Chavez supported FARC? - Page 2

bradclark1 · 03-04-08, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Tchocky

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Originally Posted by Brad

Supporting a country that is being attacked by two countries for killing a kidnapping, and murdering terrorist leader has got absolutely zero to do with Cold War proxies.

Territorial incursions into soveriegn nations that, by the looks of things, have wrecked hostage negotiations is a big deal.
A State Department spokesman urged the world to recognise Colombia's right to defend itself. What about Ecuador's right not to be invaded?

America has supported Columbia for years against FARC. Nothing has changed. FARC is a terrorist organization and doesn't negotiate with anyone except to name the price they want. You want to call Ecuador an invasion and worthy of a war go ahead. I guess you agree with Chavez that he was a nice revolutionary. I notice you don't say anything about Venezuela sticking it's nose in. America would be supporting an ally which has been one for years. That makes it our business. You may find it acceptable leave friends in the lurch but we don't.

03-04-08, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Tchocky

A State Department spokesman urged the world to recognise Colombia's right to defend itself. What about Ecuador's right not to be invaded?

Well, if they're going to play host to FARC forces.....
If the evidence on those captured laptops shows Ecuador and Venezuela are supporting those forces....

At some point, someone has to say "Enough - we're going in after them." Any country that supports terrorists by giving them a home base and save haven has to expect at least that kind of reaction after a while. (Yes, Pakistan, I'm looking at you, too!)

03-04-08, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by DeepIron

http://www.reuters.com/article/newsO...27633020080303

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Colombia's police chief, Gen. Oscar Naranjo, said documents found at the FARC camp in Ecuador showed evidence that Chavez gave the rebels $300 million and had suggested a deal to supply them with old rifles.

Interesting... FARC grabs hostages, Chavez meets with FARC under guise of negotiation for hostage release, offers FARC $300M and gun deal, gets a few hostages released to look good... Displays "righteous indignation" at Ecuador excursion and immediately escalates...

If true, sounds like 'ol Hugo is trying to draw Columbia and their ally, the US into a war...

Looks like a classic case of someone getting caught with their hand in the FARC cookie jar, and trying to make it look like it was all someone else's fault - yeah, they're making it up, yeah, that's the ticket...I'm innocent, and the USA is being mean to me.