Alternative Radio — The Threat of Democracy. Program #CHON218. Recorded in Istanbul, Turkey on January 18, 2013. The U.S. is the self-proclaimed global champion of democracy. But the term is used selectively. Take Hillary Clinton who was widely praised as an outstanding Secretary of State. At the height of the Tahrir Square uprising in Egypt protesting Mubarak’s 30-year dictatorship, she said, No country has done more for democracy in Egypt than the U.S.
Mubarak for years was praised as an “ally,” a “partner” and a “moderate” and his regime was a force for “stability.” Washington backed him to the hilt to the tune of billions of dollars of taxpayer money, much like the Shah, Marcos, Suharto, Ben Ali, et al, until they too were overthrown. Speaker(s): Noam Chomsky (click to view archive) Noam Chomsky, by any measure has led a most extraordinary life. Feb 20 Astute Observations by FredA from Seattle Tonight I listened to Doctor. Amnesty International - working to protect human rights worldwide. Human Rights Watch | Defending Human Rights Worldwide. United Nations Development Programme. TheRealNews. Occupy All Streets.