Chomsky Assesses The Summit of the Americas 4.24.09 (3/3)

Noam Chomsky discusses the recent Fifth Summit of the Americas in Trinidad and Tobago April 17-19, 2009

Recorded and Edited by Chris Spannos of Z Communications

http://www.zcommunications.org

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[ofpfury]

Thanks for posting these.

[2DRonaldo]

I'm interested in learning more about Bolivia's system of Government.

[edgardepo2]

I wonder why a man like this is not a govt adviser? or is he?

[2DRonaldo]

Are you an answering machine Service or something?

I said I am interested in politics not just in my own Country but Geo-Politics in general.

If you have nothing to contribute to my curiosity on this subject then please mind your own business. Thanks ;)

[NegativeNick]

it's important to worry about your own government's actions first. let the Bolivians worry about their own gov

[2DRonaldo]

What makes you think I don't?

Jumping to conclusions aren't you?

[NegativeNick]

Let the Bolivians worry about their own government. Learn about your own government.

[NegativeNick]

I always hear about Chomsky giving lectures but where can I find a schedule of future events so I can actually attend one?

[2DRonaldo]

Excellent, power to the people.

If only Britain was as turned on about it's government.

[Chomskyan]

It was the American company Bechtel. They made deals with the Bolivian gov. to privatize water. The population was so outraged that they revolted and eventually forced Bechtel out. The effort eventually lead to the indigenous movement (Bolivia is 80% indigenous) that elected Evo Morales, a farmer and labor organizer.

Recently there has been an effort from the Bolivian elites in the Santa Cruz region to secede. It's an ongoing situation.

[2DRonaldo]

Bolivian People didn't see it coming?

Was the Water Corporation a foreign Company?

[PedroOCruel]

I have learned so much with this man...