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Thursday, October 22, 2009

Sound Track for a Coup Leader

Zelaya attempted to subvert the Honduran constitution and Brazil is colluding with Zelaya by giving him sanctuary in their embassy. The interim Honduran government is obviously unhappy with both--and they're showing their displeasure:

Ousted President Manuel Zelaya, who is holed up with a group of 30 supporters at the Brazilian Embassy in Honduras, complained Wednesday about loud music blasted by soldiers posted around the diplomatic compound.

Soldiers "are using powerful sound systems that can be heard from 20 blocks away. ... We can't fall asleep," Zelaya told a news conference.

Army chief of staff Gen. Romeo Vazquez denied claims of harassment, saying the all-night broadcast was a "serenade" intended to celebrate the country's Armed Forces day holiday.


For a wannabe dictator, Zelaya is proving to be quite the wuss. Everyone knows it isn't torture until the Up With People theme is played.