[strvs]

Very interesting article about israel's support of terrorism to further their political goals, laying the blame on countries they would like to see eliminated, with a little help from some friends.

http://www.libertyforum.org/showflat.ph ... t293350402

[ninty]

there have been some stories floating around that israel could be looking to attacking iran without anyones consent.

and i'm sure there are a number of countries who use this tactic.

[strvs]

the U.S. has been known to sponsor some awful governments in order to stop the spread of communism and continue exploiting natural resources for corporate profit.

An example of this is Guatemala:

http://www.thirdworldtraveler.com/US_Th ... _Guat.html

[quote:3f37e]Under dictator Jorqe Ubico (1931-1944), American-owned United Fruit Company (UFC) gained control of forty-two percent of Guatemala's land, and was exempted from taxes and import duties. The three main enterprises in Guatemala -- United Fruit Company, International Railways of Central America, and Empress Electrica -- were American-owned (and controlled by United Fruit Company). Seventy-seven percent of all exports went to the US and sixty-five percent of imports came from the US.

In order to ensure ever-increasing profits for an American corporation, the US State Department, the CIA, and United Fruit Company had succeeded in taking freedom and land from Guatemala's peasants, unions from its workers, and hope for a democratic Guatemala from all of its people. [/quote:3f37e]

The United States ignored the human rights issues, and did nothing about the horribly repressive governments which continually ruled the country. Why? Profit. As long as large american corporations were making profit, its none of their concern.

There's been many other cases of american-sponsored atrocites, i suggest you read into it.

[rdeyes]

Originally Posted by strvs

the U.S. has been known to sponsor some awful governments in order to stop the spread of communism and continue exploiting natural resources for corporate profit.

An example of this is Guatemala:

http://www.thirdworldtraveler.com/US_Th ... _Guat.html

[quote:6521d]Under dictator Jorqe Ubico (1931-1944), American-owned United Fruit Company (UFC) gained control of forty-two percent of Guatemala's land, and was exempted from taxes and import duties. The three main enterprises in Guatemala -- United Fruit Company, International Railways of Central America, and Empress Electrica -- were American-owned (and controlled by United Fruit Company). Seventy-seven percent of all exports went to the US and sixty-five percent of imports came from the US.

In order to ensure ever-increasing profits for an American corporation, the US State Department, the CIA, and United Fruit Company had succeeded in taking freedom and land from Guatemala's peasants, unions from its workers, and hope for a democratic Guatemala from all of its people.

The United States ignored the human rights issues, and did nothing about the horribly repressive governments which continually ruled the country. Why? Profit. As long as large american corporations were making profit, its none of their concern.

There's been many other cases of american-sponsored atrocitys, i suggest you read into it.[/quote:6521d]

im sure the dictator didnt have a problem with it , as long as he was getting a cut of the profits.

[strvs]

Originally Posted by rdeyes

The United States ignored the human rights issues, and did nothing about the horribly repressive governments which continually ruled the country. Why? Profit. As long as large american corporations were making profit, its none of their concern.

There's been many other cases of american-sponsored atrocitys, i suggest you read into it.

im sure the dictator didnt have a problem with it , as long as he was getting a cut of the profits.[/quote:e134c]
After the U.S.-aided coup of 1954, Colonel Castillo Armas, an american appointed leader, came to power. A ruthless dictator instated by the United States.

between 1954 and 1981, more than 60 000 people were murdered. all under american watch. And americans wonder why people hate them. rolleyes: