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After several months of secrecy and controversy, on October 28th the US and Colombia signed an agreement to allow the US military extensive access to seven Colombian bases, notwithstanding serious concerns about true intentions and eventual consequences.
Not only that, but similar assurances by Colombian Defense Minister Gabriel Silva that the agreement "has no geopolitical or strategic connotation, other than being more effective in the fight against drug trafficking" are even more hard to believe after reading a recently-uncovered Pentagon budget document that expresses clear regional intentions for the Palanquero base. The document describes the U.S. presence in Palanquero as an “opportunity for conducting full spectrum operations throughout South America,” and confirms the fears of Colombia’s neighbors when it discusses the possibility of using the base to confront the "threat" of what it calls "anti-US governments." The most chilling phrase, however, is the discussion of the potential use of Palanquero to “expand expeditionary warfare capability.”
Presidential candidate and Senator Gustavo Petro urged the Colombian government to renounce the deal, calling it illegal without Congressional approval and pointing to the regional tensions it has fueled.
Both the US and Colombia have stressed their aim is to use the bases to combat drug trafficking and rebels.
"The agreement has no geopolitical or strategic connotation, other than being more effective in the fight against drug trafficking," he said.
Tensions flared again between the two countries on Sunday, when the Venezuelan leader called Mr Silva "mentally retarded" on his weekly TV show.
"He is following instructions from the empire, because in Colombia, it's not the Colombians who make the decisions. It's the Yankee empire who decides," Mr Chavez said, referring to Colombia's links with the US.
The 10-year deal signed last Friday during a brief closed-door ceremony in Bogota envisions the deployment of some 800 U.S. military personnel and 600 civilian contractors at seven military bases in Colombia.
Originally posted by Amagnon
The invasion of Afghanistan, once again based on preposterous lies is responsible for the death of thousands of civilians, and the displacement of more than a million. The ongoing conflict is undermining the stability of nuclear armed Pakistan, and fueling anti US sentiment throughout the region and the Muslim world. However, the poppy fields are flourishing, and with the ongoing defense spending, both are funneling wealth into the pockets of the NWO.
Not content with the current numbers, he contemplates increasing the US forces by as much as 40,000 troops to combat the remaining suspected 100 Al Quaida operatives in the area.
[edit on 13-11-2009 by Amagnon]
Originally posted by nh_ee
There are coincidentally only 5 countries without a Rothschild owned central bank and they are :
1.)North Korea
2.)Iran
3.)Sudan
4.)Cuba
5.)Libya
Originally posted by redoubt
Excuse me but... what tripe!
The only person in the southern hemisphere bent on a war right now is Chavez.
The US, despite what you may think about it and its people, are in NO mood for another war. Moreover, we simply can't afford to pay the bills we have right now, much less those that would be incurred satisfying this socialist demigog's dream of being invaded by the big, bad, USA.
Chavez would, however, love to spread his socialist ideology... by force if necessary, to all his neighbors. It would reinforce his power structure by acting as nation-gates to his little oily, socialist empire.
The ONLY way the US would become involved down there would be if Chavez were to unilaterally invade his neighbors.
But... go ahead and buy the product and spread the demagoguery. Chavez is NOT president here so... speech is still a free commodity.
[edit on 13-11-2009 by redoubt]
The US, despite what you may think about it and its people, are in NO mood for another war.
I heard your opinion on the MSM already - now go drink the coolaid and get some sleep.
Originally posted by captaintyinknots
So Obama got s into Iraq and Afghanistan?
Also, you do realize that all of the main military advisors have been calling for a troop increase, right? That it isn't just Obama's decision?
Just checking.
Originally posted by redoubt
reply to post by Amagnon
I heard your opinion on the MSM already - now go drink the coolaid and get some sleep.
So much for an honest debate.
Think I'll follow the logic of this website and deny ignorance...
-IGNORE- (click)
Originally posted by Amagnon
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I never claimed those invasions started when Obama was #1 puppet. I know it was McChrystal who requested more troops.
Who the president is is irrelevant - they are all scum handpicked by the NWO to do what they are told.
I just used his name to represent them - because it is his purpose, to represent the NWO to the world - and it is ironic that he won the peace prize, but the occupation of Iraq and Afghanistan continues, rhetoric regarding Iran intensifies, and now this highly provocative movement into Columbia.
They give him the peace prize, because they want to try and make people think that war = peace. Its a wonderful irony.
Originally posted by nh_ee
There are coincidentally only 5 countries without a Rothschild owned central bank and they are :
1.)North Korea
2.)Iran
3.)Sudan
4.)Cuba
5.)Libya
US builds up its bases in oil-rich South America
From the Caribbean to Brazil, political opposition to US plans for 'full-spectrum operations' is escalating rapidly.
The United States is massively building up its potential for nuclear and non-nuclear strikes in Latin America and the Caribbean by acquiring unprecedented freedom of action in seven new military, naval and air bases in Colombia. The development – and the reaction of Latin American leaders to it – is further exacerbating America's already fractured relationship with much of the continent.
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And, this being US foreign policy, a tell-tale trail of oil is evident. Brazil had already expressed its unhappiness at the presence of US naval vessels in its massive new offshore oilfields off Rio de Janeiro, destined soon to make Brazil a giant oil producer eligible for membership in Opec.
The fact that the US gets half its oil from Latin America was one of the reasons the US Fourth Fleet was re-established in the region's waters in 2008. The fleet's vessels can include Polaris nuclear-armed submarines – a deployment seen by some experts as a violation of the 1967 Tlatelolco Treaty, which bans nuclear weapons from the continent.
Originally posted by Kram09
reply to post by Amagnon
Well it's no surprise to see the American Empire start to spread it's tentacles in Latin America.
I liked your post. I thought it was well written personally.
However i can't imagine how the USA could get involved in a war in Venezuela whilst over stretched in the Middle East. Perhpas if they just help incite the tensions between Colombia and Venezuela, causing them to go to war. Then just provide Colombia with weapons, intelligence, maybe send in Special Forces.
Originally posted by Faiol
I dont think they will be able to get to venezuela ...
I mean ... its clear that they want what venezuela have ... so really, what obama will create? terrorists in venezuela? lol
Originally posted by Amagnon
It seems that the NWO is not content with the ongoing occupation of Iraq, and Afghanistan.
Revamping Plan Colombia
The locations of the bases under negotiation raise further questions. None of the air bases are on the Pacific coast, from where aircraft on the Manta base patrolled for drug traffic — supposedly with great success, reflecting how traffic has increased in the Pacific. Two of the bases are clustered near each other on the Caribbean coast, not far from existing U.S. military sites in Aruba and Curaçao – and closer to Venezuela than to the Pacific Ocean. Why are U.S. negotiators apparently forgoing Pacific air sites, if the drug war remains part of the U.S. military mission? What missions "beyond Colombia's borders" are U.S. planners contemplating?