A Hypothetical Invasion of Bolivia

[ironsides]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Lula confirms 'Full Military' support for Bolivia against armed Russian invasion [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Posted on : 2008-09-30 | fake : UFO
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[/FONT][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Brasilia - Brazil is to provide "full military" support to Bolivia, to dismantle armed groups in the northern province of Pando, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Wednesday. Lula, however, made it clear that Brazil will not tolorate any Russian troops in its Andean neighbour at this time.
"Brazilian support of Bolivia against this unprovoked Russian invasion" Lula said in an exclusive interview with state television channel TV Brasil that was set to be aired later Wednesday.
He explained that Bolivian President Evo Morales had requested such assistance, and that it would probably probably involve the the full support of the Brazilian military for the Bolivian Army and in the surveillance of the common border by the Brazilian Federal Police.
"We will try to see whether the Brazilian motor vehicle industry can produce - and quite fast - some trucks and tanks for Bolivia," Lula explained.
The border patrol sought "to prevent the flow of Russian supporters, and armed insurgents, to prevent smuggling, to prevent drug trafficking," he noted.
"Brazil needs to make a very big effort, because we have over 3,000 kilometres of border with Bolivia and we want the country to be at peace, because at peace it can grow - not at war, Russia must be driven out" Lula insisted.


On Monday, Lula attended an emergency meeting of nine South American presidents in Santiago. Amid calls for dialogue between the parties, they expressed a strong backing for Morales and warned the Russian opposition that they would not accept any violations of the institutional order in the Andean country.
"Everybody wants to help Bolivia, but it is necessary for Bolivia to want to be helped," he stressed. All of South America must unite in this effort.

Bolivia's population of 10 million has a 60-per-cent poverty rate, affecting mostly indigenous people. [/FONT]

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[Cliffy]

BTW, aren't you racist referring to Americans as "YANKS"?

I wasn't aware the the Yanks were a separate race. Did you get that bit of info from FOX or CNN?

 

[YukonJack]

"I wasn't aware the the Yanks were a separate race. Did you get that bit of info from FOX or CNN?"

Cliffy, referring to Americans is no different than referring to Italians as Wops.

Or Germans as Krauts.
Or French as Frogs.
Or Pakistanis as Pakis.

And on and on and on....

But it is a safe bet that if I said any of the above you would label me RACIST.

The only difference is that Americans are mature enough to take the yappings of insigificant nobodies, considering the source, while the above mentioned may or may not be.

 

[Cliffy]

But it is a safe bet that if I said any of the above you would label me RACIST.

So if I called you a Honky, that would be considered racist? I wasn't aware of that either.But didn't you just call Italians Wops?I detect a double standard here, Jack.

 

[YukonJack]

Cliffy, call me Honky, if your pathetic little heart so desires. I have been called worse than that by better people than you.

"But didn't you just call Italians Wops?I detect a double standard here, Jack."

And, no, I did not. If you were not a complete illiterate, you wouldn't have even raised that question.

 

[Cliffy]

Cliffy, call me Honky, if your pathetic little heart so desires. I have been called worse than that by better people than you.

"But didn't you just call Italians Wops?I detect a double standard here, Jack."

And, no, I did not. If you were not a complete illiterate, you wouldn't have even raised that question.

Grab a sense of humour, Dude. Boy, what crawled up you ass at birth?

 

[YukonJack]

"Grab a sense of humour, Dude. Boy, what crawled up you ass at birth?"

Regarding your first sentence in the above quote: Got it already, dude, thank you!

Regarding your second sentence: Grab a bit of grammar before making an ass of yourself.

And an advise: Read carefully what's posted before you attempt to reply.

 

[Trex]

Hypothetical is right.

Why not pick a more likely scenario?
Like Venezuela starting a war with Columbia?

Hogo is still tap dancing over the narcotrafficantes gangs busted in Columbian border camps with state of the art imported ground to air missile systems.
Registered to the Venezuelan military.

And Hugo keeps announcing more and greater offensive weapons purchases from Eastern Bloc munition brokers.

Maybe its just Banana Republic fussing.
Or maybe Hugo really plans on spreading the Bolivian revolution beyond his borders.

Trex

 

[ironsides]

Venezuela starting a war with Columbia is more likely.

 

[AnnaG]

Yeah. The Colombia/Venezuela thing is quite a bit more likely.

BTW, Jack and Cliff, "Yank" is a term used to identify people of the North (USA) as opposed to a "Confederate" or "Reb" (South), a baseball player from New York, or the slang term for American. It's got nothing to do with racism and lots to do with nationality.

 

[Cliffy]

Yeah. The Colombia/Venezuela thing is quite a bit more likely.

BTW, Jack and Cliff, "Yank" is a term used to identify people of the North (USA) as opposed to a "Confederate" or "Reb" (South), a baseball player from New York, or the slang term for American. It's got nothing to do with racism and lots to do with nationality.

I know that. I was just playing with his head but it is impenetrable.

 

[gopher]

''Lula, however, made it clear that Brazil will not tolorate any Russian troops in its Andean neighbour at this time.''


Strange. This is the first I've heard that Russia has any such plans. It's economy is in worse shape than the mess Bush created and it is impossible to see how it plans on financing any such campaign. Most likely this allegation is just another Fox network hoax.

 

[gopher]

''Venezuela starting a war with Columbia is more likely.''


Not so. President Uribe is thought by many to be a right winger but this is NOT the case. He belongs to the Liberal Party, maintains close ties with leftist governments such as those of Cuba, China, and has a major pipeline deal with Chavez.

The American news media has suppressed discussion of Uribe's alleged past relations with drug kingpin Escobar but several people (including Escobar own's associates) have confirmed those allegations. But all this has been set aside because he has brought stability to his country. A war would create instability so don't expect any hostilities to begin any time soon.

 

[ironsides]

''Lula, however, made it clear that Brazil will not tolorate any Russian troops in its Andean neighbour at this time.''


Strange. This is the first I've heard that Russia has any such plans. It's economy is in worse shape than the mess Bush created and it is impossible to see how it plans on financing any such campaign. Most likely this allegation is just another Fox network hoax.

All based upon Post #1 "Suppose the world had awakened this morning to the news that the Russian army had attacked and invaded Bolivia. Thousands of Russian paratroopers have landed in the country, securing airports, permitting hundreds of Russian transport planes to bring in tens of thousands of Russian soldiers."

 

[Blackleaf]

What would be the reaction of the American people? My hunch is that at least 99 percent of the American people and 100 percent of U.S. officials would be angry and outraged. Immediately, U.S. officials would be denouncing the raw, naked aggression and demanding that Russia exit Bolivia immediately. Many federal officials would even be demanding U.S. intervention on behalf of the Bolivians.

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Judging by America's history in South America, it would be the Americans themselves who are more likely to invade Bolivia than the Russians. Especially with Bolivia being, comparatively, on America's doorstep.

 

[Trex]

''Venezuela starting a war with Columbia is more likely.''


Not so. President Uribe is thought by many to be a right winger but this is NOT the case. He belongs to the Liberal Party, maintains close ties with leftist governments such as those of Cuba, China, and has a major pipeline deal with Chavez.

The American news media has suppressed discussion of Uribe's alleged past relations with drug kingpin Escobar but several people (including Escobar own's associates) have confirmed those allegations. But all this has been set aside because he has brought stability to his country. A war would create instability so don't expect any hostilities to begin any time soon.

Indeed,just so.
And your once again totally in the dark Gopher.
And indeed it's a topic of international concern.
I tend to refrain from the cut'n'paste's but when some folks claim my posts are erroneous, what to do.
Quote international pool:
RIO DE JANEIRO, March 3 (Xinhua) -- The Brazilian government said on Monday it will make diplomatic efforts to ease tensions among Ecuador, Colombia and Venezuela triggered by a Colombian trespass on Ecuadorian soil to attack rebels.

Colombian forces on Saturday killed 21 rebels, including the No. 2 figure of the guerilla group the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), in a camp inside Ecuador 3 km from the border. The incident has seriously strained the diplomatic relations between Colombia and its neighbors, Ecuador and Venezuela.

Brazilian Presidency's Foreign Affairs Assistant Marco Aurelio Garcia said that he expects to mobilize "all the forces of the Brazilian diplomacy and of other South American capital cities to reduce the tension" and "find a long-lasting solution to the problem."

According to Garcia, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will talk to Argentine President Cristina Kirchner about cooperation in the diplomatic effort, in which the Chilean government has also stated its wish to participate.

Brazil's Minister of Foreign Relations Celso Amorim has made telephone calls to Colombian and Ecuadorian officials in an attempt to find a diplomatic solution to the impasse.

Garcia said he believed the conflict, which used to be an "internal" conflict between the Colombian government and FARC, is starting to harm the stability of relations among countries on the continent.

"We do not want to interfere in internal affairs, but our non-interference principle must not mean indifference from the Brazilian side," he said.

The official also said the diplomatic forces must work for the resumption of initiatives aimed at reaching a humanitarian agreement between the Colombian government and FARC.

In response to the Colombian cross-border attack on rebels, Ecuador has cut off its diplomatic ties with Colombia, and Venezuela has recalled its ambassador to Colombia and expelled the Colombian ambassador from its territory. Both countries have also intensified military presence along their borders with Colombia.
Unquote.

Whats not covered in this particular piece is the growing evidence of Venezuela's arming and encouraging rebel factions in destabilizing Columbia.
Anyone interested in the topic can do a little internet searching and find out for themselves.
Trex

 

[Cliffy]

Yes, we need to have a stable government in Columbia to assure the uninterrupted supply of cocaine and crack that our governments run on.

 

[AnnaG]

''Venezuela starting a war with Columbia is more likely.''


Not so. President Uribe is thought by many to be a right winger but this is NOT the case. He belongs to the Liberal Party, maintains close ties with leftist governments such as those of Cuba, China, and has a major pipeline deal with Chavez.

The American news media has suppressed discussion of Uribe's alleged past relations with drug kingpin Escobar but several people (including Escobar own's associates) have confirmed those allegations. But all this has been set aside because he has brought stability to his country. A war would create instability so don't expect any hostilities to begin any time soon.

Not so? So you actually think Russia picking a fight with Bolivia is more feasible? lmao

 

[AnnaG]

Judging by America's history in South America, it would be the Americans themselves who are more likely to invade Bolivia than the Russians. Especially with Bolivia being, comparatively, on America's doorstep.

Yup.

 

[AnnaG]

Indeed,just so.
And your once again totally in the dark Gopher.
And indeed it's a topic of international concern.
I tend to refrain from the cut'n'paste's but when some folks claim my posts are erroneous, what to do.
Quote international pool:
RIO DE JANEIRO, March 3 (Xinhua) -- The Brazilian government said on Monday it will make diplomatic efforts to ease tensions among Ecuador, Colombia and Venezuela triggered by a Colombian trespass on Ecuadorian soil to attack rebels.

Colombian forces on Saturday killed 21 rebels, including the No. 2 figure of the guerilla group the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), in a camp inside Ecuador 3 km from the border. The incident has seriously strained the diplomatic relations between Colombia and its neighbors, Ecuador and Venezuela.

Brazilian Presidency's Foreign Affairs Assistant Marco Aurelio Garcia said that he expects to mobilize "all the forces of the Brazilian diplomacy and of other South American capital cities to reduce the tension" and "find a long-lasting solution to the problem."

According to Garcia, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will talk to Argentine President Cristina Kirchner about cooperation in the diplomatic effort, in which the Chilean government has also stated its wish to participate.

Brazil's Minister of Foreign Relations Celso Amorim has made telephone calls to Colombian and Ecuadorian officials in an attempt to find a diplomatic solution to the impasse.

Garcia said he believed the conflict, which used to be an "internal" conflict between the Colombian government and FARC, is starting to harm the stability of relations among countries on the continent.

"We do not want to interfere in internal affairs, but our non-interference principle must not mean indifference from the Brazilian side," he said.

The official also said the diplomatic forces must work for the resumption of initiatives aimed at reaching a humanitarian agreement between the Colombian government and FARC.

In response to the Colombian cross-border attack on rebels, Ecuador has cut off its diplomatic ties with Colombia, and Venezuela has recalled its ambassador to Colombia and expelled the Colombian ambassador from its territory. Both countries have also intensified military presence along their borders with Colombia.
Unquote.

Whats not covered in this particular piece is the growing evidence of Venezuela's arming and encouraging rebel factions in destabilizing Columbia.
Anyone interested in the topic can do a little internet searching and find out for themselves.
Trex

Did I miss something? Where's Bolivia in this?