Wednesday, February 02, 2011

The Black Water International of the International Dictator PR Game



Between Democrats and Republicans a thin line exist. 


Another example, along with another example of the greed and in morality that has affected American politics to the core.  The tragic lingering effects of European and American colonialism are still evident today in the Third World where dictators still rule because of Anglo intervention and neglect.  A disturbing trend is being reported where former high level American appointed and elected officials ( perhaps inspired by America's quasi private militia and intelligence agency, Black Water International) are becoming high paid consultants to former and current dictators with records of prolific human rights abuses.


On this list is Lanny Davis,  a former senior advisor for Bill Clinton. Davis became the international PR person for Ivory Coast's "former president" Laurent Gbabgo, right after he lost the presidential election but decided to remain in power by taking over  Ivory Coast's banks and abducting, torturing and killing his opponents.  While the U.N., The United State's of America, and international human rights organizations decried the rampant human rights violations under Gbadgo, Davis declared that Gbabgo "opposes violence". Davis not only attempted to market his dictator on American radio and TV, but also attempted to set up phone conversations between Gbabgo and senior white house officials and congressional members. These efforts came to naught, as Gbadgo increased the violence of his regime. Finally Davis quit after also being ridiculed by members of the media. 

Now Former Congressmen from Iowa, Bob Bar who managed the Clinton Impeachment fiasco in the House of Representatives, has signed up for PR duty with the infamous Jean-Claude " Baby Doc" Duvalier. The Duvalier name is synonymous with terror, starting with Francois "Papa Doc" Duvalier, Baby Doc's Father. Although Papa Doc, has the more violent record, Baby Doc worked hard to fallow his father's footsteps. Under Baby Doc's 14 year rule, over 30 thousands Haitians were tortured and killed, while he lived in lavish wonderment, including having the state pay for his 3 million dollar wedding. A violent uprising caused Baby Doc to flee Haiti along with millions from the Haitian Treasury in 1986.   Now after Haiti has been further unstabilized by an earthquake and a deadly cholera outbreak.  Baby Doc has returned with Bob Bar at his side, presumable to steal the presidency. Of course this might be hard to do because the Haitian Government under international pressure has jailed him. Hopefully for life.








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