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The Far West Continues ?

On By Dr. Y.In Great Moments1 Comment
Flag of Iran

Since last Saturday, we have been witness to joint Israeli-US attacks on Iran, which killed the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, over 100 little girls, and others. At the beginning of the week, the US also engaged in a joint military effort with Ecuador against narcotrafics in Ecuador and carried out air strikes. We also know about the deployment of some 200 American troops in Nigeria. Yesterday, the American president announced that Cuba would be next. Brothers and sisters… there is no letting up! To each one of us, this is a signal to stay alert!

Flag of Venezuela

As it stands now, what the US has done with the blatant removal of Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela, and now the murder of the Ayatollah Khamenei in Iran (during Ramadan) has united the people of the global South in general and Muslims of all board in particular, against the United States. How long can a giant stay (over)stretched? The people of Iran are fighting for survival… while the United States are fighting to help a friend (Israel)… there is a difference! The geology of the Iranian territory makes it an almost impenetrable fortress. Remember that this is the same Iran which fought tirelessly against Iraq’s Western-backed invasion. Why does the West think that it is okay to decide for the people of a country? Why not let them decide for themselves: throw out whoever they want whenever they want without western intervention? Wouldn’t it be arrogant to want to change their condition without their participation? Who is to say what is good! We all know Western media lied about Muammar Gaddafi in Libya, claiming he was killing his own people, and that the Libyan people needed democracy… look what is left of Libya now! Is there one Libyan out there (except puppets) who can look at their country now and applaud the NATO attacks?

We will note that, as always, the West cannot be trusted. Iran was at the table of negotiations on Friday and got bombed the next day! This is so reminiscent of so many situations in the world: the recent DRC-Rwanda peace agreement treaty where the country is still occupied and attacked by Rwandan-backed M23, and countless others. Would you blame Iran for not wanting to sit at a negotiation table?

 

Love for Hugo Chavez’ legacy

On By Dr. Y.In Great Economy, Great Moments, Great People3 Comments
Hugo Chavez
Hugo Chavez
Venezuelans accompanying Chavez' procession in Caracas
Venezuelans accompanying Chavez’ procession through the streets of Caracas

I was immensely touched by the outpouring of love for Chavez coming from all corners of the world.  Tell me: how many leaders of this world, have had this great show of love?  How many can boast the millions of Venezuelans who have been mourning for Chavez?  How many can boast popular support in their respective countries like Chavez did?  Remember, he won a third term in office.

Over 55 foreign delegations with 32 head of states were present in Caracas (the capital of Venezuela) to give a last hommage to the great Comandante.  Even Spain sent in the crown prince.  An immense crowd was there to salute Hugo Rafael Chávez Frías.  Chavez’ passing has shown to the world what a true leader is.  Besides his Venezuelan funerals, 55 countries across the globe have declared a national day of mourning.  Argentina declared 5 days of national mourning, Brazil 2, Bolivia 5, Nigeria and Benin 7, and so on and so forth.  Imagine that: 55 countries declaring national days of mourning for the president of another country!  Who can boast better? Can you believe it? Praise be given to the great Comandante, the man who gave us hope, love, courage, and resilience.  Find below videos showing Hugo Chavez’s great work… and love, applaud, and be proud to have lived in a time when a great man gave love and freedom to his people, and the world.

Hugo Chavez: ‘Love is the Combustible of Revolution’

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Hugo Chavez
Hugo Chavez

Words cannot express my extreme sadness at the loss of yet another one of our revolutionaries.  ‘El Comandante‘, Hugo Chavez, has left us yesterday to join the land of his ancestors.  I am extremely saddened at his passing, but I am also grateful to have lived in a time when I could see Hugo Chavez at work for his country, at a time when I could see what it meant for a leader of a poor country to have love and vision for his country.  Few leaders in the world have fought against western imperialism as Hugo Chavez did.  He led the bolivarian revolution against the US influence in Venezuela, and Latin America.  He gave back hope to his people, emancipated millions of Venezuelans, regained control of the economy of Venezuela, and worked for world peace by openly opposing the US and its colonial wars.  Millions of Venezuelans regained sight, were taught how to read, or just visited the doctor for the first time, because of Chavez’ laws.  Those will remember him forever.  Hugo Chavez was a bright star who gave hope to millions across the globe.  He gave us the strength to believe that we, the oppressed of the world, could one day be free.  He was often depicted in the Western media as a dictator (but then again, which progressist or revolutionary has ever been depicted otherwise in the western press?) because of his frankness and clear fight for the interest of the Venezuelan people. Chavez was a true sincere politician and loyal to his people.

El Comandante de la Revolucion, Hugo Chavez
El Comandante de la Revolucion, Hugo Chavez

El Comandante used to say: “Let the dogs of the empire bark, that’s their job. Our job is to fight to achieve the true liberation of our people.” You (Chavez) gone, who will fight again for us? who will voice our opinions? who will lead us? We have to keep true to your ideals, and keep our head up.  Thank you Commandante, for showing us the way, for showing us beauty and hope in this world.

Hugo Chavez also said: “Love is the combustible of a revolution.” El Comandante gave us just that: love, hope, dignity, and peace. So long, brother. Like Franklin Boukaka said “your work is that of humanity“… you have now joined the greats of this world: Che Guevara, Patrice Lumumba, Thomas Sankara, Kwame Nkrumah, Mouammar Kadhafi, Amilcar Cabral, … Long live to your ideals!

Please enjoy this video “The revolution will not be televised” which shows the coup fomented by the US against Hugo Chavez in 2002 where Chavez was removed from power by American military; and for the first time in world history, a president was brought back to power by his people who refused to give into American threats. The people defeated the machine! This documentary was made possible because of the presence of some European journalists from Arte who were in the country at the moment of the coup.