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Originally posted by Dramnek_Ulk:
proof of the Usa's aid in the supresion of democracy?... (this refers to the overthrowing of the democratically elected allende goverment in chile with the aid of Henry Kissinger)
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WOW! I hope you didn't do all that research for me
This is very informative, and I don't think you'll find anyone who will argue for Pinochet's rule. After the fact, it seems like it should have been so obvious, but it isn't always.
America did what it thought to be in it's best interest at the time. I'm know this wasn't the first time, nor will it be the last that America ends up choosing the wrong side. I don't believe it is a "conscious" policy that we withhold democracy from anyone, neither do I believe that America is for democracy at home and dictatorships abroad. We work within the parameters of any given situation.
In general, dealing with countries whose governments are responsible to their populations is more productive for US than countries who are run by the will of the few. It doesn't always work out that way, and when it doesn't we get "burned".
Great information on your post! I've had history teachers who were less thorough
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