Hab noch das hier gefunden:
http://wikileaks.ulalala.net/cable/2007 ... GO983.htmlIst aus 2007...
1. (C) Hugo Chavez,s effort to expand his influence into the Southern Cone was the subject of ref A. This, part two in a series of joint cables from Southern Cone embassies, looks at ways the U.S. can counter Chavez and reassert U.S. leadership in the region. From posts' perspectives, there are six main areas of action for the USG as it seeks to limit Chavez's influence: --Know the enemy: We have to better understand how Chavez thinks and what he intends; --Directly engage: We must reassert our presence in the region, and engage broadly, especially with the "non-elites"; --Change the political landscape: We should offer a vision of hope and back it up with adequately-funded programs; --Enhance military relationships: We should continue to strengthen ties to those military leaders in the region who share our concern over Chavez;
--Play to our strength: We must emphasize that democracy, and a free trade approach that includes corporate social responsibility, provides lasting solutions; --Get the message out: Public diplomacy is key; this is a battle of ideas and visions. Septel provides detailed suggestions. 2. (C) We should neither underestimate Chavez nor lose sight of his vulnerabilities. Many of the region's leaders and opnion makers appreciate the importance of relations with the U.S. and generally want to see us more deeply engaged. They reject the notion that Chavez best represents the region's interests.
We must convince not only government leaders but civil society - the person on the street - that we are committed to a progressive and democractic vision for the Americas and to helping our neighbors meet their challenges. If we can, we will make quick inroads into marginalizing Chavez' influence, bolster democracy and reassert our own leadership in the region. End Summary.
Boah, ganz schön geheuchelt...
Die USA möchten ihren Einfluss auf Südamerika zurück und Chavez ist ihnen dabei ganz schön im Wege. Nach all den schlechten Erfahrungen, die die südamerikanische Bevölkerung mit der amerikanischen Vision von 'Demokratie' hat, werden die aber mit ihren Aktionen nicht mal einen Blumentopf von ihren 'guten Absichten' überzeugen.
Und von der "corporate social responsibility" halten Konzerne ja bekanntlich nicht viel, wo doch nur Profit zählt. Wo ist denn deren 'soziale Verantwortung' weltweit und in anderen Ländern der 3. Welt?
Da wird auch Brasilien gerne unterstützt:
Brazil has outsized influence over the rest of the continent. In this regard, it can be a powerful counterpoint to Chavez's project. We should help present Brazil's course -- i.e., pursuit of fiscal responsibility and strong democratic institutions, openness to the global the community, and mature engagement with both its neighbors and the U.S. -- as a progressive and hopeful model for the region.
We should look to find other ways to give Chile the lead on important initiatives, but without making them look like they are our puppets or surrogates.
Wenn man sich so durchliest, welche Maßnahmen die da so ergreifen um Chavez' Position zu schwächen...
Da hat der böse Chavez auch noch den Argentiniern geholfen, um seinen Einfluß zu sichern, indem er billige Kredite gab, nachdem Weltbank und IWF das Land zugrunde gerichtet hatten. War ja ein Vorzeige-Privatisierungsland:
but Chavez has been able to exploit Buenos Aires, lack of access to investment capital and international financing. Domestic and foreign investors are not providing adequate long-term investment capital to quickly develop needed infrastructure. And still unresolved post-crisis defaults on official Paris Club and private bondholder debt are restricting Argentina's access to the volume of new sovereign credits in global capital markets it would need to fund infrastructure development on its own. The obvious counter to the influence that Chavez' financial support has bought him in Argentina is to help the GoA regain direct access to international financial markets and to work with the GoA to develop the kind of investment climate that will attract the volume of domestic and foreign investment needed to build new foundational infrastructure at competitive costs.
Das nennen die dann 'Ausbeutung'.
Und auch Uruguay ist soll als gutes Beispiel herhalten:
Our growing economic relationship with the pragmatic leftist government in Uruguay puts the lie to the claim that greater trade and investment with the U.S. is tantamount to betrayal of local populations.
Dann will man noch die Lügen verstärkt wiederholen:
Of course, we also need to make sure that the truth about Chavez -- his hollow vision, his empty promises, his dangerous international relationships starting with Iran) -- gets out,
und hatte da auch dafür schon die Schließung von RCTV als Thema im Auge. Dieser TV-Sender hatte zum Putsch gegen Chavez aufgerufen. Chavez hat die Lizenz auslaufen lassen und nicht mehr verlängert. in den Medien hieß es, er hätte den Sender geschlossen, was aber nicht wahr ist. Man stelle sich vor, die ARD oder das ZDF würden zum Sturz der deutschen Regierung aufrufen...
Aber, die Lüge soll wieder hervorgeholt und thematisiert werden:
The recent closing of RCTV is one such area where international organizations and local media and civil rights groups could have been more vocal.
Die Armut der Bevölkerung in den südamerikanischen Ländern, die mit den USA zusammenarbeiten, ist der beste Beweis für all die Lügen und gebrochenen Versprechen.
Aber immerhin weiß man, was Chavez so alles erreicht hat:
Chavez has made significant inroads, particularly with local populations, by providing programs for the underprivileged and by casting the U.S. as elitist and only interested in promoting free trade to the benefit of big business. The slogans are facile: Neoliberalism makes the rich richer and the poor poorer; the Bolivarian Revolution guarantees our region's sovereignty and dignity. But they ring true with some local populations and make others feel better about their own lack of progress.
Und begriffen, dass die USA in Südamerika ein schlechtes Image haben, haben sie auch (warum wohl?):
Transforming our image does not mean we walk away from our commitment to free trade and the promise it delivers to impoverished populations. However, it does mean we should do a better job of promoting free trade by pointing to local and global success stories, making it easier to forge FTAs, and by expanding access to U.S. markets, and by promoting investment. Concluding the Doha Round is critical to revitalizing more local trade negotiations and bolstering our own credibility. In the meantime, we should support programs that promote regional exports, particularly favoring small and medium-size enterprises, and emphasize good corporate citizenship.
Nur aufpolieren hilft da aber nicht mehr, weil es eh keiner glaubt. Soll ja auch nur 'promotet' werden, die Erfolge herausgestellt werden und nicht zur Tatsache.
Ob die jemals kapieren, dass Taten mehr zeigen wie Worte?
emphasize = betonen, hervorheben... (sonst käme ja keiner auf die Idee..)
Und hier hat's mich fast vom Stuhl gehauen vor Lachen:
We must also emphasize social responsibility among corporations and investors, and as a USG priority.
Das glaubt denen niemand.
to make our message loud and clear - democracy, freer trade and investment, work and that along with that come active and effective programs to address social ills and the needs of the region's youthful population.
Ja, das hat schon seit Jahrzehnten in Südamerika gewirkt. Kann man sehen. Kann man auch in den USA selber sehen, an den Kürzungen bei Gesundheit, Bildung und Sozialem. Die Fakten entlarven die Lügen.
People who lie to others have merely hidden away the truth, but people who lie to themselves have forgotten where they put it.
