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Originally Posted by Donkey Jote
One of the more shameful moments in American foreign policy.
And that is saying something.
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You said a mouthful.
For the record, it wasn't the 'original 9/11. Yes, it was el once de septiembre, but there was a previous 'once' that was as catastrophic but which didn't involve the US (there was no US). See the War of Spanish Sucession for info.
but please don't get me started on Chile.
Yes, Allende came to power through democratic means and was supported by a huge number of Chileans but many in his government were far from 'democratic' in their ideology and outlook.
Besides, the US govt wasn't the only foreign government who got its hands bloodied in that affair. The British and Canadian governments had as much to do with it as 'ours' did. Oh, and let's not forget the Russians and Cubans too.