September 11, anniversary of a sad event
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Topic: September 11, anniversary of a sad event
Posted By: Beylerbeyi
Subject: September 11, anniversary of a sad event
Date Posted: 11-Sep-2008 at 18:14
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35 years ago today, Salvador Allende, the democratically elected president of Chile died a hero, defending his office against Fascists.
The CIA-instigated coup was the beginning of a reign of terror in Chile which saw thousands of people dead, tortured and exiled.
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Posted By: Cyrus Shahmiri
Date Posted: 11-Sep-2008 at 21:34
At least he could defend his office against his enemies, 28 years later several innocent people lost their lives in their offices without knowing who their enemies were!  ------------- 
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Posted By: Leonidas
Date Posted: 12-Sep-2008 at 15:54
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ah yes another low point in US foreign policy and something that has never really been publicly known or taught. most people don't know these dirty little stories. Fittingly we have the diplomatic spat between Bolivia and the USA. Every time the poor vote themselves in the freedom fighters of the land owning pirates rise up to protect their interests ------------- 
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Posted By: Turenne
Date Posted: 16-Sep-2008 at 19:51
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It is indeed a sad day. Does anyone knows the prescise date of Operation Ajax? I think that one should also be covered... ------------- "Hard pressed on my right. My center is yielding. Impossible to maneuver. Situation excellent. I attack." Ferdinand Foch |
Posted By: eaglecap
Date Posted: 16-Sep-2008 at 20:20
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A bit late but for all the families or survivors I hope they recover, hard as it may be, in peace and find meaning for this loss.
From the eternal words of the late Constantine XI: %20 - Well then, brothers and fellow citizens and soldiers, remember this in order that your memorial, your fame and freedom will be eternal. ------------- Λοιπόν, αδελφοί και οι συμπολίτες και οι στρατιώτες, να θυμάστε αυτό ώστε μνημόσυνο σας, φήμη και ελευθερία σας θα ε |