juddling Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 Belafonte Calls Bush 'Greatest Terrorist' By IAN JAMES, Associated Press Writer 3 hours ago CARACAS, Venezuela - The American singer and activist Harry Belafonte called President Bush "the greatest terrorist in the world" on Sunday and said millions of Americans support the socialist revolution of Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez. Belafonte led a delegation of Americans including the actor Danny Glover and the Princeton University scholar Cornel West that met the Venezuelan president for more than six hours late Saturday. Some in the group attended Chavez's television and radio broadcast Sunday. "No matter what the greatest tyrant in the world, the greatest terrorist in the world, George W. Bush says, we're here to tell you: Not hundreds, not thousands, but millions of the American people ... support your revolution," Belafonte told Chavez during the broadcast. The 78-year-old Belafonte, famous for his calypso-inspired music, including the "Day-O" song, was a close collaborator of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and is now a UNICEF goodwill ambassador. He also has been outspoken in criticizing the U.S. embargo of Cuba. Chavez said he believes deeply in the struggle for justice by blacks, both in the U.S. and Venezuela. "Although we may not believe it, there continues to be great discrimination here against black people," Chavez said, urging his government to redouble its efforts to prevent discrimination. Belafonte accused U.S. news media of falsely painting Chavez as a "dictator," when in fact, he said, there is democracy and citizens are "optimistic about their future." Dolores Huerta, a pioneer of the United Farm Workers labor union also in the delegation, called the visit a "very deep experience." Chavez accuses Bush of trying to overthrow him, pointing to intelligence documents released by the U.S. indicating that the CIA knew beforehand that dissident officers planned a short-lived 2002 coup. The U.S. denies involvement, but Chavez says Venezuela must be on guard. Belafonte suggested setting up a youth exchange for Venezuelans and Americans. He finished by shouting in Spanish: "Viva la revolucion!" Maybe it's just me but i don't see 'millions' of Americans giving a rat's ass about what's happening in Venezuela. Once again...stars comparing the Prez to terrorists. :headshake :headshake :headshake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowerCaseRepublican Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 QUOTE(juddling @ Jan 9, 2006 -> 12:49 AM) Belafonte Calls Bush 'Greatest Terrorist' By IAN JAMES, Associated Press Writer 3 hours ago CARACAS, Venezuela - The American singer and activist Harry Belafonte called President Bush "the greatest terrorist in the world" on Sunday and said millions of Americans support the socialist revolution of Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez. Belafonte led a delegation of Americans including the actor Danny Glover and the Princeton University scholar Cornel West that met the Venezuelan president for more than six hours late Saturday. Some in the group attended Chavez's television and radio broadcast Sunday. "No matter what the greatest tyrant in the world, the greatest terrorist in the world, George W. Bush says, we're here to tell you: Not hundreds, not thousands, but millions of the American people ... support your revolution," Belafonte told Chavez during the broadcast. The 78-year-old Belafonte, famous for his calypso-inspired music, including the "Day-O" song, was a close collaborator of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and is now a UNICEF goodwill ambassador. He also has been outspoken in criticizing the U.S. embargo of Cuba. Chavez said he believes deeply in the struggle for justice by blacks, both in the U.S. and Venezuela. "Although we may not believe it, there continues to be great discrimination here against black people," Chavez said, urging his government to redouble its efforts to prevent discrimination. Belafonte accused U.S. news media of falsely painting Chavez as a "dictator," when in fact, he said, there is democracy and citizens are "optimistic about their future." Dolores Huerta, a pioneer of the United Farm Workers labor union also in the delegation, called the visit a "very deep experience." Chavez accuses Bush of trying to overthrow him, pointing to intelligence documents released by the U.S. indicating that the CIA knew beforehand that dissident officers planned a short-lived 2002 coup. The U.S. denies involvement, but Chavez says Venezuela must be on guard. Belafonte suggested setting up a youth exchange for Venezuelans and Americans. He finished by shouting in Spanish: "Viva la revolucion!" Maybe it's just me but i don't see 'millions' of Americans giving a rat's ass about what's happening in Venezuela. Once again...stars comparing the Prez to terrorists. :headshake :headshake :headshake As Augustine said "Because I do it with one small ship, I am called a terrorist. You do it with a whole fleet and are called an emperor." (from his text City of God) I'm not defending Belefonte's statements but don't discount the concept of state terrorism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NUKE_CLEVELAND Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 Yet another in a long line of washed up actors/singers who turn to radical leftist politics in order to draw attention to themselves. You're right Judd, most Americans really dont care what goes on in Venezuela or Bolivia or any other South American country for that matter. IMO Chavez and Belafonte were made for each other..........nothing more than left wing attention whores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Bartman's my idol Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 Obviously, I am not the biggest Bush supporter in the world, but, Belafonte's statement is ludicrous and ignorant. ter·ror·ist ( P ) Pronunciation Key (trr-st) n. One that engages in acts or an act of terrorism. Main Entry: ter·ror·ism Pronunciation: 'ter-&r-"i-z&m Function: noun 1 : the unlawful use or threat of violence esp. against the state or the public as a politically motivated means of attack or coercion 2 : violent and intimidating gang activity <street terrorism> —ter·ror·ist /-ist/ adj or noun —ter·ror·is·tic /"ter-&r-'is-tik/ adjective Source: Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc. terrorism n : the calculated use of violence (or threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimidation or coercion or instilling fear [syn: act of terrorism, terrorist act] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonxctf Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 honestly, who cares what he thinks... why is this news???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 cause he did the day-o song Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 To me this is no different than Pat Robertson opening his stupid mouth. Neither one of these guys matters one iota for anything important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Kickass Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 Harry Belafonte's previous attempt at being involved in politics. 1500 dollars in donations to McGovern's 72 campaign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_genius Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 QUOTE(bmags @ Jan 9, 2006 -> 01:11 PM) cause he did the day-o song that qualifies him as an expert in global politics in my (never wrong) opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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