Why are protests in Iran receiving more attention than those in other places? One logical explanation is that the Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili is a key ally of the US and NATO. Thus, the West and its media have remained largely silent about the opposition protests to not give them attention that would likely inspire the demonstrations to continue and grow, undoubtedly weakening the Saakashvili government.
Meanwhile, the situation in Latin America is particularly sensitive. Coverage of protests by indigenous groups and their supporters in Peru might further embolden these efforts and expose the unjust policies of recent Free Trade Agreements with the US and perhaps lead that country down a path like the increasingly popular governments of Venezuela or Bolivia. Of course, both nations are seen as "anti-American" for their critical positions regarding US intervention in Latin America.
The Electronic Intifada
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Excellent article, let the nitwits that get carried away with this prejudicial coverage for obvious purposes take note. I doubt if they will.
ReplyDeletePrecisely my view as well.
ReplyDeleteBut just give it some time...
Mexico will again inconveniently "push" itself into the headlines.
And what ever happened to Somalia?
While we are distracted with Iran ... or Michael Jackson's death, for that matter, the problems of the world go on festering.
Precisely
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