only 1973~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

[DemoVet]

3. It would be interesting

to see if any of the American media carry this. Oh no, Mr. Rove wouldn't like that!

[Judi Lynn]

4. Absolutely NOT!

People might start seeing too many similarities, connecting too many dots.

By the way, welcome to D.U., DemoVet! :hi: :hi: :hi:

[protect freedom impeach bush now]

5. Kissinger is a WANTED man for war crimes

http://www.zpub.com/un/wanted-hkiss.html

excerpt -

The February and March 2001 issues of Harper's Magazine feature a series by Christopher Hitchens on the case for charging Kissinger with War Crimes. Part I: The making of a war criminal Part 2 will feature an extensive section on East Timor.

Christopher Hitchens' Trial of Henry Kissinger: A Review By Mike McGlothlin ...

Hitchens presents a rather straightforward argument that establishes two seemingly undeniable propositions: on at least one occasion, Henry K. conspired to commit murder, and that on numerous other occasions, Henry K. was the primary force behind certain acts that could quite plausibly be considered war crimes. The case for Henry K. as murder conspirator is what Hitchens calls a "lay-down" case, i.e., one that stands out for its clear facts and clear law. The murder victim is General Rene Schneider, who was the Commander in Chief of the Chilean Army, whom Hitchens misidentifies as the Chilean "Chief of Staff."; According to Hitchens (and the 09 September, 1970 minutes of the "40" Committee, the Kissinger chaired secret panel that oversaw U.S. covert operations), the Chilean military had a strong tradition of neutrality in political affairs, a rarity on the South American continent. General Schneider was known as an officer committed to upholding the Chilean constitution and therefore opposed to the rumored incipient coup against newly elected Socialist President Salvador Allende by a right wing would-be junta of current and former Chilean military officers. Using U.S. Government communications cables from the CIA and documents from the State Department, and White House, Hitchens relates the facts of Kissinger's direct involvement in the direction, planning, financing, and general support by the organs of the U.S. Government in the plot to remove General Schneider.


lots more...........