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    <title>Dipnote Comments -  You are Following Comments for Behind the Scenes at the 39th General Assembly of the Organization of American States</title>
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    <dc:creator>U.S. Department of State</dc:creator>
    <dc:date>2009-11-20T23:01:01+00:00</dc:date>

    


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      <title>Eric has posted a new comment</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Eric in New Mexico writes:<br />
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It was reported today that president Arias has a case of the swine flu and is working from home in quarantine.<br />
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 So I'd like to offer my best wishes to him for a speedy recovery.<br />
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 As for the situation in Honduras, I can see only one possible solution that makes sense, whether this administration supports the ousted president's return or not.<br />
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 Even if he takes up the reigns of office tommorrow, he has less than 6 months to remain in office, and I wonder how effective he could be with the opposition he would face from lawmakers.<br />
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 Talk about a "lame duck", it would present a new definition of the term.<br />
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 So the only logical thing I can see is a situation whereby he steps aside for the good of the nation, is granted amnesty by the "de facto" regime in return, to return home to continue life as a private citizen , and not get involved in politics again.<br />
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 Assuming the "de facto" regime is intent on preserving constitutional order and holding free and fair elections, (which have been moved up to October), then I believe this admin. should support that as being in the Honduran people's long-term interest.<br />
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 By the time the talking is done, a new president will have been legitimately elected, at the rate things are going with mediation and OAS intervention.<br />
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 It appears to me this admin has been backing a "reckless" horse that has blinders on. And it will hurt our relations with the Honduran people if we back someone willing to incite violence for the sake of his ego and a return to power.<br />
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 I have nothing against Zelaya personally or politically, but his actions should dictate how we proceed to resolve the crisis.<br />
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 I hope what I've just said makes sense to all concerned.]]></description>
      <link>http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/entires/oas_39th_general_assembly/</link>
      <dc:date>Wed Aug 12,  2009</dc:date>
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      <title>James has posted a new comment</title>
      <description><![CDATA[James in New Jersey writes:<br />
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Consider my opinion to be extreme, since it probably is.<br />
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But Cuba should not have been banned from participating in the OAS to begin with.<br />
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How do you claim a diplomatic organization, with the intent of unifying a region (whether it be the Americas or the World) when you readily exclude members? It is the antithesis of and a disgrace to diplomacy when you engage in the sort of bullying and marginalizing that diplomacy seeks to reduce or eliminate.]]></description>
      <link>http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/entires/oas_39th_general_assembly/</link>
      <dc:date>Thu Jun 11,  2009</dc:date>
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      <title>palgye has posted a new comment</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Palgye in South Korea writes:<br />
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Dear to Hillary Clinton<br />
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my first interesting of politic was unfair treatment to labors. i want to solving this  by politic. but, my category is ....................................<br />
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not solving, i want to advocate my need.. but, i`m not polician. even, little educated.<br />
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how can? do have any advice?]]></description>
      <link>http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/entires/oas_39th_general_assembly/</link>
      <dc:date>Wed Jun 10,  2009</dc:date>
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      <title>Ron has posted a new comment</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Ron in New York writes:<br />
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Couldnt in 1963....Now, we can.<br />
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Throw the World's Doors open and let the fresh air of freedom fill the House. Cuba is just the beginning. Let the other closed regions see the change; and watch prosperity, peace and security take hold.]]></description>
      <link>http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/entires/oas_39th_general_assembly/</link>
      <dc:date>Mon Jun 08,  2009</dc:date>
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