cibaeño75 previously said:

The United States knew about an abortive coup against Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez in 2002, and may even have taken part, former US president Jimmy Carter has told a Colombian newspaper.

"I think there is no doubt that in 2002, the United States had at the very least full knowledge about the coup, and could even have been directly involved," Carter said in an interview with El Tiempo published Sunday.

The former US leader said it is understandable that Chavez continues to blame the United States for the failed overthrow attempt.

The Venezuelan president, considered a bulwark of leftism in Latin America, was overthrown by a civilian-military junta for about 48 hours in April 2002, before returning to power.

Then-president George W. Bush denied any US involvement in the abortive coup and called on Chavez, a fierce US critic, to "learn a lesson" from the attempted overthrow.

Carter told El Tiempo that he believed Chavez was elected in a "fair" vote in 1999, had carried out necessary reforms for Venezuela and ensured that "those who are traditionally excluded are able to get a larger share of the national wealth."

But he also said he was worried by the Venezuelan leader's drift towards "authoritarianism."

He added that he felt Chavez's popularity at home and his influence abroad had been "diminished."

Carter said US President Barack Obama had told him he would eventually like to have normal relations with Venezuela.

"But he (Chavez) has made this almost impossible," Carter said, adding that "international relations would be better if he would stop his attacks and insults against the United States."


http://rawstory.com/news/afp/US_might_have_been_involved_in_2002_09202009.html

cibaeño75 previously said:

The United States knew about an abortive coup against Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez in 2002, and may even have taken part, former US president Jimmy Carter has told a Colombian newspaper.

"I think there is no doubt that in 2002, the United States had at the very least full knowledge about the coup, and could even have been directly involved," Carter said in an interview with El Tiempo published Sunday.

The former US leader said it is understandable that Chavez continues to blame the United States for the failed overthrow attempt.

The Venezuelan president, considered a bulwark of leftism in Latin America, was overthrown by a civilian-military junta for about 48 hours in April 2002, before returning to power.

Then-president George W. Bush denied any US involvement in the abortive coup and called on Chavez, a fierce US critic, to "learn a lesson" from the attempted overthrow.

Carter told El Tiempo that he believed Chavez was elected in a "fair" vote in 1999, had carried out necessary reforms for Venezuela and ensured that "those who are traditionally excluded are able to get a larger share of the national wealth."

But he also said he was worried by the Venezuelan leader's drift towards "authoritarianism."

He added that he felt Chavez's popularity at home and his influence abroad had been "diminished."

Carter said US President Barack Obama had told him he would eventually like to have normal relations with Venezuela.

"But he (Chavez) has made this almost impossible," Carter said, adding that "international relations would be better if he would stop his attacks and insults against the United States."


http://rawstory.com/news/afp/US_might_have_been_involved_in_2002_09202009.html

Escott previously said:


First I would like to comment on Jimmy Carter. He was the worst president in history and a worse former president if that is possible.

During his time in office we had 20% interest rates in the US which by Dominican Standards is NORMAL but by US standards completely abnormal. When Iranian Students with GOVERNMENT HELP AND SUPPORT seized our Embassy and kidnapped US citizens for years all Jimmy did was to crash some helicopters in the dessert and call it a day. Reagan got into office and they released our citizens before he got innaugarated. Wonder why? Reagan was going to clean their clocks and they knew it. They may be animals but they are not stupid animals.

Anytime Jimmy says anything he puts his foot in his mouth and this is before the operation to yank the other one out.

Quoting that moron is even stupid.

Now to the facts. Who cares about NUTTY HUGO? He is a commie piece of crap leading his own country down the drain. Who cares if his country regress's 20 years? NOT me!

Escott previously said:

Reagan got into office and they released our citizens before he got innaugarated. Wonder why? Reagan was going to clean their clocks and they knew it. They may be animals but they are not stupid animals.

Glimmertwin previously said:


Escott:
I believe the reason the released the hostages was due to the very innovative and adn hootin' tootin' no discussions wiht terrorist , 'arms for hostage' policy! Carter couldnt come up with that one .. dammit! sse le fue esa !!

EnricoRizzo previously said:

Dimmer carter was a loser and he is your favorite that says volumes remember the helicopters burned in the desert compliments of Carter the Loser

Glimmertwin previously said:


Goulie, you mention Carter more than I do, wouldnt that make him your favorite not mine?

Also, even conservatives place Carter above Nixon in rankings, but Carter was the most humane president.... as commander in chief, the helicopter crash falls on him and that hurt him.. .. and thats fine .... but which is worse the screw up in Iraq (which is a policy screw up) or an accident of two choppers ?

but what he would of never concieved is the idea of Arms for hostages.... for some this will be a great achievement, the 'we get things done' bla bla bla...... some see this as downright disgusting!

Carter's post term work and foundation maintain his relevance in the world today..... what have the ex republican presidents ever done?