Why is the U.S. threatening Bolivia?

Question

I think it is because Morales clearly represents a thorn in the side of U.S. imperialism because he stands up for Bolivians in the ways we can only dream of our politicans standing up for us.

Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Otto Reich said of Morales, "We do not believe we could have normal relations with someone who espouses these kind of policies."

U.S. Ambassador Manuel Rocha went so far as to issue a public statement urging Bolivians not to vote for Morales during the election--and threatened to cut off international aid if they did. "The Bolivian electorate must consider the consequences of choosing leaders somehow connected with drug trafficking and terrorism," Rocha said. Rocha’s threat backfired and Morales was elected.

This is what the US calls "diplomacy" meaning threats towards the democratically elected president of Bolivia, like it or not, coca or not, he was fairly elected by the people.

So believe it fool, theres some facts for you...

Answer 1

Hey, do you really think the US is kind old Uncle Sam ??? The US also wants its own Empire.

Answer 2

I don't believe you have any proof that the US is threatening Bolivia. In fact, Bolivia last week (if I recall correctly) entered into a trade agreement with the US despite criticism from Morales's allies in Venezuela and Cuba, which suggests that Bolivia is not feeling particularly threatened by the US.

To learn the contrast, you might want to review history books for cases where nations actually threatened one another. If that's too much for you, try looking in a dictionary under "threaten". You'll note that simply being bigger is not part of the definition. I guess you'll have to try to prove whatever point you're trying to make by some other means.

Answer 3

Dude com on Bolivia

Answer 4

Because Bolivia is a coca producer, plant from which cocaine is made, and as you may know, drug related problems are second from terrorist problems i the USA

Answer 5

the US threatens almost every country. No big deal.

Answer 6

Since when is the US threatening Boliva, what have they done???

Answer 7

i dont know