Pinochet possibly dead
Dec 10 2006 17:52
Friend of mine tells me Chile's 'Channel 7' are reporting that Pinochet has died approx 45 minutes ago.
Good riddance.
Dec 10 2006 18:11
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yep he's definately dead.
pity thr cunt went in a peaceful manner.
Dec 10 2006 18:28
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Maggie will be upset... Maybe she'll be so distraught she'll take her own life?
Fingers crossed.
Dec 10 2006 18:56
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What a cunt. Pity he was never brought to any sort of justice.
Dec 10 2006 23:23
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Pity he was never brought to any sort of justice.
-- really.
i'm pissed, not surprised, to see the American-based (Boston, MA) Christian Science Monitor say well, he restored the Chilean economy.
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General Pinochet stabilized Chile's economy, but is best known for his repressive rule and alleged human rights violations.
they only mention US involvement as "covert international attempts to undermine Mr. Allende's government."
nevermind that the US deliberately destabilized Chile's economy under Allende. The Asia Times, by contrast, says:
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"Allende wanted to develop "a peaceful Chilean way towards socialism".He was elected by workers, peasants and the marginalized, urban lower classes. Educated urban youth celebrated the "socialism of red wine and empanadas" (stuffed pastry). But Washington would prevent any turn to the left by devastating the Chilean economy, deploying mass bribery, spying and blackmail.
Allende in fact was a moderate compared with Chilean popular movements further to the left that occupied factories, lands or just property (1,278 occupations in 1971 alone). Then strikes started to spread (3,200 in 1972). Industrialists sabotaged production. No one could explain how Chilean credit was suddenly cut off in international markets. Loans were suspended.
The CIA, apart from non-stop sabotage, financed strategic strikes - doctors, bank clerks, a very long truck drivers' strike. Conservative newspapers conducted a non-stop vicious disinformation campaign. There were coup rehearsals. And political chaos compounded economic chaos: the Christian Democrats - the centrists - ended up joining the right and the extreme right against Allende.
Nixon got exactly what he wanted. On September 11, US Navy ships monitored all Chilean military bases to warn the plotters about who might be supporting Allende. Pinochet took over and entered history as the definitive, sinister Latin American dictator from central casting."
Dec 11 2006 00:48
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Steggsie wrote:
Maggie will be upset...
She is - apparently she's "greatly saddened" - although as far as I was aware she's lost it so much now that she's even been banned from publicly speaking by the Conservative Party, so not sure how they managed to get this quote out of her
Dec 11 2006 00:55
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bout time the fucker took a dirt nap. next up...?
Dec 11 2006 08:45
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Celebrations & riots!
riot photos: CNN
celebration photos: Santiago Indymedia
celebration Santiago Indymedia 2
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BBC: Clashes follow death of PinochetThousands of Chileans have taken to the streets following the death of the country's former military ruler, Augusto Pinochet, at the age of 91.
Jubilant opponents danced in the centre of Santiago, Chile's capital, before clashes broke out. Police used water cannon and tear gas to control crowds.
Dec 11 2006 09:34
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Maggie will be upset... Maybe she'll be so distraught she'll take her own life?
I certainly hope so, then we can throw a party over here!
Dec 11 2006 20:05
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Sam wrote:
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Maggie will be upset... Maybe she'll be so distraught she'll take her own life?I certainly hope so, then we can throw a party over here!
A bonfire party? CW have booked Trafalgar Square 
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Pinochet supporters mourn his death outside Santiago Military Hospital where he died. Pinochet began his rule of Chile after a violent U.S.-backed military coup in 1973, when he overthrew democratically elected Marxist President Salvador Allende. The strong-armed dictator was accused of killing and torturing thousands of people during his 27-year regime.
Not bad for CNN
Dec 11 2006 20:33
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jef costello wrote:
Sam wrote:
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Maggie will be upset... Maybe she'll be so distraught she'll take her own life?I certainly hope so, then we can throw a party over here!
A bonfire party? CW have booked Trafalgar Square
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Pinochet supporters mourn his death outside Santiago Military Hospital where he died. Pinochet began his rule of Chile after a violent U.S.-backed military coup in 1973, when he overthrew democratically elected Marxist President Salvador Allende. The strong-armed dictator was accused of killing and torturing thousands of people during his 27-year regime.Not bad for CNN
No is uppose not. Still they can't help themselves from coming out with:
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Pinochet supporters mourn his death on Sunday. Pinochet, who overthrew a Marxist president, instituted a radical free-market in Chile that was initially disastrous but later generated steady economic growth for the country.
Dec 12 2006 10:10
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Pinochet, who overthrew a Marxist president, instituted a radical free-market in Chile that was initially disastrous but later generated steady economic growth for the country.
well youve got to have a reason for all the torture and murder, otherwise its just an example of mindless barbarity which really shouldnt be condoned.
Dec 12 2006 20:58
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Dec 12 2006 21:16
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what the fuck is that guy doing wearing a fucking lampshade and what is that oversized I pod on his back. :?
Dec 12 2006 21:58
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If anyone is interested, I've written a piece on Pinochet's role in the development of neo-liberalism, plus an evaluation of Chile's "economic miracle." It can be found here:
http://www.infoshop.org/inews/article.php?story=20061211130818423
it may of interest. I'm sure people will know the conclusion (i.e. it was not a miracle unless you were rich).
Maggie will be upset... Maybe she'll be so distraught she'll take her own life?