Both Senators McCain and Clinton have bragged that they have greater foreign policy experience than Barack Obama, and that they would be ready for that 3am call.

Clinton:

McCain:

Both Senators Clinton and McCain  had their 3am call when Colombia forces attacked and killed Raul Reyes FARC's second in command, just inside Ecuador's territory. These are their statements right after the attack:

Senator Hillary Clinton was quick to back the Colombian president unconditionally by supporting his military attack... and "That statement provides proof-positive of Senator Clinton's bent when it comes to US policy in Latin America: to use any crisis to prop-up the Colombian leader while attempting to forward the related agenda of demonizing Venezuela for the problems that Colombia causes in the region. Clinton's instincts on Colombia are identical to those of the Bush administration and those of the Clinton administration before it: continuance of a doctrine that is hostile to human rights and democracy in the region."

"Senator McCain is forthright about speaking in behalf of one of our strongest allies in the hemisphere, president Uribe, he has clearly put up with cross border sanctuaries for far to long with  FARC and in the name of hot pursuit going after FARC which is a terrorist organization.... Uribe was absolutely right in doing what he did." (emphasis mine)

Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, according to exit polls recieved at least 46.3% of the votes. This has been an historic election, not only because  a woman has won the election, but also because the runner up is also another woman, Elisa Carrio, who recieved 23.7%. Another woman, Vilma Ripoll, also ran for president, although she is trailing far behind ( I think she came out 6th). Finally, all three are running on the left of the political spectrum.

Operation Condor was designed to kidnap, torture and murder left wing supporters, activists, union members, and members of armed organizations armed organizations, Who had left their countries and sought refuge elsewhere.  It was formed by Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Brazil, Paraguay and Bolivia. Until recently the US was thought of not being directly involved. At worst, it had only
 

facilitated communications among South American intelligence chiefs who were working together to eliminate left-wing opposition groups in their countries as part of a covert program known as Operation Condor.

As reported by Pagina 12(original in Spanish), , yesterday the Spanish justice ordered the detention of Guatemalan former dictators, Efraín Rios Montt and Humberto Mejia Victores and another 5 generals for the crimes of genocide, terrorism, murder, tortures and illegal detentions. Spanish Judge Santiago Pedraz ordered the international capture of all 7 as well as blocking their bank accounts in Guatemala whether on their name, their legal representatives or any other person.  

During the last few months there has been an increasing conflict between Argentina and Uruguay because of the construction of two paper mills (with Finnish capital) by the shores of the river Uruguay that divides both countries. For Uruguay it represents a big investment, and Argentina opposes these projects because of the pollution that will follow.

 Today on an article by Irina Houser on Pagina 12, it was made public that five days after the Argentine Government announced the payment in full to the IMF, The Supreme Court there ordered the beginning of an investigation for the responsibility of the Monetary Fund in financing the crimes committed by the dictatorship between 1976-82.  

I work as a freelance mechanic, and advertise in Craigslist.org. A few weeks ago I took a job on a Volvo, and this really nice couple came to my garage so I could perform the necessary repairs, Anita and Seaghn. I took a quick look at the car, made a phone call, verified that the warehouse had the part, and off we went to go get what we needed.

The round trip must have taken about an hour. We talked about cars, dogs and politics. We got back to my garage, and I started wrenching. It was an easy job: I had to take the driveshaft and once that was done, I had to take out a bearing and carrier which were the parts that I had to change. The hole job should have taken about an hour, however everything was rusted and frozen. Instead of the hour I thought it would take, it took five hours. During that time we had time to talk some more, and I really liked this couple.

 Today, I got an e-mail from Seaghn,which really struck a cord, and after talking to him I asked for permission to post it in its entirety. As an atheist, I don't give a flying fish about religion. However I do respect religeous belives, especially when they are as deep as they are in Seaghn's case.

Here is his letter:  

Today is the 60th Anniversary of the Nuremberg Trials. A quick Google search failed to find anyone remembering that hallmark date today. They are all previous  articles. And I don't like to celebrate anyone's anniversary either before or after. Therefore I had to write this diary, to remember the Birth of International Law.

I was tipped by Pagina 12, who reproduced  an article written by Ernesto Ekaizer, and originally published in El Pais Semanal of Spain.

The translation is mine and so is the responsibility for the atrocities I committed on it.

As some of you must have read, I did e-mail a letter to the GrandMothers of Plaza de Mayo in preparation for the "welcome" to Bush in Argentina. Just got am email from them.  

On mid September I posted this diary at MLW and DKos.
Yesterday, Whataboutbob from the Euro Tribune asked me to post it there, and to participate with some Latin American issues, which I intend to do.

Although this is a personal diary, I have been planning to write two more: regarding my father (as soon as I get the necessary info), and then one that is about my past, and how they all fit together.

I know that some here have already read it (Dammit Janet, Andrew White and Jerome a Paris) but I don't think most of you have. So,That is why I decided to post here.

  About two years ago I Googled my name, and to my surprise, one of the search results had the words: Nazi  war crimes. First thought: What the fuck??!! I instantly clicked on it and dove straight into that web page.  The Memory Hole. I started reading:
"List of FBI Files on Nazi War Crimes".  Now I am nervous. Start glancing thorough to see if my name is on it. The only thing that stands out is National Archive and Research Administration (NARA). Looks legit to me. I then continue to glance through, and further down I find the "A". List of all last names that start with A's. Then I scroll down to the D's. There it was:

 

Bush has just arrived to Argentina to take part of the Americas Summit. I am sure you will be hearing of this all over the news, so I decided to write about what you wont probably hear: the Security for the Summit, and the Peoples Summit.

Our Homeland Security Department has issued a new and improved bird flu  color coded warning system.

Just as the old terror warning system, it is color coded and it will tell you what to do in case of an emergency.

Americas Summit will take place on November 3rd and 4th in the city of Mar del Plata, located at about 275 miles south of the "Capital Federal".

In preparation to Bush's arrival, protests are starting to take place, not only in Mar del Plata, but all over the country. So, I will take you through a little visual tour.

 

This diary has been posted by Migeru  at the EuroTribune. and he allowed me to repost it here.;It was written by Alicia Castro, a member of the Parliament, at a time when Bush is about to travel to Argentina to take part of the Americas Summit. I think it is important because it shows how the president is thought of abroad.