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demmiblue

(36,841 posts)
Thu Nov 1, 2018, 12:47 PM Nov 2018

Bolton to praise Bolsonaro, declare "Troika of Tyranny" in Latin America speech

Source: Axios

National Security Adviser John Bolton will declare the election of right-wing firebrand Jair Bolsonaro in Brazil as a "positive sign" for Latin America while denouncing Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua as a "Troika of Tyranny," according to excerpts seen by Axios of a speech he will give at 1 p.m. ET in Miami.

Why it matters: Bolton’s speech is among the clearest statements of the administration’s views on Latin America that we’ve seen so far, and Bolton depicts it almost as a struggle of good versus evil. That he considers Bolsonaro, who has made numerous homophobic and sexist remarks and spoken fondly of military rule, an ally in the fight to "advance the rule of law and increase security and prosperity" is likely to garner attention. So too will his inclusion of Nicaragua, where President Daniel Ortega has brutally suppressed protests calling for his ouster, alongside Venezuela and Cuba in the "troika."

Jason Marczak of the Atlantic Council notes that "there is a high degree of alignment between the Trump administration's key priorities and those of the incoming Bolsonaro administration," most notably when it comes to Venezuela. Like Trump, Bolsonaro also campaigned in direct opposition to the establishment.

Bolton appears to be evoking communism with his use of the word "troika," and there are parallels between his "Troika of Tyranny" and George W. Bush’s "Axis of Evil."

Read more: https://www.axios.com/john-bolton-latin-america-speech-bolsonaro-troika-c7d41d0c-f0c7-4bb9-b19a-9ac0b693ca0e.html?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=organic&utm_content=1100

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Bolton to praise Bolsonaro, declare "Troika of Tyranny" in Latin America speech (Original Post) demmiblue Nov 2018 OP
That's funny... ck4829 Nov 2018 #1
Did someone say Troika? Still In Wisconsin Nov 2018 #2
Elenao. Nao Bolton tambem lambchopp59 Nov 2018 #3
this was as predictable as Swiss Clockwork DonCoquixote Nov 2018 #4
Brazil will sell their ag products to China. Johnyawl Nov 2018 #7
fascists gotta stick together.... dhill926 Nov 2018 #5
Hey Fascists Bolton are you going to do what the asshole in Brazil is doing turbinetree Nov 2018 #6
Why are republicans using russian code words and projecting them on others? Achilleaze Nov 2018 #8
Good question ck4829 Nov 2018 #11
Nazis praising Nazis, who would have guessed. lark Nov 2018 #9
Bolsonaro appoints judge who helped jail Lula to lead justice ministry Judi Lynn Nov 2018 #10

lambchopp59

(2,809 posts)
3. Elenao. Nao Bolton tambem
Thu Nov 1, 2018, 01:09 PM
Nov 2018

não bolton também, embora seja o que eu espero dessa cabala, respeito apenas por ditadores brutales

Not Bolton either, but it's what I expect from this cabal, respect only for brutal dictators

DonCoquixote

(13,616 posts)
4. this was as predictable as Swiss Clockwork
Thu Nov 1, 2018, 01:14 PM
Nov 2018

The idea that the Neo Cons could hobble Brazil, aka the youngest, strongest of the "BRIC" block, was inevitable. China wanted to buy more agricultural product from Brazil, so now the Trumpkins have a club to swing. What if Jair tries to betray Trump?, well, he will join Allende in the cemetery.

Johnyawl

(3,205 posts)
7. Brazil will sell their ag products to China.
Thu Nov 1, 2018, 01:47 PM
Nov 2018

These fascists are more about money then ideology. Or friendships.

turbinetree

(24,695 posts)
6. Hey Fascists Bolton are you going to do what the asshole in Brazil is doing
Thu Nov 1, 2018, 01:46 PM
Nov 2018



or how about this asshole......................

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/oct/30/bolsonaro-win-students-urged-report-teachers-who-complain-whatsapp


your a real piece of work there Bolton, is this what the Russian enablers wanted you to say Trioka........................asshole


Judi Lynn

(160,524 posts)
10. Bolsonaro appoints judge who helped jail Lula to lead justice ministry
Thu Nov 1, 2018, 11:54 PM
Nov 2018

Sérgio Moro, who led ‘Car Wash’ investigation that jailed ex-president, accepts offer from president-elect

How dangerous is Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil’s new president?

Tom Phillips in São Paulo
Thu 1 Nov 2018 10.59 EDT

The corruption-busting Brazilian judge who helped pave the way for Jair Bolsonaro’s stunning electoral win on Sunday by jailing his main rival has accepted a position in the far-right president’s government.

In a highly controversial move, Bolsonaro announced that Sérgio Moro, who became a celebrity in Brazil thanks to his role spearheading the sprawling “Car Wash” corruption investigation, would be his justice and public security minister when he takes power in January.

“We will be guided by his anti-corruption and anti-organized crime agenda, as well as his respect for the constitution and the laws!” Bolsonaro tweeted to his 2.2 million followers to announce the move.

Bolsonaro’s invitation – and Moro’s decision to accept – caused immediate waves in Brazil.

More:
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/nov/01/bolsonaro-sergio-moro-brazil-justice-ministry-anti-corruption?CMP=share_btn_fb&fbclid=IwAR2fGVyMAYe_Dg3EMHoP7MD0VoltCwoOpu5lckrvwEGTfRQKiAFs9lMU6bY
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